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Charlie ASH
Indie / Pop / Electro

Recording... Recording... Sleeping... Recording



Auckland
New Zealand

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Last Login:  11/10/2009
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   Charlie ASH: General Info
Member Since7/14/2005
Band Websitecharlieash.co.nz
Band Members Rosie Riggir - Vox
Mailee Mathews - Bass Guitar, Keys
Dave Khan- Guitar, Keys
Ben Michelsen - Drums, Electronic Pads

Management & Bookings:
Mailee Mathews: mailee.mathews@gmail.com (New Zealand)
Amrik Rai: amrik@shivarecords.com (United Kingdom)
InfluencesHeadless Chickens, No Doubt, Ladyhawke, Hole, Babes In Toyland
Sounds LikeBEFRIEND US.











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WAKE UP (YOU'RE NOT ASLEEP NOW) - Directed by VERONICA MANCEGO

PERFORMING 'WAKE UP' LIVE @ THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL 2009 BRIGHTON, UK

I WANNA SEX YOU UP (COLOUR ME BAD COVER) - Directed by ROSIE RIGGIR

PERFORMING AT THE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS 2008 AT VECTOR ARENA

AH-HA - Directed by ED DAVIS

AH-HA (3D Version) - Directed by ED DAVIS
MESSAGE US FOR CHARLIE ASH 3D GLASSES
COULDN'T COULDN'T - Directed By ED DAVIS
BLOOD RED SLEEVE - Directed By Marc Antony
O'BABY - Directed By SALLY TRAN
Type of LabelIndie


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Dec 31 2009 1:00P
Highlife @ Matakana Matakana

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BUY 'COME BACK LOVER' EP ON ITUNES!
Track Listing:
COME BACK LOVER
COME BACK LOVER (INSTRUMENTAL)
COME BACK LOVER (FIORD REMIX)
Charlie Ash - Come Back Lover - EP

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AH-HA
O'BABY
BLOOD RED SLEEVE
COULDN'T COULDN'T
Charlie Ash - Can Can  - EP




Charlie ASH come from the bottom of the globe (New Zealand to be precise) where Rosie Riggir and Mailee Mathews bonded over a love of indie-pop, lavish costumes and extravagant stage shows. The band has since been busy in the Kiwi music scene – and more recently overseas when they headed off in mid-May 2009 for a five-week tour of the UK and Europe, playing to packed-out venues at the Great Escape festival (the SXSW of Europe) in Brighton and even gracing the cover of the festival programme. They also squeezed in Cardiff, Liverpool (at the SoundCity festival), and Berlin gigs – as well as a sold-out show supporting Ladyhawke at Koko in London. Playing in Amsterdam alongside fellow Kiwis – and Flying Nun legends – the Bats was another tour highlight.

Charlie ASH's European tour follows attention from both local and international sources: homegrown luminaries Dick 'Magik' Johnson, Fiord and Module have all recently remixed the band's tracks while their cover of "I Wanna Sex You Up" (originally by R&B slowjammers Colour Me Badd) was included on the Barcelona-based Buffetlibre DJs' Rewind 2.0 compilation and played early in 2009 on BBC Radio 1's Kissy Sell-Out show - receiving a heap of blogger attention in the process.

Other triumphs for the band include New Zealand's first 3-D video "Ah-hA" and an electrifying performance in the finale slot at the 2008 New Zealand Music Awards surrounded by dancers and acrobats. In past years the band has opened for international acts New Young Pony Club, Chicks On Speed, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, the Slits, and OKGO. They've also found time to produce an award-winning musical BOX for the Wellington Fringe Festival and a debut video "O'Baby" that won Best Overall Video at the 2006 Radio Active Handle the Jandal Music Video Awards.

And as for the future, Charlie ASH are finishing off a second EP (they already have one, CAN-CAN, under their gold lame belts) with James Duncan (Dimmer, SJD).

Here's what some music blogs have been saying about Charlie ASH:

“The New Zealand music scene is thriving and Charlie ASH is exploding out from it.” Trash Menagerie (Chicago, USA)

“Charlie ASH are quite stunning. Following in the amazing footsteps of Ladyhawke Charlie ASH produce absolute turbo pop … Listen to 'Come Back Lover.' It's so much fun … real retro synths merged with polarizing guitars and gut-wrenching yet sensitive vocals. These girls/guys absolutely rock." Don’t Stop the Pop (UK)

“Their new single 'Come Back Lover' is a perfect distillation of No Doubt, Blondie and every other female-fronted new wave group you can think of (including a definite Cyndi Lauper influence)…. They are a group I will be watching closely for the next few months.” 1 Hits From Another Planet (Washington, USA)

“Charlie ASH may not be well-known off their island of New Zealand yet, but they certainly wear enough gold lamé to be the next hipster band of the month on an international level.” Big Stereo (Portland, USA)

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Melo of Sound

Melo of Sound



Nov 10 2009 11:13 AM

--Thanks--
Dj Pioneer Dust [polar]
Afternoon Raj

Afternoon Raj



Nov 8 2009 4:18 AM

Hey Funky Disco Babes!

Good to have you on the dial, keep in touch.

Afternnoon Raj.
Grant Beedie

Grant Beedie



Oct 31 2009 6:56 AM

thanks for the add charlie ash. all the best for now, Grant ;-)
SANTIAGO SOUND. New E.P Out soon !!!

SANTIAGO SOUND. New E.P Out soon !!!



Oct 29 2009 9:56 PM

Hey Guy's how are you doing over there? looks like your having a blast hope to catch up with you when I come over in March-April
Regards
Jul's
panduka

panduka



Oct 28 2009 10:53 PM

Please keep an eye out for this Yamaha TRB5 Lefty bass stolen from the back of my car last week in auckland. This is possibly the only such amber lefty model in NZ so please report to the police if u see it! Cheers, panduka. 021 472 631
Lyrical Tigeress

Lyrical Tigeress



Oct 26 2009 8:23 AM

Hey!

I hope you’re having an exciting week!

What are the greatest concert/s you’ve ever been to?

What are the worst concert/s you’ve ever been to?

Lucy

Mary

Mary Crowley



Oct 24 2009 6:45 AM

Just showing some Love xxx...




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Rachael Linton

Rachael Linton



Oct 24 2009 6:34 AM

Hey Rosie, 
I’ve finally got the film and book I made for my Masters thesis up online.
So go to 
www.myspace.com/rachaellinton 
if you’d like to have a look and listen...make sure your headphones are cranking! 
Enjoy, Aroha, love and I hope you are well. 
Rach.


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Kyle DenMead

Kyle DenMead



Oct 12 2009 5:25 AM

just wanted stop by and say thanks for your friendship =)
The Underground Management

The Underground Management



Oct 3 2009 6:18 AM

Was just listening to you guys and wanted to stop by and say Hello! X
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Oct 1 2009 5:58 PM

Thanks

Much Appreciated :)
KNIVES AT NOON

KNIVES AT NOON



Oct 1 2009 1:04 AM

Moziltov!

Hope all is well.

xo


Knives
Fur Patrol

Fur Patrol



Sep 26 2009 3:46 PM

Hey you guys, hope to see you at Mighty!

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cougar cougar cougar

cougar cougar cougar



Sep 17 2009 2:17 AM


 

La Beat Debauchery

La Beat Debauchery



Sep 7 2009 3:46 AM

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xxx
miss nz

Amanda Ratcliffe



Sep 5 2009 8:03 PM

The pleasure was all mine!

x
miss nz

Amanda Ratcliffe



Aug 30 2009 8:19 AM

Hello Charlie ASH!

Gosh you guys were lovely last weekend in Auckland. 
Had a wonderful time!

Visit my album dedicated to youse to have a perve at just how hot you are...





Have a swell week!
Love from Amanda x
KNIVES AT NOON

KNIVES AT NOON



Aug 27 2009 4:07 AM

haha, Knives At Noon = serious musicians...
Sam

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Aug 7 2009 11:40 AM

Hope you are all well and good :). It has been typical English weather here rain it is anoying if you go to see a band its open air and when you get home you are soaked through to the skin. Anyways i have seen the video for Wake Up one word fantastic.

Hope the gigs down under are going well

Sam x :)
aMy

aMy



Aug 6 2009 9:25 PM

Hey guys u were fantastic at the dux last friday:) been wanting to c u live again for aaages it was awesome! hope u come back to christchurch soon:)
Amy:)
A Beautiful Chaos

A Beautiful Chaos



Aug 4 2009 2:07 AM

Hey girls and guys :)

I saw you guys live at the NZ ON AIR music industry function - I have been hearing some really great things about your band and just wanted to say CONGRATS and keep up the hard work :) Pop is so accesible - I sing in a rock band and NZ On Air dont really support females in heavy rock, but thats OK my Mum and my 3 cats still love me:) :) :)

Angel
singer in A Beautiful Chaos
xxxx
GBOB AUSTRALIA

GBOB AUSTRALIA



Jul 28 2009 1:22 AM

Hey guys, if you'd like to perform this weekend, let us know because we'd really like to hear you live!
The Grim Sons

The Grim Sons



Jul 1 2009 8:30 AM

thanks for the addition
the tunes are good...

the grim sons
ALEX THE KID

ALEX THE KID



Jun 22 2009 5:26 AM

hey charlies.. we're playing this friday if your in the city..



Shiva Records

Shiva Records



Jun 19 2009 12:32 PM

Good to meet you too girls. I'm lovin these videos.... you've got it going on. xxx.
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