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One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2019!

Best of 2019

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Best of 2018

One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2015!

Best of 2015

One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2014!

Best of 2014

One of the most outstanding members for 2013 on The Bash!

Best of 2013

Winchester

Virginia

Ashby Run is a Northern Virginia bluegrass band with driving rhythm. Located in Winchester VA, the band and its members have performed at a variety of venues including company picnics, pig roasts, anniversary - birthday - graduation parties, wedding receptions, public concerts, and wine and Bluegrass festivals. We know the importance of reliability and professionalism and strive for that with each gig. The extensive repertoire of music can be easily adapted to accommodate the clients' needs. Their repertoire spans traditional and progressive bluegrass to classic country. As well as vocal selections the band has a substantial set of instrumentals that are fast-paced and foot-tapping, resulting in audience participation and interaction. The charismatic makeup of the band's members brings a friendly and enjoyable relationship not only with the client but with audience. Want a band that can accommodate your demanding requirements? Please contact us for a quote or your questions and begin an enjoyable experience.

Bill Johnson --

Bill has been performing and enjoying bluegrass music for nearly 30 years. He has played with several local bands and has extensive experience in entertaining the public. Bill sings lead and harmony on many of the bluegrass favorites and plays mandolin on instrumentals including "fiddle tunes" and numerous banjo selections. Some of the "crossover" tunes that Bill performs are: "Riding My Thumb To Mexico", "I've Got Stripes" and "Friday Night Blues" to mention a few. He has performed at many of the local wineries, community festivals, Bluemont Concert Series, Marriott Ranch and Arlie Conference Center events. Bill also donates a lot of his time entertaining residents of local nursing homes, assisted living centers, Ruritan Clubs and participating in annual Fire Department fund raisers.

Carol Manuel --

Carol started playing bass in 1998 and has not put it down since. The Bluegrass community showed her the heart and soul of the Bluegrass/Gospel bass. Carol has played Upright Bass for a variety of bands including the Gospel Keys, Narrow Passage and Doug Jimmerson (Tenor, Civil War Music). Carol derives great joy from playing the bass. 

Wade Manuel --

Wade comes from a background of Country and Bluegrass music as his father (Bill) has been performed Country and Bluegrass music for over 50 years.  Wade first picked up a guitar in Vietnam (1972) and detoured for a while playing "Rock n Roll" rhythm guitar.  In 1997, Wade bought his first mandolin and returned to his "roots" and has been playing Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel ever since. Wade is a former member of the Bluegrass Gospel band "Narrow Passage" and is one of the founding members of The Gospel Keys, which formed in 1999 to perform Good Old-Time Traditional Bluegrass Gospel Music.     Bluegrass Rules!


Ashby Run was amazing! They were fun,professional, and easy to work with. Would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Ashby Run were professional, courteous and extremely entertaining.  They were the perfect band for our wedding ceremony and reception, and all of our guests loved them. The music was fantastic. They were very responsive to emails and were really accommodating to all of our specific requests. We can't recommend them highly enough.  

Ashby Run was a perfect match for our wedding! We had them play during the seating before the ceremony and then again for the cocktail hour. They were on time, easy to work with, and played fantastic music, the pefect accompaniment for our outdoor ceremony! Out guests really enjoyed it!

El Commanchero

Sledd Ride

Walkin After Midnight

G Minor Swing

Gotta Travel On

Dancing British Embassy

Welcome to New York

Nashville Skyline Rag

Riding My Thumb To Mexico

Ragtime Annie

Make Me a Pallet on the Floor

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Wagon Wheel

Sunny Side of the Mountain

Head Over Heels

Coal Tattoo

Friday Night Blues

Riding My Thumb to Mexico

Little Maggie

I Know You Rider

These musicians were great. Beautiful players and super charming and accommodating. I look forward to inviting them again!

They were fantastic! Very easy to work with and a perfect addition to our bourbon, bluegrass, and bbq rehearsal dinner! 

Fantastic!  So great that we are scheduled them to return.  Great people, great with their instruments and great performance.

Ashby Run Reviews

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