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Fall in Full Swing
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(Scroll down for upcoming music performance dates!) Fall in Full SwingA season of sunshine, swing, festivals and outdoor music awaits, so come on out and "pass a good time, cher!" What fun it was kicking off this musical "busy season" with BREADA's Farm Fête Thursday night at Main Street Market in downtown Baton Rouge. It was a night of delicious food, great community, and live music (by yours truly inside the market and the John Gray quartet outside). Best of all, this annual event raises funds to support local farmers and expand access to fresh, healthy food in our area. It was lovely seeing some of you there! If you missed it, check out some of the other exciting events I've got lined up for October. With gratitude, Ashley P.S. Here's a quick Farm Fête recap: WHAT'S NEXT?ACOUSTIC @ Harvest Days 2026Sat., October 3rd & Sun., October 4th - 9am- 4:30pm *Ashley will play a solo acoustic set on Oct. 4th - 1pm to 2:30pm Step back into the 19th century during Harvest Days, one of the LSU Rural Life Museum’s beloved annual events. Spend the weekend exploring the museum’s historic village as skilled artisans, musicians, and living history interpreters bring the past to life through hands-on demonstrations and engaging performances. Watch traditional trades in action, including blacksmithing, open-hearth cooking, woodworking, spinning, soap making, quill pen writing, and other crafts that sustained rural Louisiana for generations. Stroll the grounds while enjoying live folk music and dancing, challenge friends and family to historic games, and experience everyday life as it was once lived. Take a tractor ride through the museum grounds, browse artisan demonstrations, and savor delicious food available throughout the weekend. Don’t forget to sample the homemade cracklins, cane syrup, and kettle corn made on-site. NOTE: Tickets to this "Harvest Days" event at the LSU Rural Life Museum are separate from the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden's "Corn Maze at Burden 2026" (which will also be going on every weekend in October.) For more information about the Corn Maze, visit: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/burden/events Solo @ Red Stick Farmer's MarketCome on out to the Red Stick Farmer's Market (8am to 12pm in Downtown Baton Rouge)! I'll be providing music for the market on the following dates:
This relaxed environment is always a highlight of the week--like going to the grocery store on a Sunday after church used to be (minus the "having to get dressed up part." haha). Getting to say hi to all your friends and neighbors while stocking up on fresh veggies and fruit for the week. You can even request your favorite jazz song! Now that the Main Street Market is open again, you can also get breakfast and hang out for a while! Fall in St. FrancisvilleJoin me for a weekend of art and music in St. Francisville this October! I'll be playing a solo set at Bayou Sara Brewing Co. on Sat., Oct. 24th, from 1pm to 4pm. PLUS, a solo set at the Yellow Leaf Arts Festival in Parker Park on Sun., Oct. 25th, from 10am to 11am. Come for an hour, a day trip, or the whole weekend! ABOUT YELLOW LEAF ARTS FESTIVAL Each year in October, the Yellow Leaf Arts Festival comes to St. Francisville. More than 55 artists and craftspeople show and sell their creations, great live music, activities for children, all nestled in the friendly, relaxed, authentic, small-town quaintness that is St. Francisville. Weddings/Special EventsDo you need live music for an upcoming wedding or private event? Book now for all of 2026! Ashley can accommodate a variety of band sizes (from solo voice/ukulele to acoustic duo/trio, and even sextet!). Reach out soon for more info and the best availability. UPCOMING EVENTS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!(Follow Ashley on BandsInTown to receive automatic reminders about upcoming performances & events near you)
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I'm a vocalist, ukulele artist and joyologist who loves to talk about music, personal development, and storytelling. Subscribe to get updates on upcoming events, performances, and tips about becoming your most charismatic self direct to your inbox!
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