With his trademark fusion of roots based blues, combined with pulsing beats, percussive groove and astoundingly pure and soulful vocals, Ash Grunwald distils the time honoured tradition of the Delta blues and cranks it out with a modern flavour and an immediacy that makes it all his own.
Innovative, hypnotic and compelling, Ash Grunwald is one of Australia’s finest young performers, and has been widely credited with almost singlehandedly bringing new life into the blues and roots scene in his homeland since his first release Introducing...Ash Grunwald in 2002.
His huge talent, combined with a growing fan base and strong industry support saw Ash headhunted by Australia’s national youth radio network Triple J to host their weekly blues and roots show in 2005 – a position he relished for 18 months, before giving up to concentrate on his first loves, performing live and recording.
Ash Grunwald’s four albums to date have seen him grow and consolidate his position as one of Australia’s finest musical acts, and has seen him win countless accolades and awards, including Album of the Year at the 2005 Australian Blues Awards (Live At The Corner) and finalist at the 2004 International Blues Performer of the Year in Memphis.
“Ash Grunwald is one of the best.” – Australian Guitar Magazine
“Pretty amazing for one guy with a guitar and percussion” – Sydney Morning Herald
“Grunwald’s playing is impressive and he rarely lets a good groove go to waste” – Herald Sun
“Give Signs is a soundtrack for the summer...there’s a charm and confidence to this album that’s difficult to resist, so why try? This is blues for Australia – JMAG
“Skywriter, with its intimidating riff and smouldering narrative of love and desperation, is jaw-dropping both musically and lyrically - it isn’t a mere contender but a damn near certainty for Australian song of the year!” - Time Off Magazine
The constant demand for his live shows has also made Ash Grunwald a firm festival favourite and seen him invited as special guest for international performers, including the legendary Bo Diddley and one and only James Brown.
Now in 2007 Ash is looking forward with anticipation to expanding his horizons. He will be taking on the Northern Hemisphere with shows and festival appearances lined up in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Japan. Don’t miss your chance to see this amazingly adventurous and exciting performer.
For more information, please visit ashgrunwald.com
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