AMANDA ASHLEY + Band in Ontario, NY

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Singer Songwriter, artist from Longisland, NY
Amanda Ashley, raised in Holtsville, Long Island, began playing the piano at the age of six, learned guitar and also studied violin for eight years. Her parents became wise early on to her musical talents, and influenced her to pursue her aspirations in music. Among her influences are Elton John, and Billy Joel, Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Ella Fitzgerald, Fiona Apple, and Alicia Keys. She began writing and composing at the early age of fourteen, and was performing solo by the age of sixteen in local coffee houses. She continued to write and perform on and off campus while attending Fredonia State University in upstate New York. Amanda graduated from Fredonia with a Bachelors degree in painting and drawing in May 2007, and soon after moved her life to Rochester, New York.

Formerly the singer/songwriter and front person for Rochester Alternative/rock group Reviving Ivory, Amanda Ashley currently is in pursuit of a solo career and can be found frequently performing in the Rochester area. The newest member of Couch Money, Rochester's underground hip hop phenomenon; Amanda joined Couch Money in early January of 2010. A continuous challenge to her musical capabilities is on the way as she is continuing to write for the group, and contribute to the groups music. .CouchMoneyMusic

Plans for a solo cd release are set for late September 2010 which will feature 12-18 original songs. Couch Money demo release TBA. To learn more about this artist and to hear some of her music check out her original music posted at .mandaeash.weebly, and at ./amandaashley

Screen name:

amandaashley

Member since:

Apr 02 2009

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Age:

39 years

Influences

Heart, Alicia Keys, Fiona Apple, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Michelle Branch, No Doubt, Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins, Sarah Mclachlan, Billy Joel, Dr. Dre, Elton John, Pat Benetar, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Imogen Heap

Members Of Band

Amanda Ashley (piano/vocals/songwriter)

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