Tommy Allred

Tommy Allred has moved to Mississippi, and currently has teamed up with musician "Ricky Herrington" who has been playing as long as Tommy. Together they are kickin' up the South with some great songs and entertainment. New songs will be posted soon! Contact me at 601-846-4722 if you are in need of entertainment at your next function or want to come and join in on some jammin' sessions..... - Sharon

by Thomas Spurling
Feb 27, 2006

For over thirty-five years, ‘OUTLAW’ Tommy Allred has been doing his own thing. His irreverent blend of country, swamp and dirty old delta blues has busted out everywhere from Colorado to Cologne, from seedy backwater bars to the veritable steps of Graceland.

Allred has travelled the back roads to providence. A pioneer of Memphis label, Sheddin’ Records, Allred founded the highly esteemed Denver-based group, Homegrown, back in 1978. His current track, One Fifth at a Time, is still alive in the International Songwriters Contest, having knocked out over ten thousand other entries. ‘OUTLAW’ is a man who lasts, and One Fifth at a Time is an irreverent ode to good whiskey and bad love. It marks the long-awaited break for this connoisseur of musical whimsy.

"...Allred shines through
like a Southern-fried Shane MacGowan."

‘OUTLAW’ is a soft-skinned hard man. Mississippi Moon (Boogie Man) is a haunting Walt Whitman-like hymn about late night rhythm in the deep swinging south. Down by the River is sadder than Nick Drake after midnight, taking the listener on a heartfelt country-pop swagger through seedy swamps of regret.

Has Anybody Seen is a disturbing gothic church-blues belter, and Allred shines through like a Southern-fried Shane MacGowan, his lonely soul stained with cheap booze and wisdom. The Alphabet Rock Solo flips your corpse upright though, with a catchy tap-along dusted-down instrumental. It’s all saloons and dancing girls and glimpses to a future with ‘OUTLAW’ Tommy Allred seated centre-stage left and smiling.

‘OUTLAW’ Tommy Allred is an anecdote to the current wave of ‘Mass Country’ – he’s a renegade songsmith who’s finally found his time.
- SOUND OFF MUSIC MAGAZINE

Tommy Allred

A solo artist, Tommy has been in the music scene for over 40 years. He has a hit song "One Fifth at a Time" in an upcoming film due out this January 2007, a hit song in New Zealand, and his song "Pistol Whipped Bruise" has received 3 awards at Garageband.com for Best Track of the Day, Best Lyrics in Blues, and Potential Soundtrack in Blues, within a weeks time. He has his own recording studio and although a solo artist, he welcomes anyone who wants to get together and jam, or work on a duo, possibilities of a band, and/or backup vocals.

Email or call anytime for info, or for bookings:

www.dragonfly-4585@hotmail.com
www.tallred1@midsouth.rr.com
901-473-9186

- Sharon, manager

Tommy Allreds song "One Fifth at a Time" is in a film this year and the contract arrived today, January 28.............


----- Original Message -----
From: Brent Nowak
To: Tommy Allred
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: Did you get a copy of the contract?


Hey Tommy,
Really getting excited as I'm giving this film to the colorist tonight and we're moving along with all the audio fixes.
I can't say how perfect this song fits. We play it at the beginning of the film and at the end.

I should be able to send you a copy of the film in about a month or so Hopefully.

Attached is your contract. Just send it back when you can.

To
Cedar Street Productions
c/o Brent Nowak
1953 Vista Del Mar #2
Hollywood, CA 90068
- Manager