UPDATE: Sean Ashby's 24 Hours of Daylight hit #9 on the Roots Music Report/Canada on March 4, 2011.

Chances are, if you've had a radio on today you've heard his guitar playing. Before Luke Doucet, it was Sean Ashby's guitar that was complimenting the sweet soulful vocals of Sarah McLachlan.

Ashby has also played with Delirium, Wild Strawberries, Ginger (former Grapes Of Wrath), and many more. Formerly of Vancouver, and now based in Toronto is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer with universal appeal.

Brass and Gold, Ashby's first solo outing after 10 years as leader of the award-winning band Jack Tripper, was an eclectic record which showcased an impressive musical palette. The album received favorable reviews in important Canadian publications such as Exclaim magazine and the Vancouver Province, and received extensive airplay on college radio and across the country on CBC radio. McLachlan's guitarist since 1996, Ashby has appeared with her on "Just Like You (Cats In The Cradle)" for D from Run DMC's solo CD. Also with Sarah, he received two 4 x platinum US discs and one diamond Canadian disc for studio and live cd's.

As a guitarist, Ashby has appeared on the Grammy Awards twice, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno five times, Saturday Night Live, and David Letterman three times, along with other major TV shows and four motion pictures. Sean's guitar playing has appeared on cd's with sales in excess of 10 million copies worldwide... so far. As a solo artist his goals are not quite so lofty. When asked about his hopes for this album and his solo future Sean says "I am working at building an audience for my music, playing shows and improving as a songwriter and performer."

Since the album's release last year, Sean has been touring relentlessly, performing over 200 shows across Canada, and somehow squeezing in two tours with Delirium as well. He's making new fans, and being asked to return everywhere he goes. The new album 24 Hours of Daylight, released early 2011, showcases Sean's guitar skills on a new set of strong tunes with a rootsy bent. This record also features his amazing technique on lap steel guitar, a highlight of his live shows.

Sean Ashby / Official Website: www.seanashby.com


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