Marianne Allison

"Marianne Allison is the real thing. Her voice is like slipping on a warm sweater, Heaven's milk. I'm digging her big time." - Stance Bingham-Director-Clear Channel Media WKNN K99Fm

"Marianne Allison is one of the hottest bands on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With my background in radio and now as the co-anchor on WLOX News in Biloxi, I’ve seen and heard my fair share of local bands perform. Marianne’s original music, well developed lyrics and haunting melodies bring the same kind of excitement and fan following that I saw in 1999 with a little local band who first asked us to play their song “Kryptonite” on our morning radio show. That band “Three Doors Down” proved quickly were not just local favorites but international stars as I believe Marianne will do soon as well. We are lucky to still have her here, performing at casino venues, fund raisers and local festivals, they keep their fans clamoring for more!” - Rebecca Powers Co-Anchor WLOX TV

"Marianne Allison is one of the hottest bands on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With my background in radio and now as the co-anchor on WLOX News in Biloxi, I’ve seen and heard my fair share of local bands perform. Marianne’s original music, well developed lyrics and haunting melodies bring the same kind of excitement and fan following that I saw in 1999 with a little local band who first asked us to play their song “Kryptonite” on our morning radio show. That band “Three Doors Down” proved quickly were not just local favorites but international stars as I believe Marianne will do soon as well. We are lucky to still have her here, performing at casino venues, fund raisers and local festivals, they keep their fans clamoring for more!” - Rebecca Powers Co-Anchor WLOX TV

It’s hard to believe From the Water is Gulf Coast singer-songwriter Marianne Allison’s debut CD. Her smoky, yet clear and enticing, vocal brings to mind Lucinda Williams or Sheryl Crow, and this eclectic mix of radio-ready, well-crafted pop songs demonstrates the musicianship of a seasoned vet.

The record is strung together by a generally upbeat tempo and lighthearted melodies that belie a deeper lyrical insight. From the jaded perspective of “Blink of an Eye” (“The past seems to sparkle in today’s shadows”), to the album’s cathartic crowning jewel “This World,” to a final message of faith on “It’s Not Too Late” (“Trust in time and only believe”), Allison expertly explores and puts to music the human condition. —BW - Performing Sogwriter Magazine July/Aug 2008

It’s hard to believe From the Water is Gulf Coast singer-songwriter Marianne Allison’s debut CD. Her smoky, yet clear and enticing, vocal brings to mind Lucinda Williams or Sheryl Crow, and this eclectic mix of radio-ready, well-crafted pop songs demonstrates the musicianship of a seasoned vet.

The record is strung together by a generally upbeat tempo and lighthearted melodies that belie a deeper lyrical insight. From the jaded perspective of “Blink of an Eye” (“The past seems to sparkle in today’s shadows”), to the album’s cathartic crowning jewel “This World,” to a final message of faith on “It’s Not Too Late” (“Trust in time and only believe”), Allison expertly explores and puts to music the human condition. —BW - Performing Sogwriter Magazine July/Aug 2008

"When you are in the mood for some original new music that is mellow and soothing with a hint of romance and a playful spirit, be sure and look up Marianne Allison. This beautiful Coast Songbird will calm your senses, relax your mind and give you a reason to slow down and smell the flowers."

-Nancy Marchbanks - SMLiving Magazine

"When you are in the mood for some original new music that is mellow and soothing with a hint of romance and a playful spirit, be sure and look up Marianne Allison. This beautiful Coast Songbird will calm your senses, relax your mind and give you a reason to slow down and smell the flowers."

-Nancy Marchbanks - SMLiving Magazine

"Laid back, upbeat, Marianne's soft and comforting voice covers the music with the magic that makes "From the Water" a great listening experience."

-Phillip Drake - Phillip Drake

"Laid back, upbeat, Marianne's soft and comforting voice covers the music with the magic that makes "From the Water" a great listening experience."

-Phillip Drake - Phillip Drake

"Marianne Allison: From CPA to Stellar Musician"

-Maryann Pelland May 2008 - Maryann Pelland

"Marianne Allison: From CPA to Stellar Musician"

-Maryann Pelland May 2008 - Maryann Pelland

"A gifted performer and award winning songwriter, her unique blend of acoustic,pop and folk has made her a rising star on the Indie music scene."

-Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel July 2008 - Kathy Santiago

"A gifted performer and award winning songwriter, her unique blend of acoustic,pop and folk has made her a rising star on the Indie music scene."

-Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel July 2008 - Kathy Santiago

"Driven to make music professionally only after Katrina blew away her piano, Marianne Allison, from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is one good thing that came out of the Katrina catastrophy. A former accountant, who replaced that piano and pursued her musical passion, Marianne cut her first CD, From the Water in late 2006. She is now a rising star on the Indie music scene. Her song, This World won the 2007 International John Lennon Song Writing Competition. All of her songs are a breath of fresh air. We can't get enough of Marianne."

- George Little Jun 2008 - George Little

"Driven to make music professionally only after Katrina blew away her piano, Marianne Allison, from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is one good thing that came out of the Katrina catastrophy. A former accountant, who replaced that piano and pursued her musical passion, Marianne cut her first CD, From the Water in late 2006. She is now a rising star on the Indie music scene. Her song, This World won the 2007 International John Lennon Song Writing Competition. All of her songs are a breath of fresh air. We can't get enough of Marianne."

- George Little Jun 2008 - George Little

"Marianne-
You have a fabulous voice and the production is very well done. It was almost hard to concentrate on the lyric because the sound of your voice was so compelling. I snuck in a listen to some of the other cuts and I think you have a really great product here...."
Song "This World"

Jan 2007 - ID#220

"Marianne-
You have a fabulous voice and the production is very well done. It was almost hard to concentrate on the lyric because the sound of your voice was so compelling. I snuck in a listen to some of the other cuts and I think you have a really great product here...."
Song "This World"

Jan 2007 - ID#220

"Good mix and production value. Smooth vocals and a little twist
in the drumming and rythms make these tracks different. Strong drumming and
guitar work. Radio friendly songs with strong choruses keep the listener
interested. Synth tracks give more depth to the album. Its pop, rock, country
and more. And done well. Mandolin tracks fill the atmosphere on certain tracks.
thats exactly what makes this different. The array of instrumentation in the
music."

Feb 2008
- Member Services

"Good mix and production value. Smooth vocals and a little twist
in the drumming and rythms make these tracks different. Strong drumming and
guitar work. Radio friendly songs with strong choruses keep the listener
interested. Synth tracks give more depth to the album. Its pop, rock, country
and more. And done well. Mandolin tracks fill the atmosphere on certain tracks.
thats exactly what makes this different. The array of instrumentation in the
music."

Feb 2008
- Member Services

"Great Show Saturday Night. I was so glad I was in town to meet you and and catch the show. Take Care and Keep it going..you are one hell of a talent."

-John Hampton Jan 2007 - John Hampton

"Great Show Saturday Night. I was so glad I was in town to meet you and and catch the show. Take Care and Keep it going..you are one hell of a talent."

-John Hampton Jan 2007 - John Hampton