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Address:
Little Ditty Records
P.O. Box 19614
Kalamazoo, MI 49019
E-Mail:
Allison:
allison at allisondowney.com
John:
john at allisondowney.com
Booking:
booking at allisondowney.com
Radio Promotion:
Hudson Harding Music
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 868-3855
hudsonharding.com
hudsonhardingmusic@yahoo.com
"Downey's voice has the same kind of captivating, poignant quality that makes Sarah McLachlan such a powerhouse, her tunes combining rich music with tender words. "
- John Sinkevics, The Grand Rapids Press
"Allison Downey is a true poet whose lyrics stand on their own as art. Add to that her polished performance skills and crystal clear vocals and you have one of the best singer-songwriters out there today."
- Al Kniola, Host, The Back Porch, 88.1 WVPE Public Radio
"Across the Sea should be required listening for anyone who thinks they know music. I love it!...among the best I’ve heard this year."
- Tom Saunders, A3Radio.com
"Allison and John are the complete package…skilled musicians, engaging storytellers, and songs ranging from thoughtful to flat out hilarious…our audience loved them."
- Andy Baker, Northwind House Concerts
"With six-string bassist and husband John Austin, Downey creates pictures to touch sentimental hearts and life scenes to illustrate hopefulness in the face of gravity... The disc is a representation of real and earnest songwriting with a sense of humor about itself."
- Ryan Cunningham, Recoil Magazine
"Downey has a sweet, clear voice and writes melodic, character-driven songs that, on Downey's CD, 'Wind at Your Back,' recall Natalie Merchant's solo records."
- Andrew S. Hughes, South Bend Tribune
"Allison Downey, … the singer with a honey-coated voice is also a playwright and writes songs that appeal to all of the senses. It’s as if she’s creating a scene on stage…"
- Christian Czerwinski, Lansing NOISE
"Allison can really smoke! Take me back to the late 60's on Highway 61"
- Eddie Stout, Malaco Records
"Downey's smooth, lyrical, soaring voice is a splendid instrument."
- Mark Bretz, KDHX radio, St. Louis
"Allison Downey is one soulful bitch!"
- Miss Lavelle White, Antone's Records Recording Artist
AWARDS:
2008 - Great Lakes Songwriting Contest, 2nd Place Winner for "All that Matters"
2008 Music to Life Song Contest - Semi-Finalist
(Kerrville, TX) "Please Help!"
** Aired on XM Radio's "Music to Life Top 40" of songs for social justice, hosted by Christine Lavin
2007 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Performing Songwriter Contest
People's Choice Winner!
“All that Matters” & “Almost” – Across the Sea
2007 FARM Official Showcasing Artist, Chicago, IL
(Midwest Regional Folk Alliance)
2005 International Songwriting Competition - Quarter Finalist
“Wind at Your Back”
2004 Susquehanna Music & Arts Festival Singer - Songwriter Contest Finalist
“Wind at Your Back” & “Cate’s Cradle”
2004 South Florida Festival Performing Songwriter Competition - Finalist
“Wind at Your Back” & “Cate’s Cradle”
2003 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Performing Songwriter Contest - Semi-finalist
“Wind at Your Back” & “Fallen Angel”