Allan Harrington-songwriter/guitarist and sometimes sings...
Allan started playing guitar in High School, sucked in by Beatlemania, Dylan, the Stones, Clapton and Hendrix. He had to take a break from music while in the military, but picked it up again after his release. He has played in all sorts of groups from folk duos/trios/”Quatets” to country bands and Rock ensembles. He was a solo performer in the 70’s and played the coffeehouse circuit in the New England area, appearing at venues...
Allan Harrington-songwriter/guitarist and sometimes sings...
Allan started playing guitar in High School, sucked in by Beatlemania, Dylan, the Stones, Clapton and Hendrix. He had to take a break from music while in the military, but picked it up again after his release. He has played in all sorts of groups from folk duos/trios/”Quatets” to country bands and Rock ensembles. He was a solo performer in the 70’s and played the coffeehouse circuit in the New England area, appearing at venues like Café Lena’s and numerous Festivals, wine and cheese cellars and colleges. Later, Allan studied jazz and classical guitar with Tony Lombardozzi (New Haven, CT) and Dennis Turcheck (Oneonta, NY), both outstanding players and teachers, to improve his technique and understanding of music theory. He studied at SUNY Oneonta, majoring in Psychology, and minoring in music. Upon graduation, He taught guitar at SUNY Oneonta, and operated a music store, where he sold the usual strings and stuff, repaired and built guitars, all the while teaching private lessons and playing in a country band. Ahhh, what a life that was! By this time he was the father of two wonderful children, and was offered a job that would change his life. Due to his new position, Allan was unable to do much music for over ten years, however that changed in the very late 90’s, and he picked up the guitar again. He then proceeded to go on a writing rampage, and decided to write his own songs and tell his story with his music. Seven Cd’s and 80 plus songs later, here he is today with this great group of musicians that share his vision for making music come alive.
Allan recently returned from two trips to Macedonia where he was fortunate to have met several great musicians. That opportunity has opened his ears to a whole other world of music, and some new tunes are a-brewing!
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