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Stephanie Ashworth
Stephanie Ashworth, 14 April 2006 Courtesy: Jerrystandup
Stephanie Ashworth, 14 April 2006
Courtesy: Jerrystandup
Background information
Birth nameStephanie Ashworth
Born1974 (age 49–50)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresAlternative, Australian rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Bass, vocals
Years active1994–present
LabelsSony/BMG EMI Capitol Records

Stephanie Ashworth (born 1974) is an Australian bassist, photographer, artist and columnist, known for being a member with the bands, Sandpit and Something for Kate, where she performs with her spouse and frontman, Paul Dempsey.

Music career

Early in Ashworth's career, she played in the bands Sandpit and Scared of Horses.[clarification needed][1] Her most recent band is Something for Kate,[1] which she joined replacing bassist Toby Ralph in March 1998,[2] a fill-in after Julian Carroll's departure.[3] She frequently performs barefoot.[4] In 2000, she was offered a place in Courtney Love's band, Hole, but declined.[3]

Writing and photography

Ashworth has contributed artwork and photography to the releases of Something for Kate, and photos of New York City, United States (US) were used for the 2012 album Leave Your Soul to Science.[5]

Since January 2008, Ashworth has written a monthly column for Jmag, the magazine of Australian radio station Triple J.[citation needed]

Personal life

Ashworth married her bandmate and Something for Kate frontman, Paul Dempsey, in 2006,[6] and remains in this relationship as of 2013.[5] Following the release of Dempsey's solo album Everything Is True, they relocated to New York City, USA, in 2010. They are parents to a son named Miller, born in 2011.[7][8][9]

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References

  1. ^ a b Spencer, Chris; Zbig Nowara; Paul McHenry (2002) [1987]. "Ashworth, Stephanie". The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Noble Park, Vic.: Five Mile Press. ISBN 1-86503-891-1. Archived from the original on 15 October 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2010. {{cite book}}: External link in |chapterurl= (help); Unknown parameter |chapterurl= ignored (|chapter-url= suggested) (help) Note: [on-line] version established at White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd in 2007 and was expanded from the 2002 edition.
  2. ^ "About Something For Kate". Something For Kate. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  3. ^ a b Kingsmill, Richard (2002). The J Files Compendium. Sydney: ABC Books. pp. 273–6. ISBN 0-7333-1066-4.
  4. ^ Marks, Lachlan (16 June 2014). "Australian anthems: Something for Kate – Monsters". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  5. ^ a b Kate Walsh (27 May 2013). "Something for Kate in tune with the times". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  6. ^ Murfett, Andrew (21 August 2009). "The Measured Minstrel". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
  7. ^ a b Naomi Fallon (4 October 2012). "Back where they belong". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  8. ^ Newstead, Al (10 October 2012). "We chat with Paul Dempsey of Something For Kate". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  9. ^ Adams, Cameron (7 July 2011). "Something For Kate's Paul Dempsey". Herald Sun. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
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