Allen Thompson Band + Max Beizer + David Kitchen February 21, 2011

Some folks' paths are determined for them before they are old enough to wonder what their paths should be. Such is the case with Allen Thompson. Thompson has been singing and telling stories for longer than he can remember. Judging by the responses to his albums and live performances, he won't be stopping anytime soon.

Allen's songwriting and performing abilities have been recognized and applauded by Relix Magazine, American Songwriter, Jambands.com, and even CMT. Allen's continued growth as a songwriter and performer is evident. Audiences from South Carolina to California and many points in between are falling in love with his mournful vocals and honest turns of phrase.

"I'm excited to see my music getting such a great response from people. When I made my last record (2009's 26 Years), I was afraid to put it out. It's nice to know folks out there understand what I'm doing. It's also very surprising. I didn't expect the record to elicit much of a reaction from anyone. I thought it was too personal, too real," he chuckles.

"Then again, the artists who inspired me made personal music for themselves and their friends with little concern for whether or not it would have mass appeal. I couldn't see myself doing this for any reason other than to say the things I feel I need to say."

It is precisely that attitude that draws listeners to Allen's music. Thompson was born to tell a story. The first time you hear his sweet, soulful voice sail through one of his songs like the wind whistling through the mountains, you'll want to listen again and again to the stories he is telling.

http://www.allenthompsonmusic.com/fr_home.cfm
http://www.myspace.com/allenthompsonmusic
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Allen-Thompson/12359032612
http://www.youtube.com/user/allent28

David Kitchen is a prolific singer-songwriter and guitarist from Virginia who's been active in the mid-Atlantic music scene for the last 20 years. His contributions have been recognized by The Washington Area Music Association including the award for Songwriter of the Year in 2006 and Pop Vocalist of 2009.

David is also a favorite on the regional club and dance circuits, playing with local bands like The Thrillbillys, The Cutaways and Zydeco Crayz. As a fixture at The Sunset Grille in Annandale, he has entertained thousands of people, 49 of them at a time.
http://www.facebook.com/DavidKitchenMusic

http://maxbeizer.com/

Official Website: http://www.jamminjava.com/