Sean Ashby’s playlist
If you haven’t heard of Sean Ashby, you’ve heard his guitar. Even if you’ve been under a rock, because like a guitar god would be, Sean is everywhere.
Sean’s lent his talents to some of Canada’s elite, including Delerium and Sarah McLachlan, and has played supporting roles in their international success.
“I played with Sarah McLachlan for 12 years at the peak of her career,” Sean recalls. “It was cool playing on a records and then having it sell 4 million copies in the US alone, a few times.”
Sean also accompanied Sarah live from North American tours to performances at the Grammy Awards and many places in between. Remember Mirror Ball, Sarah’s widely acclaimed and Grammy nominated live album? That’s Sean handy guitar work.
“I brought a rock edge to her live sound and performance, as much as I could get away with,” Sean comments.
For those unfamiliar with Sean’s solo albums Brass and Gold and 24 Hours of Daylight, this ain’t no Lilith Fair.
Sean’s latest solo album, 24 Hours of Daylight, is a rich blend of Americana, roots and folk rock.
Fans of Iron and Wine, Damien Rice and Cary Brothers, I’m talking to you. Fans of Colin James and David Lindley and Ry Cooder will also warm up to Sean’s solo material. There’s even a little something for the John Mayer lover, minus the unnecessary arrogance and mainstream intoxication.
Bottom line, Sean crosses over the genres and has a tune to offer any guitar lover, acoustic or electric.
“I play guitar the way I do because I do, not because of something someone else played,” Sean says. “Not to say I’m not influenced, I am. But for me, guitar is like singing. These are not all killer guitar songs, just great tunes.”
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Get Rhythm – Ry Cooder
“I don’t have this one in MP3, I’ve actually been playing the CD! I love Ry’s playing. This has the best slide guitar tone and playing.”
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These Arms Of Mine – Ottis Redding
“Great singer.”
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Go With The Flow – Queens Of The Stone Age
“Rocks!”
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Between The Bars – Elliott Smith
“Great acoustic guitar player. I still love this tune. What a mood it sets!”
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Sean Ashby is on tour now:
May 24 – Newport, VT – Jasper’s Tavern
May 25 – Portland, ME – Slainte Wine Bar
May 27 – Rutland, VT – Café Terra
May 29 – New York, NY – Banjo Jim’s
June 1 – Pottstown, PA – WPAZ 1370 AM
June 2 – Royersford, PA – Bent Note
June 3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Backstage Bar at Theatre Square
June 4 – Baltimore, MD – Joe Squared
June 9 – Greeneville, TN – Ella’s Good Music Good Food
June 11 – Durham, NC – Broad Street Café
June 15 – Normal, IL – The Coffeehouse
June 24 – Toronto, ON – The Dakota Tavern w/ Alistair Christl
July 6 – Richmond, VA – Sprout
July 28 – Winnipeg, MB – Times Change
July 30 – Saskatoon, SK – Lydia’s
August 2 – Binghamton, NY – Cyber Café West
August 4 – Fort St. John, BC – Whole Wheat & Honey Café
August 6 – Prince George, BC – Twisted Cork
August 9 – Prince Rupert, BC – Cowpuccino’s
August 10 – Prince Rupert, BC – Cowpuccino’s
August 11 – Terrace, BC – Elephant’s Ear Bistro
August 14 – Greenville, KY – Rockford’s Place
August 15 – Revelstoke, BC – Grizzly Plaza
August 18 – Kelowna, BC – Minstrel Café & Bar
August 19 – Armstrong, BC – Junction Café
Posted by Marc Andrew
on May 19 2011. Filed under Celebrity Playlist.
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