Allison Crowe?s Rock'n'Rail Revue - London May 25, 2006

"Why music?" "Why breathing?"

So says vocalist, pianist, songwriter Allison Crowe. Her "Rock'n"Rail Revue", with the gracious and generous support of VIA Rail, rolls into London for one magic night of music:

"Allison Crowe has a voice to fall in love with." ~ James Barton, Record of the Day (UK)

"Rich and dark, her voice seems to come from a place most singers can only dream of accessing. Then there are the songs. Filled with raw passion and accompanied by eloquent piano playing" ~ Clodagh O'Connell, The Vancouver Courier (Canada)

"Allison Crowe's blend of blues, rock, gospel, pop and jazz makes her a nightmare for music-store clerks paid to sort CDs. But her debut, Secrets, earned the singer-songwriter from Nanaimo, B.C., much acclaim." ~ John Intini, Macleans (Canada)

"A confident, powerful voice, infused with passion. With the soul of Janis Joplin and the tenderness of fellow Canuck Sarah McLachlan, Crowe rocks with her own unique brand of roots charm." ~ David McPherson, exclaim! (Canada)

"J'ai rarement été bouleversée ? ce point par une voix féminine. Pure comme de la glace, puissante et m?me violente... qu'il est impossible de ne pas mettre son coeur en jeu en l'écoutant... faîtes place ? une virtuose nom de Zeus!"~ SplinterMuse (France)

"I have never been so moved by a woman's voice. Pure as ice, powerfuland even violent... it's impossible not to put your heart at stake whenlistening to her... behold this new virtuoso called Zeus!"~ SplinterMuse (France) English translation

"Allison Crowe is a stunningly talented performer. Her voice celebrates the music with a bluesy rock-gospel intensity; her controlled vibrato, silken rasp, and powerful projection rivet your attention. This is no casual background music... be prepared to be amazed." ~ Carol Swanson, Professor of Law at Hamline University, Music Reviewer (USA)

"...the most honest, heartfelt, and directly intimate concert in my entire life." ~ Ross Hocker, WGTE/NPR (USA)

Tickets @: Aeolian Hall (519) 672-7950; L?Atelier Grigorian (519) 663-1111; Walter?s Music (519) 660-1460; Village Idiot (519) 434-9594; & Cheeky Monkey in Sarnia (519) 332-0978 Advance: $15 General/$10 Students & Seniors

Info: http://www.allisoncrowe.com/music.html ; phone 250-537-1286; or email [email protected]

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