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Freddie Ash

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The best bluegrass artist in the UK, performed at numerous venues around Manchester and Birmingham including the Commonwealth games and bask
Guitarist
Manchester

I have played guitar for 7 years and loved bluegrass my whole life. In 2023 i went to Salford university to study Comedy therefore, i combine my standup routine and crowd work into my set.

Freddie's Reviews

From customers:

MW
Micheal W
1 year ago

Great night of music

B
Bask
3 years ago

Money well spent

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Freddie's Song list

Originals
(bluegrass/hard rock)
-Aint raised right
-sky king
-drunken sorrow
-drinking with the devil
-love makin blues
-liquor rag
-rainy james(indie)
-windows
-silver skies
Covers
(BLUEGRASS/ COUNTRY ROCK/IRISH ROCK)
Deep river blues (Doc Watson)
Where did you sleep last night (Lead belly/Nirvana)
Whiksy in the jar (Dubliners/Thin Lizzy)
Sweet virginia (Rolling stones)
Honky tonk woman(Rolling Stones)
Dead flowers (Rolling Stones
Cocaine (Jj cale)
Sittin on top of the world (Doc Watson)
Pride n Joy (Stevie Ray vaughn)
Guitar boogie (Tommy emmanuel)
Pretty daughter(bad liver/billy strings)
Aint nothing to me (Johnny winter)
Southern nights (Glen Cambell
Trouble in mind (Lightning Luke)
The only cowboy bar in portland (Lighting Luke)
Dust in a baggie (Billy Strings)
Hellbender(Billy Strings)
Turmoil and Tinfoil (Billy strings)
Cocaine blues (Billy Strings)
Slow train(Larry sparks/Billy Strings)
Red Daisy (Billy Strings)
Preacher and the bear (Billy Strings)
Other Covers
Just the Two of Us (Bill Withers)
Send me on my way (Rusted Root)
Midnight train to Georgia (Gladys Knight and the Pips)
Put your head on my shoulders (Paul Anka)
Hurt (johnny cash)
Turkish March (mozart)
Smells like teen spirit (nirvana)
Lithium (nirvana)
Come as you are (nirvana)
On a plain (nirvana)
Heart-shaped box (Nirvana)
Hotel california (the eagles)
Killer queen (queen)
Centerfold (. J neils band)
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show
Wonderwall – Oasis
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis
Piano Man – Billy Joel
American Pie – Don McLean
Electric -oasis
Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Bad Moon Rising – CCR
Have You Ever Seen the Rain – CCR
The Joker – Steve Miller Band
Take It Easy – Eagles
Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac
I’m a Believer – The Monkees
Twist and Shout – The Beatles
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Come Together – The Beatles
With a Little Help from My Friends – The Beatles
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan
Mr. Tambourine Man – Bob Dylan
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
I Walk the Line – Johnny Cash
House of the Rising Sun – The Animals
Cocaine – Eric Clapton
Layla (acoustic) – Eric Clapton
After Midnight – J.J. Cale
Take Me to the River – Talking Heads
My Girl – The Temptations
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Faith – George Michael
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
I Love Rock ’n’ Roll – Joan Jett
You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Should I Stay or Should I Go – The Clash
London Calling – The Clash
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Basket Case – Green Day
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
Don’t You Want Me – The Human League
Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
We Will Rock You – Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
All Right Now – Free
Sultans of Swing – Dire Straits
Money for Nothing – Dire Straits
Roadhouse Blues – The Doors
Light My Fire – The Doors
Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
Long Train Runnin’ – Doobie Brothers
Listen to the Music – Doobie Brothers
Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
La Grange – ZZ Top
The Weight – The Band
Gimme Some Lovin’ – Spencer Davis Group
Hold the Line – Toto
Don’t Fear the Reaper – Blue Öyster Cult
Africa – Toto
Closing Time – Semisonic
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2
With or Without You – U2
Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf
Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
Great Balls of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis
Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley
Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley
Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley
Stand by Your Man – Tammy Wynette
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
Country Roads (Take Me Home) – John Denver
Jack & Diane – John Mellencamp
Hurts So Good – John Mellencamp
Old Time Rock & Roll – Bob Seger
Turn the Page – Bob Seger
Runaround Sue – Dion
Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones
Honky Tonk Women – Rolling Stones
You Can’t Always Get What You Want – Rolling Stones

Freddie's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£37.50
Up to 1 hour£125
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£500
Packages
Drinks reception2 hours
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£500
Wedding ceremony2 hours
This includes music after/before the service, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£500

Add-ons

DJ set
+£1.25
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My personality and unique sound. I provide a youthful element to the soulful genre of folk and jazz. While also keeping the crowd on their toes with classic covers

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Bask- Stockport (closed down) Icentrum- Aston, Birmingham Salmon Of Knowledge- Northern Quarter, Manchester Flour And Flagon- Oxford Street, Manchester Grand Central -Oxford Street, Manchester Hare And Hounds- Digbeth,Birmingham) Old Pint Pot- Salford

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Billy strings, rolling stones, Colter Wall.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

When i was 17 i performed with a band called Vinal Revival, i was their guitarist and singer for a CommonWealth Games promotional event with many world class athletes, atheltics teams and entrepreneurs alike watching

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Just let me know within a respectful and helpful timeframe. Im very flexible though being a student

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes if needed this can be provided

How much time do you need to set up?

Around an hour would be needed prior to performing times and a free playlist DJ service can be provided of necessary to set the atmosphere and get people excited

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yeah, im always happy to do this im pretty good at learning songs on the spot with my ipad to help with lyrics. Some pre warning before the gig is ideal but i dont mind.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes of course free of charge
Musicianship
Genres:
Bluegrass, Folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Country, Blues, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Ragtime, Rock, Britpop, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Hard rock, Progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Recording session
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Other skills:
Actor, Musical comedy, Live looping, Instrumental teaching
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