User:Bingojiggity/sandbox

Mike Ashworth was born 03/21/1979. At age 11, he got his first musical instrument, a snare drum. By 8th grade he was accomplished to the point the High School Band Director sought a special dispensation to include him in Brevard High School marching band. As a result Ashworth is the only student in NC history to achieve a chair in the state Honors Band five years consrcutively.

Ashworth attended Brevard College on music scholarship. By this time, he was an accomplished musician on various instrument such as acoustic and electric guitar, stand up base as well as percussion.

Ashworth began his musical career as a self employed music teacher and free lance musician. His first fill time gig was with Asheville based Fifth House.

He eas a well known "pick up" musician due to his ability to play multiple instruments and did fill ins for many local bands.

In 2013, he was invited to tour with Steep Canyon Rangers with Steve Martin and Edie Brickell which ended with his becoming a permanent member.

Mike resides in Brevard, NC with his wife and three children.