Press
Release.....July 2010
Singer/
Songwriter Jay Allan Being recognized in Canadian Country
Music
Jay Allan’s Latest album entitled “the Wrong Direction”, a
collection of 10 classic storytelling songs all penned by
this Ontario born tunesmith has clearly moved his career not
only as a songwriter but as an artist in The Right
Direction.
Jay Allan Set to Perform at Canadian Country Music Week and
Awards in Edmonton Sept. 8-12.
Jay Allan has been selected by the CCMA to perform at the
Songwriter Café Presented by SOCAN
The reviews are in and the Songwriters' Café gets 5 stars
from delegates and fans alike. With a celebrity host, this
3-day event provides an intimate atmosphere, where both
established and non-established, national jury-selected
songwriters take the stage in an acoustic, in-the-round
setting. So much more than just a performance; each song
holds a secret and these songsmiths will share the stories
behind their tunes. This is a ticketed event, and is always
a highlight of Country Music Week.
As an Artist Jay Allan’s First Two Singles (Rumourville &
She’s A Tease) have been released to radio across Canada and
have received substantial airplay. Country Music News
Magazines Larry Delaney Praised Jay Allan’s Songwriting and
gave the album a rave review saying
‘ Allan has an interesting and catchy vocal style, filled
with grit and passion, and is particularly effective on
these blue collar driven songs, all of which he has
composed.” The album’s lead single Rumourville, is a driving
rootsy country effort that deserved more attention than what
it received from radio. The follow up release, She’s A Tease
has a similar feel, with lots of vocal energy. Hopefully it
will fair a little better, now that Jay Allan has served up
a full album to showcase his talents.
As a performer Jay Allan has continued to play many Venues
and Festivals showcasing his talents and most recently
shared the stage with some of Canada’s biggest acts at the
Saugeen Summer Nights Festival in Clifford. Performers
included Johnny Reid, Terri Clark, Doc Walker, George
Canyon, Dean Brody and One More Girl.
Jay will be a part of the Boothill Country Jamboree in July
sharing the stage with Jessie Farrell and George Canyon
among many others. Jay is also playing at this year's
Blenheim Cherry Fest, Dresden Exhibition, Dresden Jamboree
and Bothwell Optifest.
Request Jay’s Singles She’s a Tease and Rumourville at
Country Radio Across Canada
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May 30th, 3PM
Two guitars - Two songwriters -
Jay
Allan & Terry Sumsion
click here
for more details
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FEBRUARY 7TH, 3PM Two guitars - Two songwriters -
Once wasn't enough Jay
Allan & Terry Sumsion
click here
for more details
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Country Music News...January 2010
Singer/Songwriter Jay Allan is a
relatively new voice out of rural Bothwell Ontario (he has
released a previous album) Allan has an interesting and
catchy vocal style, filled with grit and passion, and is
particularly effective on these blue collar driven songs,
all of which he has composed.
The album’s lead single Rumourville,
is a driving rootsy country effort that deserved more
attention than what it received from radio. The follow up
release, She’s A Tease has a similar feel, with lots
of vocal energy. Hopefully it will fair a little better, now
that Jay Allan has served up a full album to showcase his
talents.
There’s lots more here to spend time
on. S.H.O.P is a tongue in cheek male answer to a
woman’s propensity for ‘shopping’…Jay Allan gives you all
the antidotes (“S”)swear words/smokin’ stogies; while (“H”)
stands for homebrew / hockey games; (“O”) and (“P”) have
similar reasons. Listen also for some strong message songs
in Midnight Run and Winning Streak; with some
nostalgia mixed into tunes like Fishing For Memories
and Crinan Creek. For something a little different
try Hollywood…a rags to riches and fame tale.
The Wrong Direction was produced by Murray Pulver (of Doc
Walker fame), who also contributes his guitar, mandolin and
banjo talents to the project. The album was recorded in
Nashville studios.
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PRESS RELEASE
...January 2010
Hot off the release of his first single ‘Rumourville’
country singer/songwriter Jay Allan is about to release
another feel good anthem from his new album 'the Wrong
Direction'
‘She’s a Tease’ is an upbeat number full of lyrical &
instrumental hooks clearly showcasing Jay Allan’s ability to
captivate listeners.
Jay performed at many events this year, including festival
performances with headline acts like the Roadhammer’s, a
songwriter’s showcase with Terry Sumsion and a successful
sold out CD release concert. Jay Allan is clearly an artist
to watch and listen to. His album produced by Murray Pulver
is a collection of 10 classic story telling songs all penned
by this Canadian Tunesmith.
“I am building musical friendships with fans, artists &
industry people everyday” Jay said recently in an interview
on Country 92.9. “The grassroots, building of a long
career is what I am all about. I am a new artist as far as
many people are concerned but I have been paying my dues,
schooling myself in this business & working very hard at my
craft for over 15 years. Rome wasn’t built in a day. It was
built over time from the ground up & I really feel with this
album we are well off the ground.”
Jay has been touring the countryside
visiting many radio stations doing on air performances as
well as getting out to the fans performing at many venues
promoting the record with his charismatic & infectious stage
show. He attended Country music week in Vancouver in
September & was praised by many industry members for his new
album. Great lyrics, & production. The album design &
packaging clearly show that Jay Allan is for real.
Stay
tuned for Jay's next single 'SHE'S A TEASE'!
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Hey everyone,
Well 2009 has
been a really busy & great year, looking forward to 2010!
A lot of cool
things have happened with my Record being released this
year, Rumourville hitting radio, lots of shows & concerts
and so many radio interviews. I also really enjoyed the trip
to Vancouver for the CCMA's. I've been busy locally
promoting the album, your support as fans means the world to
me & I would like to wish you all a happy holiday
season & all the best in 2010.
Be sure to go to
www.country929.com to vote for
your pick for my next single (ends January 4th) and check
out the
www.jayallan.ca/live for some
upcoming show dates, including another songwriter's show
with Terry Sumsion (February 7th - Jim Kish Theatre)
Looking forward
to a great 2010.
Happy Holidays!!
Jay Allan
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NOVEMBER 15TH
3PM
Two guitars - Two songwriters - Jay
Allan & Terry Sumsion
click here
for more details
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NEW RADIO SHOWS & LIVE
DATES ADDED to Jay Allan live click
here
to check them out!
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Canadian Country Music Week in
Vancouver....September 10th - 14th, 2009
On the 10th of
September I was off to B.C for the annual country music week
and awards.
I didn’t get much time to
take in all the scenery of this beautiful province but did
enjoy the fly in over the mountains. the week was packed
full of events and seminars. It was all business.
Congrats to all the nominees
and winners.
A special congrats to my good
buddy & producer Murray Pulver who took home 3 CCMA awards
this year.
Producer of the year ~
Guitarist of the Year ~ And Group or Duo of the year (Doc
Walker)
It is always a blast to
visit with old friends and make new ones. Canadian country
music is a big happy family I am real proud to be a part of.
I am already looking forward
to next year in Edmonton & then my home province of Ontario
hosts the 2011 CCMA's in Hamilton.
Thanks for the support.
Enjoy life and music Love Jay Allan.
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CD RELEASE - September 2009
Hello All,
Well it’s been a long time
since I posted some news and happenings here at jayallan.ca
so I thought I’d better fill you in on the busy life of me.
On the 6th of
September the long awaited arrival of my new album ‘the
Wrong Direction” was officially released with a sold out
show at the Jim Kish Theatre in Bothwell.
Thank you to everyone who
attended the show despite the weird Labour day heat wave.
It was a great feeling to
play some tracks from the album and get some feedback from
the fans regarding their favorite tunes before they even got
to hear the record.
A definite highlight for me
was playing the first single “Rumourville” and being joined
by excited fans as they belted out all the words. Obviously
you guys have been tuning in at country radio. Very cool.
What a rush.
Again thanks for coming guys
and supporting this record. I hope everyone enjoyed
the show!
Special thanks to all the
sponsors as well
COUNTRY 92.9 CFCO CHATHAM
TONYS ONE STOP CHATHAM
MRS. A’S BOTHWELL
ACE HARDWARE GLENCOE
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CLICK HERE
TO SEE SOME PICS FROM THE SHOW!!
Well the party had just
begun apparently.
After the show everyone
gathered at the local pub for some adult beverages & more
tunes as we jammed in & rocked the night away.
Joining me on stage were some
of my favorite musicians & friends. Craig & Kevin Pierce,
Steve Metcalfe & my dad Al Schnekenburger. We played tunes
of all shapes ages & sizes & really had a lot of fun. Thanks
guys.
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CD RELEASE -
Sunday, September 6th @ 700pm ~ Jim Kish Theatre, Bothwell
ON
Sponsored by
Country 92.9 FM / 630 AM
Tickets available
at
Mrs. A's General Store, Bothwell 519-695-5303
Tony's One Stop Music, Chatham 519-351-4885
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“The Wrong
Direction” is on it’s
way....August 20th
It’s a long hard
road but the album is finally on it's way ~ watch for upcoming CD
Release date including the official CD Release concert at
the Jim Kish theatre in Bothwell, Ontario
Tickets will be
available at Mrs.A’s General Store (Bothwell) & Tony’s
One Stop in Chatham with more details to follow!
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'Rumourville'
Updates ............August 18th
Hey guys, the
first single from my new album ‘the Wrong Direction” was
released to radio June the 8th and has been
creating quite a buzz locally and across the country. Radio
stations across the provinces have been picking up the
single & adding it to their playlists.
Request
Rumourville on your local country station or visit
myspace.com/jayallanschnek to listen. Coming soon to itunes and
cdbaby.
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First Annual
Dresden Country Jamboree ....August 15th
Jay Allan
Headlined at the inaugural Dresden Jamboree Friday night
while Myriam Armstrong from the Chatham Kent Daily Post took photos and a video of Jay’s
performance.
Check it out
http://ckdp.ca/bothwells-jay-allan-plays-at-dresden-jamboree-photos-and-video/
Country 92.9 was
also there and took some photos - Visit Country92.9.com
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CHATHAM KENT
DAILY POST .....August 13th
On August 13th
Aaron Hall of the Chatham Kent Daily Post did a feature
story on Jay’s new album.
Click here to
read http://ckdp.ca/bothwells-jay-allan-set-to-release-new-country-music-album/
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Old Auto's -
Car Show....August 8th
Despite a storm
cloud full of hard cold rain, Jay performed at the Annual
Old Auto’s antique car show held in Bothwell, Ontario at
Victoria Park. Although mother nature put a 'damper'
on things Jay entertained all in attendance with a mix of
originals and some of everyone's favorites.
On August the 9th
Jay was at the Victoria park~ mother nature again had
plans for the day and turned on the summer switch.
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BOOTHILL
Country Jamboree ....August 1st
Jay took the stage at the first annual Boothill Country
Jamboree in Muirkirk, Ontario.
Jay’s performance was heralded as one of the best of the
weekend by many who attended. Along with performing songs
from the new album “the Wrong Direction” a few cuts from
his “Please Don’t Change” Album he also included a few
brand new songs. Many country music fans took in the entire
sunny weekend which was filled with great music from, The
Road hammers, JoDee Messina, Travis Tritt , Julian Austin,
Tara Oram, Jamie Warren, the Wilkinsons, Terry Sumsion,
Snakebite & many others. 2010 Boothill Jamboree
tickets go on sale November 2009 visit
www.boothilljamboree.com
for more info.
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103.9 CHOK.....
July 30th
Jay had the opportunity to perform Rumourville
live on air and chat with Carrie Buchanan about the single
and album at CHOK Sarnia, Ontario
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COUNTRY 92.9 CFCO
....... July
20th
Jay visited with Mike Regnier at Country 92.9 in
Chatham & performed Rumourville live on the air.
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'Rumourville'
released to radio..........June
8th, 2009
Well guys here
it is. I hope you have been as anxiously awaiting this
day as I have! It's here (thanks mom) The first single
from my new album 'the Wrong Direction' is scheduled for
release on Monday.
I'm sure you
will all relate..as we know the familiar tone of 'rumours'.
A creative song with an edge fit perfect for country radio
today.
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BOOTHILL COUNTRY JAMBOREE....July
31st - August 3rd, 2009
Yeahhh!
It's happening. The highly debated jamboree is coming
to town. With great artists who could pass up a weekend with
5 days of music & a line up of incredible musicians!
Travis Tritt, JoDee Messina, The RoadHammer's, Aaron Lines,
Julian Austin, The Wilkinson's, Tara Oram, Jamie Warren,
Terry Sumsion & more. I'm so excited to be able to
play this weekend with such great artists. The release
of my new album
'the Wrong Direction' will follow shortly thereafter with my first
single 'Rumourville' already hitting the airwaves!
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CD
PROGRESS!
Slowly,
surely, it's on it's way! I've had a lot of great
opportunities to work with great people for this album &
continue to find great partnerships. I've recently
contracted my first radio release with Last Tango
Productions. I'm also very excited to have Patrick
Duffy on board creating my artwork and album design.
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Music City .......Thursday,
December 18, 2008
Hello Friends,
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Yes Christmas is,
but this year so much more is wonderful. I just returned
from a trip to Music City Nashville TN. My first trip of
so many more to come I hope. I felt very comfortable there
and the people are so very friendly.
Crystal and I headed down for a long needed vacation and
most importantly to record my newest record entitled 'the
wrong direction' I really feel this is my best work
to date and will actually move my career in the right
direction.
The album was recorded at an absolutely killer studio aptly
named Vibe 56. Anyone interested in recording in Nashville
should definitely check it out. The mood, atmosphere
and staff are totally accommodating. Vibe 56 is an old house
with many great sounding rooms and equipment. A special
thanks to C.J Sorg for the use of this wonderful facility.
'The Wrong Direction" was produced by my good friend and the
most talented cat I know, Murray Pulver.
Murray is a Songwriter, lead guitarist ,and sings back-up
vocals in the multi award winning group Doc Walker. He has
also been a member of other great Canadian bands Crash Test
Dummies , Squeek and Egospank. Murray also recently produced
a few tunes for country newcomer Tara Oram. Be sure to
check out all these great Canadian artists.
Along with producing Murray also played acoustic guitar,
mandolin, banjo and sang harmony vocals. Murray is a great
guy and it was a pleasure to work with him.
I can't wait for the new year and the release of my new
record. I wish everyone a truly merry Christmas and happy
new year. All the best to you and your families. 2009 brings
a new chapter to my music with the album ,radio releases and
a new website please stay tuned for lot's of new stuff,
thanks for all the
support
cheers Jay Allan
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