Artist description With an MFA in theatre, contemporary folk singer/songwriter, Allison Downey, is a natural storyteller and performer. Through soaring, powerful vocals, complex melodies, dynamic rhythms and humor, she communicates compelling narratives and image-rich songs about human connection and social justice. A native Washingtonian, Allison is currently based in Austin, TX.)

Music Style Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock, Folk

Musical Influences Indigo Girls, Shawn Colvin, Joni Mitchell

Similar Artists Natalie Merchant, Joan Baez,

Artist History A native Washingtonian, Allison is currently based in Austin, Texas and has performed in national and international venues including Canada, Spain, Italy, and Mexico. She caught the performing bug by the age of 10, when, as one of the youngest singers of the National Children’s Choir, she sang a Chinese children’s song for then-President Jimmy Carter and the Vice-Premier of China at the Kennedy Center. A year later she sang the National Anthem at RFK Stadium for the Redskins/Giants game. She now performs in considerably smaller venues, and prefers the more intimate atmospheres.

Instruments Guitar, Vocals

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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