Ashleigh Flynn
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Mystery
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American Dream
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General Info
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Genre: Acoustic / Americana / Pop
Location Portland, Oregon, US
Profile Views: 93078
Last Login: 2/4/2013
Member Since 7/11/2005
Website http://www.ashleighflynn.net
Record Label Home Perm Records
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
Hailed "the darling of the NW Americana scene," by NYC's Village Voice, Ashleigh Flynn, Oregon-by-way-of-Kentucky, presents her third studio album, American Dream - soul stirring songs of down-and-outers all still hopeful for the American Dream. .... "Flynn's finest album to date," says the Oregonian " 'American Dream' shows off Flynn's best attributes: a soulful croon best described as a gold-plated gift from beyond, a songwriter's eye for detail and narrative that captures the humanity and hope in the lives of our fair city's various down-and-outers -- within a more melodic, hook-filled context than she's been afforded before. The album's lead track, the wistful relationship study "Dressed & Ready," is the best song she's written to date. .... Flynn's growth as an artist hasn't gone unnoticed: Last year she was invited to play the giant Tennessee festival Bonnaroo, her recent shows have attracted label scouts and the band she plays with, the Killdeer -- Funk, Decemberists' keyboardist Jenny Conlee, and former Sheryl Crow drummer Gregg Williams among them -- has infused her sometimes-spare work with a layered sophistication." -- The Oregonian, Arts & Entertainment Feb 20, 2008. .... From Kentucky, Ashleigh Flynn grew up foot stomping along the Ohio River as the steamboats and barges made their way to the muddy Mississippi. An electrifying performer blessed with unbridled charisma, Flynn has released two previous full-length studio efforts, Chokecherry (2002) and Ashleigh Flynn, self-titled (1999). ....The Village Voice hailing Chokecherry, ". . . Flynn adds a smoky soulful voice . . .marrying styles such as bluegrass to pop." In an effort to capture the energy of a live show, Flynn released Sneakin’ Out with Ashleigh Flynn in late 2005, a live Mississippi Studios recording with Portland’s renowned alternative bluegrass band, Sneakin’ Out, and featuring national songstress Tracy Grammer. .... On American Dream, listeners join Flynn in exploring profound questions about the historical and political consequences of manifest destiny. The album is alive with stories about down-and-outers, young and old, all still hopeful, as is Flynn, that they can achieve the American Dream. Beguiling and wise, Flynn’s musical poetry muses on the expansive American Dream. .... What the press has been saying about Ashleigh Flynn's American Dream: .... The true triumph is Flynn's mastery of her own voice, in every sense of the word, resulting in perhaps the most satisfying rootsy gal album to come our of Portland since - 2002..... --Willamette Week, Feb. 20, 2008 .... Local songbird Ashleigh Flynn has one of the voices perfectly suite to the Americana chenre - clear but cutting, with an indescribable bit of twang. On her third studio album, American Dream, she veers in to poppier territory with great results. .. -- Portland Tribune, Feb. 22 2008 .... COVER of EUGENE Register Guard Ticket: Mudslide Flynn - nature inspired Flynn wrote her first song while trapped by a road blocking slide. ...Not only does Flynn craft fine songs and possess the pitchperfect voice of an angel, in person she is funny, charming, and flexible... --The Eugene Register Guard, Ticket, Feb. 22, 2008 .... The key element uniting all of this (American Dream) is Flynn's poetic lyricism and her unvarnished voice..... --Eugene Weekly, Feb. 21, 2008 .... Ashleigh Flynn’s heartfelt voice mixed with her soulful music is a great escape from the usual. Her music speaks about historical, political, personal issues, yet is still full of hope. Flynn will be playing tomorrow night at the Hotel Cafe in LA and for those of you looking for something new and beautiful, this Kentucky woman is your ticket. .. --LA Cityzine FRONTPAGE! March 2, 2008 .... HARDCOPIES AVAILABLE FROM: lizhartge@comcast.net .... Visit ashleigh online: www.ashleighflynn.net www.myspace.com/ashleighflynn management, publicity & booking by liz hartge: lizhartge@comcast.net .... Ashleigh Flynn's albums are available for purchase from .. CD Baby... -
Members
Ashleigh Flynn - lead vocals, guitar, harmonica.... Flynn appears solo or with her band - THE KILLDEER - composed of various rotating members from PDX environs -
Influences
Neil Young, Lyle Lovett, Elton John, Patty Griffin, John Hiatt, The Be Good Tanyas, Ryan Adams, Dixie Chicks, Michael Jackson, Prince, The Commodores, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Dolly, Loretta, The B52's, REM, Shawn Colvin, Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Hee Haw, Americana, Motown, Dixie Jazz, Country Blues, Kentucky Bluegrass, lots lots more.... -
Sounds Like
A mix of the music mentioned up there....
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New Gig announced in Hood River , OR at 13 Railroad Ave (1st on 8/2/2013 http://lnk.ms/f2S37
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New Gig announced in Cambridge, MA at Toad on 6/8/2013 http://lnk.ms/f2S2n
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New Gig announced in Norfolk, CT at Infinity Music Hall on 6/6/2013 http://lnk.ms/fBQJ6
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New Gig announced in Fall River, MA at Narrows Center for the Arts on 6/5/2013 http://lnk.ms/f2S0v
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New Gig announced in S. Burlington, VT at Higher Ground on 6/4/2013 http://lnk.ms/f2S0l
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Music
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10 Songs | Jun 22, 2010
Comments
- D3 years ago
How you feelin' sis? Maybe you need a beer? Or two....
- King Black Acid3 years ago
We are having a party this saturday at Doug Fir. We hope to see you there!
- frank meeks3 years ago
Hey Ashleigh,Like the CD more every time I listen!Peace.......The Hook
- Adam Sweet3 years ago
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- Adam Sweet3 years ago
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- Duke Michaels3 years ago
Here's a "DM" tongue tangling tambourine jangling double fisting mind twisting riddle to help you keep a grin above your chin all afternoon. Have a tip jar knocking jaw dropping toe curling squinty eyed squirrel twirling Tuesday!!!!
- Tribalex "The Psychic …3 years ago
Ciao Mistery Woman!
hugs and kisses
Alex - Victoria Vox3 years ago
hey Ashleigh! wonderful meeting you last night - thanks for the tips and chatting ;) be safe out there - and I hope to run into you soon!
xo
victoria - Geusa Silvano3 years ago
Hi Ashleigh,
how're you doin'?
I've got new songs on myspace.
An you come to hear them?
I would be honoured.
Remember me!
Thank You.
Love. Silvano - Josh Sadowski3 years ago
I see your finally comming back to Nashville. How has the road been treating you?
Bio:
Hailed "the darling of the NW Americana scene," by NYC's Village Voice, Ashleigh Flynn, Oregon-by-way-of-Kentucky, presents her third studio album, American Dream - soul stirring songs of down-and-outers all still hopeful for the American Dream."Flynn's finest album to date," says the Oregonian " 'American Dream' shows off Flynn's best attributes: a soulful croon best described as a gold-plated gift from beyond, a songwriter's eye for detail and narrative that captures the humanity and hope in the lives of our fair city's various down-and-outers -- within a more melodic, hook-filled context than she's been afforded before. The album's lead track, the wistful relationship study "Dressed & Ready," is the best song she's written to date.
Flynn's growth as an artist hasn't gone unnoticed: Last year she was invited to play the giant Tennessee festival Bonnaroo, her recent shows have attracted label scouts and the band she plays with, the Killdeer -- Funk, Decemberists' keyboardist Jenny Conlee, and former Sheryl Crow drummer Gregg Williams among them -- has infused her sometimes-spare work with a layered sophistication." -- The Oregonian, Arts & Entertainment Feb 20, 2008.
From Kentucky, Ashleigh Flynn grew up foot stomping along the Ohio River as the steamboats and barges made their way to the muddy Mississippi. An electrifying performer blessed with unbridled charisma, Flynn has released two previous full-length studio efforts, Chokecherry (2002) and Ashleigh Flynn, self-titled (1999).
The Village Voice hailing Chokecherry, ". . . Flynn adds a smoky soulful voice . . .marrying styles such as bluegrass to pop." In an effort to capture the energy of a live show, Flynn released Sneakin’ Out with Ashleigh Flynn in late 2005, a live Mississippi Studios recording with Portland’s renowned alternative bluegrass band, Sneakin’ Out, and featuring national songstress Tracy Grammer.
On American Dream, listeners join Flynn in exploring profound questions about the historical and political consequences of manifest destiny. The album is alive with stories about down-and-outers, young and old, all still hopeful, as is Flynn, that they can achieve the American Dream. Beguiling and wise, Flynn’s musical poetry muses on the expansive American Dream.
What the press has been saying about Ashleigh Flynn's American Dream:
The true triumph is Flynn's mastery of her own voice, in every sense of the word, resulting in perhaps the most satisfying rootsy gal album to come our of Portland since - 2002...
--Willamette Week, Feb. 20, 2008
Local songbird Ashleigh Flynn has one of the voices perfectly suite to the Americana chenre - clear but cutting, with an indescribable bit of twang. On her third studio album, American Dream, she veers in to poppier territory with great results.
-- Portland Tribune, Feb. 22 2008
COVER of EUGENE Register Guard Ticket: Mudslide Flynn - nature inspired Flynn wrote her first song while trapped by a road blocking slide. ...Not only does Flynn craft fine songs and possess the pitchperfect voice of an angel, in person she is funny, charming, and flexible.
--The Eugene Register Guard, Ticket, Feb. 22, 2008
The key element uniting all of this (American Dream) is Flynn's poetic lyricism and her unvarnished voice...
--Eugene Weekly, Feb. 21, 2008
Ashleigh Flynn’s heartfelt voice mixed with her soulful music is a great escape from the usual. Her music speaks about historical, political, personal issues, yet is still full of hope. Flynn will be playing tomorrow night at the Hotel Cafe in LA and for those of you looking for something new and beautiful, this Kentucky woman is your ticket.
--LA Cityzine FRONTPAGE! March 2, 2008
HARDCOPIES AVAILABLE FROM: lizhartge@comcast.net
Visit ashleigh online: www.ashleighflynn.net www.myspace.com/ashleighflynn management, publicity & booking by liz hartge: lizhartge@comcast.net
Ashleigh Flynn's albums are available for purchase from CD Baby.
Member Since:
July 11, 2005Members:
Ashleigh Flynn - lead vocals, guitar, harmonicaFlynn appears solo or with her band - THE KILLDEER - composed of various rotating members from PDX environs










