Ashley Ray

Upcoming shows:

None scheduled

Past shows

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Genres: Country / Rockabilly, Folk / Singer-songwriter

Sound description: Sassy country with an edge/rock influence. Good drinking music.

RIYL: Any kind of old rockin' country.

Web site: http://ashleyray.com

History:

Thom Alexander, founder of the Americana Music Academy, started giving Ashley guitar lessons when Ashley was 11. Michael Paull, a teacher at the the Academy, plays bass, guitar, piano and just about anything. Sam Platt is a great drummer and an incredible engineer. Josh Matheny, from Magnolia Ark., lives in Nashville. Josh plays with The Whites and Ricky Skaggs and has played for artists such as Darryl Worley, Sara Evans and SheDaisy.

Musicians:

Kevin Fogerty: Drums
Josh Matheny: Backing vocals, Dobro, Guitar (lead)
Dennis Edwards: Bass guitar
Ashley Ray: Guitar (acoustic), Vocals
Jon Osborne: Backing vocals, Guitar (lead)

Former members:

Sam Platt: Drums
Michael Paull: Backing vocals, Bass guitar
Thom Alexander: Guitar (lead), Mandolin

Formed:

2004 in Lawrence, KS

Influences:

Kelly Willis, Tanya Tucker, Bob Seger, Wynonna Judd, Kasey Chambers, The Chicks, Keith Whitley

Current status:

Ashley is solo artist now living in Nashville, but she still performs frequently in Lawrence with her locally based band of friends.

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