The Ashen Keys

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The Ashen Keys are a multi instrumental, multi voiced celebration of heartfelt storytelling from Kent. The group brings together three musicians - Hannah Ellerby (vocals, violin, oboe, ukulele), Rachel Lowrie (vocals, guitar, ukulele, clarinet), and Vicky Price (vocals, French horn, accordion) Their sound tells of influences from folk, blues, pop, classical and even early music. Expect to be taken on a journey through dark folk tales, bittersweet love stories and reveries on nature, all with exquisite vocal harmonies and unique instrumentation. Their
first summer as a band included performances at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival, Rochester Cathedral, Black Deer Festival, and at Shrewsbury Folk Festival as one of the winners of the 2023 Launchpad competition.

In 2024 they recorded and released their debut album The Name on your Compass. Since then they have continued to headline folk clubs and play folk festivals across the south of England.

In 2026 they are starting recording of their second album.