Record collector / DJ / Broadcaster / Producer / Brownswood Recordings boss / occasional remixer

An absurdist 'Skiffle Poet' with a banjolele, washboard & Kazoo . . . Bagthorpe's only 'Folk Skiffle' artist! . . . Adversely influenced by Ivor Cutler, Tom Waits, Johnny Dowd and Michael Hurley . . . chain sawing his way through the madness of life . . . this is NOT X-factor . . . Don't ask for a cover unless you want one thats 100 years old! There are songs about tractors, hangings, the Devil, Werewolves & coal . . . take your pick and let the journey begin!

Vocals - Al Sation
Guitar - L Fire
Bass - C Nile
Drums - Kaos

James Hanratty (4 October 1936 – 4 April 1962) was one of the last people to be hanged in the UK. He was convicted of the murder of scientist Michael Gregsten, shot dead in his car near Clophill, Bedfordshire in August 1961. Gregsten's mistress Valerie Storie, was raped, shot and left paralysed in the same incident.
According to Storie, the two of them were abducted at gunpoint in their car at Dorney Reach, Buckinghamshire, by a man with a cockney accent and mannerisms matching Hanratty's. The gunman ordered Gregsten to drive in several directions, before stopping beside the A6 at Deadman's Hill, where the offences took place. The prime suspects were Hanratty, a petty criminal, and Peter Louis Alphon, an eccentric drifter. As both these men changed their version of events several times, and Storie had initially picked-out an innocent man at an identity parade, the guilty verdict was questioned by many. However, a DNA test in 2002 proved Hanratty's guilt "beyond doubt".

Dan Ashley has been a solo artist on the circuit for over 15 years, breathing his own sound and style of entertainment into the songs he covers. He has a knack of refreshing good old Rock songs originally performed by the likes of Gary Moore or Pink Floyd, to the more mellow sounding songs Including Baker Street & It must Be Love. Plus a handful of Instrumentals, Including The Shadows & Fleetwood Mac.  He also covers good vibes to get you singing & dancing. Dan is not just a good vocalist, he plays guitar and alto sax and will promise you a good night with a good mixture of music. 

Dan has a strong vocal range and can cover songs of all styles, all ranges, for all ages. He will cover the best songs all the way from memory lane right up to present avenue. 
He may be coming to a venue near you!!! 


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