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ROBERT ALLEN

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THE MOE GREENS are on an indefinite hiatus. Singer-Songwriter, ROBERT ALLEN, is preparing for the recording of a collection of new originals. Guests will include RODNEY BRADY, MARK BENNET, JASON COOPER & JIM REED. DUE OUT EARLY FALL 2008.ROBERT ALLEN has performed with several successful regional bands since the early 90's. He was selected by the Miami's NEW TIMES (Miami's largest arts weekly) as BEST LOCAL SONGWRITER and his song "Thirty Pieces of Silver" was selected as BEST SONG.About THE MOE GREENS THE MOE GREENS formed in the summer of 2003. With shows throughout the Triad area of North Carolina under their belt they quickly recorded their debut 4 song CD. Their eclectic sound covers the broad range of Americana rock, best displayed in their live shows. In November 2006, the band released a self-produced 8-song CD (available at shows) and has already begun working on demos of new songs to take into the studio.In 2004 & 2005, they were picked by GoTriad (the Triads largest arts weekly) as the BEST LOCAL BAND and were also chosen by theweeklies.com as Band on the Brink."The Triad's Best Local Band - two years in a row!" -GoTriad (the Triad's largest arts weekly)"One of the area's most original bands." -Winston-Salem Journal plain layout @ HOT FreeLayouts.com
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Music:

Member Since: 3/2/2006
Influences: Wilco, The Jayhawks, SPRINGSTEEN, Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel, REM, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash, U2, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Counting Crows, The Replacements, Son Volt, David Bowie, The Beatles, The Doors, The Waterboys, Elvis Costello, cool movies and a general need for approval and acceptance.
Sounds Like: "The songs are like little independent movies...Robert has truly stumbled upon an unique sound." -NEW TIMES
Record Label: CURRENTLY UNSiGNED

My Blog

ROBERT ALLEN - New CD out soon!

ROBERT ALLEN will release a new cd collection of 12 originals early Fall 2008. The project will feature Rodney Brady, Mark Bennett, Jason Cooper & Jim Reed of THE MOE GREENS. Keep posted for more ...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:11:00 GMT

THE MOE GREENS - MORE TO COME!

Hey everyone - Thanks for the notes and emails. The band has had a very busy summer. Lots of personal engagements mixed with time to work on new material and do some recording. We're gearing up to sta...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:55:00 GMT

THE MOE GREENS IN THE NEWS & RECORD!

Check out this recent article in the Greensboro News & Record. http://www.gotriad.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070208/G TCOM01/70207022/1069/GTCOM0228
Posted by on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 06:28:00 GMT

NEW CD IS DONE!!!!

After much back and forth, THE MOE GREENS' debut, self-recorded/self-produced/self-titled 8 song CD is complete. The CD features: She Builds Monsoons, Guenevere is Mine, Barstools & Chairs, 40 Wes...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:45:00 GMT