Australian blues artist Ash Grunwald today released his self-titled album on US iTunes, a collection of live and studio tracks that fans from around the world would consider a “best of.” The album, as well as Ash’s 24-date summer tour as direct support for lifelong friend Xavier Rudd that kicks off next week in Salt Lake City, marks his official US debut. After releasing a total of ten albums and touring throughout Australia, Japan, Europe and Canada for over a decade, Ash Grunwald is excited to bring his crowd frenzied shows and blistering guitar playing to the US.

“Many of the songs on this album where recorded in a very non-traditional way,” says Ash. “I've really enjoyed pushing the blues into new directions with unusual blends of production and beats.” Many of the beats he’s used over the past five years have been provided by hip hop producers. “I'd often use a hip hop loop and then add elements of ‘junk percussion’ like hammers, spanners, bits of metal and chains."

Ash’s new album includes single “Longtime,” which is now available as a free MP3 download. The song’s official music video features Ash, Xavier Rudd and friends at home in Australia’s Byron Bay enjoying their second passion in life: surfing. “We’ve got a really cool community up here -- many barrels and campfire jams! It’s the Australian cliché, but we love it.”  

STREAM NEW ALBUM ON AMERICAN SONGWRITER:
http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/05/album-premiere-ash-grunwald-ash-grunwald/

FREE MP3 OF ASH GRUNWALD’S SINGLE “LONGTIME”:
https://soundcloud.com/ash-grunwald-top-secret/longtime-1

OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “LONGTIME” FT. XAVIER RUDD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2jI1xlzjCo