ASHLEY E. NORTON – „The Red Guitar“

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(Ramona Rockstar/Hemifran) 2025.
EP CD/Digital
Americana – USA

After the previous successful release, singer-songwriter Ashley E. Norton returns to the music scene with the release of her EP titled „The Red Guitar.“ The title track is dedicated to a true story from World War II about a guitar that hid a radio transmitter, which managed to save the lives of numerous Jewish citizens in occupied Holland. And the song is dedicated to Paula Stykel Wiessner. Ashley and Tim Connelly teamed up to write and perform this song.

The other 3 songs are from her previous releases, done in new versions: „Love You In The Dark“, „Every Woman I Know“, and „That Girl“.
Jim Nau is responsible for the production, mix, and mastering. Acoustic guitar and voice, full of energy and strength, are presented in all four songs, done in a similar atmosphere and mood.

„The Red Guitar“ as a release reminds me of some older folk releases, where the thematic relevance, along with the convincing interpretation of the author, makes the material inspiring and compelling.

ashleyenorton.com

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