Ben Rothermel

Aftershow Report: Lancaster Coffee Co.

I read the notes you sent to me,

In zeros and ones across the sea,

Words we exchanged with

no trail for leaving

The sounds of my friend Chris Flinchbaugh’s intricate fingerpicking guitar and tuneful lyrics floated through the Lancaster Coffee Co. while I said hello to patrons and friends. The Friday night crowd jam packed the small coffee house  to the point where even the very tables in the back were full.

I was excited to be tagging along on this show. Chris and I had been trying to perform together for a long time so when he asked me to split the two hour show at the Lancaster Coffee Company with him,  I agreed! It was a splendiferous evening of music and coffee  combined with a full house! I always enjoy the shows where I’m able to have an audience with whom I can interact. It makes the music more personable and real for me.

I think the funnies part of the evening for me was when Chris and I found out we both lugged our gear around in suitcases. We looked at each other and went, “Oh! You use a suitcase too!” Must be a subconscious singer/songwriter thing. Haha!

Swell evening! If you do get a chance, swing by the Lancaster Coffee Co. in Lancaster, PA and say hello to Woody, the manager! He’s a good dude who will put you on the right track to your caffeine (or diet) fix!