biographical info
“More than 250 college radio stations in Canada and across the East coast can’t get enough of this guy!” -- Matt Fresnic, Acoustic Rainbow.
LifeStone Music proudly presents ASHRAF: Toronto’s newest POP-ROCK sensation. With songs that blend influences from the EAST and the WEST, ASHRAF is already making unique connections with fans across Canada and abroad.
ASHRAF's debut album "PERFECT CHAOS" was recorded and mastered at METALWORKS STUDIOS, home to international recording artists, PRINCE, N’SYNC, CHRISTINA AGUILERA and SUM 41.
ASHRAF's MUSIC VIDEO for the single "Shatter" has been featured on "SWEPT AWAY TV" a teen music television show syndicated across 64 US markets.
[ www.sweptawaytv.com ]
And has been featured online at:
- MSN Music
- Yahoo's Launch.com
- ManiaTV.com
- JustEnoughTV.com
- MusicplusTV.com
- Artistnow.com
The single "Shatter" will be featured on the 8th volume of the Songsalive! CD Sampler promoteded worldwide this fall.
[www.songsalive.com]
An acoustic version of “Shatter” is on the prestigious ACOUSTIC RAINBOW Sampler CD, sent to over 1200 DJs worldwide in the fall of 2005.
[www.acousticrainbow.com]
Represented by ABACA Music Group at POPKOM, MIDEM and SXSW, ASHRAF is currently seeking international publishing & licensing for his Original Masters.
WEBSITES DEDICATED TO ASHRAF's MUSIC:
www.myspace.com/LIFESTONEMUSIC
www.garageband.com/artist/ASHRAF
www.cdbaby.com/ASHRAF
lineup
Alex Mine Drummer
Jozef Pilasanovic Lead Guitar
Rick Ivanoff Aoustic Rhythm Guitar
Dave Buland Bass
Michelle Kyle Keyboards
influences
DAVE MATHEWS
LENNY KRAVITZ
MAROON 5
PRINCE
ROB THOMAS