Ben Rothermel

Aftershow Report: Folklore Coffee Co.

I have a friend named Crystal who once gave me some very good advice on music business. She said, “You have to network! Network, network, network! Go to every event; talk to every person! Network!” My friend Crystal’s advice is very wise and came in handy this last Friday night when I performed at Folklore Coffee Company.

A 20 minute drive from Lancaster, PA is Elizabethtown, PA. Elizabethtown is home to one of my favorite coffee shops – The Folklore Coffee Company. Owned by Ryan and Dawn Bracken, the coffee shop serves as a popular meeting hub for all of the students from E-town College. The night I was there over 50 people came out to see local E-town student, Katie Kressler, show off her art at Folklore. I’ve never played at an art opening before so it was very interesting for me. Wine and Cheese were served and then the art-observers wandered around the store perusing the art. Quite interesting and fun!

I performed for the first hour and then took a 10 minute intermission. I met a girl named Chloe who was from Australia and I asked her a question that had been burning in my mind for a long time. “Here in the States you Australians definitely have the cool accent. Is it true however that down in Australia I would have the cool accent?” She said that yes, we Americans do have the cool accents down there! Yes!

After the show I was walking around meeting and greeting people and met some interesting characters. Austin Robbins of Ceylon Studios was there taking pictures. He reminded me so much of my brother Mike! Photographers must shop at the same place because the moccasins, plaid shirt, tight pants, and blond hair are just too common between them. Haha! I also met Austin’s older brother Justin Robbins who runs JMR Music Group. Very nice fellow who can handle all of your professional performance needs!

It was a fun night full of art and music! For quick, prompt, and excellent service, visit Folklore Coffee Company in Elizabethtown, PA! I know I’ll be back to spend some time there sipping coffee and reading books!