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I watch everyday as Jeremy's beard grows larger and more powerful.Our music is good and in august we will start a cd that will prove this to you, the doubting thomas you are. I think i will start posting the lyrics in our blog. i think i will start posting the blog in our lyrics.Other than that you should know that yes, we ARE a husband and wife folk duo and our mothers love us.
First-rate slightly ethereal folk-Americana with a slightly thicker-voiced Sarah McLachlan-esque singer. Husband and wife team that crafts gorgeously textured songs with catchy and easy-going melodies, beautiful, honest, straightforward and thoughtful lyrics, and competent musicianship throughout the band. intelligentpop.com
The Allens, a country/folk-based duo from Midland, Texas, turn in a gentle collection of 10 original tracks on their self-titled debut CD. Lyricist/vocalist Catherine Allen's heartfelt story-songs complement husband Jeremy Don Allen's compositions. Their work lives in same universe as Cowboy Junkies and Allison Kraus. Jeremy's acoustic guitar work is rounded out by a full band, including a sprinklng of tasteful pedal steel. Everything about this collection is structured to showcase the exceptional vocals of Catherine Allen. Her plaintive voice, ethereal yet real, with a hint of Texas, comfortably connects... her phrasing, especially on "Like I Should," is particularly evocative. While that track could be a probable top 10 hit on commercial country radio with a bit of tweaking, it's a wonderful listen just as it is. There is a pleasant pureness to this material. Nice stuff. Â© Fred Kraus minor7th.com I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.1 BUY THE ALLENS CD NOW!!! Like I Should

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Member Since: 11/25/2004
Band Website: You're Looking At It.
Band Members: Catherine

Jeremy

Influences: Paul Simon, Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, David Gray, Carol King, Starsailor, Kings of Convenience, Sufjan Stevens, Derek Webb, Peanut Butter,Rice Cakes, Soy Milk and Soy products, coffee, and mom.
Sounds Like: Awesome!!! Go For It!!!!
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Some things for the new year

well, there are a few things going on. as ole cath previously stated, we did join the Y which was done before the new year trying to get an early jump on the holidays, at least for me. but also this, ...
Posted by The Allens on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:32:00 PST

back to school

why hello there. this is cathy and i thought i'd say all the things that are new for the jer and i. wee joined the YMCA. haha not "wee". we. we went to the eye doctor. i thought either one or the othe...
Posted by The Allens on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:00:00 PST

a great homecoming indeed

hey everybody, we just want to say "thank you" to everyone that made it out to the show on saturday!! it was so great to see you all and to hear you singing along with us. we promise to play in midlan...
Posted by The Allens on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:49:00 PST

Everybody do the Mid-West Swing

hey everybody, we are currently working on booking a little week-long tour of the Midwest so if you live there you should come hang out. It looks like we are are going to be landing in Kansas, Nebrask...
Posted by The Allens on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:51:00 PST

Of the things upcoming

Well, it seems as though things have slowed down by the looks of the emptiness of the show thing on our myspace. However, we have been working hard to take care of some foundational type things for Th...
Posted by The Allens on Fri, 18 May 2007 12:34:00 PST

a brief rundown, or, underpants from top to bottom

well the CDs came in about three weeks ago and we have had smiles on ever since. i suppose that is not all together true but for the most part it expresses how happy we are to have them out. we played...
Posted by The Allens on Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:50:00 PST

artwork done! ARTWORK DONE!

oh my dear friends, the artwork is done. you should all come over and have tea, and we should all drink the tea and eat the little pastries together and wipe our mouths with the dainty little n...
Posted by The Allens on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:24:00 PST

The Allens are the Featured Artists for the Lesser Known Music Collective

We are so very proud to be the Featured Artist for these guys. They have such great hearts to get music out in the public eye/ear that might be overlooked due to the huge amounts of artists out there....
Posted by The Allens on Mon, 09 Oct 2006 09:57:00 PST

Goodbye "Home" and "Hero", Hello All New Songs

well, for all of you who enjoyed "home" and "hero" you will have to say "goodbye for now". however, we are so glad to tell you that the CD has been mastered and will begin duplication some time in the...
Posted by The Allens on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:12:00 PST

A Few Random Bits

hey everybody, i hope you are all doing well. we are just about done mixing the new CD and we are going to be posting some of the "unmastered" versions randomly over the next few weeks to give you all...
Posted by The Allens on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:30:00 PST