Hubie Ashcraft

Hubie Ashcraft of Fort Wayne, IN is a Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Entertainer. Ashcraft is widely known for playing energetic live shows that include elements of Rock, Americana, and Country all infused with pop sensibilities, authentic lyrics, and soul. In addition to playing electric guitar, Ashcraft also has two years of classical guitar training. 

Ashcraft started playing guitar when he was twelve years old, but it wasn’t until he saw Bruce Springsteen perform live in Indianapolis, IN when he was fifteen that he knew he wanted to make music his career.
Ashcraft has also been influenced by other music artists such as: Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson.

When he’s not on stage with his group 'The Hubie Ashcraft Band', Ashcraft performs intimate acoustic shows where he has had the honor of working alongside other talented singers, songwriters, and musicians including: Sunny Taylor, Megan Mullins, Garry Jones, Derek Reeves, and Travis Gow. Ashcraft has received accolades for his work and contributions with former groups: Twelve and Two, Still Groove, Shakin' Bake, Hubie Ashcraft and the Drive, and Allan & Ashcraft.

In November 2009 Ashcraft had the opportunity to record with legendary drummer Chad Cromwell. Chad has been the drummer for Rock & Roll and Country Music's finest including Joe Walsh, Mark Knopfler, Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Marty Stuart, Stevie Nicks, The Beach Boys, Neil Young, and Miranda Lambert. More recently, Ashcraft had the honor of working with songwriters and producers from Nashville, TN including Mark Hornsby, Phil Naish, and Dove Award Winner Jeff Silvey, who has written songs for Easton Corbin, Connie Smith, and George Strait.

In August, 2010, Ashcraft had the great opportunity to record with Producer and Grammy Award Winner Kenny Greenberg. Kenny is a highly sought after guitarist and producer who has worked with many of the music industries top recording artists such as: Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn, Gretchen Wilson, Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, The Mavericks, Wynonna Judd, Lee Ann Womack, Toby Keith, Sugarland, Trisha Yearwood, Montgomery Gentry, and Faith Hill. His guitar work has been included on projects with Bob Seger, Amy Grant, Etta James, Mandy Moore, Jewel, Indigo Girls, and Peter Cetera. 

In 2012 three of the songs released by Allan & Ashcraft charted on the Indie World Country Charts with the help of Marty Martel and BKD & Associates Marketing firm. Ashcraft hit another milestone in his career when his band, Allan & Ashcraft was featured on the Marcia Campbell show which airs live on WSM 650, Grand Ole Opry radio in Nashville, TN. Ashcraft was recognized by the music community in Fort Wayne, IN by receiving the coveted Whammy Award for Best Country Group in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Ashcraft was also awarded Best Live Performer in 2015.  

In 2015 Ashcraft released his first full length, self-titled album which was recorded at Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, IN. Ashcraft worked closely with Producer, Mark Hornsby to create the sonic textures that can be heard throughout the album. These sounds include steel guitarist Gary Martin, and Grammy Award Winner, Phil Naish on B3 Organ and Piano. Phil's playing can be heard on music by Glen Campbell, Elton John, and Kenny Chesney.

Ashcraft has had the good fortune to share the stage with several national recording artists including:
Luke Bryan, Frankie Ballard, The Band Perry, Kelsea Ballerini, Jana Kramer, Kix Brooks, David Nail, Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Eric Church, Jake Owen, Craig Morgan, Joe Nichols, Brothers Osborne, Cadillac Three, Easton Corbin, Rodney Atkins, Josh Turner, James Otto, Jimmy Wayne, Jo Dee Messina, Gretchen Wilson, Emerson Drive, Kellie Pickler, Randy Houser, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt, Thompson Square, and Country Music Legends George Jones and Randy Travis. 

Ashcraft is an ambitious young artist with talent beyond his years that you have to see and hear to believe. You will find his music is performed with such energy and open hearted spirit that it creates an amazing chemistry between him and his audience. Passion and integrity rank at the top of the list for this versatile performer.