Billy Allen + The Pollies

Friday, July 17 at 8:00 PM

Lineup

Billy Allen

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Age 10 - Started playing the piano Age 13 - Played skating rinks and private clubs Age 14 - Appeared on WSM Ch.4 In Nashville, TN Age 21 - On the road - Holiday Inn circuit from the 5 southern states and Clarksville-Fort Campbell, KY area. Then worked for Stage 2 Attractions and Traveled all over the western states… Age 10 - Started playing the piano Age 13 - Played skating rinks and private clubs Age 14 - Appeared on WSM Ch.4 In Nashville, TN Age 21 - On the road - Holiday Inn circuit from the 5 southern states and Clarksville-Fort Campbell, KY area. Then worked for Stage 2 Attractions and Traveled all over the western states 1983 - Top 10 finalist in Wrangler Country Star Search. Recorded a 45 rpm record which was titled, "It Hasn't Been Easy" 1989 - Billy and his band won the 1st Loretta Lynn Talent Search, and took 2nd place. Opened shows for Patsy Lynn on her tour through Canada. Also worked for Loretta for 4 years. 1990 - Played in a band that opened up the show for Doug Stone and Marty Stuart 2004 - Signed a recording contract with KMA Records in Nashville, TN 2005 - Voted "Most Promising Male Vocalist Of The Year" by The "Tennessee Country Music Alliance" (TCMA) in Nashville. Has appeared on "Country On The Move", and also "Music City Explosion" which aired on WNPX-TV (Pax) in Tennessee 2007 - Billy recently recorded his latest album, "Keep On Lovin Me" the title track written by: Jimmy and Lorraine Smart. 2008 - Billy has a new released with Leakelane Music Group, Miranda Promotions International the chart climbing tune "Angel Of Mercy" is sky rocketing the music charts in country and top 40. It has been said that, this tune is one of the fastest climbing tunes in the history of Spins Tracking System to date. Billy has recently released the supporting music video of his song "Angel Of Mercy" Produced by JLS Productions Of Nashville Tennessee. Billy also played the supporting roll in the new music video released by Trinity Lane "Things Could Be Better" also Produced by JLS Productions Of Nashville. Billy is now managed and promoted by Leakelane Music Group Miranda Promotions International, where he has enjoyed a quick turn around in his career, with things moving so fastly he is over whelmed with excitement and looking forward to all the new phases his career will venture. Read moreShow less

The Pollies

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The Pollies is an American alt-country band from Alabama. Where The Lies Begin is the debut record from The Pollies—a collection of songs that defy categorization and signal the arrival of this oft-buzzed-about Muscle Shoals, AL group onto the national scene. “It’s more of a statement that sums up the record,” explai… The Pollies is an American alt-country band from Alabama. Where The Lies Begin is the debut record from The Pollies—a collection of songs that defy categorization and signal the arrival of this oft-buzzed-about Muscle Shoals, AL group onto the national scene. “It’s more of a statement that sums up the record,” explains lead singer and guitarist Jay Burgess. “It tells stories from my childhood to the present-day. As the record ends, there are definite points where I’m coming to terms and drawing conclusions from those stories.” Just like the stories that make up the record, the actual process of writing and recording Where The Lies Begin has been years in the making—literally. It began as the brainchild of Burgess and bassist Chris James, whose musical partnership began in Muscle Shoals group Sons of Roswell. While time ticked on, the lineup of the band went through changes. Life happened, as it always does. Nevertheless, work on the record continued. While members began settling into the group, the sound of The Pollies grew to reflect the diversity of its parts. Daniel Stoddard (Dylan LeBlanc) uses pedal steel, keys and effects to help create the sprawling soundscapes that anchor the songs. Matt Green (Belle Adair) provides a boldly melodic and experimental edge as lead guitarist. Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes) adds the piano and organ touches of a seasoned veteran, and Reed Watson delivers a deep pocket groove on the drums, echoing a love for the soul music of Muscle Shoals’ lore. And with that, The Pollies are ready to be introduced the world. It’s been a long time coming, too. Anyone who knows this band knows that the journey to the release of this record has been, well, quite a journey. Where The Lies Begin acts as a snapshot of that time. To me and you, we call that “living life”. To The Pollies, it’s something worth singing about. Now, finally, you can hear why. Follow along w/ The Pollies - On the web - http://www.polliesband.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thepollies Twitter - @ThePollies Read moreShow less

Venue

Avondale

3057 N Rockwell St Map ↗