my mourning belle [on tour this fall]

About Me

My Mourning Belle is the vision of Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter Mark Allen...As is evident on the debut EP, "A Place You Hope to Find," the music of My Mourning Belle blends the lyrical and melodic sensibilities of a classic singer-songwriter with the passion and exuberance of anthemic rock. The result is a sound that is both uplifting and melancholic with themes that are at once cynical and romantic. Lyrically, Allen addresses all of the usual topics of life, death, love, and relationships. The most persistent theme, however, concerns the challenge of being true to one's self in the face of the more conventional ideals of the world around us. Whether with the anthemic chorus of "Start Again," the haunted soul rock of "Lorelei," the reflective melancholy of "Shedding Skin," or the mournful cries of "When You're Gone," Allen fuses our sadness, hopes, and fears into melodies that we can sing along to.With more than a decade of singing, writing, and performing behind him, Allen is a veteran of the Milwaukee music scene. As the singer of his previous band, the moody alt-pop rockers, G:Fuzz, he recorded three EPs, one of which was released on the Chicago-based independent label, Foray Two Music. He has performed all over the Midwest, including such venues as the Double Door in Chicago, the Annex in Madison, the Rave and Shank Hall in Milwaukee, and the world's largest music festival, Summerfest.Allen made his debut as My Mourning Belle on Good Friday 2007 with an acoustic set in front of a capacity crowd at Linneman's Riverwest Inn. Since then, Allen has distinguished himself as an artist to watch, captivating audiences with his emotive voice and ardent live performances.For more information, please View My Mourning Belleâ€™s EPK .

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/11/2007
Band Website: mymourningbelle.com
Band Members: Mark Allen

Influences: David Bowie, Gus Black, Placebo, Radiohead, Remy Zero, The Cure, U2, Ryan Adams, Alex Lloyd, Bright Eyes, Joseph Arthur, Rhett Miller, The Twilight Singers, Jeff Buckley, Arcade Fire, Damien Rice, Smashing Pumpkins, Leonard Cohen, Ed Harcourt, Depeche Mode, PJ Harvey, Moby, Ours, Fiona Apple, Chris Cornell, Muse, Johnathon Rice, The Verve, VAST, Scott Weiland, Afghan Whigs, Alice In Chains, Bob Dylan, Lovedrug, Doves, Sigur Ros, Travis, Pearl Jam, Counting Crows, Wilco, Josh Rouse, Delays, Pink Floyd, Copeland, Pete Yorn, Jack Kerouac, Walt Whitman, Bukowski, Dante, Augusten Burroughs, Pablo Neruda, Bertrand Russell, Nietzshe, the list is endless...
Sounds Like: "My Mourning Belle blends the lyrical and melodic sensibilities of a classic singer-songwriter with the exuberance and passion of anthemic rock. The resulting songs are heart-felt and thought-provoking, with melodies that you can sing along to."
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

My Mourning Belle teams up with Rich & Skinny Jeans!

My Mourning Belle has teamed up with Rich & Skinny Jeans. Be sure to check out their premium denim products by clicking on the Rich & Skinny banner located on the tune widget below. ABOUT Ri...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:41:00 PST

Fan Exclusive - FREE DOWNLOAD!!!

Hey everyone,For a limited time, you can download a My Mourning Belle song for FREE!!! This offer is EXCLUSIVE TO FANS ONLY. All you have to do is sign up to be a part of the My Mourning Belle mailing...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:26:00 PST

Get a My Mourning Belle Ringtone!!!

My Mourning Belle mobile phone ringtones are NOW AVAILABLE!!! Only $2.49 per song! Visit GroupieTunes to purchase your favorite song from the new album, "A Place You Hope to Find." Thank you for ...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:18:00 PST

A Place You Hope to Find Tour - Fall 2008

My Mourning Belle is excited to announce a FALL TOUR!!! Mark Allen will be leaving for the West Coast on October 16 and returning to Wisconsin in November. The following is a list of dates scheduled s...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:31:00 PST

VOTE NOW - Shepherd Express "Best of 2008"

Please show your support and VOTE for Mark Allen and My Mourning Belle in the Shepherd Express Best of 2008 Arts & Entertainment list! You can find Mark and/or My Mourning Belle in each of the followi...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:40:00 PST

"A Place You Hope to Find" is NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Hello everyone.The debut My Mourning Belle EP, "A Place You Hope to Find," is now available! Click here to purchase the album in CD format. If you prefer to download the album, visit the SNOCAP MyStor...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:55:00 PST

FM 102.1 Kramp & Adler Morning Show - June 20th

Mark Allen will appear on the FM 102.1 Kramp & Adler Morning Show to promote and discuss the release of the debut My Mourning Belle EP. The interview will take place at 9:30 AM...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:51:00 PST

CD Release - June 20th, 2008

The debut My Mourning Belle EP, "A Place You Hope to Find," is scheduled to be released on June 20th, 2008. The official CD release will take place in Milwaukee at Shank Hall. My Mourning Belle ...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:56:00 PST

Interview with OnMilwaukee.com

Mark Allen was recently interviewed by OnMilwaukee.com to discuss the release of My Mourning Belle's debut EP, "A Place You Hope to Find." Click here to check out the full article.As always, thank you...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:31:00 PST

June 2008 Spotlight Artist of the Month!

My Mourning Belle is featured as the June 2008 Spotlight Artist of the Month on WisconsinMusician.com. Be sure to check it out. Simply click on the provided link.As always, thank you for your support!...
Posted by my mourning belle [on tour this fall] on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:14:00 PST