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  • Ashleigh Ball Signs Ponies!

    by Sethisto
    Bronymike recently met up with Ashleigh Ball (Rainbow Dash and Applejack's voiceovers) and actually got her to sign a pony!

    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.

    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.
    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!
    Tuesday, July 12, 2011 op 4:35 PM
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    79 comments:

    1. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:38 PM

      He was so fucking happy about it on IRC earlier.

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    2. XiaguJuly 12, 2011 at 4:38 PM

      SHO AWESHUM
      /)^É›^(\

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    3. ForderzJuly 12, 2011 at 4:40 PM

      man I can't wait to hear that shoutout.

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    4. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:40 PM

      lol awesome!

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    5. Macintosh Apple BronyJuly 12, 2011 at 4:41 PM

      Awesome! 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!

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    6. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:42 PM

      So awesome!

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    7. Roman500July 12, 2011 at 4:43 PM

      Nice!

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    8. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:43 PM

      BroHoof My Brony Brohoof

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    9. IAreLemonsJuly 12, 2011 at 4:44 PM

      I jelly. :3

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    10. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:44 PM

      I'm so jelly right now..

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    11. BejotyJuly 12, 2011 at 4:46 PM

      Haha, 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?

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    12. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:47 PM

      I jelly as well.

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    13. TenchiFreak5July 12, 2011 at 4:48 PM

      I'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.

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    14. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:48 PM

      JELLY.

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    15. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:52 PM

      Yep 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.

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    16. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

      This had me grinning like an idiot

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    17. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

      Many brohoofs to you, good sir. :D

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    18. Eddie PerkinsJuly 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

      So awesome!
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      /)^É›^(\

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    19. PonyPonyPonyBronyJuly 12, 2011 at 4:54 PM

      This is just a great fandom. Seriously, the pony cast and team seems like a pretty cool guy.

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    20. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:54 PM

      SOOOOO AWESOME!!!

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    21. Vimbert the UnimpressiveJuly 12, 2011 at 4:54 PM

      Brohoof, good sir! Brohoof!

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    22. TosxychorJuly 12, 2011 at 4:59 PM

      There are no words. A felt brohoof will suffice.
      /)^É›^(\

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    23. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 4:59 PM

      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!!

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    24. MarrockJuly 12, 2011 at 5:01 PM

      How about a link to the band's site?

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    25. outofthedarkJuly 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM

      psh. I was there too! :P

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    26. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 5:05 PM

      Hey Ocean! are such a good band. <3

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    27. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 5:05 PM

      If you want to know where will be next concert you can see this at http://www.myspace.com/heyocean/shows

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    28. outofthedarkJuly 12, 2011 at 5:07 PM

      When she said "My name's Apple Jack and sometimes I play in a band called Hey Ocean!" I died laughing!

      That concert/weekend was awesome!

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    29. Aquaman52July 12, 2011 at 5:07 PM

      >Ashleigh Ball is my favorite VA out of all the other VAs
      >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.

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    30. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 5:10 PM

      @Bejoty

      I want it five minutes ago.

      So yes.

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    31. BronydudeJuly 12, 2011 at 5:14 PM

      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!

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    32. JamesJuly 12, 2011 at 5:19 PM

      Oh you lucky guys... ^^

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    33. TotyJuly 12, 2011 at 5:19 PM

      I'm so marmalade :)

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    34. Tears of a ValedictorianJuly 12, 2011 at 5:23 PM

      Her band's pretty good actually, pretty breezy and summery. She's got a great singing voice.

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    35. GabuExJuly 12, 2011 at 5:32 PM

      VIDEO NAO.

      ...I mean, if that's all right with you...

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    36. Grey NightmareJuly 12, 2011 at 5:34 PM

      SO AWESOME!
      Damn I'm jealous haha xP

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    37. MrMaertaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:38 PM

      I want that video now!

      I'd be so happy to meet one of the actors/actresses from the show, too bad I live in Sweden :/

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    38. ChurchJuly 12, 2011 at 5:40 PM

      How did I not know she is in a band?

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    39. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 5:44 PM

      If I ever met any of the voice actors this would be my reaction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKWpGJ4Xhw8

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    40. BejotyJuly 12, 2011 at 5:50 PM

      I've decided to wait for Brony Appreciation Day after all, since it's SO CLOSE!!

      They really were a thrill to chat with though! If only we had more time to talk.

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    41. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 5:53 PM

      Wow! if I got a thanks for AJ I would have dropped on the floor convulsing.

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    42. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 5:55 PM

      *gasp*

      OhmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmyGOSH!

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    43. FrubbanJuly 12, 2011 at 5:56 PM

      I AM SO FUCKING JELLY RIGHT NOW.

      No, 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.

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    44. KithopJuly 12, 2011 at 6:21 PM

      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!

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    45. BejotyJuly 12, 2011 at 6:27 PM

      @Kithop
      I 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 ^^

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    46. Mysterious, Disembodied VoiceJuly 12, 2011 at 6:37 PM

      I do declare. I believe it is time for a field trip.
      When's the next concert? We'll get a whole fleet of submersible/flying buses and everypony can go.

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    47. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 6:41 PM

      I am so jelly I could make everyone PB&J sandwiches for a week.

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    48. BejotyJuly 12, 2011 at 6:53 PM

      @Luna
      Ha, 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~

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    49. FonekJuly 12, 2011 at 7:03 PM

      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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    50. SomeGuyJuly 12, 2011 at 7:52 PM

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    51. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 7:52 PM

      As soon as she said anything in AJ's accent I'd have passed out.

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    52. SomeGuyJuly 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

      I 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.

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    53. BronyMikeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:26 PM

      Aw, 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!

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    54. Ozark BronyJuly 12, 2011 at 9:57 PM

      After 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.

      Really 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).

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    55. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 10:23 PM

      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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    56. BejotyJuly 12, 2011 at 10:43 PM

      @Anonymous
      Already looking into it. There are a lot of barriers between the idea and reality, but we are doing what we can. Stay tuned~

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    57. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 11:44 PM

      Might be able to get donations to "hire" the band out to brony con... that'd be pretty cool.

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    58. HeartmendJuly 12, 2011 at 11:47 PM

      So AWESOME! Hee! Yay!

      I'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^(\

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    59. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 12:02 AM

      Me jelly....

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    60. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 12:21 AM

      Hey Ocean sounds pretty awesome. Jazz influenced pop-rock.

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    61. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 12:24 AM

      So when are we going to see a video with Applejack/Rainbow Dash lip synced to an Hey Ocean song?

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    62. BronyMikeJuly 13, 2011 at 1:12 AM

      @Anonymous Oh, believe me, it's a priority.

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    63. Lectro DubJuly 13, 2011 at 4:42 AM

      :DDDD

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    64. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 8:14 AM

      I lost a bet to my mate that there was Hey Ocean!/MLP cross-over fan art.

      C'mon guys, don't let me down like that...

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    65. ElectricZoNeJuly 13, 2011 at 9:48 AM

      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.

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    66. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

      Can't wait for that shout-out

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    67. OliviaJuly 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

      Where did that +1 button go? I wanna click it here so hard.

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    68. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 11:53 AM

      I'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.

      I can't wait to hear more from them. :D

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    69. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 8:45 AM

      Shout out? Where are you?

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    70. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 8:46 AM

      Waiting for the shout out!

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    71. HeartmendJuly 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

      Hellooooo, shout out...?! I've been waiting fot this day!

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    72. BejotyJuly 15, 2011 at 3:44 PM

      It is coming! Don't you worry!

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    73. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 7:52 PM

      My love and tolerance is starting to wear thin, Bejoty!

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    74. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 8:18 PM

      Mine too!

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    75. keneticpestJuly 15, 2011 at 9:17 PM

      Must have been pretty awesome!

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    76. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 10:58 PM

      My 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.

      This is awesome! And on Brony Day, too! It's nice to know that they're cool with bronies.

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    77. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

      i would like ashliegh ball to sign my little rainbow dash! could to help me?

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    78. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 5:28 PM

      i... 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?

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    79. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 5:29 PM

      your so lucky, i love ashliegh ball....................................

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