Leah Ashton is a Los Angeles based vocalist, performer, and songwriter with Midwestern roots. Her powerhouse vocals have carried her to stages across the US and Europe, including appearances at the Hollywood Bowl and the Cannes Film Festival. Influenced by the likes of Carole King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Eva Cassidy, she infuses the warmth of soul and blues into each performance.
Leah grew up in the Akron area of Ohio, and went on to attend college in central Indiana. There she spent two years as an artist with Orangehaus Records and continued to make music independently after graduation. She has released two EPs (self-titled debut Leah Ashton, and independently released Things Better Left Unsaid) and two singles (holiday favorite Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and original song After the Rain).
Leah moved to LA in 2010 in pursuit of big city dreams, and since then has built a successful career as a performer, session singer, music director, and more. She is co-host of Jazz Under Ground and co-creator of Crimes of the Heart Cabaret. She is also the holiday music director for the LA Beverly Belles. Her voice can be heard on jingles, soundtracks, albums, and the occasional TV appearance, and she can be found performing all around SoCal. Visit the shows tab to see Leah live at a venue near you.
Leah grew up in the Akron area of Ohio, and went on to attend college in central Indiana. There she spent two years as an artist with Orangehaus Records and continued to make music independently after graduation. She has released two EPs (self-titled debut Leah Ashton, and independently released Things Better Left Unsaid) and two singles (holiday favorite Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and original song After the Rain).
Leah moved to LA in 2010 in pursuit of big city dreams, and since then has built a successful career as a performer, session singer, music director, and more. She is co-host of Jazz Under Ground and co-creator of Crimes of the Heart Cabaret. She is also the holiday music director for the LA Beverly Belles. Her voice can be heard on jingles, soundtracks, albums, and the occasional TV appearance, and she can be found performing all around SoCal. Visit the shows tab to see Leah live at a venue near you.