Category Archives: Welcome To Ashley

Waxing Nostalgic: Coley Kennedy (Welcome To Ashley) takes on big mouth

Note: I remember back when I saw Welcome to Ashley play at Empty Bottle a few months ago how impressive a stage presence Coley Kennedy was. His command of everyone’s attention is a quality that only a few possess. And … Continue reading

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Top 10 Chicago releases

So much great stuff going on in Chicago this year that it was actually harder for me to make this list than my normal Top Ten. A good sign for the Chicago music scene and for fans around the world. … Continue reading

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Welcome To Ashley @ The Empty Bottle (8/26)

This review almost writes itself. If you take a look at the videos we took, you’ll see what I mean. I broke a sweat just watching lead singer Coley Kennedy jump, slam, twitch and rock across every inch of the … Continue reading

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Welcome To Ashley – Beyond the Pale

Band: Welcome To Ashley Album: Beyond the Pale Release Date: April 21, 2010 In 2008, Q101 named Welcome To Ashley one of Chicago’s best new bands. On their most recent release, Beyond the Pale, the band seems to be living … Continue reading

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