The Ashley gang has been performing together for more than a decade, and in the world of music that's no small feat. The Gang members are scattered up and down the east coast of Florida, from Jacksonville to Sebastian. Known for their soaring harmonies, thought provoking lyrics, and witty repartee on stage, the band consists of Al Scortino, Paul Garfinkel, Michelle Lowe, Norm McDonald, Kay Garfinkel, and Bob Bronar. Al and Paul, both award winning songwriters, keep the band stocked up with fresh material. Michelle covers the bass playing and is an awesome vocalist, Norm sings and plays accordion and assorted kitchen utensils, Kay plays flute and djembe, and Bob plays guitar and mandolin. They have, individually and as a band, recorded six CD's the latest released in late 2008, A Girl in Oklahoma.

The band is a regular at most of Florida's host of folk music festivals, and was voted among the top 10 favorites by the folk DJ's at an annual North American Folk Alliance conference. Several of their tunes have been featured on various compilation discs and covered by other artists around the state, and have received airplay on acoustic radio shows around the world.