FestivalFestivalNiki J Crawford and Leah Ashton bring their soulful sounds to Pasadena Memorial Park. Expect an evening of genre-bending performances from two artists known for their powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence.
Saturday, August 1
Leah Ashton
Los Angeles‑based soul‑jazz singer‑songwriter with 60s/70s influence
Leah Ashton is a Los Angeles‑based artist with Midwestern roots whose genre‑bending sound mixes soul, jazz and 60s/70s‑style singer‑songwriter, drawing influence from Sara Bareilles, Carole King, Lake Street Dive, Norah Jones and Bill Withers. She has released a concept EP for the musical Two Crowns (2025), a holiday EP (2024) and her debut album Late Bloomer (2022), and has performed as a contracted vocalist for artists such as Andy Grammer and Michael Bolton on venues like the Hollywood Bowl and The Dolby Theater.
Niki J Crawford
Southern‑charm vocalist blending soul, funk and pop, known for festival performances
Niki J Crawford is a Southern‑charmed singer, songwriter, performer and actress who rose from leading her hometown church choir to sharing stages with Carlos Santana, Snoop Dogg, Al Green, The Roots and many others. She has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman and SNL, and performed at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Montreal Jazz Festival and High Sierra Music Festival. Her music is noted for powerful vocals, soulful delivery and a blend of unconditional love, sensuality and soul.
FestivalFestivalNiki J Crawford & Leah Ashton
August 1 (Next weekend)
Pasadena
Niki J Crawford and Leah Ashton bring their soulful sounds to Pasadena Memorial Park. Expect an evening of genre-bending performances from two artists known for their powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence.
Leah Ashton
Los Angeles‑based soul‑jazz singer‑songwriter with 60s/70s influence
Leah Ashton is a Los Angeles‑based artist with Midwestern roots whose genre‑bending sound mixes soul, jazz and 60s/70s‑style singer‑songwriter, drawing influence from Sara Bareilles, Carole King, Lake Street Dive, Norah Jones and Bill Withers. She has released a concept EP for the musical Two Crowns (2025), a holiday EP (2024) and her debut album Late Bloomer (2022), and has performed as a contracted vocalist for artists such as Andy Grammer and Michael Bolton on venues like the Hollywood Bowl and The Dolby Theater.
Niki J Crawford
Southern‑charm vocalist blending soul, funk and pop, known for festival performances
Niki J Crawford is a Southern‑charmed singer, songwriter, performer and actress who rose from leading her hometown church choir to sharing stages with Carlos Santana, Snoop Dogg, Al Green, The Roots and many others. She has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman and SNL, and performed at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Montreal Jazz Festival and High Sierra Music Festival. Her music is noted for powerful vocals, soulful delivery and a blend of unconditional love, sensuality and soul.