Described as a country blues chamber quartet, Dashboard Hula Girls executes with exceptional musicianship, fingerpicked guitar, extraordinary cello, and deft mandolin and slide work. Using unusually poetic lyrics to delve into songs of mystery and imagination, The band avoids the ordinary and delivers a truly unique sound.
Lead Vocalist/Guitarist Jeff Ashey has been described as the bastard child of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. Vocalist Jackie Rudy has beautiful shades of Emmy Lou Harris and Dolly Parton. The two together have been called Beauty and the Beast.
Cellist Michael G Ronstadt brings a masterful touch and truly powerful creative approach to his instrument. Representing five generations in North America, Michael also plays with Ronstadt Generations which continues the family’s musical traditions.
Bob Harris brings and masterful touch to the guitar, slide guitar and mandolin. Bob has played with the cream of bluegrass and country musicians over the years, was guitarist for fiddle legend Vassar Clements, and can cite producer and performance credits that include Johnny Cash,and has been winner of Guitar Player International's "Ultimate Guitar Competition".
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