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Dan Ashley is an accomplished and highly respected Americana/Country/Rock singer and recording artist. His distinctive style and powerhouse band delight audiences wherever they perform, energizing fans- getting them on their feet dancing and singing.
Dan has been around music and passionate about music his entire life, starting as a child with his first guitar and piano lessons and then singing in the junior choir at his church in North Carolina. Summer’s at the family farm always included music with singing and his grandmother playing piano.
As a vocalist, Dan has led his band for many years, headlining great venues as well as opening for many iconic bands including; REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Patti LaBelle, Rick Springfield, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Melissa Etheridge. Dan has also shared the stage with many noteworthy performers over the years including Dionne Warwick, Neal Schon of Journey, Brad Gillis of Night Ranger, and multiple Grammy winner Narada Michael Walden, among many others.
As an accomplished singer, Dan is regularly asked to perform the National Anthem at a variety of events including the NBA, MLB, college football, and professional hockey, to name a few.
Dan brings a distinctive voice and unique life experience to his music. Always the storyteller, Dan shares the joy, heartbreak, love, and loss that is part of our common humanity. Backed by a group of remarkable musicians who have played and toured with an impressive list of major artists, Dan is thrilled to share his music with audiences everywhere. In addition to enjoying Dan’s music, his many fans can watch him every weeknight on ABC7 Evening News in San Francisco where he has been an award-winning anchor and reporter for three decades.