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This is the premiere performance of Allison’s newly released Album AUGUST MOON. Produced by the legendary Grammy Award-winner Tony Braunagel, it features longtime collaborators Bryan (Drums) & David J (Bass), in addition to a plethora of ace musicians like Billy Watts (Guitar), Phil Parlapiano (Keys), Jimmy Z (Sax/Harmonica), and the vibrant backing vocals of Teresa James, Gregg Sutton, and Maxanne Lewis. Her powerhouse vocals on a duet with Blues icon Sugaray Rayford prove she can hold her own with the best of the genre.

While primarily a Blues/Americana project, we hear echoes of her musical lineage – R&B, country, jazz, and funk - throughout. Both the instrumentation and the lyrics tell stories that run the gamut of emotions: from heartache, grief, anger, and regret to irony, playfulness, and joy. Allison’s crafted songwriting reflects the wisdom and weariness of someone who has persevered in the face of adversity and come out the other side. Her songs are inspired by the joys and tribulations of her life: marriage, divorce, motherhood, abuse, cancer, but above all, a love of music and hope for the future.