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Feb 2010 - ASHBROOK HAS HIS HEYDAY!
(Portland, OR) February 8, 2010 Stephen Ashbrook and Heyday Media Group established a publishing administration deal for distribution of Ashbrook's entire catalog. Ashbrook, a veteran of the music industry for over 20 years, now has an agreement with Heyday Media Group for publishing all material for commercial use. Heyday adds another quality artist to their catalog.
Ashbrook, who recently signed with Hello Booking for touring, is adding Heyday to his team. “I'm excited to be working with Heyday. The world of licensing and publishing can be tricky to navigate. I'm glad to have them in my corner.”
Heyday Media Group is touted by it's clients for maintaining true relationships with their artists & labels, “nothing but honest work by people that care about the music.” Renee Travis sums up the relationship with Ashbrook as follows: “We were moved by Stephen's music from the onset. We are excited to be working with Stephen and his catalog, and feel confident in standing next to him as he moves forward in his career.”
For more information on Heyday Media Group, please visit their website: www.heydaymediagroup.com
With 20 years in the music biz, Ashbrook enjoys the staying power and growing fan base that is a testimony to his “bank”ability. He is a Portland, Oregon-based singer songwriter. Ashbrook rose to fame in the mid-1990's in his home state of Arizona, riding the wave of the Tempe music scene while performing with his band Satellite. Ashbrook has also toured with the Gin Blossoms, as well as Blues Traveler, Jars of Clay, Arlo Guthrie and many more. For more information on Stephen Ashbrook, visit his website, www.stephenashbrook.com
Media Contact: Bedell Media & Consulting, Rob Bedell (310) 428-4191 rob@bedellmediaconsulting.com
May 2009 - Hello! Booking, a premier North American booking agency, has signed Stephen Ashbrook to their artist roster. The only National Booking Agency based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Hello! Booking specializes in original music performers of all kinds. The Hello! Booking staff brings a collective 30+ years of music business experience to their artists, and have a nationwide reputation of personal attention and service. Stephen is very happy to have his agent Michael McGregor, and the Hello! Booking staff on his team. This means a lot more national touring for Stephen, so keep your eyes out for him in your area.
Jan 2009 - The Adam Carolla Show - The Adam Carolla Show is currently using songs Geronimo, BarStar and Shame from the new album White Balloons, as bumper music in and out of commercial breaks.
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Jan 2009 - Seattle Mariners and FSN Northwest - Stephen Ashbrook is currently writing 30 and 60 second compositions for FSN Northwest (Fox Sports Net), to be used in Seattle Mariners commercials.
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Feb 2009 - Special Olympics - Stephen Ashbrook is currently working on a theme song and commercial music, by request from Special Olympics WA.
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Nov 2008 - Stephen Ashbrook signs licensing agreement with MTV - Independent recording artist Stephen Ashbrook has signed a licensing agreement with MTV, allowing the network to use music from his two most recent releases White Balloons, and American B Sides for its television programming.
White Balloons, Ashbrook’s most recent recording has been gaining momentum and has been met with great critical support from both local and national media. The Portland (ORE) Tribune called it "a masterpiece," while the nationally syndicated radio program "The Adam Carolla Show" has been regularly playing tracks from White Balloons. Ashbrook, who has garnered a large fan base primarily in the western United States mostly by constant touring and grass roots promotion, was initially contacted by MTV in November. "I just had to let the music do the talking,” he said. “It appears to be shouting."
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July 2008 - FSN Northwest - Ashbrook's song Geronimo was featured in FSN national commercial 2008
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Feb 2006 - Veronica Mars – The song White Balloons was featured in Veronica Mars season 2006 / 2007 episode #3T5813
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April 2003 - The Phoenix Suns - Stephen Ashbrook recorded (engineered, mixed, mastered) a new version of the Phoenix Suns theme song.
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Dec 2002 - The movie Now You Know – Ashbrook's songs Scotch and a Handgun and Good Friend, from his debut solo album American B Sides, were placed in the movie Now You Know, by Jeff Anderson.
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June 2006 - Nasa Coins - Stephen Ashbrook wrote, engineered, mixed and mastered a 60 second orchestral composition for a national Nasa Coin commercial.
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Stephen's latest album, "White Balloons" has been getting rave reviews:
"A complete Triumph." - Americana - UK
"The best album of Ashbrook's career." - Get Out Mag (Phoenix Tribune)
"A masterpiece." - Portland Tribune.
Past press quotes:
"The Best Acoustic Performer of 1998/2000".
-Phoenix Tribune's "Get Out Magazine"
"Ashbrook's songs create scenes, glimpses into his life. His music, cured in the Tempe rock scene, is guitar-based led by his ever smooth voice."
-Folkwax.com
"Stephen delivers a command performance for President Bill Clinton at the Request of The White House."
-Summer of 2000
" Stephen Ashbrook 's stand out song writing, has captured the attention of many new fans."
-Synthesis, Chico California
"Ashbrook's voice - a rolling bass profundo punctuated by a chilling falsetto - delivers tales of quiet strength and authenticity. A deeply centered stage persona coupled with remarkable song writing make this Southwest roots purveyor a talent to watch."
-The Bite Festival, Portland OR
"Singer Stephen Ashbrook glides effortlessly between a deepness and a fine falsetto."
-The Willamette Week's pick of the week. Willamette Week, Portland Oregon
"Pop tunesmith extraordinaire"
-New Times, Phoenix Arizona
"A King in his Court!"
-The Oregonian, Portland Oregon
"I've found myself unable to remove his CD from my player. The man gets under your skin people!"
-Glen Starkey, New Times, San Luis Obispo , Ca