Allison Crowe
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May you enjoy these 22 song performances from Allison here and now.
Drawings by Allison Crowe, and design/artwork by our long-time graphics collaborator, Alix Whitmire.
+ more word, credits, and thanks to follow the music…
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released 14 June 2013
Songbook
I wish I could see the movie but I get terrible migraines from theatres. :corn: -> :nono:
I'll have to wait awhile before I can see my friend on the big screen. I'm so happy for her. She's worked so hard, has put out some faboo albums, and her live shows are engaging, hilarious, and intense (in an awesome way, of course).
1) Saturday 7 December 2013 (Fairfield United Church Victoria, BC, Canada)
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2) Saturday 14 December 2013 (St. Andrew's United Church Nanaimo BC, Canada)
John Lennon envisioned making records as immediate as newspapers. In these times, Allison is doing that – figuratively and literally.
Great anthology!
Also, more tour dates in British Columbia are coming up:
Sidney, BC - Friday, October 23rd, 7:30pm - Charlie White Theatre @ the Mary Winspear Centre
Nanaimo, BC - Friday, October 30th, 7:30pm - The Port Theatre
Vancouver, BC - Friday, November 13th, 8:00pm - St. James Hall/Community Centre in Kitsilano
Ticket info: http://www.allisoncrowe.com/tour.html
European tour dates in January & February 2016 are booked for Italy, Germany, & Slovenia.
When critics liken you to Edith Piaf, Elton John, Aretha Franklin and Modest Mussorgsky, it’s a good sign you’re truly one-of-a-kind. So it is with musical explorer Allison Crowe who, since creating her own record label in 2001, uniquely inhabits the world of song – continually adding breadth and depth to a richly expressive repertoire for piano, vocals, guitar and bodhran.
Crowe’s “supernaturally agile and exquisite voice” is complemented ideally by her international touring band: Céline Greb (cello, vocal harmonies); Sarah White (mandolin, vocal harmonies); and Dave Baird (bass). Longtime friend, musician and photographer Billie Woods contributes guitar and vocal harmonies to the band’s recordings. The combo’s gorgeously thrilling hybrid of Canadiana, Celtic, jazz, roots, folk, soul and original rock bridges vital originals with fresh interpretations of classics by Annie Lennox and Gary O'Driscoll.
Alongside multi-genre concert and recording projects over this past year the Nanaimo-born, Newfoundland-based artist’s active as music curator and arranger for acclaimed stage productions of: Atlantic Canada’s folk and popular song; the collaborative works of Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weill; and choral renderings of traditional Christmas carols.
A singular artistry and virtuosity make Allison Crowe performances legendary - and fun. In the Scottish Highlands she brought down the house on a bill with Carol Ann Duffy, Britain’s Poet Laureate, and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, the Master of the Queen's Music. In Hollywood Superman movie director Zack Snyder is outspoken in his respect and admiration. Touring with Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet audiences responded with spontaneous standing ovations.
"The most honest, heartfelt, and directly intimate concert in my entire life,” says longtime American public broadcaster Ross Hocker. “Allison has a special gift that is so very rare in musicians today. She is true to her mind, heart and spirit. She also has a most wonderful humor which envelops her audience."
"Soulful. Alive. Joyous. Grievous. Real, true, music is what I want to make," sums up Allison Crowe.
"Heirs + Grievances is the debut studio album of Allison Crowe and Band (and the 20th release on Crowe's label, Rubenesque Records Ltd.) The digital album contains 13 exciting tunes and honestly potent performances. It’s a magnificent set of songs from Allison Crowe and her extraordinary band of musicians. The physical CD comes with a bonus, live, set – “Introducing”.
Enjoy!!
released March 22, 2016