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Ashley
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Singer-Songwriter. Travelling monkey. Part-Time Eskimo. Sometime Astronaut. Debut album "Parrysland" due for release in Autumn 2010 :)
About Me:
The roots of this nautical theme go deeper - He was raised on open-mic nights in his parents bar on the North-East Coast of England, and first picked up the guitar, piano and drums in his early teens. After rocking-out in punk and brit-pop bands, he then turned to classical music, going on to compose works for World-renowned ensembles such as London Sinfonietta. Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall were followed by many months touring up and down the UK as a Folk-Pop singer-songwriter (in the most orange camper van known to man).
He swiftly made a name for himself as the Bright Young Thing from the North, and the BBC soon invited him into their TV studios. The live video broadcast created an immediate buzz in the music industry, and among those who approached him was Peter Ende, the CEO of EMI Publishing Europe. In less than a year after signing, Ashley had written his first number one single for Swedish Idols Johan Palm, Belgiums entry for the Eurovision Song Contest (another number one single) and a host of other chart hits for major artists across Europe (working with the teams behind Skunk Anansie, Leona Lewis, James Morrison, Marit Larsen, Amy Winehouse, Sugababes, etc. - basically a lot of cool cats). Its hard to believe that hes still only 24 years young.
Whilst writing in Germany for other artists, Ashley was introduced to acclaimed producer Franz Plasa (Echt, Selig). They immediately clicked and started to record the foundations of Parrysland. A record deal with Ferryhouse Productions and Warner Music followed suit, and Ashley relocated to Hamburg to work closely with his ever-growing team. A series of gigs and media showcases ensued, from intimate solo concerts to full nine-piece band affairs featuring his raucous string quartet. The debut single Eskimos To Astronauts is due for digital release 28th May 2010 - the album will hit stores Autumn 2010. For more information and for live dates across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, please visit:
www.ashleyhicklin.com
www.myspace.com/ashleyhicklin
www.ashleyhicklin.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/ashleyhicklin
Record Label:
Warner Music / Ferryhouse Productions / EMI Publis
Label Type:
Major Label
Hometown:
Scarborough
Country:
United Kingdom
Occupation:
Artist / Singer-Songwriter
Companies:
www.ashleyhicklin.com www.myspace.com/ashleyhicklin
Interests:
Music?
Movies:
Jools Holland
Music:
mOdErN mUsIc (Music you should go buy from the shop or download from itunes): Marit Larsen, Amy Macdonald, Maria Mena, Milow, KT Tunstall, Ryan Adams, Adele, Patti Smith, Bright Eyes, Suede, I Am Kloot, Tom McRae, Lambchop, Low, Kate Bush, Manic Street Preachers, Janis Joplin, Belle & Sebastian, Patrick Wolf, Nick Cave, Fela Kuti, JJ72, Iron and Wine, The Buckleys, Vashti Bunyan, Beirut, Nick Drake, Antony Heggarty, Manchester Orchestra, Elliot Smith, Beachwood Sparks, Joy Division, Bell Orchestre, Tom Baxter, The Blue Nile, Radiohead, Duke Spirit, Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, Calexico, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Liam Frost & The Slowdown Family, Stephen Fretwell, Stephanie Dosen, Karima Francis, Bohemian Diary. mUsIc oF oLd (LPs you should steal from ya momma): Carole King, Hank Williams, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, The Velvet Underground, Leo Kottke, Dinah Washington, Marianne Faithfull, James Taylor.
Books:
Wuthering Heights
Albums:
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I pray you cont. to go farther with your singing & writing. You sound wonderful , your accent is
very unique , You are going places . Believe & trust God above for all your dreams to come true .
~~Ava~~
I'll come to see the show. I promise =D
Btw I'm addicted to the song Home.
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So much talent and i love your songs.
Hopefully I'll see you one day again live <3
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