To thrill a mockingbird Nov 7, 2008
THE irony has not escaped Allison Moorer. In her early 20s, as a woman with a voice deep and rich and evocative, she was marked out by the Nashville establishment as a potential star until they realised this Alabama native was neither compliant nor merely a voice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
CBS Records Signs Midnight Clear Sep 24, 2008
(3:58)Sister of country music star Shelby Lynne, Oscar nominee Allison Moorer has emerged onto the music scene in her own right. The singer-songwriter performs her new song at the Second Cup Caf. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Plane Crash Leaves Four Dead, Former Blink-182 Drummer Critically Injured Sep 21, 2008
Singer/songwriter Allison Moorer, one of country music's sweetest voices, performed songs from her most recent release "Mockingbird," a tribute to some of music's heaviest female hitters, at the Second Cup Caf. Relying on ticket revenues to measure a movie's success can give a skewed result as prices have increased dramatically over the decades. (KWTX.com, TX)
Second Cup Cafe: Allison Moorer Sep 20, 2008
(CBS) Singer/songwriter Allison Moorer, one of country music's sweetest voices, got off to a roaring start back in 1999 when her very first single earned her an Academy Award nomination. With a delicate sound and heartfelt lyrics, she's become a darling of the critics and fans alike. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Entertainment calendar for Sept. 4 Sep 4, 2008
Steve Early and Allison Moorer: 7:30 p.m., 59. 50; The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. (Carroll County Times, MD)
SEIU's Rock Concert Takes Back Labor Day Today at Foot of RNC Sep 2, 2008
The concert, from 3-7 p.m., will feature The Pharcyde, Mos Def, Steve Earle, Allison Moorer, Atmosphere, Billy Bragg, and Tom Morello ds ... About the Artists: -- Allison Moorer is an Academy Award and Grammy Award nominated singer songwriter whose 2008 album, Mockingbird, was released to critical acclaim. (PR Newswire)
Amid toned down convention, parties go on Sep 2, 2008
That four-hour "Take Back Labor Day" show includes singer-songwriter Steve Earle, English folk musician Billy Bragg, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, hip hop artist Mos Def, and Earle's wife Allison Moorer. The Creative Coalition, a nonprofit group that connects artists with policy issues, was joining with Target for a concert Wednesday featuring the Charlie Daniels Band. (AZCentral -- Business)
Attention folkies: It's your weekend, time for Philly Folk Fest Aug 15, 2008
Among the top attractions at this year's edition of the festival are Steve Earle, Allison Moorer, The Felice Brothers, Great Big Sea, Kathy Mattea, Compadres (Oscar Lopez and James Keelaghan), The Lee Boys, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Jake Shimabukuro, Kimya Dawson, Stephen Kellogg ixers, Espers, Terrance Simien, Hoots outh, David Massengill, The Refugees, Vinx, The Strangelings, Tempest, Trout Fishing in America and Ryan Montbleau ... Saturday Amy Speace Bearfoot Bill Vanaver Box 5 Chris... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Folk fest features broad horizons, big crowds Aug 4, 2008
Steve Earle called on Woody Guthrie in his stirring set, in which he was joined by his wife, country singer Allison Moorer. Jim James of My Morning Jacket wowed in solo troubadour mode with his keening vocals and evocative storytelling. (Boston Globe)
Rain doesnt pull plug on folk fest Aug 4, 2008
Earle s wife, Allison Moorer, joined him. The Earle set ranged from the politically incisive ( Christmas in Washington ) to the lyrically insipid ( City of Immigrants ). (Boston Herald)
Morello & Earle to 'rage' against the Republican 'machine' Jul 21, 2008
Singers and musicians Steve Earle and his wife Allison Moorer, 2007. (Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images) Rage Against The Machine rocker Tom Morello and singer/songwriter Steve Earle are to team up to protest outside the 2008 Republican National Convention. (FOX23.com, OK)
More of this story Jun 24, 2008
Country-influenced singers Steve Earle and his wife, Allison Moorer, also have been added to Saturday s lineup. Other performers for this year s folk festival include Cat Power, Black Crowes, Levon Helm and Richie Havens. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Music review: Whole lot of love from Lynne May 4, 2008
When Lynne was 17, she and her sister Allison Moorer watched as their estranged father shot and killed their mother, then himself. The next year, Lynne got hitched and spent a decade trying to conform to life as a Nashville new-country drone. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Imagine a Furcal-Escobar DP combo.... | Braves Apr 21, 2008
The Earle is in town: We re going to see Steve Earle tonight at the Variety Playhouse, with his talented and beautiful wife Allison Moorer on the same bill. Steve once famously said, Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I ll stand on Bob Dylan s coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
SHELBY DOING HER OWN THING Apr 1, 2008
" And there was always music around the house. With her younger sister, country singer Allison Moorer, and their mother, they sang in harmony. "It helped pass the time when you're growing up in the country," Lynne says. But with an alcoholic father who turned violent, the harmonies tragically ended. He pulled out a gun in front of their house and killed the girls' mother and then himself while the two teenage girls were in the house. Afterward, Lynne packed up and went, with her sister, to... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Steve Earle/ Allison Moorer Mar 27, 2008
Variety: Digital Editions. Daily VarietyThe whole paper. (Variety)
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Mar 26, 2008
Courtesy of Allison Moorer In her new covers set "Mockingbird," Allison Moorer pays tribute to some of the female songwriting greats who have broken free of industry stereotypes. ENTERTAINMENT FORUMS. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Married, with songs: Steve Earle & Allison Moorer Mar 21, 2008
Ted Barron Tagged the "hardcore troubadour," Steve Earle and his wife, Allison Moorer, are promoting new albums ... Steve Earle with Allison Moorer ... He is Steve Earle; she is Allison Moorer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Beat machine mars Steve Earle's Toronto show Mar 7, 2008
And even as fans witnessed Tuesday at a sold-out double bill at Massey Hall with his wife, soulful and underappreciated singer-songwriter Allison Moorer the trappings of the digital age in the form of computer-generated drum loops and beats manipulated by an onstage DJ.. Having discovered the mechanical beats while exploring his home studio software during the creation of his most recent album, Washington Square Serenade, and working them around his guitar patterns to great effect, Earle... (Toronto Star)
Steve Earle sings about love and politics Mar 3, 2008
Steve Earle played the Somerville Theatre Friday night with his wife, Allison Moorer, as well as DJ Duke ... The maverick country-rocker and political activist is touring behind his Grammy-winning 12th album, "Washington Square Serenade," a valentine to his adopted hometown of New York and to his wife, Allison Moorer. (Boston Globe)
Picks of the week Feb 29, 2008
Tonight: Steve Earle headlines the Somerville Theatre with his wife, Allison Moorer. The Figgs headline the first of a two-night stand at Church. (Boston Globe)
'Mockingbird' by Allison Moorer Feb 26, 2008
Mockingbird' by Allison Moorer - The Boston Globe ... Mockingbird' by Allison Moorer. (Boston Globe)
Ray Davies, Carla Bruni have new CDs Feb 23, 2008
Also, new releases from Allison Moorer, The Raveonettes, Mike Doughty ... Allison Moorer, MockingbirdElegant, powerful and authentically Southern, Allison Moorers is the rare voice worthy of an entire album of cover songs. (MSNBC -- Music)
CD Reviews: The Trews, Raveonettes, Ray Davies Feb 19, 2008
Also: Carla Bruni, Allison Moorer and Capucon/Montero ( Rakhmaninov and Prokofiev) ... MOCKINGBIRDAllison MoorerNew Line Records2 ... 5 starsElegant, powerful and authentically Southern, Allison Moorer's is the rare voice worthy of an entire album of cover songs. (Vancouver Sun)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Carrie Underwood Predicted in Grammy Forecast Feb 8, 2008
Best country collaboration: Steve Earle and Allison Moorer ("Days Aren't Long Enough"), Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson ("Because of You"), Tim McGraw and Faith Hill ("I Need You"), Willie Nelson and Ray Price ("Lost Highway") and Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood ("Oh Love"). Probable winner: Reba and Kelly. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Mistress and the margaritas Jan 26, 2008
When she was 17, Lynne and her sister Allison Moorer (an accomplished country singer in her own right) were witnesses as their father murdered their mother and then killed himself. Over Mexican food and margaritas, as promised, she loosens up and tells tales about her crush on George Strait, long phone calls with Willie Nelson ("He's always on his tour bus - parked in front of his house, he's on his tour bus. I love that") and a bitter feud she has with a certain singer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Slam-dunk Santas Dec 12, 2007
The series will star several Hollywood heavies, including Matt Damon, Marisa Tomei , Viggo Mortensen , Danny Glover, Josh Brolin, and David Strathairn, as well as actresses Kerry Washington and Q'Orianka Kilcher, and singer Allison Moorer. "I think that what's happening here is that people who do Hollywood work don't often get a chance to do something they believe in, so when they see an opportunity to do something they care about, they go all out," Zinn, who lives in Newton, told us yesterday. (Boston Globe)
50th annual Grammys nominees announced Dec 7, 2007
"Days Aren't Long Enough" Steve Earle & Allison Moorer. "Because Of You" Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson. (KHOU.com, TX)
Rebel Voices Nov 19, 2007
With: Opal Alladin, Morgan Hallett, Lenelle Moise, Allison Moorer, Thom Rivera, Tim Cain, Staceyann Chin. Rob Urbinati may be preaching to the choir with his unembellished adaptation of the cries of political dissent collected by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove in "Voices of a People's History of the Rob Urbinati may be preaching to the choir with his unembellished adaptation of the cries of political dissent collected by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove in Voices of a Peoples History of the... (Variety)
"Tim McGraw" Composer Liz Rose Is SESAC's Songwriter of the Year Nov 7, 2007
Allison Moorer For her contribution to the album Washington Square Serenade Recorded by Steve Earle. Kevin Welch, Kieran Kane, Lucas Kane For the album Kane Welch Kaplin Recorded by Kane Welch Kaplin. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Danny Goldberg teams with Wiz Kid Oct 23, 2007
Goldberg, who has run companies such as Atlantic Records and the Artemis label, formed Gold Village Entertainment in 2006 which manages the Hives, Steve Earle, Ben Lee, Allison Moorer, Ian Hunter, the Old 97s and the Actual. Gentles, who was a booker at New York's Mercury Lounge, manages the Strokes. (Variety)
Steve Earle's Long Journey Oct 16, 2007
Steve Earle and wife Allison Moorer perform Monday on The Early Show ... He has left Tennessee and his guitar town days behind, and made a new life with his sixth wife, singer-songwriter Allison Moorer, in New York City. (CBS News -- Early Show)
On ''Washington Square Serenade,'' Steve Earle sings love songs to New York City and to his new wifei Oct 10, 2007
And he marvels at marrying up, to the gorgeous redheaded singer Allison Moorer. She looks at him with devotion in her eyes and makes a fine duet partner, too. (Boston Globe)
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival schedule Oct 6, 2007
Allison Moorer (11:45 a.m.). Guy Clark n Thompson (12:40 p.m.). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Washington Square Serenade Oct 2, 2007
Love for his new (sixth) wife, country soul singer Allison Moorer, for beginning a new life and (in its own mixed way) for New York, the "city of immigrants" in which he's chosen to begin this new life. And this love makes for a winning ingredient as it joins - or has it inspired. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Steve Earle's New York state of mind Oct 1, 2007
Two years ago, with an Australian cattle dog and his country-singing wife Allison Moorer by his side, Earle moved to New York. Sunset in my mirror, pedal on the floor/ bound for New York City, and I won't be back no more, Earle sings on the lilting Tennessee Blues, the first track off his new Washington Square Serenade. (Globe and Mail)
Steve Earle Finds Inspiration in New York City Sep 26, 2007
Plus, take into account that Earle and his wife, singer-songwriter Allison Moorer, live on the same street where the album cover for The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan was shot. Earle also likes to kill time at the famous guitar shop around the corner, where he frequently runs into people who played on the albums he grew up listening to. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Music review: Steve Earle's ode to NYC Sep 26, 2007
He longs for a lost lover on Come Home to Me and harmonizes with his wife, the singer-songwriter Allison Moorer, on Days Aren't Long Enough. For pure songwriting value, Washington Square Serenade doesn't disappoint. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Listen Up: 'Echoes' and new sounds from Foo Fighters Sep 25, 2007
This week's reviews: Another fall bumper crop - Listen Up - USATODAY.com. Other USA TODAY blogs. (USA Today -- Life)
Earle's New World Sep 25, 2007
After living in Nashville for 30 years, Earle, a lifelong Yankees fan, moved to Manhattan in 2005 with his sixth wife, country singer Allison Moorer. "This is the neighborhood where my job was invented," Earle says, referring to the area's rich folk history. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
New CDs from Foo Fighters, Will.i.am Sep 23, 2007
There are love songs as pretty as any Earle has ever recorded (Sparkle and Shine and, with wife Allison Moorer, Days Arent Long Enough), but Serenade is most compelling when Earle snarls in his irrefutable way at Middle East warmakers (Jericho Road) and rural drug pushers (Oxycontin Blues). On Steves Hammer (For Pete), he recommits himself to Pete Seegers fight-for-justice principles. (MSNBC -- Music)
Arcade Fire, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Shine At ACL Fest Sep 17, 2007
Midway through his set, Earle was joined by his wife Allison Moorer on the New York City ode "Down Here Below," one of several tunes from his about-to-be-released "Washington Square Serenade." Most of the performance was solo, but Earle also employed a DJ to scratch and provide beats during "Ocycotin Blues," "Satellite Radio" and the Tom Waits cover "Way Down in the Hole.". Austin City Limits wraps today with performances from Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Bloc Party. (MediaWeek.com)
Albums set to drop Sep 14, 2007
Steve Earle, Washington Square Serenade: The rootsy troubadour toasts New York in City of Immigrants and joins Allison Moorer on their co-written Days Aren't Long Enough. Melissa Etheridge, The Awakening: Recorded in Malibu, Calif. (USA Today)
O'Brien's beat blog Aug 30, 2007
Saturday 11 AM - 7 PM Alison Brown Quartet w/ Special Guest Joe Craven, Allison Moorer, Austin Lounge Lizards, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones feat. Victor Lemonte Wooten, Future Man & Jeff Coffin, Belle Monroe & Her Brewglass Boys, Blanche, Boz Scaggs & The Blue Velvet Band, Chris Smither, Dale Ann Bradley & Coon Creek, Dan Reeder, Fionn Regan, The Flatlanders feat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
"Must" week for skidding Braves Aug 28, 2007
CD s called Washington Square Serenade, and the lyrics say a lot about his adopted home town, New York, where he lives with his wife, Allison Moorer. Couldn t find any lyrics transcribed yet from that CD, but here s a great one from a long time ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Steve Earle Wraps Next 'Serenade'... Jul 3, 2007
The 12-track set was produced by the Dust Brothers' John King and features a duet with Earle's wife, Allison Moorer, on the track "Days Aren't Long Enough.". Also included on the album is a cover of Tom Waits' "Way Down in the Hole," which doubles as the theme song for the HBO series "The Wire," on which Earle stars. (Billboard.com)
Exclusive: The Shins, Wu-Tang Set For Bumbershoot Apr 4, 2007
Steve Earle, Devotchka, Devendra Banhart, Roky Erickson, Allison Moorer and Magnolia Electric Company are also on the bill ... Steve Earle, Devotchka, Devendra Banhart, Roky Erickson, Allison Moorer and Magnolia Electric Company are also on the bill. (MediaWeek.com)
Daddy Yankee Drafts Fergie, Akon For New Album Apr 4, 2007
Steve Earle, Devotchka, Devendra Banhart, Roky Erickson, Allison Moorer and Magnolia Electric Company are also on the bill. Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee has Akon and the Black Eyed Peas' Fergie and will. (MediaWeek.com)
Harris feted at South by Southwest Mar 17, 2007
In a series of uniformly strong perfs, Charlie Sexton put some extra grit into "Red Dirt Girl," Kelly Willis milked the passion in "Boulder to Birmingham," and Allison Moorer and Buddy Miller pushed the tears on "Love Hurts." Paula Cole, Charlie Louvin, Elizabeth Cook and the Watson Twins also performed. "Emmylou is one of the most beautiful interpreters of a song," Willis said in her introduction. (Variety)
Emmylou Harris Is Queen of South by Southwest Mar 17, 2007
Buddy Miller, one of Harris' closest friends and most devoted collaborators, reached back to 1975 for "One of These Days," and then made room for the potent duet, "Love Hurts," with Allison Moorer. The Watson Twins, a new duo with roots in Louisville, Ky. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
NOTHING LIKE A DANE Mar 9, 2007
Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo, the Danish retropop duo, are billing their winter tour with Pity Party as "loud, intimate and very electric." They're. " They're not kidding. On the group's MySpace page, Wagner writes that their song list includes Sonic Youth's "100%" and Gun Club's "Sex Beat," which are a couple of decades ahead of the Raveonettes' usual '50s and early '60s sound and covers of songs like "My Boyfriend's Back. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
