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Allison Tartalia
Acoustic / Pop / Folk Rock



New York, NEW YORK
United States

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Member Since12/17/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.allisontartalia.com
Band MembersAllison Tartalia - piano, acoustic guitar, vocals
Mike McGinnis - sax, woodwinds
Mark Dodge - drums
Geoff Kraly - bass


Download songs from Allison's album "Ready" by clicking Ready




InfluencesAni DiFranco, Ricki Lee Jones, Laura Nyro, Fiona Apple, Led Zeppelin, Meshell Ndegeocello, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Dave Matthews Band, Indigo Girls, Tori Amos, Jon Brion, Imogen Heap, Rufus Wainwright, Miles Davis, Khachaturian, Beethoven, Bach, Kabalevsky
Sounds Like"Rickie Lee Jones, a more carefree Fiona Apple, Sting's band fronted by Tori Amos" -- Cincinnati CityBeat, September 2005
Record LabelMake Haste! Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 9 2010 8:00P
Women’s Right to Rock Festival Seneca Falls, New York

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   About Allison Tartalia
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Bio:
Allison Tartalia's powerful and expressive performances have a way of charming audiences. The secret weapons: fearless honesty, a wry sense of humor and a flair for writing songs that are at once unpredictable and unforgettable. Audiences have taken notice at clubs, colleges and festivals around the country.

A classically trained pianist and self-taught guitar player with a theatrical bent, Allison draws upon diverse influences to create her eclectic brand of orchestral chamber pop. Her debut CD, "Ready," was enthusiastically greeted by critics, and tracks from the album receive airplay on college and independent radio stations from coast to coast. Recently, Allison's "Spinning Song" won second place in the Indiegrrl Song Writing Contest, and other tunes have been recognized by the Billboard and John Lennon Songwriting Contests.

2007 saw Allison's first foray into musical theatre as composer and arranger. 1918: A House Divided, (book and lyrics by award-winning playwright Barbara Kahn) was produced by the Pulitzer Prize-winning community cultural center, Theater for the New City, in April 2007. An original cast recording was released in September, 2008. 2008 has been equally busy for Tartalia, who frequently accompanies other artists as a keyboardist and vocalist both on stage and in the studio, and recently wrote music for the documentary 5,000 Miles From Home.

Allison performs as a singer with Petra Haden and the Sellouts and can be heard playing piano on recordings by Kirstin Williams, Meg Braun, Sharon Goldman, and others.

Tartalia is currently in the recording studio working on a follow-up CD, produced by Grammy Award winner Michael Leonhart (Steely Dan, Lenny Kravitz).

Reviews
"Wonder of wonders, this native New Yorker's debut CD sounds legitimately more jazzy than folky--smack-dab in the Laura Nyro/Ricki Lee Jones/Sophie B. Hawkins lineage, complete with sax solos warm enough for Baker Street and titles that namecheck Ab Fab and Dorothy...Tell Auntie Em and Toto, too; Oz never did give nothin' to the tin man that he didn't already have." -- Chuck Eddy, The Village Voice

"Allison Tartalia [is] a singer with a sultry voice. . ." -- Marc Santora, The New York Times

“…a standout among female “confessional” singer/songwriters” -- Dale Johnson, Cincinnati CityBeat

". . . a bit edgy, often very fun, sometimes serious and beautiful and. . .stunningly good piano work. . . " Susanne Millsaps, KRCL, Salt Lake City, UT

"The label "singer-songwriter" doesn't fully grasp Allison Tartalia's worldly sound. It's not just guitars and emotional lyrics here. You'll hear a full range of eclectic noise during Tartalia's set at Chicks Rockfest this weekend - jazzy piano, rich percussion and clever lyrics delivered in the singer's commanding voice. Singer-songwriters are always more interesting when they add something extra - and Tartalia's got plenty of extras in her diverse sound." -- Kari Wethington, Cincinnati's CinWeekly

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Rocktimes-Joe

Joachim Brookes



Oct 19 2009 5:14 PM

Hello,

so many thanks for the add and rock on...

cheers from Germany

Joe
Jennifer Richman

Jennifer Richman



Oct 19 2009 5:14 PM

Hi Allison,

just letting you know my gig is this Thursday, Oct. 15th 8pm at Bar 4 in Bklyn 444 7th ave...

Looking forward to a SXSW reunion too.

Jen
Robert

Robert



Oct 19 2009 5:13 PM

I think you are simply the best, and am glad that you are my friend! Have a great night!
Gher

Gher Meatrizino



Jul 22 2009 4:28 AM

Just wanted to stop by and wish you a wonderful week. Best wishes from Brazil.
Bannes

Bannes



Jul 15 2009 7:30 AM

Thanks for the ADD
Ekkehard Morgenstern

Ekkehard Morgenstern



Jul 12 2009 7:57 PM

Thanks for making "The advent of You - VIRGO's MoonBeam". It's my new favorite techno/electronica piece! :)

You could upload some more tunes to your MySpace ... I bet your work is much more diverse than can be even seen here. :)
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Jul 1 2009 5:04 PM

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Genevieve

Genevieve



Jul 1 2009 5:51 PM

Back in LA at the moment. Will be here in August. Hit me up when you get out and we'll catch up.

xo
Lorraine Leckie

Lorraine Leckie



Jun 29 2009 7:04 PM

Hey Allison Tarantula See we have nick names for everybody!! Lorraine Leckie and her Demons
Alana Grace Fan Page

Alana Grace Fan Page



Jun 29 2009 4:46 PM

Thanks for the friendship~

Best to you,
Alana Grace fan page
Ekkehard Morgenstern

Ekkehard Morgenstern



Jun 28 2009 11:50 PM

Thanks for making me aware of your music, your songs are pretty good! :)
If I ever can help you out with something, please let me know! :)
MARGARITA Tragedy is on ITUNES

MARGARITA Tragedy is on ITUNES



Jun 12 2009 6:56 PM

Dear Allison, it was really lovely to meet you! and I like your music very much!
I am looking forward to see you and promote our event:)
Genevieve

Genevieve



May 27 2009 8:08 PM

What's up, sista? How's NYC? I'm going to be in town this coming weekend (well, Sunday to Tuesday). You around?
Adolfo

Adolfo Morales Servin



May 8 2009 12:47 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!
M.U.S.I.C.

M.U.S.I.C.



Apr 25 2009 12:49 PM

Thanks for your friendship Allison and the great music!

Check out our latest Blog about 2009 Teacher Appreciation Day...hope you will participate in our celebration of learning and leave a comment about a teacher who made a difference in your life.

Best,

John/M.U.S.I.C.
Magma

Magma



Apr 21 2009 12:53 PM

Ciao!!! Tutto bene??
Un caro saluto dallo staff di MAGMA!!!
Stiamo lavorando al nuovo progetto e presto saremo pronti con grandi novità!!
Chuck Schaeffer

Chuck Schaeffer



Apr 1 2009 4:34 AM

HI Allison, SS Cape May was a great time - sorry I missed you on Sat as I could only be there Fri - keep on plugging - best, Chuck
Genevieve

Genevieve



Mar 30 2009 12:36 AM

Hope you made it to your dad's safe and sound. Had fun hanging! Will catch you in NYC this summer.
:)
Kay Ashley

Kay Ashley



Mar 14 2009 8:58 PM

HELIOTROPE cd release party at DROM... a 14-piece band extravaganza with special guests Vlada Tomova's Balkan Tales... $15 cover charge includes a free copy of HELIOTROPE...<br />
Wepecket Island Records

Wepecket Island Records



Feb 26 2009 7:09 PM

Thanks for the add, and for all you do to keep the music alive!

“The gang” at Wepecket Island Records
Rolling Roots Revue: 20 cities in 25 days, 3/9-4/4.

We’re at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn March 26. Come on out and jam with us!
clueLess

clueLess



Feb 23 2009 12:12 PM

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Parkington Sisters

Parkington Sisters



Feb 5 2009 9:08 PM

Thanks for being a friend. Rose, Sarah, Ariel, Nora and Lydia
L J Murphy

L J Murphy



Jan 23 2009 11:43 PM

Alison,

Nice to meet you too. Please keep me posted on your upcoming shows. You sound Ab Fab!

L J
Rock Hollow Records

Rock Hollow Records



Jan 22 2009 2:55 AM

Thanks for the add!

Check out the studio at www.interstellarproductions.com

and let us know if there is anything we can do for you!!

Keep on Rockin'!!
Marco Esu

Marco Esu



Dec 25 2008 1:04 PM

Merry XMas and Happy New Year.
Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo.

Marco Esu
www.marcoesu.com
www.theclassicalmusicart.com
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