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Ashleigh Flynn
Americana / Acoustic / Pop

		"Ashleigh Flynn's American Dream" Portland, Oregon United States Profile Views: 30195 Last Login: 7/3/2008
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Ashleigh Flynn: General Info

Member Since	7/11/2005
Band Website	ashleighflynn.net
Band Members	Ashleigh Flynn - lead vocals, guitar, harmonica Flynn appears solo or with her band - THE KILLDEER - composed of various rotating members: Annalisa Tornfelt - fiddle, vocals Chris Funk - dobro, banjo, bouzouki, electric guitar Don Henson - brushes/snare, typewriter, glockenspiel, various other wacky percussion Gregg Williams - drums Jim Brunberg - bass, vocals OR sometimes she appears with PDX Acoustic insanity - Sneakin’ Out
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, Chicago Blues, Kentucky Bluegrass, lots lots more....
Sounds Like	A mix of the music mentioned up there....
Record Label	Home Perm Records
Type of Label	Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Jun 27 2008

7:00P

Derby City Espresso

Louisville, Kentucky

Jun 27 2008

7:00P

Derby City Espresso

Louisville, Kentucky

Jun 27 2008

7:00P

Derby City Espresso

Louisville, Kentucky

Jun 27 2008

7:00P

Derby City Espresso

Louisville, Kentucky

Jul 4 2008

11:00P

High Sierra Music Festival

Quincy, California

Jul 5 2008

10:00A

High Sierra Music Fest

Quincy, California

Jul 6 2008

12:00P

High Sierra Music Fest

Quincy, California

Jul 11 2008

12:00P

The Oregon Country Fair

Veneta, Oregon

Jul 13 2008

5:00P

The Oregon Country Fair

Veneta, Oregon

Jul 17 2008

6:00P

Kruger’s Farm

Portland, Oregon

Jul 17 2008

6:00P

Kruger’s Farm

Portland, Oregon

Jul 17 2008

6:00P

Kruger’s Farm

Portland, Oregon

Jul 23 2008

8:00P

The Living Room

New York City, New York

Jul 25 2008

12:00P

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

Hillsdale, New York

Aug 31 2008

12:00P

Bumbershoot Festival

Seattle, Washington

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GREAT American Dream REVIEW @ ABOUT.COM (view more)

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About Ashleigh Flynn

New CD - American Dream available now

"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.

Ashleigh Flynn's Friend Space (Top 20)

Ashleigh Flynn has 1998 friends.

Dixie Chicks

Patty Griffin

Shawn Colvin

Chris Funk

Gregg Williams

Jim Brunberg

Tom Spanbauer

greg schochet

Sneakin' Out

The Be Good Tanyas

RUBEN MINUTO

willy porter

The Stolen Sweets

Lipstick & Dipstick

Susie Blue

Gordy Quist

sarah bettens

Siren Nation

Ryan Adams

Ellis Paul

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Ashleigh Flynn's Friends Comments

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cristina	Jul 3 2008 9:56 AM Hi Ashleigh. Just here to wish you a happy 4th July. Have fun :-) Ciao bella
Leila Chieko	Jul 3 2008 8:22 AM I'm coming down to the OCF on Friday - dude, you made it to the mainstage!!!!!
cristina	Jun 20 2008 11:33 AM Hey girl! I just saw on your official site that you've already been to Italy! And not so far from where I live. I only hope you liked and had a good time over here. Ciao bella
cristina	Jun 20 2008 11:36 AM Milano? Great! I'll do my best to be there and look forward to meeting you. Have a fantastic weekend in...Oregon, maybe? I miss it there :-( C U
Rachel	May 15 2008 7:50 PM Can't wait to give you a big old squeeze in Hotlanta' Surf is up fo sure. Love To you Rachel
Casey Neill & the Norway Rats	May 13 2008 11:45 AM Hi Flynn Great running into you in LA! I hope the rest of yer tour went well. We are rocking Lola's this Wednesday if you wanna come down. yer pal, Casey an evening with Casey Neill & the Norway Rats. Wed May 14th- PORTLAND, OR Lola's Room at the Crystal Ballroom EARLY SHOW - 7pm doors, 8pm start, $8, No Smoking we're fresh off a month of touring and and playing a full 2 set show. The band features Ezra Holbrook, Jenny Conlee, Adam East, Little Sue, Lewi Longmire and Hanz Araki
Shotgun	May 1 2008 2:25 PM Just noticed you're coming to U-gene this month. Crap...I'm going to be out of town. Hope you have another great show and we'll catch you next time. BTW Brett Dennen, Mason Jennings and Missy Higgins are splitting the bill at a bar in downtown Eugene the same day you're here, if you play early enough might be worth a look. XXXOOO Scott & Meera
2aT	Apr 30 2008 1:10 AM Hey, many thanks for the add. Greetings from Germany, 2aT
EBY™	Apr 28 2008 12:59 PM Well, Well, it worked we made that Ronnie Rho go HOME to get that bass! thank you for your talent and inspiration, without you the night would have been somber, you brought so much life to that stage! Would love to see you perform again. thank you je
Beekeeper	Apr 19 2008 2:11 PM Thanks for the add. You are righteous.. would love to chat sometime. IT would would be worth your time I assure you.
Sylvain St-Amour	Apr 19 2008 1:12 PM Just stopping in to say hi,,,... ;0) Sylvain
No Rolling Back	Apr 15 2008 5:34 PM American Dream is lovely: everybody likes it here!
Nathalie L (OCEANBEACHCA)	Apr 5 2008 8:36 PM Beautiful soul you are! My Best Merci Nathalie
#7	Mar 24 2008 8:22 AM Beautiful music always. Thank you so much!
The Wiyos	Mar 19 2008 2:16 PM Thanks for seeking out music beyond the clearchannel radio!! The jury is still out on whether this music improves or otherwise impacts your health, but we think you can decide for yourself. -The WIYOS
cowboi	Mar 17 2008 4:20 PM happened to catch your show at El Rio and really enjoyed it! if we aren't rodeo'n in palm springs we'll be lookin forward to seein you at dolores park with kitty rose.
jimmy	Mar 17 2008 4:04 PM i'm listening to you right now at work; thanks for keeping time!
K’s life	Mar 12 2008 1:30 PM Hey, thanks for the friendship!!! Greetings from Germany and K's Life
Trask	Mar 12 2008 10:31 AM I can not stop listening to your new album. Thank you so much!
Maria	Mar 4 2008 9:24 PM Wow. Dressed and Ready is soo sweet. Appreciate your music! Thank you.
Nusi - Live Music Reviews	Mar 3 2008 12:25 PM Hey Ashleigh, I really enjoyed your show at the Sweetwater Station the other night! I posted a photoblog of the show in my blog section, come over to my page for a look! The CD is really terrific too, glad I got it! Take care on your musical journies. Cheers, Nusi xo
Janie	Feb 29 2008 2:44 PM hey ashleigh, i have listened to your new cd everyday since i bought it last saturday. i appreciate all that you do. hope you enjoyed your time in Eugene. See you soon.
Anna	Feb 24 2008 9:20 PM Hmmm, I wish I could add that "Dressed and Ready" song to my profile page ;)
Bac'untry Bruthers --All-Night dRAGTIME Revue	Feb 24 2008 1:14 PM umm...so, that was THE SHIT at the fir!!! kill'em in seattle town and we'll see you in the san fran!! love huck
Cassidy	Feb 23 2008 12:59 PM Hey Ashleigh, Thanks for friending up. I love your style. Soulful yet funky too. Lovin your voice. Love and Light, Cassidy
Anna	Feb 23 2008 12:09 PM I'm loving your new songs! They are introspective.
Mumuversal	Feb 23 2008 3:16 AM Congratulations for your new CD! I love your tunes! Best wishes from Brussels
amanda	Feb 22 2008 11:42 AM betch! its about time your myspace got a face lift. i dig it.
Women Who Rock PDX	Feb 22 2008 11:31 AM Ashleigh, The new stuff sounds fabulous !! Congratulations on the new album !!! Eric WWR
No Rolling Back	Feb 22 2008 8:10 AM New songs sound brilliant!

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