Brijitte spent her childhood ensconced in the chaotic and competitive home life of a large family. The 11th of 12 children, she admits being “really shy and quiet as a kid. That changed as soon as I picked up a guitar and plugged it into an amp. I felt powerful for the first time.” Turned on to the Stooges and the Ramones by an older brother, she soon began writing songs as a form of self-therapy. ... more