Press Quotes

"If traditional Irish music in the U.S. is to become anything other than a museum piece, it needs people like Ashley Davis."
—The Irish Voice

"Davis has a knack for evoking many lands and cultures. She does this flawlessly and her work that deserves a wide
audience. Seek out her albums and any live performances."
—Irish Music Magazine, Ireland

"Ashley Davis has a voice that is equal parts heavenly and earthy."
—John Niccum, Arts Editor, the Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence, KS

"Ashley Davis has a natural understanding of the sorrow, love and longing that inspired so much of the music she sings. Her material has a lyrical romanticism that is joyfully refreshing, while her voice evokes genuine emotions of love where
so much of our charts are filled with mawkish sentimentality."
—Sean O’Driscoll, Arts Editor for the Irish Voice, New York City

"Ashley Davis fiery passion, airy vocals, well grounded instrumental work, and soothing melodies make for one of the best releases in ANY genre for the new year, much less in just the World/New Age realm."
—Michael Jaworek, Music Director of The Birchmere, Washington D.C.

 "Ashley Davis is poised to be a college radio 'break-out artist’! Her music is th perfect mix of superb songwriting, stellar musicianship, and vocal stylings. Ashley Davis immediately joins artists like Enya and Loreena McKennitt in an
exclusive singer/songwriter/performer pantheon."
—Norm Prusslin, President of National College Radio Station Organization

Fellow Musicians on Ashley

"I'm amazed at how in touch Ashley is with what's happening in traditional Irish culture here at
home—music, language and the shifting sands."
—Moya Brennan (Clannad)

"Ashley Davis is a young woman with a beautiful voice and as much musicality as anyone could wish for. And on top of
that she writes and sings with a confidence way beyond her years. I wish her all the best and I look forward to
watching her music and her career develop."
—Philip Glass, Composer

"This is sensuous and sensitive music for the head, heart, soul or whatever part of you is raw and needs fixing.
Ashley has the pipes, promise and talent of the young Sandy Denny."
—Larry Kirwan, Black 47

"Ashley's voice is otherworldly. She has a true and magical gift to bestow when she opens her mouth to sing!"
—Beth Nielson Chapman, Singer/Songwriter

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