🎸 Dan Ashley: From News Anchor to Rock Star – The Story Behind ‘Outside Looking In’
Dan Ashley has spent nearly 30 years as a news anchor at ABC7 in San Francisco—but did you know he’s also a rock musician who’s opened for legends like REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, and Eddie Money?
In this episode of Come And Pick It, Dan sits down with Anthony Bonnette to talk about: 🎤 How he balances broadcast journalism and a thriving music career
🎶 The story behind his latest single, “Outside Looking In”
🔥 What it’s like performing on stage with music icons
📝 His songwriting process and collaborating with Bill Bentley 🎸 The power of storytelling in both music and news
⏳ Episode Timestamps:
- (00:36) Welcome & Intro
- (07:48) How Dan Became a Lead Singer (By Accident!)
- (13:32) Balancing a 30-Year TV Career with Music
- (30:06) The Meaning Behind “Outside Looking In”
- (48:32) Sharing the Stage with Rock Legends
🔗 Follow Dan Ashley:🌎 Website → www.danashleymusic.com 📺 YouTube → youtube.com/@DanAshleyMusic 🐦 X (Twitter) → twitter.com/DanAshleyMusic 📸 Instagram → instagram.com/danashleymusic 🎵 Spotify → open.spotify.com/artist/DanAshley 🍏 Apple Music → music.apple.com/artist/DanAshley 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: 🔊 Spotify → podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comeandpickit 📺 YouTube → Watch More Episodes 📩 Follow Anthony Bonnette & Come And Pick It: 🔗 Follow Anthony Bonnette 🔗 Follow Come And Pick It 📩 Stay Connected ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content may include paid partnerships, sponsorships, or affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These partnerships help support the channel and allow us to bring you more content. Thank you for your support!
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