In reaction to the completion of his first full length, The Faint Whisper Calling..., Ash St. John says simply: “I got lucky”. While elaborating on his luck, the Minneapolis singer/songwriter doesn’t give himself an ounce of credit on his digital debut that is absolutely extraordinary. “I stumbled upon a young producer who’s unbelievably talented and kind, and a friend of mine who had a vision and found a solution to get my stuff out there on the skinny budget”. Just the type of humble words you become accustomed to hearing from Ash. He is heartfelt, he is honest, and incredibly talented.

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From the album’s airy opener “North of the Cities” you quickly settle into the subtle production of The Faint Whisper Calling... Violins, pianos, electric guitars, and tasteful percussion complement the warm acoustic guitar tones that sail underneath Ash’s unique vocal delivery. There is a strong sense of personal transformation and growth that encompasses the album. St. John does not shy away from wearing his heart on his sleeve. The maturation of Ash St. John in his patience and songwriting is astounding. Given an honest listen, you’ll find honest songwriting. Given a handful of listens and you’ll be hooked.

Ash St. John began his musical journey more on the Mozart end of the musical spectrum than Led Zeppelin. Classic Rock and Blues heavily influenced Ash to put down the violin for a while and learn the guitar. During a fateful two week period when Ash was 15 years old, Ash picked up a left handed Telecaster and began to pluck away at “Stairway to Heaven.” From that moment forward, there has been a calling beckoning Ash to pursue this lifelong dream of recording an album. Without further adieu... download The Faint Whisper Calling... and enjoy!