Welcome To The Official Web Site for
Ash Grove Music

New!!
Ash Grove Music Archives
Now on Wolfangs Vault!

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Announcing a new Ash Grove Music Project:

Beyond November
Party with a Purpose

Beyond November, bringing together an assortment of advocacy and social action organizations, will produce an ongoing series of events to entertain, to inform and to enthuse by tapping into the vast energy for positive change sparked by the Obama campaign. The culmination this year will be a large free two-day festival in Summer, 2009, that will have entertainment on stage (artists such as Ben Harper, Tom Morello, Michelle Shocked, Culture Clash, Laura Love, Paul Krassner, Robyn Tyler, plus community artists and speakers), and an area where health, housing and other service organizations will provide direct counseling, referrals and aid to people who need it, and visitors can learn about and join groups and/or actions around these critical issues.      A series of community shows will lead up to and follow this main event, including the following: List of Beyond November Events

Mail Ticket Requests and Donations to:

Ash Grove Music
PO Box 661-037
Los Angeles, CA 90066

 

…  A major festival and service event, coming in Summer 2009   

        

 

Ash Grove Music Archives Now on Wolfangs Vault! This week we are truly honored to announce that music from the historic Ash Grove collection is now available exclusively on Concert Vault! These first 15 previously unreleased gems are some of the most stunning recordings we've ever released. Whether you're into blues, folk, bluegrass, or world music, or simply interested in hearing the roots of rock and roll, the Ash Grove offers you something to dig your ears into. Fifty years ago, the music of the Ash Grove inspired a generation of young artists; today, you can finally hear why. Lastly, we are proud to present this epic collection of music for download in crystal clear, lossless FLAC format. Just pick up a copy of our snazzy new download manager and you're off to the races. Cheers, and Happy Listening!

Featured on April 28, 2009

Lightnin' Hopkins Ash Grove (Los Angeles, CA) 6/2/1964 A stunning solo set at the Ash Grove from this legendary master of the blues. Play this concert in Concert Vault See Lightnin' Hopkins items at the Vault Store Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys Ash Grove (Los Angeles, CA) 5/19/1967 A high energy show from the man credited with creating the classic bluegrass sound. Play this concert in Concert Vault See Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys items at the Vault Store Mance Lipscomb Ash Grove (Los Angeles, CA) 12/4/1964 This Texas songster embodies the musical culture of the early 20th century. Play this concert in Concert Vault See Mance Lipscomb items at the Vault Store Featured Playlist: Producer's Picks - Steve Rosenthal The three-time Grammy winner gives you a taste of what to look forward to from the historic Ash Grove catalog. Listen to this Featured Playlist in Concert Vault

Philip Melnick's Photography Starting in 1958, photographer Philip Melnick captured the Ash Grove's historic folk and blues concerts. As the club's first general manager, he worked closely with performers such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Doc Watson, and John Lee Hooker. His photographs serve as a terrific visual accompaniment to our newly released Ash Grove concerts. See Philip Melnick's Photography

Classic Concerts

Lightnin' Hopkins Ash Grove 6/2/1964 Merle Travis Ash Grove 12/9/1966 Mississippi John Hurt Ash Grove 7/5/1964 Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys Ash Grove 5/19/1967 Ramblin' Jack Elliot Ash Grove 8/16/1963 Mance Lipscomb Ash Grove 12/4/1964 Clarence Ashley & Doc Watson Ash Grove 5/9/1963 Bessie Jones and the Georgia Sea Island Singers Ash Grove 6/20/1963 Bukka White Ash Grove 8/17/1967 The White Brothers Ash Grove 4/1/1967 Roscoe Holcomb Ash Grove 5/9/1963 Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee Ash Grove 1/27/1967 Sam Chatmon Ash Grove 8/24/1967 Kathy & Carol Ash Grove 1/27/1967 Hamza el Din Ash Grove 1/17/1970

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Recent additions to Website

Early Flyers from the original Ash Grove

More flyers and photos to be added soon.
Check back again.

Reviews and Photos of the UCLA Anniversary Event

The Ash Grove celebrated its
50th anniversary
with a 3-day
Event at UCLA, April 18-20, 2008.
A wonderful time was had by all!
Thank you to all the volunteers, artists, and UCLA staff
and faculty who made it such a success.
Links to reviews, pictures from the event, and
other items will be added to the website soon. Check back again.