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Allison Bazarko

singer/songwriter

About Me

Here's the deal...
I'm a singer/songwriter, who recently moved to Seattle after marrying the most wonderful man, who happens to also be a musician. Our new story as Seattlelites will be unfolding in the near future, so stay tuned....
As for my recent past in chicago...
My mom says that I was singing my ABC’s in perfect pitch before I could even form sentences, and so began my life-long love affair with music. Over the years I picked up a few instruments, and developed a knack for writing and arranging tunes.
I'm still a member of the award winning vocal trio, Foiled Again , of which I am the resident vocal arranger. Other arranging gigs include the long running, critically acclaimed Late Night Singer-Songwriter Series, where I had the honor of singing and arranging the music of Laura Nyro and Dusty Springfield. I have also acted as resident musical director/vocal arranger for Chicago's Navy Pier.
When I'm not writing or performing I can most likely be found exlporing this lovely new city or devising my master plan to take over the world...whichever comes first.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/14/2006
Influences: Joni Mitchell, Lucinda Williams, Neil Finn, Laura Nyro, Gillian Welch, Ann & Nancy Wilson, Susan Werner, Joan Osborne, Ryan Adams, Nickel Creek, Allison Krauss, Aretha, Otis, Dusty, Randy Newman, Rufus Wainwright, Holly Cole, Elliot Smith, Kate Bush, Iron & Wine, Patty Griffin, Chrissie Hynde, The Beatles, Jeff Buckley, EmmyLou Harris, cheesy 80's country, anyone who uses tight vocal harmonies in their song-writing, and a bunch of American songwriters who invented pop music in the early 60's (all that "girl-group" stuff rocks!).
Sounds Like: I've been told I sound like Eva Cassidy meets Margo Timmins of Cowboys Junkies, but you can be the judge of that.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Baskethouse Song-a-Week Challenge!

Hey there! I'm taking part in a songwriting podcast challenge, where I have to post a new song every week!  Lots of work, but lots of fun!  Along with my own tunes, you'll be able to he...
Posted by Allison Bazarko on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:09:00 PST