Chris Ayer / Barnaby Bright / John Schmitt February 11, 2011

Chris Ayer is a Brooklyn, NY-based singer-songwriter.  He won the Lennon Award in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the Folk category and has been a recent finalist in both the Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriting Contest and the New York Songwriter’s Circle Contest.  Beyond strictly folk music, elements of pop, rock, soul and country influence his sound.

Barnaby Bright's music has been featured on television shows such as ER, Days of Our Lives, and PBS Roadtrip Nation. Their song, "If I Came Back as a Song" was voted 3rd place winner by a notable panel of judges including Tom Waits, in 2007's International Song-Writing Competition.

John Schmitt was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, and his songs are a direct reflection of his experiences growing up there. His simple, honest approach tells stories that hit at the heart of American life.

Official Website: http://www.cafe939.com/