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GOIN’ TO THE CORNER

. Cynthia “Tippy” Kennedy moved to Charlottetown, where he was employed with f Lanes Bakery. While in Charlottetown he was spotted again for his talent. He was i asked to join the “Tartans”. He later became a regular band member. He played at the Prince Edward Room, owned by Johnny Reid. Carl credits this man for encour- aging him. One night there was a talent show at the Prince Edward Room with 48

contestants taking part. Carl came in first place.

Carl also played in the band CIA (Carl, Ian and Allan). He prefers to sing and let someone else provide the background music. In 1982 Carl and Friends recorded a long play record in the studio, called “Hard Times”. Since then he has made at least 100 tapes, which he gave to his friends. Carl retired but went back to work with MacKay Realtors. Today he sings at weddings, funerals, and in church.

SINGER, SONGWRITER,

IVAN ASHLEY

Ivan Ashley, although born in Brooklyn, near Elmsdale, and now living in Elmsdale, was raised on a farm on the outskirts of Charlottetown. He has played guitar and piano most of his life. As a songwriter his styles include Coun- try, Pop, Soft Rock, Bluegrass, Gospel, and Blues. Often Ivan relies on his gui- tar as he puts tunes to the lyrics he has written. In recent times, he has become most comfortable with a style of music that he has self—labeled “Bluegrass Rock”, using Bluegrass instruments

with a rock beat.

Ivan has penned well over two hundred songs, many of which have been re-

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Ivan Ashley, songwriter

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