Stephanie Ashworth

Stephanie Ashworth

Stephanie Ashworth, 14 April 2006
Courtesy: Jerrystandup
Background information
Born 1974 (age 4041)
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genres Alternative, Australian rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Bass, vocals
Years active 1994–present
Labels Sony/BMG
Associated acts Sandpit, Something for Kate

Stephanie Ashworth (born 1974, Melbourne, Australia) is the bassist for Australian band Something for Kate[1] and, as of May 2013, remains married to the band's frontman Paul Dempsey.[2]

Music career

Ashworth joined Something for Kate—she has said "sometime in 1997 or 1998, I can't remember"—to replace bassist Toby Ralph, who had filled in after Julian Carroll's departure.[3] Ashworth previously played in the bands Sandpit and Scared of Horses.[1] 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.[2]

Since January 2008, Ashworth has written a monthly column for Jmag, the magazine of Australian radio station Triple J.[4]

Personal life

Ashworth married bandmate/frontman Paul Dempsey in 2006.[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.[6][7][8]

In response to a question regarding religion in late 2012, Ashworth spoke on behalf of herself and her Something For Kate bandmates: "It's a bit complex but we're not going to say straight out we're all atheists, but we're definitely questioning a lot of things to do with religion."[6]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Spencer, Chris; Zbig Nowara, Paul McHenry with notes by Ed Nimmervoll (2002) [1987]. "Ashworth, Stephanie". The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Noble Park, Vic.: Five Mile Press. ISBN 1-86503-891-1. Retrieved 13 February 2010. Note: [on-line] version established at White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd in 2007 and was expanded from the 2002 edition.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Kate Walsh (27 May 2013). "Something for Kate in tune with the times". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Kingsmill, Richard (2002). The J Files Compendium. Sydney: ABC Books. pp. 273–6. ISBN 0-7333-1066-4.
  4. "SFK’S STEPHANIE ASHWORTH CROSSES TO THE DARK SIDE..". Something For Kate. Something For Kate. 3 March 2008. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  5. Murfett, Andrew (21 August 2009). "The Measured Minstrel". The Age (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 13 February 2010.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Naomi Fallon (4 October 2012). "Back where they belong". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  7. Newstead, Al (10 October 2012). "We chat with Paul Dempsey of Something For Kate". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  8. Adams, Cameron (7 July 2011). "Something For Kate's Paul Dempsey". Herald Sun. Retrieved 29 May 2013.