Ashleigh Still

I’ve taken to introducing Ashleigh Still as “the Eva Cassidy of Woodbury,” because her soul – even more so than her stunning voice – recalls the late great D.C.-area thrush’s depth of feeling. Which is to say that Ashleigh sings from a deep place informed by her hardscrabble experience as a gospel-trained, church-raised single mother of two whose fashion photos could grace the cover of either “Bust” or “Glamour.” (When asked how she knows so much about men, she recently said, “I don’t! It’s all imagination…”)

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But beyond her outer beauty and the wisdom that comes from the day-to-day struggle of making a living for her and her kids, there is an inner flame that burns brightly and has something to say; something about what it’s like to be a woman trying to dig out from the conformity of society, religion, and family. In that sense, Ashleigh also reminds me of Anne Sexton and Billie Holiday. Like those two express-myself-or-die classic talents, she manages to stop time when she opens her mouth/heart, and we’re all the richer for it. [Jim Walsh, Summer 2009]

Past Shows


Feb
15
th
2013
Turf Club
Feb
15
th
2013
Turf Club

Benjamin Francis Leftwich

with Ashleigh Still and SHAHAR EBERZON
Nov
25
th
2011
Mainroom
Nov
25
th
2011
Mainroom

A Tribute to The Replacements

with The 4onthefloor, STORY OF THE SEA featuring DAVID CAMPBELL and JIM MCGUINN, BNLX and more!
Feb
28
th
2011
Mainroom
Feb
28
th
2011
Mainroom
Nov
26
th
2010
7th St Entry
Nov
26
th
2010
7th St Entry

A Tribute to The Replacements

with Martin Devaney, Brianna Lane, Mayda and more!
Nov
26
th
2010
Mainroom
Nov
26
th
2010
Mainroom

A Tribute to The Replacements

with Martin Devaney, The Honeydogs, Pink Mink and more!

More Shows

May
13
th
First Avenue
Apr
12
th
Fine Line

The Linda Lindas

with Pinkshift
Mar
24
th
Turf Club

Hovvdy

with Video Age
Jan
21
st
Fine Line

Ben Barnes