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Mike Allen
| At-a-Glance | |
| Hometown | Orangevale, CA |
| Genres | Country, Americana / Alt Country |
| Band Members | Mike Allen - Vocals, Guitar |
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| # Years Experience Performing Live: | 41 |
| # Live Perfomances Past Six-months: | 6 |
| Market Draw: | Clubs: 76-100; Festivals: 800+ |
| Venue History: | Riverstock Music Festival - Warrensburg, NY; Nicholsons Musicafe - Folsom, CA; Acoustic Den Cafe - Roseville, CA; Tx Pub - Porter, TX |
| Opener Experience: | Toby Keith; Dixie Chicks; Gene Watson |
| Similar Artists: | Chris Stapleton; Guy Clark; Hayes Carll |
| Performing Rights Society: | ASCAP |
| Discography: | Texas Soul LP—2017; Pieces Of Me LP—2016; A Mile Of Bad Track LP—2014; Good For Something LP—2000 |
About the Artist
Mike began his odyssey as a professional musician in 1976 at only 16 years old. A Texas born singer/songwriter, Mike has a strong background as a lead guitarist in Blues, Southern Rock and various forms of Country and Country Rock. Performing with or opening for many top billed acts such as BB King, Albert Collins, SRV, Johnny Rodriguez, Gene Watson, Toby Keith, The Dixie Chicks.......
Always a writer, Mike had his first song recorded in 1984,Whiskey and Tears, and has been an ASCAP writer and publisher since 2001. Mike has 4 CD's out, "Good For Something", "A Mile Of Bad Track", "Pieces Of Me" and "Texas Soul" released in 2017. Falling into a cross between Country/Americana/Blues and Folk, Mike strives to perfect his art as a songwriter and continue in the tradition of Texas writers such as Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Billy Joe Shaver and others
Technical Requirements:
1.Basic Sound System, 2 Monitors
2. Armless Chair, Small Table
3. 2 Power Outlets - 1 Front, 1 Rear Of Stage
Achievements
Press Coverage
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Well, for the last week I have been listening to the artist named Mike Allen and his album called "Pieces of Me". The first song sounded very familiar, almost reminding me of the song of the 70's...
After listening to the new album from Mike Allen called "Texas Soul" this is where it's at my music friends. I really enjoyed his last album and this one triggered something in my musical pallet. I...
