Ashworth doesn't have much press. It's not because they're not good. It's not because they are not professional. It's not because they photograph poorly. It's because they don't care. They think that they should. They just don't. Maybe someday a great manager will come along and get them great press, and backstage passes, and shiney silver shirts, and headset microphones, and dance instructors and such. But until that day we have but these few reviews to share with you.

"This group bills itself as “acoustic music with an edge.” When a band says that it has an edge, what it usually means is that it doesn’t.

This is the exception. At first, I was put off a bit by the band’s reliance on acoustic instruments, which give all their music a somewhat soft edge. But after a few listens, I found myself won over by this collection of well-written, witty songs.

Ani DiFranco taught us that you can rock with an acoustic guitar and these guys have heeded her lesson. Ashworth’s universe consists of sweet harmonies backing up acerbic lyrics.

They poke fun at self-important musicians in the song “Top Ten”: “I am a big rock star/ And I drive a fancy car/ I am popular/ Please make me popular,” Adam Nevins sings, sarcasm dripping from his voice.

As with Plain Jane, the band is at its least effective when playing the sweet love ballad. There’s nothing particularly wrong with Ashworth’s love ballads; it’s just that this vein has been strip-mined so heavily in the past by other, less sincere artists.

When Ashworth gets into a groove, it’s a finger-snapping good time. It will be interesting to see where this talented Indianapolis-based band takes its music from here. They’re off to a good start."

--Steve Hammer, NUVO

"Many indie bands could take notes from them...Ashworth is definitely capable of some big time success."
--Kurt Morris, actionattackhelicopter.com Music Journalist

"I thought [your song, Top Ten] was the funniest crack at 'radio songs' I've heard in a long time."
--Lenny Diana, WXDX in Pittsburgh, PA Assistant Program Director/Music Director

“I do feel that you all have good potential and hope that all will go well for you.”
--Dave Engstrom, WVUB, 91.1 Vincennes, IN WEDJ 107.1 Indianapolis IN

What concert attenders are saying:

“You cats have a groovy sound that I really dig.”
“You guys really have something here...run with it.”
“[It’s] very refreshing to hear something original.”