Ash Archer

Ash Archer is one of Melbourne’s upcoming and diverse performers, known for his charismatic, energy-fuelled live shows and inclusive, radio-friendly, genre-crossing music. This is all the result of growing up doing what he loves – sharing his voice and music with the world.

Performing from the young age of 5, all it took was for Ash Archer to get his hands on a copy of a Bon Jovi CD to kickstart what would be an amazing journey. Influenced by the likes of Bon Jovi, Phil Collins, INXS, Nickelback, Def Leppard and Five For Fighting, and mentored by Adam Thompson from Chocolate Starfish in the art of songwriting, Ash has spent the last 15 years performing all around the world to people of many walks of life, from Melbourne to London, from Los Angeles to Florence.

Growing up, Ash has mastered a variety of instruments alongside his singing, including guitar, drums, bass, harmonica and keyboards. This means every time you hear an Ash Archer song, you know that he has arranged and recorded all of the parts, and you are getting authentic, carefully crafted songwriting.

In 2014, Ash completed his debut album, ‘Ride Like The Wind’, working with some of Australia’s brightest artists, including Taxiride’s Tim Watson and Bachelor Girl’s Tania Doko. Songs including “Let It Burn”, “Thursday The 21st”, “I (Black Eyes)” and the title track “Ride Like The Wind” have gone on to become staples live, and are played regularly on radio throughout Victoria and abroad, perfectly catching Ash’s musical and composing ability in a captivating 14 tracks.

In 2015, Ash embarked on the Ride Like The Wind Tour, which saw him perform onstage for 40 dates in 2 months, performing to thousands across Victoria. While on the road, he recorded the “More To Us” EP, dedicated to Beyond Blue and championing the causes of those suffering from mental illness. In 2017, Ash released his second album "Fearless", and is quickly working on a third follow up hopefully to be released in 2020. 

During his amazing journey, Ash has won many awards, including State Finalist for the international Emergenza Festival, People’s Choice Winner in the Young Talent Quest, Runner Up for the solo males in Search For Pearls, Grand Finalist at the Espy Artist Showdown, and won the 2008 Wyndham Cultural Awards, as well as placing as a grand finalist 7 times consecutively.

With over 15,000 followers on Facebook, Ash is regularly active with fans on the internet, where he boasts an impressive following around the world. This just shows how Ash has become more successful each year, and is well on the way to achieving his dream of sharing music with millions every day. 

Influences:
Bon Jovi, Phil Collins, INXS, Five For Fighting, Def Leppard, Nickelback, Chocolate Starfish, Daniel Powter

Other Melbourne artists Ash supports:
Jimmy Maddon, Mark Gardner, The Paras Show, Inseek, Brittany Leo, Alanna Joanne, Zsuzsika, Tsar Green, Jason McNear, Terry Springfield, Brian Morley, Cameron Holmes & The Blues Dudes

- Shure SM58 microphones
- Martinez MPC-1C-NGL acoustic guitar
- Ibanez AGR-73T hollow-body electric guitar
- Paul Reed Smith Guitars
- Ernie Ball Strings
- Martin Acoustic Strings
- Korg R3 Synthesizer
- Logic Pro Recording Software
- Lee Oskar Harmonicas
- Hohner Harmonicas
- Pearl Drums
- Sabian Cymbals
- Zildjian Cymbals
- Remo Drum skins

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