The regular band:
Alison Scott- songs, piano, vocals
Kevin Bowe- guitar
Steve Price- bass
Peter Anderson- drums
Played on the record-
Jeff Bailey- bass
Billy Thommes- drums
Tommy Barbarella- keys-
Influences
Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Patti Griffin, Carole King, Randy Newman, Jamie Cullum, Dana Glover, Rachel Yamagata, Gavin DeGraw, Eva Cassidy, James Morrison, Kathleen Edwards
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Soul never goes out of style, voices like Carole King, Patty Griffin and Laura Nyro are timeless and transcend hipster trends from decade to decade. Alison Scott’s remarkable voice and songwriting are keeping that same flame. Alison has just released her debut album “Wish On The Moon”, working with Minneapolis musicians who can see something very special happening.
The live performances are amazing; with players like Peter Anderson on drums (Honeydogs, Polara, Golden Smog), Steve Price (Rex Daisy. 2 Tickets 2 Paradise) and Kevin Bowe (Paul Westerberg) this band has developed it’s own internal intuition.
Grammy winning producer Kevin Bowe (Jonny Lang, Etta James) first met Alison at a songwriting contest (which she won) and plans for the recording were begun. “When this quiet young girl walked into my studio and started playing her songs I was shocked at the depth of her writing, not to mention that voice which goes from zero to 90 in about half a second. I knew right then this was going to be a great record and that she would write most of it herself”.
Minneapolis tastemakers are taking note...Chris Roberts from Minnesota Public Radio is another believer after seeing her perform, “Singer/songwriter Alison Scott impressed the crowd with her soaring, agile voice.” Her riveting performances have made her a favorite at The Varsity Theater where manager Erik Stromstad says “Alison Scott is an amazing young talent. Her voice is one in a million. She has such a beautiful, deep, and soulful tone. I got chills the first time I saw her perform....I knew that I was seeing something extraordinary." Radio is quickly coming on board as well... Brian Turner (“BT” Cities 97 morning show DJ), “Alison made a bunch of new friends the day she played here.” Seasoned radio vets were swaying back and forth to the music, captivated by her alluring voice and dynamic songwriting.” Please, Alison “ don’t forget us when you’re a big star, which you will be.”
John Ziegler (Duluth Tribune) wrote “Alison’s songs come to life with a vibrancy... conjuring up 1970’s divas like Flora Purim and Angela Bofill, she comes in somewhere in between Carole King and Alicia Keys with a Beatlesque send of melody and the quiet confidence of Laura Nyro. Alison is a force to be reckoned with!” Sue McLean (legendary MN concert promoter) adds “As a longtime promoter of Guthrie concerts, it was great to see and feel the excitement when Ali opened for Nanci Griffith. Ali was was not only able to hold the crowd's attention, but had the audience cheering and left them genuinely impressed and ready to buy her CD during intermission.”
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Hello! Mark your calendar!! If you dont know, I play for a blues artist named Bernard Allison & we will be performing at the fifth annual Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Festival that will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009, from Noon to 10:30 p.m. at Peavey Plaza in Downtown Minneapolis (outdoors at 11th St. and Nicollet Mall)
Bernard Allison is performing on the main stage at 7:00 – 8:30 PM
The Band includes:
Bernard Allison - (Lead Singer, Guitar)
Bruce McCabe - (Vocals, Keyboards)
Jose James - (Vocals, Sax, Percussion)
Jassen Wilbur - (Bass Guitar)
Erick Ballard - (Drums)
The festival is free to the public. More information is available at www.famousdaves.com/bluesfest or the Festival Hotline at (952) 294-1299.
Bernard Allison is a National/ Internationl performing band & this is the only time in 2009 that you can catch our concert in the Twin Cities & I'd like for you to come to the show & eat some BBQ!!
MNaked V MN MUSICIANS ALL STRIPPED DOWN… TO ACOUSTIC!!!
APPEARING @ THE TIFFANY LOUNGE (ford pkwy and cleveland ave.)
THANKSGIVING NIGHT
THURS., NOV. 27TH, 2008
8pm-8:25andrew brown 8:30-8:55carl franzen 9pm-9:25nick hensley 9:30-9:55♣james curry 10pm-10:25joe carey 10:30-10:55☼il chemistry 11pm-11:25♥jessica carey 11:30-11:55◙ashliegh fumich 12am-12:25♠thomas kivi 12:30-12:55╬jimcarey
DOORS AT 7:30PM ~ COVER: $5
www. myspace. com/mnsongwritershowcase
SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC ~ SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC and...don't forget the mn songwriter showcase is now every sun. at plums in st. paul (corner of randolph and snelling) sign up at: 8:30pm
Thanks so much and welcome! Pleasure to be here amongst your circle of friends.
Click here to watch David's newest rehearsal video HALLELUJAH with a chance to win an autographed photo, or you can find and all his latest information here: DAVID HABBIN'S BLOG
David's latest vocal demo PAPER AIRPLANES is up in his MySpace music player, once again with lyrics by the talented, award winning American songwriter Robin Lerner. Be sure to read the interview that Robin and David did at LITPARK. COM about their previous collaboration on MORNING SONG
Hey Alison- Just checkin' in to see what you're doin' out there. Hope you're well. I've been busy writing writing writing like a fiend. Ya know how that goes. It gets crazy. I'll have to catch up with you soon. Haven't seen you since early summer!! ~Patti
Hi Alison!! We are so excited to have you at the club TONIGHT!! October 17th 8 pm!!! FINALLY!! Have a great day and we will see you soon! Take care of you!
Hey Ali! Its been a while. How are things? I have been hearing some buzz about you so im sure your doing well. Im up in duluth for grad school. I never got a chance to thank you for those cookies and caramels. Remember we gotta sing "When Love Comes to Town"- Jonny Lang, Joss Stone and Herbie Hancock sometime. T
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