I think I'll be a bad overworked journalist and let him tell the entire story. It's a pretty good read! You can find it after the break.
Also check out her band's Myspace page here!
And a gallery fo more images here!
Last night I went with fellow brony Bejoty to see Ashleigh Ball (VA for Rainbow Dash and Applejack) and her indie band "Hey Ocean!" perform up in Vancouver. I was pretty much completely unfamiliar with the band and was only there on the off chance I'd be able to get my Applejack toy signed. The band (good band, by the way) played their set and then said they'd be selling merch and signing autographs at a nearby tent. I waited in line in anticipation with a moderately large group, some bronies, some not, most genuinely fans of the band, me only really there to try to get AJ signed.Great job! And I'm glad they like us. If you guys have any awesome real life pony related stories, feel free to send them my way!
I was a bit concerned the band would be a bit irritated because I was only paying attention to one of the three members. They'd liked My Little Pony on their Facebook page (I did a little research on the band before the concert just so I was at least introduced to them), but they could've just liked that because one of their members acted in it and had nothing more than that. I figured the rest of my group would give the other members enough recognition, though, so I wasn't too concerned.
But the result was completely unexpected. I'm wearing my "RBD - 20% cooler in ten seconds flat" T-shirt and my fedora with a Rainbow Dash cutie mark pin on the side of it. I get to the front and put Applejack on the counter. Ashleigh Ball looks at it, looks at me, and before she can say anything one of her bandmates says "IT'S A BRONY!" and reaches out for a high-five. All three of them were actually ecstatic to meet a brony. Ashleigh signed AJ and as per Bejoty's request, she said something in AJ's accent. I got a handshake and another high five. Before I left, I got her to sign my Pinkie Pie as well (There was a slight chance I could've also met Daniel Ingram that day so I brought her for him to sign in case of that, but no dice). She also mentioned that Scootaloo's voice actress was in the crowd at the concert. I guess we missed her, though.
So, then Bejoty asks if he can get a quick shout-out to bronies after they're done signing stuff, and Ashleigh agrees! So, they finish signing stuff, Bejoty records her saying something (He's still on his way back down to Washington right now but he'll surely have it on his computer not too long from now and he'll send you his side of the story (Probably in less words)) to the brony community about how we're awesome and we've changed her view on adult males viewing more feminine animation or something along those lines, then she said a quick thanks in AJ's voice and Dash's voice and she had to run off. It was SO AWESOME.
Long story short, I'm apparently the first brony Ashleigh Ball ever met and I got ponies signed; Bejoty got a video shout-out but you'll get that later.
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He was so fucking happy about it on IRC earlier.
ReplyDeleteSHO AWESHUM
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man I can't wait to hear that shoutout.
ReplyDeletelol awesome!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! If he was the first Brony she met, it's good he made a positive impression. Sounds like she's really nice! Congrats you two!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome!
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteBroHoof My Brony Brohoof
ReplyDeleteI jelly. :3
ReplyDeleteI'm so jelly right now..
ReplyDeleteHaha, yup that's pretty much how it went! I was GOING to post the video up for Brony Appreciation Day.. but do you guys just want it now?
ReplyDeleteI jelly as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm reminded of a story that from a couple of years ago of a Sonic fan playing a prototype Sonic game on his PSP at a gaming convention when one of the original Sonic Team members (Takashi Ilzuka, if anyone cares) saw him and went ape shit when he recognized what he was playing, signing everything in sight with an ear to ear grin on his face.
ReplyDeleteJELLY.
ReplyDeleteYep I'm jelly too but maybe someday She will have concert in Poland and then she signs my ponies. But I think it's dream maybe someday I will go to her concert in USA.
ReplyDeleteThis had me grinning like an idiot
ReplyDeleteMany brohoofs to you, good sir. :D
ReplyDeleteSo awesome!
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This is just a great fandom. Seriously, the pony cast and team seems like a pretty cool guy.
ReplyDeleteSOOOOO AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteBrohoof, good sir! Brohoof!
ReplyDeleteThere are no words. A felt brohoof will suffice.
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I can't wait for that video and it must be awesome to hear voice Rainbow Dash. I'm so jelly, this is so AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteHow about a link to the band's site?
ReplyDeletepsh. I was there too! :P
ReplyDeleteHey Ocean! are such a good band. <3
ReplyDeleteIf you want to know where will be next concert you can see this at http://www.myspace.com/heyocean/shows
ReplyDeleteWhen she said "My name's Apple Jack and sometimes I play in a band called Hey Ocean!" I died laughing!
ReplyDeleteThat concert/weekend was awesome!
>Ashleigh Ball is my favorite VA out of all the other VAs
ReplyDelete>Applejack and Rainbow Dash tag-team as my favorite characters from the show
>Hey Ocean! is indeed an epic band
This may be the closest I have ever come to outright screaming with jealousy. You are a lucky bastard, and I salute you.
@Bejoty
ReplyDeleteI want it five minutes ago.
So yes.
That's a great story. Yet again this community and the people involved with the show are being awesome! Pop stars should take note of this, this is how to treat fans!
ReplyDeleteOh you lucky guys... ^^
ReplyDeleteI'm so marmalade :)
ReplyDeleteHer band's pretty good actually, pretty breezy and summery. She's got a great singing voice.
ReplyDeleteVIDEO NAO.
ReplyDelete...I mean, if that's all right with you...
SO AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteDamn I'm jealous haha xP
I want that video now!
ReplyDeleteI'd be so happy to meet one of the actors/actresses from the show, too bad I live in Sweden :/
How did I not know she is in a band?
ReplyDeleteIf I ever met any of the voice actors this would be my reaction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKWpGJ4Xhw8
ReplyDeleteI've decided to wait for Brony Appreciation Day after all, since it's SO CLOSE!!
ReplyDeleteThey really were a thrill to chat with though! If only we had more time to talk.
Wow! if I got a thanks for AJ I would have dropped on the floor convulsing.
ReplyDelete*gasp*
ReplyDeleteOhmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmyGOSH!
I AM SO FUCKING JELLY RIGHT NOW.
ReplyDeleteNo, I'm not actually having sex with a clear or translucent fruit spread made from sugar and fruit (or vegetable) juice, and set using naturally occurring pectin.
I even thought about doing this, living in Vancouver and all, but thought it might have been weird. I guess not, and now I'm kicking myself. :p Next time!
ReplyDelete@Kithop
ReplyDeleteI was wondering myself what they're reaction would be to the community. I was hesitant to ask so I made everyone wait at the end of the line so we could ask without being rushed by rabid fans of the band.
Turns out they all love us, not just Ashleigh! It was a great night ^^
I do declare. I believe it is time for a field trip.
ReplyDeleteWhen's the next concert? We'll get a whole fleet of submersible/flying buses and everypony can go.
I am so jelly I could make everyone PB&J sandwiches for a week.
ReplyDelete@Luna
ReplyDeleteHa, I could see if they have any other show plans, but it would probably be limited to the Northwest region if they do shows in the US. I would LOVE to have a little brony armada to show our support though~
I can't go because I live in Poland : / This is so sad... I'm so jelly about this but maybe someday I will travel to USA and them I will go to concert or maybe Ashleigh will be in Poland who knows.
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ReplyDeleteAs soon as she said anything in AJ's accent I'd have passed out.
ReplyDeleteI listened to some of Hey Ocean's stuff on Youtube, they are really good, but I was reluctant to comment simply because Ashleigh is a MLP voice actress. But I guess she and the rest of the band like the Bronies. Further proof that everyone working on the show is really cool.
ReplyDeleteAw, now I kinda feel like I'm stealing the spotlight on what was Bejoty's awesome event. Make sure to wait for the awesome post coming on Brony Appreciation Day!
ReplyDeleteAfter finding a link to some of Hey Ocean!'s videos on YouTube, I watched them and was hooked. They're a pretty good band (I love the unplugged song they did for the Vancouver Is Awesome promotion). And Ashleigh looks a lot like Applejack.
ReplyDeleteReally wish I lived anywhere near Vancouver so that I could see them, or anyone, perform live (it is a dream of mine to move to the area; shame I'm stuck here in the USA).
Y'know, after reading about how cool the band were with the Bronies I would not be surprised if they'd agree to play at a BRONY-CON. Make it happen!
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ReplyDeleteAlready looking into it. There are a lot of barriers between the idea and reality, but we are doing what we can. Stay tuned~
Might be able to get donations to "hire" the band out to brony con... that'd be pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteSo AWESOME! Hee! Yay!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad we made such a positive impression on Ms. Ball and her band! That's just unbelievably amazing. I love Hey Ocean even more now! :D
So many people leave positive Appplejack or Rainbow Dash comments on the band's Youtube profile page as well as their videos. It's cool to hear that not only are they not annoyed by it, but they even know what a brony *is*!
(Credit where it's due! Not only does Ashleigh Ball have an absolutely stunning singing voice, but David Beckingham and David Vertesi are all extremely talented as well! Apparently the band is also working on a new album, too! I've picked up their previous two albums, and I'm absolutely certain I want the third! :D)
For those who'd like a link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/heyocean
Hee. So awesome! /)^3^(\
Me jelly....
ReplyDeleteHey Ocean sounds pretty awesome. Jazz influenced pop-rock.
ReplyDeleteSo when are we going to see a video with Applejack/Rainbow Dash lip synced to an Hey Ocean song?
ReplyDelete@Anonymous Oh, believe me, it's a priority.
ReplyDelete:DDDD
ReplyDeleteI lost a bet to my mate that there was Hey Ocean!/MLP cross-over fan art.
ReplyDeleteC'mon guys, don't let me down like that...
That sounds amazing. Never really knew about Hey Ocean but gave it a listen and I like it. About to buy an album on iTunes.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for that shout-out
ReplyDeleteWhere did that +1 button go? I wanna click it here so hard.
ReplyDeleteI've listened to a lot of Hey Ocean's work and I'm definitely a fan. The jazz/pop-rock combo they have goig on in their songs really works for them.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear more from them. :D
Shout out? Where are you?
ReplyDeleteWaiting for the shout out!
ReplyDeleteHellooooo, shout out...?! I've been waiting fot this day!
ReplyDeleteIt is coming! Don't you worry!
ReplyDeleteMy love and tolerance is starting to wear thin, Bejoty!
ReplyDeleteMine too!
ReplyDeleteMust have been pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteMy house cannot contain the vast amount of jelly I now possess. There's just so much of it. I can feed a small country for three days with all this jelly.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! And on Brony Day, too! It's nice to know that they're cool with bronies.
i would like ashliegh ball to sign my little rainbow dash! could to help me?
ReplyDeletei... i... was just thinking,i said i wanted ashligh ball to sign my rainbow dash, so anybody reading,can you tell me what to do and might be able o help?
ReplyDeleteyour so lucky, i love ashliegh ball....................................
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