Also known as the Beaver, Ian Brighton hails from the musical town of Lyons, Colorado where he often rides his bikes to gigs or to sit-in with friends. Specializing in Americana, folk, and Brazilian music, Ian has performed with many local, regional, and national acts including Samba Dende, Michele Castro, Ginga, Devotchka, the Motet, Billy Shaddox, the 89’s, and Bonnie and the Clydes. His current project, called Ditch Company, features original music in the folk/Americana tradition.