Singer Songwriter, artist from Longisland, NY Amanda Ashley, raised in Holtsville, Long Island, began playing the piano at the age of six, learned guitar and also studied violin for eight years. Her parents became wise early on to her musical talents, and influenced her to pursue her aspirations in music. Among her influences are Elton John, and Billy Joel, Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Ella Fitzgerald, Fiona Apple, and Alicia Keys. She began writing and composing at the early age of ...
Singer Songwriter, artist from Longisland, NY Amanda Ashley, raised in Holtsville, Long Island, began playing the piano at the age of six, learned guitar and also studied violin for eight years. Her parents became wise early on to her musical talents, and influenced her to pursue her aspirations in music. Among her influences are Elton John, and Billy Joel, Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Ella Fitzgerald, Fiona Apple, and Alicia Keys. She began writing and composing at the early age of fourteen, and was performing solo by the age of sixteen in local coffee houses. She continued to write and perform on and off campus while attending Fredonia State University in upstate New York. Amanda graduated from Fredonia with a Bachelors degree in painting and drawing in May 2007, and soon after moved her life to Rochester, New York. The newest member of Couch Money, Rochester's underground hip hop phenomenon; Amanda joined Couch Money in early January of 2010. A continuous challenge to her musical capabilities is on the way as she is continuing to write for the group, and contribute to the groups music. Amanda Ashley also fronts and composes music for, and performs with Rochester based group Reviving Ivory. To hear more music from this artist, check out her original music posted at www.myspace.com/revivingivory and www.reverbnation.com/mandaeash
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