Sean Ashby

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Released: Jan 1, 2010

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Shoulder Wide
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Something About You
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Sweet Tuesday
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Miss It Everytime
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Leone Western
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Genre: Acoustic / Alternative / Roots Music
Location Toronto, Ontario, Ca
Profile Views: 58006
Last Login: 7/9/2011
Member Since 9/6/2007
Website www.seanashby.com
Record Label black sparrow records
Type of Label Indie
Bio
.. ..VIDEOS.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Chances are, if you’ve had a radio on today you’ve heard his guitar playing. As one of North America’s go-to guitarists, Sean Ashby has played and recorded with Sarah McLachlan, Delerium, Ginger (former Grapes Of Wrath),and many more. Ashby, formerly of Vancouver and now based in Toronto is a singer /songwriter/guitarist/producer who released his debut album “Brass and Gold” on Black Sparrow/Universal in April of 2008. Brass and Gold , Sean’s first solo outing after 10 years as leader of the award winning band Jack Tripper, was an eclectic record which showcased an impressive musical palette. The album received favorable reviews in important Canadian publications such as Exclaim magazine and the Vancouver Province, and received airplay on college radio and across the country on CBC radio... ..McLachlan’s guitarist since 1996, Ashby has appeared with her on“Just Like You (Cats In The Cradle)” for D from Run DMC’s solo CD. Also with Sarah, he received two 4 x platinum US discs and one diamond Canadian disc for studio and live CD’s. He has appeared on the Grammy Awards twice, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno five times, SNL and David Letterman three times, as well as other major TV shows. Sean’s guitar playing has appeared on CD’s with sales in excess of 10 million copies worldwide... so far... ..When asked about his hopes for his solo future Sean says “ I am working at building an audience for my music, playing shows and improving as a songwriter and performer.” Since Brass and Gold’s release last year, Sean has been touring relentlessly, performing over 200 shows across Canada, and somehow squeezing in two tours with Delirium as well. He’s making new fans , and being asked to return everywhere he goes... ..His new album "24 Hours of Daylight" , showcases Sean's guitar skills and earthy vocals on a new set of strong tunes with a rootsy bent. This record also features his amazing technique on lap steel guitar, a highlight of his live shows... ....www.seanashby.com.... ...... ......Click to buy Sean's new CD, ..24 Hours Of Daylight...... .. .. ..
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Influences
Sarah Mclachlan - Blackbird "Afterglow Live 2004" .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Sean Ashby plays Barbwire Valentine .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Live at London Music Club - Star 98.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... Delerium - Live Silence 2003 - .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Sean's old band Jack Tripper 2002 ..sounds familiar video...... .. .. .. .. .. .... Sean Ashby - Leone Western on CTV's Breakfast Television .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Art influences me - Classic greats like : J.M.W. Turner "The painter of light"- Cluade Monet - Renoir - Van Gogh - Cezanne .... - I like Pop illustrators Frank Frazetta - Bernie Wrightston - Todd McFarlane - Neil Adams - Jack Kirby .... Writers : Steinbeck -Bukowski -Hunter S. Thompson- Salinger-John Irving-Robert M Persig-Hemingway .... Architect Frank Gehry .... music that influences- Pet Sounds songs like In My Room /God Only Knows/ Warmth of the Sun / Dont Worry Baby/I Can Hear Music I know not a Brian Wilson song but an R and B tune Carl picked , and kicked ass on/ The Pixies/ The Posies / Matthew Sweet / /Calexico/ .... 60's soul THIS IS MY SECOND FAVORITE AFTER BRIAN WILSONS MUSIC -Sam And Dave/James Brown/All Green/Stevie Wonder/Otis Redding ... .... Classic Rock : Dark Side Of The Moon /AC DC-Highway To Hell - the song Sin City /Led Zeppelin/Van Halen ... .... Roots : Ry Cooder / Tom Waits / Steve Earle ... .... -70's stuff -like the Bee Gee's disco era -How Deep Is Your Love /Elton John -Rocket Man etc,.../Good disco like Sly An The Family Stone /Chic - Freakout etc.. .... 80's -Police/Talking Heads/Ramones etc... .... Modern "Newer Music": Sonic Youth / Dinosaur Junior /Built To Spill-Perfect From Now On/Elliot Smith /PJ Harvey/Q.O.T.S.A ect...
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music - i hope - and the lyrics ? - my take on life's truth - dropped through a bed of nails