ETHAN ASKEY
SESSION SIDEMAN
Ethan "Shorty" Askey has a passion for serving the song as a soloist and sideman for both live performance and studio recording sessions. He has big ears. As a versatile musician and singer he has made cool music with countless others, in all styles. And he’s game for more.
Maybe you’re making a record or pulling together a tour? He’d like to hear from you. Here’s a sampling of some session work with his signature tone, textures and rhythms.
SOUL SKA
Woebegone “Daniel Was”, from the album Where’s the Club? Feat. Beau Dixon vocal, Ethan Askey harmonica and backing vocal. Produced by Rob Demarco at One Drop Studio, Whistler, BC.
CELTIC FUNK
The Honeymans “Re-Entry”, from the album Stompin’ Grounds. Feat. Neil MacDonald, fiddle and Ethan Askey, harmonicas. Produced by Ben Blomander
at PB Audio, Kimberley, BC
ROOTS ROCK
The Hardrock Miners “Tattoo Too”, from the album Rock and Roll Welfare. Hypnotic/A&M Records. Feat. Ethan Askey, harmonica. Produced by Michael Phillip Wojewoda at Armoury Studios, Vancouver, BC.
PROGRESSIVE METAL
Heyoka’s Mirror “Deal with the Devil”, from the album The Uninvited King. Feat. Andrew Balboa, vocals; Omar Sultan, guitar; and Ethan Askey, harmonica. Produced by Casey Lewis at Echo Base Studios, Calgary, AB
COUNTRY & SPIRITUAL
Mark Loewen “Born yesterday” from the album The Ropes. Feat. Ethan Askey, harmonica. Produced by Mark Troyer at Evergreen Studios, Calgary, AB
ROOTS
Robb Moss “Keep on ridin’ “, from the album Sometimes We Win. Feat. Charlie Hase, pedal steel and Ethan Askey, harmonica. Produced by Robb Moss, Airwaves Studio, Calgary, AB
BLUES
Jim Munro “The Blues Won’t Own Me”, single. Feat. Fiona Cosgrove, vocal; Jeff Muller, guitar; Ethan Askey, harmonicas. Produced by Jeff Muller at Alchemy Studios, Calgary, AB
