LIVE:
Jefferson Thomas (guitars/vocals), Seth Goldberg (drums), Joe Andreacchi (keys/vocals), Malcolm Gold (bass)
ON the ALBUM, NOT LIKE YOU and in VIDEO for "BREAK":
Doug Clark (drums/percussion), Seth Skolnick (electric guitar), and Tony Gregory (bass).
NOT LIKE YOU mastered by Ian MacDaniel at Media Evolutions - Orlando, FL.
all songs copyright 2005, Monkasa Music, ASCAP.
Video for "Break" directed by Alfredo Quinones of Ronin Film Studios.
Influences
Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Chrissie Hynde, Melissa Etheridge, Jonatha Brooke, Luscious Jackson, Sass Jordan, the Pretenders, Soul Coughing, Tori Amos, Fleetwood Mac, Ani DiFranco, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Rickie Lee Jones, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, Tom Petty, Alanis Morissette, Fleming and John, Ben Folds, G-Love & Special Sauce, Edie Brickell, Lisa Loeb, Gwen Stefani, U2, Kathleen Edwards, Amos Lee, KT Tunstall, Ray LaMontagne...and oh so many more.
Allison Cipris (pronounced Cy-Press) grew up on stage. She started performing at a young age in musical theater, but knew early on that her rock and roll heart could not be tamed. After spending a couple of years developing her chops and stage presence as a session and backing vocalist in the U.S. and abroad with everyone from Cy Coleman to Richie Sambora, she got tired of singing for other people and wound up back home in New York City determined to devote all of her time and energy to her own music.
During the past couple of years, Allison has emerged on her own as a gifted songwriter and powerhouse performer, carrying on the lineage of Joss Stone, Sass Jordan, Sheryl Crow, and Melissa Etheridge before her. Whether she is alone onstage with her guitar or in front of her band, her shows stick with you long after the last encore. She can hush the room with her intimacy, blow out its back wall with raw intensity, break your heart and fix it again, all in one 45 minute set.
Allison’s signature blend of sexy grit and sass shines through in the video for "Break" from her 2005 full-length debut, Not Like You. After spending 2006 touring to support that effort, Allison returned to the studio in December and recorded the old Motels classic "Only The Lonely". Work on her follow-up full-length release has already begun in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Allison will return to the stage in the spring, including an opening slot for the Gin Blossoms at Princeton University and her debut Central Park concert in New York.
Recent accomplishments have included:
* 2005 and 2006 ASCAPlus award recipient in the pop/rock category
* Billboard magazine/Songwriters Hall of Fame New Writers Showcase winner
* Sharing the bill with Gavin DeGraw and Jason Mraz, sponsored by Sirius radio.
* Opening for Ben Jelen at the NY International Auto Show (asked to perform an additional show the following night!)
*Women Who Rock Magazine sponsored concert to benefit the Rock ’n Roll Camp for Girls
* An exhaustive schedule of club and concert dates
What’s next for Allison Cipris? Don’t blink. You might miss something.
Allison Cipris is endorsed by Washburn Guitars, Everly picks and strings and Sam Ash Music.
I have NO TOLERANCE for panzy ass draft-dodging cowards who run and hide up in Canada like little girls and then come back begging for change saying "I was in viet nam" like some tough guy when it's obvious they were like NINE during viet nam. Meanwhile my old man got his ass shot off and put his life's plans on permanent hold to protect their right to ruin my subway ride. Makes my fucking BLOOD boil.
That cop is my new best fried. Did you get his name?
What's up Allison!? Long time! I noticed you're doing Crash Mansion in August. Are Jefferson and Joe playing with you? If you don't have a bass player, I'd love to do the gig!
ALLISON - Love your page... your style in music... your attitude about life... the smile you wear on your face!!! you don't have to go far... just to be who you are... missing you in glen ellen,ca
How's My Ali Girl? Hey I Still Say You Have One Of The Best Video's Goin! Did You Know David Selig From Discovergirls Is On Here! Give Him A Shout Out! Love Ya Superstar Girly XOXOXO Jilly
Hey Allison !!! I love your voice and and life feeling !!! very very good my music sister ! hoppe we will meet us in new york, i will live from july .... kiisses and keep in touch loocky (from France)
Hey Sweetheart... just coming through to show some luv.. stay blessed and gorgeous:)
Muahz,
Nikole Marie
P. S. If Ur in the Nyc Area on April 25th Im Performing At Webster Hall For Make A Wish Foundation Charity Event... Details in my Schedule on Page if ur Interested:) Muaaaahz!
Ali Girl Fun To Catch Up Last Nite But It Will Be Tons More Fun To Meet Up ;) Get Your Cute Butt Into NYC And We'll Have A Blast! You Know It!! Let's Just Do It Girl! Love You XOXOXO Jilly
