new album
Dare to jump? “Call of the Void” is an 11 song solo album from the mind and voice of Ashley E. Norton, recorded in Nashville by producer and lead guitar player for Garth Brooks/Trisha Yearwod, Johnny Garcia. Ashley describes it as true Americana, with elements of Country, Folk, Rock and Blues. She wrote and co-wrote all of the songs but one, which is a unique Led Zeppelin cover of “Going To California.” Johnny Garcia plays all instruments except for some of the acoustic guitar by Ashley and cello/ violin from Jimmy Mattingly, who also plays fiddle for Garth Brooks. Ashley has produced a stunning mix of something for everyone the “Call Of The Void,” which is the phenomenon of the unexplainable urge to jump in. She puts all of this into music, beginning with metaphors of driving and falling in love across America. The journey continues down a spiritual world where women spill their secrets, the allure of a Cowboy, the dark side of love, broken hearts, overworked thinking everything, snarky steel guitars, the loss of a friend and the joy of the small things in life. True, Americana. Can you hear it calling?
about
Ashley E. Norton is the fearless leader of the female-dominated Americana band Dolly’s Revenge (formerly Lady Psychiatrist’s Booth) and the founder of the acclaimed songwriter showcase Songbirds. Known as “the busiest woman in music,” Ashley has built an international reputation through non-stop global touring and a deep-rooted connection with her audiences.
Originally finding her footing in the Arizona folk-rock scene before a transformative decade in Nashville, Ashley now calls the mountains of Ramona, California, home. Her 2024 solo release, Call of the Void, was a critical triumph, sitting in the Euro Americana Top 20 for months and earning praise for its “beatnik cool” and “pop-noir” sensibilities.
Her live performances are a dynamic journey through the American heartland—ranging from the haunting historical narrative of her upcoming album from producer Jeff Berkley and her acoustic release, The Red Guitar, to high-energy anthems that often find her stepping off the stage and into the crowd. An official ambassador for Electro-Voice and Michael E. Mosley Guitars, Ashley combines world-class musicianship with the raw, honest storytelling that defines the modern Americana genre.
Accompanying her on tour is her famous singing dog, Garfunkel, who has become a beloved fixture of her international performances.
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