ASHLEY E. NORTON is the fearless leader of Americana all female Americana band, Lady Psychiatrist’s Booth, producer of the popular all female Songwriter showcase, “Songbirds,”, and solo artist. Beginning her long career in the Arizona music scene with folk-rock band Delcoa, Ashley moved to Nashville in 2010 to pursue her love for Country music. There she hosted many successful songwriter nights, worked with some of Nashville’s finest, including Johnny Garcia, lead guitar player for Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. In 2014, she began touring the world non-stop with her folk duo, Whitherward, embarking on countless successful national and European tours, notable music festivals, and multiple album releases.
She has received endorsements with large companies such as Subaru Europe, Martin Guitars, Avian Guitars and most recently, Electro-Voice. Currently residing in Ramona and recent cover girl for San Diego’s top music magazine, “The Troubadour” and “The Ramona Home Journal.” She has a new album out with Lady Psychiatrist’s Booth gaining the attention of the European market, a new single duet and music video called “Hitchhike To Heaven,” and a solo album out soon.
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Her style has been described as “beatnik cool,” “pop-noir,” and “slightlydelic pop jangle,” and her knack for combining Brill Building hooks with a songwriter’s eye for detail has evoked comparisons to artists such as Aimee Mann, Lucinda Williams and Jackie DeShannon. The LA Weekly cited her as “one of this city’s smartest and catchiest pop songwriters.” Her 2009 CD Tangle-Free World, produced by Nelson Bragg of the Brian Wilson Band, showcases influences ranging from Bacharach to The Bangles and back and was chosen by Al Kooper for his “Cream of the Crop” album list.
Anny has toured the UK and Europe numerous times, performing with Tish Hinojosa and in company with Nelson Bragg (Brian Wilson Band) and Duncan Maitland (Picturehouse), in the super-trio Celsi, Bragg & Maitland.
“One of this city’s smartest and catchiest pop songwriters.” LA Weekly
“….it’s just the perfect music; all summery, sunshine pop with gorgeous harmonies abounding…this rootsy, pop-flavoured collection of self-penned songs is a genuine winner.”
– MAVERICK MAGAZINE
“First-class handmade music with songs that run deep enough to appeal to the folk & roots crowd…an original artist with a unique sound.” – CHILL@BLUEROSE
Doors open 7pm. Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
