Ethan Askey Calgary, Alberta
Ethan Askey is an emerging singer-songwriter in the roots, blues and soul music landscape. Having served a long apprenticeship as sideman and studio session player, he’s performed from coast to coast to coast in Canada and is best known (as Shorty) in the RocknRoll Mountains. His harmonica-driven, original modern blues has roots, rockabilly, psychedelic, soul and Latin grooves. ... more
Ethan Askey recommends:
Westbound til Light
by Dave McCann
Westbound Til Light is Dave's 6th album, and maybe the richest so far in story telling imagery and sonic textures. Roots music that is hand-built in the wind-torn hills of the northern Great Plains.
go to album
I'M NOT FROM CHICAGO
by DEBRA POWER
Deb is a powerhouse vocalist and boogie blues piano player, and a valued member of my music community. Her new release features Keeshea Pratt, Steve Pineo on guitar, and the late Harpdog Brown.
go to albumIf you like Ethan Askey, you may also like:
Inspired by their travels in New Orleans, Naples, and the UK, the “Italian-hills country blues” duo pen a global love letter to roots music.
go to album
An intimate collection of previously-unreleased recordings from the Texan singer-songwriter: first drafts, alternate takes, covers and more.
go to album
The Canadian singer marries the sound of classic folk and jazz with a modern-day spin.
go to album
A concept record about coming-of-age gleefully grifts from all types of rock music, from garage to glam to power pop.
go to album
