NASHVILLE, TN – (November 1, 2024) – “Put Up The Lights” the new release by Americana, Rock, and Country artist, Dan Ashley, reflects the sentiments of how the holidays are such a special and magical time of year and such an important part of the continuity of our lives. Dan has so many fond memories of Christmas as a kid and, thankfully, just as many as an adult. This song is about the excitement and anticipation of the approaching holiday season and he hopes it fills everyone’s heart with the joy of the season. The single was Co-written by Dan Ashley and Bill Bentley and is available on al streaming and download platforms HERE.
Dan has also released a lyric video produced by Ryland Knight to accompany the new song in support of the new music and available on the Official Artist YouTube Channel.
“What a joy to create and to perform music that people really seem to enjoy and to respond to. There is nothing quite like watching an audience respond to what you’re doing for them on stage.” shared Dan Ashley.
“Dan Ashley and his band electrify audiences with their passion for sound and the songs.” -San Francisco Bay Times.
“Let’s put up the lights a little early this year Put up the lights start bringing the cheer Put up the lights Put up the lights Put up the lights and it’s here. I think the box is in the attic It’s marked as “Xmas lights” Cup of cocoa and a ladder And Christmas starts tonight. Let’s put up the lights a little early this year Put up the lights start bringing the cheer Put up the lights Put up the lights Put up the lights and it’s here. I’ll get these things untangled They’ll be so shiny and bright If not we’ll just use candles Cause Christmas starts tonight …”
“Put Up The Lights” was produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Bill Bentley and recorded at Bill Bentley Studios who contributed background vocals, keyboard programming, drum programming, bass and guitars.
Another holiday tune by Ashley, “My Favorite Time of Year” represents everything meaningful to Dan about the holidays. He hopes listeners enjoy the song and wish everyone and their family the best this Christmas season. Watch the official video on his official artist YouTube Channel.
Dan Ashley shared his memories of the special time of year, stating, “Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. With my parents and my three siblings, we always went to pick out the family tree right after Thanksgiving from a lot not far from the house, take it home and decorate it that night. That began the countdown to Christmas morning, and my sister, two brothers and I could hardly contain ourselves! I sang in the junior choir as a kid, and the music of Christmas was always the most fun for me to sing, which is why I wanted to share this song with you.”
With a unique blend of Americana and Rock and Roll, Dan Ashley brings a distinctive voice and unique life experience to his music. Always the storyteller, Dan shares the joy, heartbreak, love, and loss that is part of our shared humanity. Backed by remarkable musicians who have played and toured with an impressive list of major artists, Dan is thrilled to share his music with enthusiastic audiences wherever he performs. As a vocalist, Dan has led his band for many years, headlining great venues as well as opening for such great artists like REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Melissa Etheridge, Rick Springfield, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Dan has shared the stage with many great performers over the years, including Dionne Warwick, Neal Schon of Journey, Brad Gillis of Night Ranger, and multiple Grammy winner Narada Michael Walden, among many others. Dan has regularly been asked to perform the National Anthem at various events including the NBA, Major League Baseball, college football, and professional hockey, to name a few. As the longtime evening news anchor at ABC7 in San Francisco, Dan brings his passion for community involvement and storytelling into his music to create songs with meaning and a message.
