“Blanket is alive from the onset, then begins to build into a class, or category of its own. This entire project is a feast of recording, production, great playing, smart lyrical content, vocals to die for and a product designed to augment an artist emerging.” - “Jenny Allen Blanket” by Christopher Anderson
Fervor Coulee - roots music opinion
“With a gentle, fluid voice and featuring a wonderful sounding band led by producer John Ellis, Blanket is the next step in a distinctive journey that is strengthened with each miserable decision made.” - “Jenny Allen - Blanket” by Donald Teplyske
Allen's sound is based in traditional country/roots. She's smart and has the cynicism that comes from one too many bad decisions or relationships. It gives her songs an edge and makes her interesting. Her experience has been hard won and her songs are expressed honestly without flinching. - “Jenny Allen - Blanket” - BC Musician Magazine
Baby Sue
Produced by John Ellis, Blanket is a resounding success of all levels. The songwriting is top notch. The arrangements are lush and full. And Jenny's voice is absolutely incredible. - “Jenny Allen - Blanket”
Now Toronto
Nostalgia feels good on title track Blanket, and Allen nails a funny country attack on barflies on Face The Music. - “Jenny Allen - Blanket” by Sarah Greene
Roots Music Canada
Jenny Allen has all the firepower she needs to make some very real impact. She has a great voice and a sturdy sense of herself. She has surrounded herself with a crackerjack group of players. - “Jenny Allen’s ‘Blanket’ - a connection is made” by Eric Thom
Tour Dates!
Howdy folks, I hope you're all keeping safe and sound! I'm so glad we can still play live again!
I'm currently working on new material and collaborating with long time musical compadre Peter Loughlin. I've also got a project with my pal Nico Brennan called Honeygrift, and I'll be recording a new solo project - stay tuned!.
Jan 10 - Mar 31Act II Stages TheaterPuerto Vallarta, Mexico • California Dreaming A Tribute to the Mamas and Papas • Both Sides Now The Music of Joni Mitchell • Coolsville A Musical Tribute to Rickie Lee Jones
2015
Feb 18-22 2015Folk Alliance International Kansas City,MO
July 7 2014 With Elana Hart The Old Nick Details TBA Toronto, ON
July 18-20 2014The 30th Annual Islands Folk Festival
Duncan, BC Details TBA
2013
Fri Jan 21Fernie Fernie, AB
Sat Jan 29Bow Valley Folk Club Calgary, AB
Sat Feb 4Okotoks Arts Station Okotoks, AB
Sun Feb 12Vulcan Concert Series Vulcan, AB
Feb 22-26Folk Alliance Memphis, TN
Sat Oct 1The General Store Twin Butte, AB
Thu Oct 6The Hideout Red Deer, AB
Fri Oct 7Rocky Mountain Folk Club Calgary, AB
Sat Oct 8The Black Dog Freehouse Edmonton, AB
Thu Oct 13The Slice Lethbridge, AB
Fri Oct 14Gitters Pub High River, AB
Sat Oct 15The Ship and Anchor Pub Calgary, AB
Sat Oct 22Amsterdam Rhino Calgary, AB
That There Album!
Did you get your very own Jenny Allen Blanket? You're lucky, because these CDs are no longer available from me - I'm all sold out! I am working on a new album, but in the meantime Blanket is still available on iTUNES & CD Baby as well as your favourite used record store.
Videos
Beautiful Mess - Jenny Allen at the Bow Valley Music Club
Watch Over Me - Jenny Allen with Mel Smith at the Bow Valley Music Club
No Turning Back - Jenny Allen at the Bow Valley Music Club
Could Have Been Something - Jenny Allen at the Bow Valley Music Club
Did you get your very own Jenny Allen Blanket? You're lucky, because these CDs are no longer available from me - I'm all sold out! I am working on a new album, but in the meantime Blanket is still available on iTUNES & CD Baby as well as your favourite used record store.