Ashdown bands head to Glastonbury
25 June 2009
Glastonbury 09 looks set to be another classic, with rain, mud and some great Ashdown-powered bands. If you’re going, look out for The Specials, Lilly Allen, Tom Jones, Bloc Party, The Ting Tings, The Script, Bon Iver, Art Brut, Esser, Noisettes and Just Jack, to name a few. And if you’re not, check out the coverage at www.bbc.co.uk/glastonbury/
Guy, live at Leeds
24 June 2009
Pink Floyd bassist and Ashdown afficianado Guy Pratt entertained the crowds at PMT’s Leeds and manchester stores with his unique blend of tales from the tourbus, combined with the bass playing that’s won him gigs with Madonna, Michael Jackson and countless others. Click here to see some pix of the Ashdown-sponsored evening, and here to listen to Guy on local radio, recorded before the Manchester show.
Download 2009
17 June 2009
We had a great weekend in the warm up tent backstage at Download this weekend and we also managed to get out front and see some great shows, including DevilDriver (pictured right). And what a thrill to see Ashdown artist Rick Savage topping the bill with Def Leppard on Sunday. Look out for some video soon but in the meantime, click here to see some pix.
See us at Download 2009!
08 June 2009
Ashdown will be backstage supporting out artists playing this year's Download fest in Donington on the 12th-14th of June. Ashdown bands playing include Pendulum, Def Leppard, Devil Driver, The Crave, Buckcherry, Twin Atlantic and more, so keep an eye out for pics and interviews as the weekend unfolds!
Ashdown supports Camden Rocks
05 June 2009
As the UK festival season approaches we’re pleased to announce that 'Camden Rocks' , London's brand new one day festival, will be taking place on Saturday 6th June 2009. And we’re proud to announce that this great event is being supported by Ashdown! For all the news on bands and venues, visit http://www.camdenrocksfestival.com/
Ashdown partners with Diesel U:Music Radio
03 June 2009
We’re pleased to be involved with Diesel U:Music radio supplying bass amps for a number of live shows they have coming up. Get all the facts at http://cult.diesel.com/dum.html#dum.html
Guy Pratt at PMT
01 June 2009
He’s an amazing bass player and equally hilarious raconteur. Don’t miss this unique evening with the man who's played with Floyd, Madonna and Michael Jackson, and just about lived to tell the tale. PMT Leeds June 18th (0113 242 6601) and Manchester June 19th (0161 877 6262).
On the road with Dallas Moore
29 May 2009
The Dallas Moore Band are hard at work as ever and it’s always good to receive regular news from bass player and long-term Ashdown user Bob Rutherford. This time it’s in the form of a video diary which we’re happy to share with you here.