Upcoming shows
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Description
Current Status: Ashley is solo artist now living in Nashville, but she still performs frequently in Lawrence with her locally based band of friends.
Sound description: Sassy country with an edge/rock influence. Good drinking music.
Influences: Kelly Willis, Tanya Tucker, Bob Seger, Wynonna Judd, Kasey Chambers, The Chicks, Keith Whitley
Similar to: Any kind of old rockin' country.
Genres
Country / Rockabilly, Folk / Singer-songwriter
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 |
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.