Anthony Ascolese Music Singer Guitarist from Gilbert, SC

Anthony Ascolese (As-co-LEASE) brings live acoustic music to Gilbert with a warm, story-rich sound that feels like a sing-along you didn’t know you needed. As a singer, guitar player, and variety singer, he delivers tender folk-pop melodies, pop-friendly hooks, and guitar-first arrangements that turn everyday moments into something you’ll remember. Expect soft, sweet vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and fingerpicking that makes the whole room sway. Originally from Pearl River, NY, and now rooted in Gilbert, SC, Anthony writes songs like postcards from the heart. His catalog is packed with heartfelt originals and family-lore favorites, including “Maureen My Queen,” “My Irish Blue-Eyed Lady,” “Moments Become Memories,” and “You Talk and I’ll Listen.” With influences spanning the mellow glow of James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot, plus the narrative spark of Jim Croce, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen, his style is both soothing and wonderfully alive. Onstage, he keeps things intimate and playful—low-key lighting, mellow vibes, and real connection. Anthony is at his best when listeners lean in, children dance near the stage, and everyone feels like part of the moment. He’s been described as someone who “smile[s] with your eyes,” and that friendly presence is exactly what makes his performances feel personal, not performative. Perfect for listening rooms, community events, and family-friendly festivals, Anthony also brings purpose to his music. A U.S. Air Force veteran and supporter of Tunnel to Towers (T2T), he honors service and community through the songs he shares. Signed to Mandalyn Music Group, he’s currently working on a debut LP while continuing to bring live acoustic sets across the Midlands and beyond—so your event gets music made to last. For fans of: James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen Services: Singer • Guitar • Pop Singer • Variety Singer • Singer Guitarist

• A Horse With No Name | America
• A Long December | Counting Crows
• Against The Wind | Bob Seger
• Ain't No Sunshine | Bill Withers
• Always On My Mind | Willie Nelson
• Amazing Grace | Spiritual
• Amie | Pure Prairie League
• Angel Flying Too Close To the Ground | Willie Nelson
• Angie | The Rolling Stones
• Atlantic City | Bruce Springsteen
• Bad Bad Leroy Brown | Jim Croce
• Bad Moon Rising | Creedence Clearwater Revival
• Beth | KISS
• Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
• Burning Love | Elvis Presley
• Bye Bye Love | The Everly Brothers
• Can't Help Falling In Love | Elvis Presley
• Carolina In My Mind | James Taylor
• Cats In The Cradle | Harry Chapin
• Cecilia | Simon & Garfunkel
• City of New Orleans | Arlo Guthrie
• Country Road | James Taylor
• Crazy | Patsy Cline
• Desperado | Eagles
• Do You Believe In Love | Huey Lewis & The News
• Drivin' My Life Away | Eddie Rabbit
• Dust In The Wind | Kansas
• Empty Garden | Elton John
• End Of The Line | Traveling Wilburys
• Everyday | James Taylor
• Everything I Do I Do It For You | Bryan Adams
• Faithfully | Journey
• Far Away Place | Willie Nelson
• Fast Car | Luke Combs
• Fire And Rain | James Taylor
• Folsom Prison Blues | Johnny Cash
• Forever and Ever Amen | Randy Travis
• Funny How Time Slips Away | Willie Nelson
• Give Me One Reason | Traci Chapman
• God Bless the USA | Lee Greenwood
• Hallelujah | Bon Jovi
• Handy Man | James Taylor
• Heard It In A Love Song | The Marshall Tucker Band
• Heaven | Bryan Adams
• Here Without You | 3 Doors Down
• Hotel California | Eagles
• Hungry Heart | Bruce Springsteen
• I Am I Said | Neil Diamond
• I Can't Stand It | Eric Clapton
• I Don't Need You | Kenny Rogers
• I Second That Emotion | Smokey Robinson
• I Started A Joke | Bee Gees
• I Won't Back Down | Tom Petty
• I'm No Angel | Gregg Allman
• If I Were a Carpenter | Bobby Darin
• If You Could Read My Mind | Gordon Lightfoot
• If You're Gone | Matchbox Twenty
• In My Life | The Beatles
• In This Very Room | Spiritual
• It's Five O'clock Somewhere | Alan Jackson
• Jersey Girl | Bruce Springsteen
• Keep Your Hands To Yourself | The Georgia Satellites
• Knockin' On Heaven's Door | Bob Dylan
• Kodachrome | Paul Simon
• Learning To Fly | Tom Petty
• Let Her Cry | Hootie & the Blowfish
• Like A Rock | Bob Seger
• Losing My Religion | REM
• Louisiana Rain | Tom Petty
• Loves Me Lock A Rock | Paul Simon
• Lyin' Eyes | Eagles
• Mama Tried | Merle Haggard
• Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffett
• Morning Has Broken | Cat Stevens
• My Heart Can't Tell You No | Rod Stewart
• Nebraska | Bruce Springsteen
• Never Been To Spain | Three Dog Night
• Picture | Kid Rock
• Pink Houses | John Mellencamp
• Please Come to Boston | Dave Loggins
• Promises | Eric Clapton
• Ramblin' Man | The Allman Brothers Band
• Reason To Believe | Rod Stewart
• Refugee | Tom Petty
• Rhinestone Cowboy | Glen Campbell
• Ring Of Fire | Johnny Cash
• Rock Me Gently | Andy Kim
• Runnin' Down A Dream | Tom Petty
• Said I Loved You But I Lied | Michael Bolton
• She's A Lady | Tom Jones
• Simple Man | Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay | Otis Redding
• Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word | Elton John
• Stuck In The Middle With You | Stealers Wheel
• Sundown | Gordon Lightfoot
• Sweet Caroline | Neil Diamond
• Sweet Home Alabama | Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Take Me Home Country Roads | John Denver
• Tequila Sunrise | Eagles
• That'll Be the Day | Buddy Holly
• That's My Job | Conway Twitty
• The Downeaster Alexa | Billy Joel
• The Midnight Special | Creedence Clearwater Revival
• The One You Love | Glenn Frey
• The River | Bruce Springsteen
• The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald | Gordon Lightfoot
• There's No Gettin' Over Me | Ronnie Milsap
• Three Times A Lady | Commodores
• Thunder Road | Bruce Springsteen
• Time After Time | Rob Thomas
• To Make You Feel My Love | Garth Brooks
• Too Late To Turn Back Now | Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose
• Tougher Than The Rest | Bruce Springsteen
• True Colors | Phil Collins
• Trying To Live My Life Without You | Otis Clay / Bob Seger
• Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad | Meatloaf
• Under the Boardwalk | The Drifters
• Wagon Wheel | Darius Rucker
• When You're Alone | Bruce Springsteen
• Wild Horses | The Rolling Stones
• Wildflowers | Tom Petty
• Yesterday | The Beatles
• You Can Do Magic | America
• You Decorated My Life | Kenny Rogers
• You Got Lucky | Tom Petty
• Your Song | Elton John