Thank you for your kind support & loyalty throughout the years!! And thank you for visiting this, the original, website of Allison Crowe.

 

 Allison Crowe and Band have a new home online. Visit https://allisoncroweband.com for music, concert news & all the latest updates. Sláinte!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following an exultant entrance to the day – two hours of Allison Crowe music on CHMR’s “Friday Morning Markout” – the camels will be readied for continuing the cultural carriage. Airing Friday, August 31, 2018, at 9 p.m., NPR’s Red River Radio invites us to join the “Caravan”. NPR show host & Producer Bill Beckett recites the manifest: “This week on the Caravan we have music from We Are Augustine, Twang Darkley, Xavier Rudd and Allison Crowe as well as tracks from Hat Check Girl, Nick Brumley, and Catie Curtis. Then in our concert hour we join Warren Haynes live at the Fur Peace Ranch, and in our final hour we'll travel Through Hollow Lands with Erica Wheeler, Twang Darkly, Sun Kil Moon, Maggie Koerner, and the James Gang.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESPECT ~ August 24

 

 

Coverville 1230: The Aretha Franklin Tribute. “Paying tribute to the Queen of Soul, who passed away last week, but left us with so much amazing music. (72 minutes)”. Cover songs by Aretha – including her takes on The Beatles and the Stones – together with covers of songs made famous by her.

 

 Tracks from Allison Crowe, Sinéad O'Connor, Hall & Oates, Tower of Power, Cyndi Lauper and more greats.

 

“Allison Crowe has such an amazing, amazing control and vocal range that hearing her do that cover of ‘I Never Loved a Man (The Way I…) it absolutely brings tears to my eyes. So, so beautiful,” wraps show host Brian Ibbott, the Mayor of Coverville.

 

Do right by the full podcast @ http://coverville.com/episodes/the-aretha-franklin-tribute/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heartbeat Drum ~ August 22

 

 

“And I’m gonna be me, I’m gonna be free”  feeling so much, so happy to have a piece of this amazing memory on my wall (which is a tiny version of my first bodhran) #musicaltheatre #oncethemusical #stjohns #newfoundland #gold

 

 

 

 

 

Rockin' the road to The Rooms ~ August 20

 

 

Fresh from her performance as "Eamon" in Theatre St. John's muhc-loved, smash-hit, production of "Once" – Allison will return to SJ from her nest in Corner Brook, Thursday, September 13, to share a special concert evening in The Rooms. Full details now on The Room’s event page!

 

 

 

Beautiful day for a drive #newfoundland

 

 

 

On the road back to Corner Brook - so much to say about my wonderful and life changing time in St. John’s with TSJ and my Once family that I can’t quite put in to words - maybe slightly hungover love you all SO FREAKIN MUCH and I can’t wait to see what’s next #musicaltheatre #oncethemusical #stjohns #newfoundland @theatre_stjohns

 

 

 

 

 

The cast that plays together... ~ August 19

 

 

 

Backstage half time selfie IT IS GETTING EMOTIONAL IN HERE #musicaltheatre #friends #newfoundland #stjohns #oncethemusical

 

 

 

 

Aretha and the Music ~ August 16

 

 

Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul”, exits this 'passing show' – and we have the music.

 

“It’s funny about music… music is like… music is one of the ways by which you can know everything which is going on in the world. You can feel… through music… Whew… you can feel the vibrations of everybody in the world at any given moment,” noted Nina Simone, dubbed the “High Priestess of Soul”.

 

Celebrating, communicating, commemorating – paying tribute, the way she does, here’s Allison Crowe with “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)”, the Ronnie Shannon-composed song that’s the breakout hit for Aretha in 1967:

 

I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) ~ Allison Crowe (live) from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Instagram Takeover ~ August 13

 

 

 

 

Friends!! I’m doing a takeover of @theatre_stjohns Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/theatre_stjohns) tomorrow and I’m so excited! Oh, the places I’ll eat. Stay tuned!! #newfoundland #stjohns #theatre #musicaltheatre #music

 

 

 

 

 

Once Upon an Opening Night ~ August 9

 

 

Here’s me as Eamon! Opening night tonight! @theatre_stjohns 
#oncethemusical #musicaltheatre #newfoundland 

 

 

 

Photo Credit: Rich Blenkinsopp”

 

“Allison Crowe as Eamon in Theatre St. John's production of "Once"

 

Set Design: Anna Treusch

Lighting Design: Noah Feaver

Costume Design: Keith Roberts

Direction: Keith Pike

 

 

 

 

SJ Summer Show-time ~ August 6

 

 

 

 

 

Town, b’y, stop bein so pretty. #beautiful #stjohns #newfoundland

 

 

 

 Look at this deadly sign in Rocket Bakery!! We open this coming week!! Come see.

#oncethemusical #stjohns #newfoundland #theatre #musicals #rocketbakery

 

 

 

 

Allison Crowe August

 

 

Happy Allison Crowe August! All this month, CHMR 93.5 FM DJs Fanboy Mark Jabroni and Reverend Jason Cantwell share the musical joys and explorations of Allison Crowe. Allison’s solo and band recordings will be featured throughout August on "The Friday Morning Markout". Tune in from anywhere on this planet, or from a pastoral lake on Mars, dial-in https://chmrfm.weebly.com – 8am to 10 am Newfoundland Time {6:30am EST}.

 

It’s ok to shoot the moon – and that happens all this month, musically, on CHMR celebrating “Allison Crowe August”. Welcome aboard a cultural rocket-ship @ https://www.facebook.com/events/1137581292972720

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shoot the Moon ~ July 27

 

 

Much of the world enjoys a total lunar eclipse tonight. And all of us can take a celestial journey with Allison Crowe and musical mates – “Going Home Tonight”:

 

 

Going Home Tonight - Allison Crowe and Band - Heirs + Grievances from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

Classic Summer weather calls for classic tunes. Here’s “Crayon and Ink”, from Allison Crowe’s debut release (“Six Songs” recorded/released in 2001.) Allison (vocals, piano) is accompanied by Dave Baird (bass) and Kevin Clevette (drums). Classically animated, too, by the team of Dali & Disney:

 

 

Crayon and Ink + Destino (excerpt) from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Hair Now ~ July 25

 

 

 

Feeling refreshed like myself again with my bangs trimmed so I can see hahaha #hair #silverhairdontcare #kindofcare

 

 

 

 

Once Upon a Day Off in St. John's, NL ~ July 23

 

 

 

 

Got my bangs trimmed by a barber and spent some time sitting unreasonably close to some flowers in a park near the sea #newfoundland #stjohns #dayoff

 

 

 

 

Oh hey look there we are #oncethemusical #theatrestjohns #newfoundland

 

 

 

 

Gros Morne for a night ~ July 12

 

 

 

 

Another one #grosmorne #sunset #newfoundland #theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caravan Ride into the Sunset ~ July 11

 

 

Outspokin’ Louisiana love for Allison Crowe radiates from NPR’s Red River Radio “Caravan” again – this Friday, July 13. Show host & producer Bill Beckett shares: “This week on the Caravan we'll feature new tracks from Katie Glassman and Snapshot, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Molly Tuttle and John Mailander, Yarn, and The Royal Oui plus tunes from Steve Earle, J. Wagner, Terra Naomi, Allison Crowe and Sarah Jaroz. Then in our concert hour we feature Rory Block recorded live at the Fur Peace Ranch and in our final hour we are rejoicing in the hands.”

 

Tune in, where e’er you be, this Friday night at 9pm (CDT) gumbo-time:  http://redriverradio.org/post/caravan-rory-block-live-fur-peace

 

 

Had to pull over and take a pic  

#newfoundland #beauty #sunset

 

 

 

 

Hurt ~ July 8

 

 

 

Hurt from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Happy Independence Day :) ~ July 4

 

 

Allison Crowe, live, with a tune and message from the great American topical songwriter Phil Ochs” “When I’m Gone”.

 

Happy Independence Day, everyone, and a special shout-out to all our dear friends in the USA who are celebrating this July 4th weekend.

 

Here’s to joy and peace :)

 

When I'm Gone (Phil Ochs) - Allison Crowe from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

Photos by the wonderful Billie Woods

 

 

 

Happy Canada Day! ~ July 1

 

 

“A Case of You”, composed by Joni Mitchell about her times with Leonard Cohen, as first performed by Allison Crowe on CBC Radio’s “Sounds Like Canada” with host Shelagh Rogers – cover photo by Billie Woods captured on Pender Island. A combo Canadian as a plate of poutine in the snow.

 

Happy, peaceful, July 1^st!

 

 

 

 

 

Vigil + March for Lisa ~ June 29

 

 

 

Lisa (Marie Young), had her life taken by some men in Nanaimo, BC – sixteen years ago this Canada Day weekend. Lisa had marked her 21st birthday the previous month and was out celebrating the birthday of her friend Dallas Hulley when she was murdered. Those responsible, who are well-known to people in the community, have still to be held accountable. Such is the reality of our society.

 

On June 21 of last year, Joanne, Lisa’s Mom, passed away. Joanne was a warrior for her daughter and family and all loved ones. This year, the torch remains lighted, carried forward. Celebrating and remembering Lisa, and Joanne, and reminding police and perps, they’ve still to do what’s needed, tomorrow, June 30 in Nanaimo, there’s a march and vigil and details can be found on the facebook event page @ https://www.facebook.com/events/1765610953518126 Please join us if you’re in the vicinity. And take care, of yourself and each other, where e’er you be. Peace.

 

You can learn more on Lisa's Page @ http://www.allisoncrowe.com/lisaspage.html

 

 

 

 

 

Link's 9th!! ~ June 22

 

 

 

 

My little guy is 9 years old today he’s accepting all presents in the form of love #dachshund #dog #birthdayboy

 

 

 

 

 

Sing for Love ~ June 21

 

 

Rare birds, Allison Crowe and Band, set free on-stage with Sia’s anthem for all of us who don’t care if we sing off-key:

 

Bird Set Free – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Now I'm 64 (from W2U2) ~ June 16

 

 

Where e’er you be – join in on this lovely Newfoundland parlour song. Allison Crowe and Band, from their freshly-released “Welcome to Us” recording, bring forth “Now I’m 64”. It’s a tune popularized by Atlantic Canada music legends Ryan’s Fancy, Harry Hibbs, Figgy Duff… and, now, us all:

 

Now I'm 64 - Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

Musicians Allison Crowe (vocals, piano, guitar, fiddle, bodhran), Céline Sawchuk (cello, vocals), Sarah White (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Dave Baird (bass, vocals) & Keelan Purchase (accordion, 12-string guitar, bodhran, harmonica, vocals) banded together on the lovely isle of Newfoundland for sessions and shows.

 

For a flock of creators who live, literally, all over the map it’s a rare chance to slow the world a bit. “We had time to experiment, and think more about the larger picture musically,” says bassist & birder Dave. “It’s only the beginning. It’s just the first we’ve had opportunity to work the music out without much time restraint. It was fun, relaxed, and productive.”

 

Melding into one sound and performance experience the rawest of folk roots and the richest of arena rock – that barely begins to describe the originality and freshness of the quintet’s music and personality.

 

Debuting at Corner Brook, NL’s Rotary Arts Centre, RAC Theatre Co-ordinator Brad Randell observes, “The performance was absolutely magical.”

 

Rolling across the rock, captured fresh at the LSPU (Longshoremen's Protective Union) Hall in St. John's, NL, Canada – it’s music that’s food for the soul and fun for all.

 

Fortune’s present audio-wise, and Allison’s SD (memory) card is filled with tracks to be mined and enjoyed. Sláinte!

 

"Welcome to Us 1", the concert’s first act, presents the brilliant bi-coastal band's more guitar-and-fiddle-centric tunes – live: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-1

 

"Welcome to Us 2", the concert’s second act, features the group's more piano-centric tunes – and encore – live: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-2

 

"Welcome to Us Banter Bits" includes any chat, laughter, applause not found on the "Welcome to Us" albums on iTunes et al. A free download to complement the concert music: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-banter-bits

 

For our video wrapper here – hearty thanks to Alick Tsui Photography and Mind Palace Design.

 

 

 

 

A Brief History of Sunsets ~ June 13

 

 

 

A brief history of sunsets thus far    #sunset #grosmorne #newfoundland

 

 

 

Music + Theatre ~ June 10

 

 

Allison Crowe and Band celebrate 224 rousing years on-stage with this original traditional tune, “Rare Birds”. (…or is it 224 songs… best check Allison’s “ABC List”)

 

Rare Birds - Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

With Allison Crowe performing a song solo, closing act 2 of the concert at St. John’s LSPU Hall, her bandmates duck below – for a sartorial switch-up. These quick-change artists now return to join Allison for the encore:

 

Quick-Change Artists - Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

This Summer, Theatre St. John’s brings to the LSPU stage the Tony and Grammy-winning musical “Once”. Allison Crowe’s excited to join TSJ’s stellar cast and crew – Miranda MacDonald (“Girl”), Mike Cox (“Guy”) and more to be revealed between now and opening night. This show runs August 8-19 at the LSPU Hall. The event page is @ https://www.facebook.com/events/977798939050567

 

 

 

 

 

World Oceans Day ~ June 8

 

 

On this “World Oceans Day” we’re anticipating the return of Allison Crowe and Band for their encore songs from “Welcome to Us”. As the group readies to resurface, enjoy a refreshing musical dip into its studio debut – “Introducing / Heirs+Grievances” captured by Turtle Recording:

 

Oceans - Allison Crowe and Band - Heirs + Grievances from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Soda in St. Pauls ~ June 7

 

 

 

Sometimes on nice days we drive to St. Paul’s for a soda. #grosmorne #newfoundland #theatre #music

 

 

 

 

Hallelujah – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 ~ June 6

 

 

Counting the human species alone, there’s more than 7.6 billion Hallelujahs, really. When you start to consider all living creatures, the potential is infinite.

 

Here’s one take. Allison Crowe, live at the LSPU Hall in St John’s, Newfoundland with Leonard Cohen’s song. The rest of the band’s gone below to change into accordionist+ Keelan’s clothes… leaving Allison and the folks in the concert hall to carry harmonies in the chorus. It’s just one word.

 

Hallelujah - Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

Musicians Allison Crowe (vocals, piano, guitar, fiddle, bodhran), Céline Sawchuk (cello, vocals), Sarah White (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Dave Baird (bass, vocals) & Keelan Purchase (accordion, 12-string guitar, bodhran, harmonica, vocals) banded together on the lovely isle of Newfoundland for sessions and shows.

 

 

 

 

 

Arthur – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 ~ June 2

 

 

“Arthur” explores love and memory – and our fragile hold on each. From Act 2 of Allison Crowe and Band’s “Welcome to Us”:

 

Arthur – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Secrets – Allison Crowe and Linkers ~ May 29

 

 

“Secrets” – Allison Crowe and Linkers readying songs for the stage. From an earlier era, there’s “For Free” (Joni) and “Suzanne” (L. Cohen). Now, if this duo, Allison and Link, could time-travel to ’60s Newport… what would Pete Seeger make of a squeaky toy?

 

Secrets – Allison Crowe and Linkers from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

Here is another one of my originals - Secrets: A song I wrote when I had a lot of stuff I wanted to talk about but didn’t know how, so I wrote this instead - and it’s definitely a longer song. These things aren’t unrelated. (Also FYI once I get set up with more gear one day I won’t have to sing the loud parts away haha but - for now - I’m loud and I apologize! ) (which is very Canadian of me) #singer #newfoundland #songwriter #piano #music #dachshund

 

 

 

 

Skeletons & Spirits – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 ~ May 27

 

 

Allison Crowe (piano vocals) and bandmates Céline Sawchuk (cello, vocals), Sarah White (mandolin, vocals), Dave Baird (bass) & Keelan Purchase (harmonica) bring forth “Skeletons and Spirits” – from Allison Crowe and Band’s fresh release, “Welcome to Us 2”.

 

Following a delightful visit with Allison and Linkers sharing fun with “Arthur” at home – https://vimeo.com/271562940 – from a dasching duo we embrace the collective joy and genius of a quintet.

 

Skeletons and Spirits – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

Banding together on the lovely isle of Newfoundland for sessions and shows – for a flock of creators who live, literally, all over the map it’s a rare chance to slow the world a bit. “We had time to experiment, and think more about the larger picture musically,” says bassist & birder Dave. “It’s only the beginning. It’s just the first we’ve had opportunity to work the music out without much time restraint. It was fun, relaxed, and productive.”

 

Melding into one sound and performance experience the rawest of folk roots and the richest of arena rock – that barely begins to describe the originality and freshness of the quintet’s music and personality.

 

Debuting at Corner Brook, NL’s Rotary Arts Centre, RAC Theatre Co-ordinator Brad Randell observes, “The performance was absolutely magical.”

 

Rolling across the rock, captured fresh at the LSPU (Longshoremen's Protective Union) Hall in St. John's, NL, Canada – it’s music that’s food for the soul and fun for all.

 

Fortune’s present audio-wise, and Allison’s SD (memory) card is filled with tracks to be mined and enjoyed. Sláinte!

 

"Welcome to Us 1", the concert’s first act, presents the brilliant bi-coastal band's more guitar-and-fiddle-centric tunes – live: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-1

 

"Welcome to Us 2", the concert’s second act, features the group's more piano-centric tunes – and encore – live: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-2

 

"Welcome to Us Banter Bits" includes any chat, laughter, applause not found on the "Welcome to Us" albums on iTunes et al. A free download to complement the concert music: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-banter-bit

 

Hearty thanks to Alick Tsui Photography and Mind Palace Design for the visual elements.

 

 

 

 

Arthur – Allison Crowe and Linkers ~ May 23

 

 

This is Arthur - a song I wrote several years ago - as performed by myself and Linkers on squeaker. (This is silly but a special vid to me because he’s my best bud and also throwing the toy while playing music is my daily reality, lol) #music #piano #singersongwriter #singer #dachshund #dog

 

Arthur – Allison Crowe and Linkers from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

What About You – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 ~ May 22

 

 

Empathy.

 

What About You – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Lisa's Song Completes Suite ~ May 19

 

 

Hope.

 

“Lisa’s Song” completes the song suite from Allison Crowe and Band – continuing Act 2 of “Welcome to Us”.

 

Lisa's Song – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

Visual accompaniment is from the cinema masterpiece “Ménilmontant”. (The full suite – I Might / Back to Black / Shifts of Light / Tones in Transition / I Am the Air / Lisa's Song – is @ https://vimeo.com/261671693  )

 

 

 

Rehearsal Bird Set Free ~ May 18

 

 

Hey guys! So for me this is rehearsal season - plays and concerts and etc - so this is a little glimpse in to how I practice at home - this is one of my favourite songs by SIA called Bird Set Free! Thanks for listening

 

Allison Crowe Rehearsal - Bird Set Free from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

The Caravan is Loaded ~ May 17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I Am the Air ~ May 15

 

 

We’re all in this together.

 

“I Am the Air”, the next breath in the song suite from Allison Crowe and Band – Act 2 of “Welcome to Us”.

 

I Am the Air – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

Visual accompaniment is from the cinema masterpiece “Ménilmontant”. (The full suite – I Might / Back to Black / Shifts of Light / Tones in Transition / I Am the Air / Lisa's Song – is @ https://vimeo.com/261671693  )

 

 

 

 

Suite Moves: B2B + Shifts of Light ~ May 11

 

 

“We are in water, we are in shadow, we are in trouble right now.” The universal is manifest via the personal and particular, Allison Crowe and bandmates reveal through “Shifts of Light”:

 

Shifts of Light – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

Act 2 of “Welcome to Us” flows. Visual accompaniment is from the cinema masterpiece “Ménilmontant”. (The full suite – I Might / Back to Black / Shifts of Light / Tones in Transition / I Am the Air / Lisa's Song – is @ https://vimeo.com/261671693 

 

Allison Crowe bridges movements in a suite of songs with this salute to Amy Winehouse:

 

Back to Black – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Out on the Ocean ~ May 9

 

Practicing mandolin picking with a tune I know on fiddle - and I always go back to playing with my bass playing fingers :) lol this is a little trad tune called Out On The Ocean. Link much prefers this to the tin-whistle, by the way. #dachshund #music #mandolin (not the best angle I know but it’s what I have to work with! Haha)

A post shared by Allison Crowe (@allison_crowe) on May 9, 2018 at 10:56am PDT

 

 

 

 

Musical Heart Beat ~ May 8

 

 

 

 

p.s. it’s a silent film – intriguingly, Allison promises “Lots of sounds coming up in the next year ! :) xo”

 

 

 

 

I Might featuring Céline Sawchuk ~ May 6

 

 

Cellist/vocalist Céline Sawchuk comes from the mythic Black Forest of Germany. Out of the lush thickets of the Schwarzwald to the cool streets of Berlin, Céline strives to bring “a little bit of my home” to the world music stage. Singing “I Might” – an atmospheric song from the duo of Oliver Koletzki & Fran (Franziska Lauter) – she’s joined here by Allison Crowe on piano and Dave Baird on bass.

 

I Might (feat. Céline Sawchuk) – Allison Crowe and Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

This launches a suite of songs – and Act 2 of “Welcome to Us”. Visual accompaniment is from the cinema masterpiece “Ménilmontant”. (The full suite – I Might / Back to Black / Shifts of Light / Tones in Transition / I Am the Air / Lisa's Song – is @ https://vimeo.com/261671693 )

 

 

 

 

Catharsis in Music + Once in Theatre ~ May 1

 

 

“Catharsis” – Allison Crowe and Band cap Act 1 of “Welcome to Us” with this lively reel from Virginia musician-caller-teacher Amy Cann (“Twenty+ years helping people learn to do whatever they think they can't.”) Once they catch a collective breath, Allison and ’mates will return with Act 2 – the piano songs:

 

Catharsis – Allison Crowe and Band W2U1 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

And there's theatre in the offing!

 

 

Can’t wait to get started and meet everyone!!

 

 

 

 

Wedding Song / Gerald Thomas' Burnt Potato ~ April 29

 

 

Betrothed or not, Montague or Capulet, "Wedding Song" is for us all – and here it's wedded to "Gerald Thomas' Burnt Potato" which comes from the heart of Emile Benoit. Allison Crowe and Band ring out on "Welcome to Us".

 

 

Wedding Song / Gerald Thomas’ Burnt Potato – Allison Crowe and Band W2U1 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

R&J Happiness ~ April 27

 

 

So tired - so happy. (Picture heavily filtered cause right now my skin is like WOWWWW. )One last R&J tomorrow night, and then I’m gonna catch a serious case of the sads cause I don’t want it to be over!! you better BELIEVE I’m gonna make some sappy posts tomorrow night!!! #shakespeare #theatre #cornerbrook #newfoundland

 

 

 

 

 

"Tarry Trousers" On Deck ~ April 27

 

 

With William Shakespeare turning 454, Corner Brook musician Allison Crowe celebrates the occasion playing Nurse in Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador and Sara...H McDonald Youth Theatre’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” – on-deck tonight and Saturday, April 28 at the CB Arts and Culture Centre.

 

From “Welcome to Us”, the newest from Allison Crowe and Band, is a comparatively young catch – a tune from the 1800s. Netted decades ago by the legendary band Figgy Duff, more recently “Tarry Trousers” is renewed by the Gros Morne Theatre Festival’s “Newfoundland Vinyl”. For more on the song’s history and variants – sail to the web’s treasure island that is “GEST Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador” @ http://www.wtv-zone.com/phyrst/audio/nfld/02/tarry.htm

 

 

 

 

 

"Allison Crowe April" Week 4 Rock-it ~ April 27

 

 

The thankfully healthy crew at CHMR 93.5 FM Radio have Week 4 celebrations of "Allison Crowe April" ready to rocket into the cultural stratosphere. Coming up in minutes @ https://chmrfm.weebly.com – zero hour 8am St. John’s, NL. Bandbulance-certified DJs Reverend Jason Cantwell and FanBoy Mark Jabroni light up the day with music from Allison Crowe and Band's new live-at-LSPU Hall release – "Welcome to Us" Acts 1 and 2 plus more gems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Romeo and Juliet Corner Brook AM ~ April 26

 

 

 

Up bright and early for our opening performance of Romeo and Juliet for the schools this morning! Another school show tomorrow morning, then tomorrow (Friday) night our first show open to the public and another on Saturday! #theatre #shakespeare #newfoundland

 

 

Another show for the schools in the morning - and tomorrow (Friday) night is our first show for the public at the Arts and Culture Centre at 8pm! (Our last is Saturday at 8pm)

 

The youth theatre - acting and tech - have done such amazing work, you HAVE to see them!! it’s such an honour to share the stage with them.

 

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you may involuntary exclaim when you see the fight scenes cause WHOAAAA . Like seriously, whoa. #newfoundland #shakespeare #theatre #cornerbrook

 

 

 

 

"Verses / Morrison's Jig" W2U1 ~ April 25

 

 

“Verses / Morrison’s Jig”, previewed in advance of “Welcome to Us”, this musical performance now takes its place in the concert/album set.

 

Welcome to the joys of Allison Crowe and Band:

 

 

Verses / Morrison's Jig - W2U1 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 

"All the world's a stage" ~ April 22

 

 

 

Rock and Roll’s Romeo, Elvis, the bard climbs a bird’s nest to bid, “Are You Lonesome Tonight”:

 

 

 

 

 

"Silence" Allison Crowe and Band W2U1 ~ April 21

 

 

"Silence".

 

Silence – Allison Crowe and Band W2U1 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

"Welcome to Us 1", the concert’s first act, presents the brilliant bi-coastal band's more guitar-and-fiddle-centric tunes – live: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-1

 

 

 

 

Superman turns 80 ~ April 18+

 

 

 

In this companion clip from the Warner Bros. family library, Hollywood auteur, “Man of Steel” Director, Zack Snyder talks about how Allison Crowe came to be working in the historic Cassidy along with Clark Kent, Weaver and folks – dealing with the likes of Ludlow and assorted miscreants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSNBbrutoMY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tune-in CHMR's "Allison Crowe April" + NPR's "The Caravan" ~ April 19

 

 

The sonic flight crew at CHMR 93.5 FM Radio have Week 3 celebrations of "Allison Crowe April" on the launch-pad for lift-off tomorrow morning – zero hour 8am St. John’s, NL. Major DJs Reverend Jason Cantwell and FanBoy Mark Jabroni elevate the day with music from Allison Crowe and Band's new live-at-LSPU Hall release – "Welcome to Us" Acts 1 and 2.

 

Catch the cosmic cultural waves anywhere on our planet by tuning into “The Friday Morning Markout” @ https://chmrfm.weebly.com – 8am to 10 am Newfoundland Time {6:30am EST}. Rock-eting event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1137581292972720

 

 

NPR Red River Radio’s Bill Beckett takes us on “The Caravan” this Friday, April 20 – 9pm Louisiana, USA time. Join the ride where e’er you be on the planet – by listening in @ http://redriverradio.org/post/caravan-steve-howell-and-mighty-men-our-studios

 

Producer/Host Beckett lists the manifest: “This week on the Caravan we'll hear new tunes from The Royal Oui, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, and the Alabama Shakes plus a couple from Julie Miller and Allison Crowe. We'll also talk with Monty Brown who gives us a Profile of Jesse Thomas & Leonard ‘Peaches’ Sterling on Blues at the Bottom and we'll feature Steve Howell and the Mighty Men in our studio to talk about and play some tunes from their latest release, called ‘Yes, I Believe I Will’."

 

 

NB It’s “Allison Crowe April” all month, and it’s been Mercury Retrograde much of this time as well – which seems to impact communications. So, I believe we can count on The Caravan riding Friday, April 20 at 9 p.m. (rather than on February 7 as indicated on some web-pages). And while "The Sheik of Araby" may not be aboard, it's confirmed that Allison Crowe and Band are delivering the freshest sound since four cool cats from Liverpool herded out into the world.

 

 

 

 

 "Hopeless" W2U1 ~ April 18

 

 

Welcome to the unique genius of Allison Crowe and bandmates Céline Sawchuk, Sarah White, Dave Baird & Keelan Purchase - performing live, "Hopeless":

 

Hopeless – Allison Crowe and Band W2U1 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 "(Through These) Heavy Graces" W2U1 ~ April 14

 

 

With the mass corporatization of popular music since the 1960s, today’s troubadours may express candour of a type we usually associate with politicians.

 

In this age of fibreglass, gems are all the more precious.

 

Allison Crowe and Band’s “Welcome to Us” carries on its premiere month with this performance from Act 1, “(Through These) Heavy Graces”. Shining among the song’s lyrical truths, “I want to live, but I can’t shake death”:

 

(Through These) Heavy Graces – Allison Crowe and Band W2U1 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 "Whether I'm Wrong" ~ April 13

 

“Allison Crowe April”, celebration of Week 2, was great fun on Radio CHMR this morning – with DJs Mark Jabroni and Jason Cantwell. Tech issues limited the hosts’ opportunity to premiere more of the newest release from Allison Crowe and Band – “Welcome to Us”. We can all tune-in next week for resumption of the music launch.

 

Going back to Allison Crowe’s classics, today’s “Friday Morning Markout”, closed with this song – the first ever posted online for the Canadian musician.

 

Composed in 2002/3 when Crowe was experiencing life in New York City, USA – a time of code orange, yellow and all – as the then government of POTUS George Bush, allied with Britain’s PM Tony Blair and the west’s “coalition of the willing” lied us into war – the illegal, unjust, and devastating invasion of Iraq.

 

 

Whether I'm Wrong - Allison Crowe live-in-the-studio from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 "Julianna" W2U1 ~ April 10

 

"Julianna" – live!

 

Julianna – Allison Crowe and Band W2U1 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 "Hours" Allison Crowe and Band W2U1 ~ April 7

 

 

With the release of “Welcome to Us” Acts 1 and 2 – here’s “Hours”, the first song of the concert including intro by Greg House, MC and drummer, too.

 

Welcome to the collective creative genius and joy of Allison Crowe and Band!

 

Hours – Allison Crowe and Band W2U1 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 Allison Crowe April ~ April 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 "Welcome to Us" Acts 1 & 2 ~ April 3

 

 

“Welcome to Us” Acts 1 & 2 is now out in our world.

 

For such acts of creative genius, and just pure joy, take a bow Allison Crowe (composer, vocals, piano, guitar, fiddle, bodhran), Céline Sawchuk (cello, vocals), Sarah White (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Dave Baird (bass, vocals) and Keelan Purchase (accordion, 12-string guitar, bodhran, harmonica, vocals).

 

 

The music is now on Bandcamp (Act 1:
http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-1 + Act 2: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-2 ), CD Baby
( http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/AllisonCrowe ), iTunes (
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/allison-crowe/id15902153 ), Spotify, Amazon and all places you find music online.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suite Sound of New Allison Crowe and Band ~ April 2

 

 

Kiss the joy as it flies with the release this month of two new albums of music in concert – “Welcome to Us” Acts 1 and 2 – from Allison Crowe and Band (on Rubenesque Records Ltd.).

 

Here, now, is a suite of songs opening W2U2. Film montage à “Ménilmontant” – a cinematic masterpiece from France, 1926.

 

Suite: I Might / Back to Black / Shifts of Light / Tones in Transition / I Am the Air / Lisa's Song – Allison Crowe + Band W2U2 from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

“I Might” features Céline Sawchuk on vocals. Allison Crowe sings lead on the suite’s next four vocal tunes: “Back to Black”, “Shifts of Light”, “I Am the Air” and “Lisa’s Song”. Creating the albums’ 22+ song tracks be: Allison (vocals, piano, guitar, fiddle, bodhran), Céline (cello, vocals), Sarah White (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Dave Baird (bass, vocals) & Keelan Purchase (accordion, 12-string guitar, bodhran, harmonica, vocals) – banded together on the lovely isle of Newfoundland for sessions and shows.

 

For a flock of creators who live, literally, all over the map it’s a rare chance to slow the world a bit. “We had time to experiment, and think more about the larger picture musically,” says bassist & birder Dave. “It’s only the beginning. It’s just the first we’ve had opportunity to work the music out without much time restraint. It was fun, relaxed, and productive.”

 

Melding into one sound and performance experience the rawest of folk roots and the richest of arena rock – that barely begins to describe the originality and freshness of the quintet’s music and personality.

 

Debuting at Corner Brook, NL’s Rotary Arts Centre, RAC Theatre Co-ordinator Brad Randell observes, “The performance was absolutely magical.”

 

Rolling across the rock, captured fresh at the LSPU (Longshoremen's Protective Union) Hall in St. John's, NL, Canada – it’s music that’s food for the soul and fun for all.

 

Fortune’s present audio-wise, and Allison’s SD (memory) card is filled with tracks to be mined and enjoyed. Sláinte!

 

"Welcome to Us 1" (W2U1), the concert’s first act, presents the brilliant bi-coastal band's more guitar-and-fiddle-centric tunes – live: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-1 

 

"Welcome to Us 2" (W2U2), the concert's second act, features the group's more guitar-and-fiddle-centric tunes: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-2 

 

"Welcome to Us Banter Bits" includes any chat, laughter, applause not found on the "Welcome to Us" albums on iTunes et al. A free download to complement the concert music: http://music.allisoncrowe.com/album/welcome-to-us-banter-bits 

 

All available worldwide starting April 3, 2013.

 

 

 

 "Circular Reasoning" ~ April 1

 

 

There's a wonderland of new music coming this month from Allison Crowe and Band. Before it all hatches, today's bunny trail leads to an Easter egg from years past – "Circular Reasoning" through the looking glass.

 

Circular Reasoning from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 "Gerald Thomas' Burnt Potato" ~ March 25

 

 

Tatties, patates, kartoffel… whatever you call ’em – communicating in an universal language is the potato (even tho’ they speak to us only with thine eyes).

 

“Gerald Thomas’ Burnt Potato (Les Patates Brûlées à Gerald Thomas)” is composed by the late, great, fiddler, Émile Benoit, who’s born in Black Duck Brook, Dominion of Newfoundland. The title alludes to a stove-top incident involving Benoit’s friend and fellow musician, Memorial University of Newfoundland Professor of Folklore, Dr. Gerald Thomas.

 

 

 

 

 

Band Jam Pop Tarts ~ March 23

 

I thought I couldn't be more excited about the upcoming release of two music albums from Allison Crowe and Band... but seeing what the group is enjoying about their "jams" - bring it on home

 

Tweets Allison:

 

Made a buncha food with the band tonight - capped off the jam with a bitta jam in these vegan homemade pop tarts from @hotforfood #music #food #vegan #bands (I can’t trust my oven not to burn the sides of stuff but they were freaking delicious)

 

 

 

 

 

Peace, Love and Understanding ~ March 23

 

 

“Where are the strong, and who are the trusted. And where is the harmony, sweet, sweet harmony.”

 

Invited by Ray Padgett, Editor/Founder of “Cover Me”, to re-imagine a song for the blog’s 10th Anniversary celebration – Canadian musician Allison Crowe chose this Nick Lowe classic:

 

(What's so Funny 'bout) Peace, Love & Understanding from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 Happy St. Patrick's Day ~ March 17

 

 

St Paddy’s jam with the band does my heart good loves playing music with ye crowd #music #bands #jamsession #family #newfoundland

 

 

From the neat little town they call Corner Brook, Allison Crowe ties up the musical sentences with “Black Velvet Band”:

 

 

 

 

I Never Loved a Man... ~ March 9

 

 

 

 

 

International Women's Day ~ March 8

 

Live on International Women’s Day – Allison Crowe’s voice/piano/song accompanied by Fernand Léger’s visual sequence from the 1940’s surrealist, Dadaist+ cinema of Hans Richter and collaborators – “Dreams That Money Can Buy”.

 

“The energy of 'Disease' can easily provide electricity to a small country for a decade" wrote one European reviewer. Today, as ever, it’s "Power-house intense."

 

 

Disease from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

Captured in concert (March 8, 2008) by Larry Anschell (Engineer, Producer) and Brad Graham (Co-Engineer).

 

 

 

 "How to Think about Music, Lesson 1" ~ February 18

 

 

Musicologist David Goza, DMA, Visiting Associate Professor of Music at University of Oklahoma, notes:

 

“I'm starting a new educational series to give my students some ways to think about music, and I'll probably post them here from time to time. This one involves a heartbreakingly beautiful performance of Leonard Cohen's ‘Hallelujah’ by Allison Crowe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIMOdVXAPJ0)."

 

 

Dr. Goza, who teaches World Music at OU’s state-of-the-art facility, in his posting expresses "nothing but admiration for Ms. Crowe's extraordinary artistry.”

 

 

 

 

 

Purr-fect Fun ~ February 17

 

 

I had so much fun being a cat hanging out with other amazing cats this past month or so and I’m so sad it’s over!! Thank you to everyone on the crew and band and cast for just being wonderful hi my name is Allison and I musical theatre. And thank you Jill for taking this photo! #musicaltheatre

 

 

 

 

Saturday Night ~ February 10

 

Just having a casual night at home watching the Olympics. Oh btw come see CATS at the ACC Feb 15-17 th #catsthemusical #cats #newfoundland

 

 

 

 

 

 Cohencentric on Joan of Arc ~ February 10

 

 

On this February day, with so much in the air, “Cohencentric: Leonard Cohen Considered” blog kindles poetic fires with Allison Crowe’s “Joan of Arc” interpretation - click on the image below:

 

 

 

 

 

 CATS ~ February 7

 

 

C (high and low) is for Cats. And Cats is for Corner Brook this month – as Dance Studio West celebrates 20 years in the charming and charmed NL community with a production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”.

 

The source book, by poet T.S. Eliot, recently marked its 80th anniversary broadcast in the United Kingdom, where it’s an holiday tradition – first airing on BBC radio on Christmas Day 1937.

 

Taking paws from Johnny and Linkers for the show’s run of February 15 – 17, Allison Crowe purr-forms as Jellylorum (named after one of Eliot’s own cats) and Griddlebone – joining the glaring of cats and litter of kittens on-stage at the city’s Arts and Culture Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Hours - Allison Crowe and Band - "Welcome to Us" ~ February 3

 

 

2018 will see the release of Allison Crowe’s “Fluttering”, an illuminating book of poetry/prose, and Allison and band will unite on one continent or another to advance the exciting sounds of “Rare Birds”, their next studio album.

 

First to hatch, though, is “Welcome to Us” – a sensational and fun album of music captured live at the LSPU (Longshoremen's Protective Union) Hall in St. John's, NL, Canada. Here’s a preview from Act 1 (the guitar-based songs – piano-centric songs comprise the second act). Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

Scared #tbt ~ January 18

 

 

Pioneering music/culture blog Muruch, posted this past Autumn about a song/video, which had not been added to the video gallery here (on Vimeo and facebook) – until today! Composed by Allison Crowe in her teens and recorded live-off-the-floor in 2001 by her trio, “Scared" was made into a video early in 2003 by Angela Kendall and Brian Dutkewich of Transmission 2.

 

The song, Allison says simply, “is about not being afraid to speak up for yourself”.

 

 

Scared - Allison Crowe music video from Allison Crowe on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Up to the Mountain ~ January 15

 

 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on this date in 1929, and his message is given musical tribute in this song from Patty Griffin, performed on piano – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWmud1OGkuA – and guitar – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8gCHhR-eVs – here by Allison Crowe.

 

“The time is always right to do what is right,” MLK

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Golden Days ~ January 9

 

 

Turns out that musical soul sisters Allison Crowe (piano, guitar & vocals) and Céline Sawchuk (cello, vocals), this holiday season just past, not only charmed the birds out of the trees with their concert performances – they also brought out the “tapers” – those dedicated folks who preserve cultural happenings on record for posterity.

 

Pretty much from the start of Allison Crowe’s public life, she’s been appreciated by tapers/traders – sometimes known as bootleggers, and often first-or-succeeding generations of Deadheads – fans of The Grateful Dead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

O Holy Night - Tidings Time ~ January 2

 

 

Bootleg Santa John MacMillan drops his final "Tidings" parcel down the chimney – Allison Crowe and Céline Sawchuk bring home "O Holy Night".

 

And the AudioArchivist left this link for a "Tidings" 21-video playlist –  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWKRKyd8VspZcOUKG-X-ygZ2N2pzmqIDM –  'fore he's heard to exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wedding Song - Tidings Time ~ January 2

 

 

Joni Mitchell composed an iconic event-and-era defining song without attending Woodstock. More recently, Allison Crowe’s penned “Wedding Song” – and skipped the nuptials. Here, in the latest bootleg video from AudioArchivist John MacMillan’s timeless series, Allison and Céline Sawchuk perform the tune in concert:

 

 

 

 

 

Tochter Zion - Tidings Time ~ January 2

 

 

In the newest video from the “Tidings” concert bootleg series posted by AudioArchivist John MacMillan, Céline Sawchuk and Allison Crowe perform, a cappella, “Tochter Zion”. This popular German Advent song and Christmas carol is based on choral movements from a pair of George Frideric Handel’s oratorios (“Joshua” and “Judas”).

 

 

 

 

 

Hallelujah - Tidings Time ~ January 1, 2018

 

 

“Hallelujah” – “Allison Crowe's version is a living thing, a meditation and a celebration and a benediction" noted a reviewer when first she recorded Leonard Cohen’s now-universally-recognized classic. Over 15+ years essence is in the blood like holy wine.

 

 

 

 

 

 New Year's Moon ~ January 1, 2018

 

 

So pretty right now  #moon #britishcolumbia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Let It Be - Tidings Times ~ January 1

 

 

Now, "a Paul song" from The Beatles' repertoire – Allison Crowe and Céline Sawchuk live from the "Tidings" concert bootleg series served up by AudioArchivist John MacMillan this holiday season.

 

 

 

 

 

What Child Is This (Greensleeves) - Tidings Times ~ January 1

 

 

Traditional, non-traditional, it’s all part of “Tidings” – Allison Crowe and Céline Sawchuk here in concert – as recorded by AudioArchivist John MacMillan's "Tidings" bootleg video series:

 

 

 

 

 

Skeletons and Spirits - Tidings Times ~ January 1

 

 

When the heart takes us where we're better not to be - bouncing back with "Skeletons and Spirits', Allison Crowe and Céline Sawchuk live in AudioArchivist John MacMillan's "Tidings" bootleg video series.

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa's Song - Tidings Times ~ January 1

 

 

Always in our hearts and thoughts - this year Lisa's Mother Joanne left us as well - and the course toward truth and peace remains challenging as ever.

 

In the continuing "Tidings" bootleg video series, here's Allison Crowe and Céline Sawchuk with "Lisa's Song":

 

 

 

 

 

La Vie en Rose - Tidings Times ~ January 1, 2018

 

 

When first Allison Crowe traveled from her island of birth to the mainland, a perceptive journalist, Clodagh O’Connell, wondered of her sound – “Elton John meets Edith Piaf?”

 

Now some 15+years later Allison, accompanied by Céline Sawchuk, takes flight with a signature song of Piaf, The Little Sparrow. It’s the latest gem from AudioArchivist John MacMillan’s “Tidings” bootleg video series:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song for a Winter's Night -Tidings Times ~ January 1

 

 

From the canon of Canadiana, Allison Crowe and Céline Sawchuk perform a Gordon Lightfoot song first released in 1967 – part of the ongoing “Tidings” bootleg video series captured by AudioArchivist John MacMillan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas -Tidings Times ~ January 1

 

 

Céline Sawchuk, accompanied by Allison Crowe, performs this Christmas tune introduced to the world by Judy Garland. It’s the latest in the “Tidings” concert bootleg video series from AudioArchivist John MacMillan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disease -Tidings Times ~ January 1, 2018

 

 

Audio Archivist John MacMillan has Act 2 of “Tidings” to share in 2018. Here’s Allison Crowe’s original rocker “Disease” spiked with “Carol of the Bells” and other songs of the season.