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Allison Crowe
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Allison Crowe at the world premiere of Man of Steel in New York City
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Allison Louise Crowe |
| Born | November 16, 1981 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Rock, pop, folk, jazz, Canadiana, Celtic, showtunes |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Rubenesque |
Allison Crowe is a talented Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician. She plays the guitar and piano. Allison was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, in 1981. She now lives in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Allison Crowe's Musical Journey
Allison Crowe started performing professionally in 1996. She was just fifteen years old. She played regularly in coffee houses and bars on Vancouver Island. Her first recording was an EP called Lisa's Song + 6 Songs in 2003. The main song was written to remember her friend, Lisa Marie Young.
Her first full albums, Secrets and Tidings, came out in 2004. Tidings was first released as a shorter EP in 2003. In July 2005, she released Live at Wood Hall, which was a double album of a live concert.
Musical Influences and Style
Allison grew up listening to many types of music. These included jazz, classical music, and rock. She also found inspiration from artists like Ani DiFranco and Tori Amos. Her music often mixes rock, jazz, and folk styles.
She is trained in classical piano. Allison often performs by herself. She has also been part of bands, like the Allison Crowe Band. She is known for singing her own songs.
Allison is also famous for singing songs by other artists. She has covered songs by Pearl Jam and Leonard Cohen. Her version of Cohen's "Hallelujah" was very popular. In 2021, film director Zack Snyder used her "Hallelujah" in his movie Zack Snyder's Justice League. It played during the end credits.
Recording Her Music
In October 2006, Allison released This Little Bird. She started recording it in Corner Brook. She finished the album on Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island. After successful concerts in Europe, she returned to Canada.
In 2009, she chose songs for a new album called Spiral. This album included new songs and some older ones. Spiral was released on March 17, 2010.
In July 2011, Allison released a single with two songs. These were "Arthur" and "Up to the Mountain (MLK Song)". In December 2011, she recorded a holiday concert in Vancouver. This concert was attended by people from the movie Man of Steel.
After a tour in Europe, she released a live album. Tidings Concert came out on November 25, 2012. It captured a full Tidings show.
Albums Inspired by Newfoundland
Newfoundland Vinyl was released on June 25, 2013. This album featured songs from Newfoundland and Labrador. Allison performed, engineered, and produced the album herself. The songs were chosen from a stage show by Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador.
Allison released Heavy Graces on October 15, 2013. This album had all new songs. Songbook, a collection of 22 songs from her career, was released globally on March 17, 2014.
She also released Souling in November 2014. This album had traditional carols sung without instruments. Newfoundland Vinyl II was released in December 2014. It also featured songs from Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sylvan Hour came out on May 5, 2015. Allison recorded these songs by herself in a log home. She played piano and guitar while singing. In late 2015, she released Newfoundland Vinyl 3 and an expanded version of Souling.
A double album called Introducing / Heirs & Grievances was released digitally on March 22, 2016. The physical CD version came out on May 22, 2016.
In 2018, two live albums were released. They were called Welcome to Us Acts 1 and 2. Allison also released a solo album, Newfoundland Vinyl IV, in 2018. Her full band albums in 2020 are titled Pillars and Six More Songs.
Touring the World
Allison Crowe has toured all over Canada. She has also performed in the northeastern United States. Her touring band included Billie Woods on guitar and Dave Baird on bass. They toured Canada and Europe.
In late 2005, she performed in Europe for the first time. She had concerts in Dublin, London, and Paris. In the spring of 2006, she toured across Canada by train.
After releasing This Little Bird, she toured England, Ireland, and Scotland. In 2007, she performed at the John Lennon Northern Lights Festival in Durness, Scotland. This festival was named the "UK's Best New Festival."
In 2015, Allison formed a new touring band. It included Céline Sawchuk on cello and Sarah White on mandolin. This band toured Europe in 2016. They also continued touring North America in 2016 and 2017.
Other Projects and Appearances
Two one-hour TV specials about Allison Crowe have been shown in Canada. Her Allison Crowe: Tidings special airs every December since 2003.
In 2013, Allison had a small role in the movie Man of Steel. This movie was a new Superman film. She played a singer in a scene. She sang Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" in the movie. Her recording of "Hallelujah" was featured in Zack Snyder's Justice League.
In May 2012, Allison performed "Hallelujah" live. She sang with Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet. This was for their new show, The Doorway – Scenes from Leonard Cohen. She also performed with the ballet company in November 2012.
Her versions of Leonard Cohen's songs have been recognized by BBC Radio. Allison's recording of "Hallelujah" was almost used in the 2009 movie Watchmen.
Allison also wrote a song called "Whether I'm Wrong". It is about social issues. This song has been featured by the New Songs for Peace project.
She started her own record label, Rubenesque Records Ltd. She was inspired by other musicians who managed their own music. The label began in 2001.
Allison Crowe is also writing a book of poetry and prose. It is called "Fluttering".
In 2021, Allison's duet with Richard Cheese was featured in the movie Army of the Dead. They sang "Viva Las Vegas".
Allison Crowe's Music Albums
Here are some of the albums Allison Crowe has released:
- Lisa's Song + 6 Songs (2003)
- Tidings: 6 Songs for the Season (2003)
- Secrets (2004)
- Tidings (2004)
- Live at Wood Hall (2005)
- This Little Bird (2006)
- Little Light (2008)
- Spiral (2010)
- Tidings Concert (2012)
- Newfoundland Vinyl (2013)
- Heavy Graces (2013)
- Songbook (2013/14)
- Souling (2014)
- Newfoundland Vinyl II (2014)
- Sylvan Hour (2015)
- Newfoundland Vinyl 3 (2015)
- Introducing / Heirs + Grievances (2016)
- Great Island Wonder (2017)
- Welcome to Us Acts 1 and 2 (2018)
- A Time for Tidings (2018)
- Newfoundland Vinyl IV (2018)
- Six More Songs (2020)
- Pillars (2020)
Singles
- "Arthur" / "Up to the Mountain" (2011)
- "Snow" (2013)
- "Tarry Trousers" (2014)
- "(What's so Funny 'bout) Peace, Love and Understanding]]" (2017)
- "Tochter Zion" / "Stille Nacht (Silent Night)" feat. Céline Sawchuk (2018)
- "Pillars - Single" (2020)
- "All Your Favorite Bands" feat. Sarah Melanie White (2020)
Compilations
- Open Minds Open Windows: Songwriter's Stories (2003)
- It Was 40 Years Ago Today (2004)
- Christmas in Rock Vol. 4 (2005)
- Cohen Covered (2008)
- Songs of Hope for Haiti (2010)
Videos
- Inside Pandora's Box: Allison Crowe (2002)
- Allison Crowe: Tidings (2003)
- A Corner Brook Tidings (2012)
