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She’s someone you should definitely check out if you’re into singers like Aimee Mann and Beth Orton.
- SKINS/ UK Series
Asheville-native Chambliss' bright, warm, girly voice recalls Julianna Hatfield working a plush, piano-rock vibe.
- Creative Loafing/Charlotte
Ashley Chambliss
Oh, what a lovely voice! Chambliss' singing holds heaven and hell in equal measure: Sweet, breathy highs swoop south across a single note into broken-hearted phrasing that will eat your cynicism for breakfast. Comparisons (Sarah McLachlan-like beauty meets Rickie Lee Jones' melancholic cool?) ultimately fail; Chambliss' gift is too complex. Sadly for Asheville, she's soon to be some other city's treasure: Chambliss leaves next month for Berklee School of Music. Here's hoping that theory-fixated Boston college doesn't hamper her outrageous gifts: Chambliss' piano playing is accomplished and emotive; she composes with a sweeping, beautiful authority; she doesn't skimp on hooks; she's blessed with an intuitive understanding of harmony; and, yes, she's got that voice. Her Bele Chere show heralds the release of her sophomore effort, In This Ocean. See her play, or risk an "I told you so" once her future ignites somewhere else. - Mountain Xpress Asheville, NC
Singer-pianist Ashley Chambliss looks to be one of the brightest new young talents, with her amazing voice, top keyboard skills and profound lyrics. - Asheville Citizen Times
even tougher competitors was Asheville native Ashley Chambliss, a keyboard wizard who makes one piano sound like two…
- Creative Loafing/Atlanta
Chambliss is...romantic, but there's edginess between the lines... Sade but less tortured.
- MountainXpress
Singer-songwriter Ashley Chambliss is making a name for herself with a sweet piano sound. . .
- Asheville Citizen Times
Ashley Chambliss, a new-to-the-scene pianist/singer whose shockingly distinctive voice recalls some combination of Jewel, Sarah McLachlan and Rickie Lee Jones.
- Mountain Xpress
Discography
2010 New Works in Progress
nakedsongs/ 2002
in this Ocean/ 2003
Tupelo/2009
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THANK YOU for listening and supporting indie artists.
New album, 'Tupelo' is finally in my hands and IS for sale online (i-tunes, cdbaby, etc.....) !!
TV and Film Placements:
So You Think You Can Dance/Canada,
Sundance Winner 'Anywhere USA' 2008 (lead vocals)
Skins, UK tv (a little more of you)
MTVs, 'The Hills' (a little more of you)
ABC's, 'One Life to Live' (my Universe, a little more of you)
New York City Dance Alliance Showcase (a little more of you)
Various Youth Dance Projects (a little more of you, out of the blue)
albums:
2010 New works in Progress
nakedsongs 2002
in this ocean 2003
tupelo 2009
~Love the Earth, Love Music~
xo Ashley
please visit: www.anywhereusathemovie.com
studied @ Berklee College of Music in 2003.
Shared musical events with :Ari Hest, Willy Porter, Duncan Sheik, Gerry Leonard, David Berkley, Kyler England, Chris Rosser, Jonathan Byrd, Jennifer Daniels, Sam Shaber, Claire Holly, Laura Blackley, Matthew Kahler, Billy Jonas, Trina Hamlin, Aaron Price, River Guerguerian, Ben Taylor, David Saw, Carrie Tree,...
influences: Bruce Hornsby, Marc Cohn, Rickie-Lee Jones, David Foster, Nick Drake, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Rait, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, Blondie, Enya, Dire Straits, Shawn Colvin, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson, Hans Zimmer, ...
Performances~ The Grey Eagle, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Bele Chere,The Evening Muse, The Handlebar, WNCW, Eddies Attic, Coffee Underground-Greenville, Bele Chere, Lake Eden Arts Fest, Tosco Music Party, WCU Performing Arts Center, Appalachian State, UNCA, Sylvia Theater, Biltmore Estate, Dean and Deluca Wine House, Berklee College of Music, Virgin MegaStore, Acoustic Coffee House, Six String Cafe, Tate Street Coffee House, Soho...
Live performance Videos on myspace page.
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