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Homegrown in the suburbs of Washington DC, Ache Harvest is an Alternative Rock Band like no other. Vocalist Carly Ratcliffe, drummer Ben Fremin, bassist Matthew Werfel, and guitarist/producer Matthew Aasen display high-level talent and devotion to the craft. Their mature musicianship and songwriting are evident in every song they perform. 

With a sound that combines young, pop-rock energy with a dramatic and powerful arena-ready sound, Ache Harvest breathes a modern take on a classic style. Ache Harvest fuses influences such as Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, and Evanescence into a unique and distinguishable world of sound. Driving drums that can be described as a combination of Travis Barker and Chad Smith, bluesy guitar licks with foundation-building chords, tasteful bass that always provides the deep glue to the track, and powerful yet expressive vocals are the key elements to Ache Harvest’s sound.

Ache Harvest's singer, Carly Ratcliffe, is a talented vocalist whose vocals have been heard at large venues, such as the Audi Field for a D.C. United game, the Hyatt Government IT Sales summit, and the BRING IT NoVa competition, where she and her acapella group placed 3rd. Ache Harvest’s guitarist is Matthew Aasen, a passionate player, songwriter, and producer. He has worked with many local artists both in performance and in the studio. Matthew Werfel, the bassist, is an accomplished musician and songwriter, who co-founded Ache Harvest, and has written many of their well known songs. Ben Fremin is an extremely talented and dedicated drummer, and has performed at the Berklee College of Music in addition to releasing music of his own and building a large Instagram following. 

Their background of live music performance serves as the groundwork for their studio sound and process. Iterating songs based on stage experience is a crucial part of Ache Harvest’s songwriting process. Ache Harvest’s originals always stand out; expect to be impressed when they hit the stage.

You can stay up to date with the band on their Instagram (@acheharvestoffical). For booking inquiries, contact Ache Harvest at acheharvestofficial@gmail.com

​New Single "Heart of Gold"
 
http://acheharvest.fanlink.to/heartofgold
Single "Red Eye"
 http://acheharvest.fanlink.to/redeye
Single "Lies"
Streaming Link: http://fanlink.to/liesah

Achievements/Awards

Live Nation High School Rock Off National Semifinalist

Performed at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2022 Wammie Award Finalist for best Rock Band

15,000 streams on original song 'Red Eye'

Crooked Run 2021 Battle of the Bands Winner

PFHS 2022 Battle of the Bands Winner

Loudoun Battle of the Bands Round 1 Winner

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'House of the Rising Sun' at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

'Lies' (Original) at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Press Bio

Homegrown in the suburbs of Washington DC, Ache Harvest is an Alternative Rock Band like no other. Driving drums that can be described as a combination of Travis Barker and Chad Smith, bluesy guitar licks with foundation-building chords, tasteful bass that always provides the deep glue to the track, and powerful yet expressive vocals are the key elements to Ache Harvest’s sound that combines young, pop-rock energy with a dramatic and powerful arena-ready sound, breathing a modern take on a classic style.

Contact

Photos (Available in Google Drive folder)

'Live It Up' (Original) at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Live Original 'Red Eye'

Live Original 'Stressin Me'

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