Raving Reviews
Victory Music Magazine
“Blanket is alive from the onset, then begins to build into a class, or category of its own. This entire project is a feast of recording, production, great playing, smart lyrical content, vocals to die for and a product designed to augment an artist emerging.” - “Jenny Allen Blanket” by Christopher Anderson
Fervor Coulee - roots music opinion
“With a gentle, fluid voice and featuring a wonderful sounding band led by producer John Ellis, Blanket is the next step in a distinctive journey that is strengthened with each miserable decision made.” - “Jenny Allen - Blanket” by Donald Teplyske
Calgary Herald
“I survived because I discovered long johns.” - “Warm homecoming for duo of Leslie Alexander and Jenny Allen” by Mike Bell
BC Musician Magazine
“You break a folk-singer’s heart? She’s gonna write a song about you, and it’s gonna get on the radio, and then you’ll be sorry.” - “Airing their dirty laundry” by BC Musician Magazine
ISSUU
Allen's sound is based in traditional country/roots. She's smart and has the cynicism that comes from one too many bad decisions or relationships. It gives her songs an edge and makes her interesting. Her experience has been hard won and her songs are expressed honestly without flinching. - “Jenny Allen - Blanket” - BC Musician Magazine
Baby Sue
Produced by John Ellis, Blanket is a resounding success of all levels. The songwriting is top notch. The arrangements are lush and full. And Jenny's voice is absolutely incredible. - “Jenny Allen - Blanket”
Now Toronto
Nostalgia feels good on title track Blanket , and Allen nails a funny country attack on barflies on Face The Music . - “Jenny Allen - Blanket” by Sarah Greene
Roots Music Canada
Jenny Allen has all the firepower she needs to make some very real impact. She has a great voice and a sturdy sense of herself. She has surrounded herself with a crackerjack group of players. - “Jenny Allen’s ‘Blanket’ - a connection is made” by Eric Thom
Tour Dates!
Howdy folks, I hope you're all keeping safe and sound! I'm so glad we can still play live again!
I'm currently working on new material and collaborating with long time musical compadre Peter Loughlin. I've also got a project with my pal Nico Brennan called Honeygrift , and I'll be recording a new solo project - stay tuned!.
2025
Dec 4, 7-9 PM The Artist Lounge , 1840 20 Ave. NW, Calgary AB Nov 8, 7-10 PM Mosquito Creek , Nanton AB Lucinda Williams Tribute Nov 7, 8-11 PM Liquid Concert & Event Venue , 638 14 St. SW, Medicine Hat AB Nov 6, 7-9 PM The Artist Lounge , 1840 20 Ave. NW, Calgary AB In The Round Oct 15-19, Folk Canada Conference , 450 Churchill Ave. N, Ottawa ON Oct 9, 7-10 PM Two House Brewing Taproom & Pizza , 1901 10 Ave. SW, Calgary AB Oct 2, 7-9 PM The Artist Lounge , 1840 20 Ave. NW, Calgary AB In The Round Sep 26, Happy Hour 4-7 PM Mikey's Juke Joint , 109-6404 Bowness Rd. NW, Vancouver BC Sep 21, 8-10 PM The Heatley , 696 East Hastings St., Vancouver BC In The Round Sep 15, 7-9 PM The Loft Pub , 229 Gorge Road East, Victoria BC Sep 14, 7-9 PM Private Event , Saanich BC Sep 13, 7-9 PM Caleb Pike House , 1589 Millstream Road, Highlands BC In The Round Sep 12, 7-9 PM Bear Mountain Resort , Langford BC With Carla Olive Sep 7, 7-9 PM Private Event , Cranbrook BC Sep 5-6, 8-11 PM Stonefire Pizza , 195 Deer Park Ave., Kimberley BC Sep 4, 7-9 PM The Artist Lounge , 1840 20 Ave. NW, Calgary AB In The Round Aug 29-31, 2-6 PM Waynestock, Last Chance Saloon , 555 Jewell Street Drumheller, Wayne AB FestivalAug 29, 2-6 PM Ross Street Patio , 120, 5009 50 Ave., Red Deer AB Performing Artist Aug 28, 6-10 PM Banff Trail Community Centre , 2115 20 Ave. NW, Calgary AB Music in the Garden Aug 17, 2-6 PM Private Event , Calgary AB Aug 16, 2-6 PM Private Event , Calgary AB Aug 15, 2-6 PM MCA Great Big Picnic , 5003 16 Ave. NW, Calgary AB Montgomery Community Association Aug 14-15, 2-6 PM Last Chance Saloon , 555 Jewell Street Drumheller, Wayne AB Aug 8, 2-6 PM The Artist Lounge , 1840 20 Ave. NW, Calgary AB In The Round Aug 2-4, 2-6 PM Private Event , Nanton AB Aug 1, 2-6 PM Pixel Park , 12 Ave. and Macleod Trail SE, Calgary AB Jul 25, 2-6 PM Mikey's Juke Joint , 109-6404 Bowness Rd. NW, Calgary AB Jul 1, 2-6 PM The Ironwood Stage & Grill , 1229 9 Ave. SE, Calgary AB Canada DayJun 28, 2-6 PM Ship & Anchor , 534 17 Ave. SW, Calgary AB Saturday Showcase Jun 22-23, 8-11 PM The Works Art & Design Festival , Churchill Square, Corner of 102 Ave. and 100 St. Edmonton AB Arts Festival Jun 21, 8-9 PM Pixel Park , 12 Ave. and Macleod Trail SE, Calgary AB Jun 21, 1-3 PM Neighbour Day , Various Locations, Calgary AB Street Party Jun 20, 8-11 PM M.T. Nest Café & Market , 104, 266 4 St. SW, Medicine Hat AB Lucinda Williams Tribute Jun 19, 8-11 PM Ye Olde Jar Bar , House Party, Medicine Hat AB We Play in a House Jun 5, 8-11 PM The Artist Lounge , 1840 20 Ave. NW, Calgary AB In The Round May 22, 8-11 PM Two House Brewing Taproom & Pizza , 1901 10 Ave. SW, Calgary AB May 9, 8-11 PM Mikey's Juke Joint , 109-6404 Bowness Rd. NW, Calgary AB Apr 30, 8-11 PM Off the Rail Brewery , 1351 Adanac St., Vancouver BC Apr 27, 8-11 PM The Heatley , 696 East Hastings St., Vancouver BC Apr 9-Mar 20 Pop Can Tribute , Various Locations, Puerto Vallarta AB Feb 18-23, Various Times Folk Alliance International Conference , Various Locations, Montreal PQ Feb 1, 8-11 PM The Ironwood Stage & Grill , 1229 9 Ave. SW, Calgary AB Lucinda Williams Tribute Jan 18, 2-6 PM Ship & Anchor , 534 17 Ave. SW, Calgary AB Saturday Showcase
2024
August 30 Waynestock , Wayne AB Details TBA July 27-28 Last Chance Saloon , Wayne AB July 19 Islands Folk Festival , Duncan BC July 12, 4-7 PM Honeygrift at Mikey's on 12th , 918 12th Ave. SW, Calgary AB July 4, 7-9 PM Gravity Cafe , 909 10th Street SE, Calgary AB Hosting "In the Round" July 3, 6 PM Music in the Park , Stettler AB June 28-30 Sande Shindig , Sundre AB June 20-23 North Country Fair , Driftpile AB June 6, 7-9 PM Gravity Cafe , 909 10th Street SE, Calgary AB Hosting "In the Round" May 2, 7-9 PM Gravity Cafe , 909 10th Street SE, Calgary AB Hosting "In the Round" April 26, 7 PM Montgomery Community Centre , 5003 16 Ave. NW,, Calgary AB April 20, 7-9 PM Honeygrift at Angel's Café , 4105 Montgomery View NW Calgary, AB April 19 Nine In A Line , 119 1 Ave. N. Vulcan, AB April 17, 7 PM Fisher Peak Winter Ale Concert Series , 20 14th Ave. North, Cranbrook BC April 6, 11 AM-1 PM Asylum for Art , 2505 14 St SW, Calgary AB April 4, 7-9 PM Gravity Cafe , 909 10th Street SE, Calgary AB Hosting "In the Round" March 24, 2-4 PM Carstairs Heritage Centre , 1138 Nanton Street, Carstairs, AB March 16, 2-5 PM Ship & Anchor , 534 17th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB March 15, 6-8 PM Spring Backyard Canada Market Fest , 711 48 Ave. SE (Unit 1, Inside Backyard Canada) Calgary AB March 8, 8 PM Mikey's on 12th , 918 12th Ave. SW, Calgary AB International Women's Day with Honeygrift March 7, 7-9 PM href="https://www.gravitycalgary.com/"> Gravity Cafe" itemprop="location" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/PostalAddress">909 10th Street SE, Calgary AB Hosting "In the Round" February 21-25 Folk Alliance International Conference , 1 East Pershing Road, Kansas City MO February 14, 7-9 PM Gravity Cafe , 909 10th Street SE, Calgary AB Folk Alliance Fundraiser with The Backyard Betties February 10, 11 AM-1 PM Asylum for Art , 2505 14 St SW, Calgary AB February 2, Happy Hour 4-7 PM Mikey's on 12th , 918 12th Ave. SW, Calgary AB February 1, 7-9 PM Gravity Cafe , 909 10th Street SE, Calgary AB Hosting "In the Round" January 24, 8 PM The Blues Can , 1429 9th Ave. SE, Calgary AB January 20, 7 PM Creekside House Concerts , Priddis AB Opening for Suzie Vinnick January 1, 7-9 PM Gravity Cafe , 909 10th Street SE, Calgary AB Hosting "In the Round"
2023
September 23, 12-2 PM Farmers & Makers Market Sunalta , 1627 10 Ave. SW, Sunalta Community Association, Calgary AB September 22, Happy Hour 4-7 PM Mikey's on 12th , 918 12th Ave. SW, Beltline, Calgary, AB September 15, 5-7 PM Farmers & Makers Market Beltline , 1221 2 Street SW, Central Memorial Park Calgary, AB September 10, 3 PM Bramasole , 851 7th Ave., Fernie, BC September 8-9, 8 PM Stonefire Pizzeria , 195 Deer Park Ave, Kimberley, BC September 1-3, TBA The Waynestock Festival 555 Jewel Street, Wayne, Drumheller, AB August 24-25, 7 PM Thirsty Bear Pub , 111 Waterton Ave, Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton, AB August 16, 5-7 PM Farmers & Makers Market Beltline , 1221 2 Street SW, Central Memorial Park Calgary, AB August 12, 12-2 PM Farmers & Makers Market Sunalta , 1627 10 Ave. SW, Sunalta Community Association, Calgary AB August 11, 8 PM Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey , 1136 Kensington Road NW, Kensington, Calgary, AB August 9, 11:45-12:45 PM Calgary Downtown Association , TBA, Calgary, AB August 4, 8 PM Jenny Allen Birthday Bash, The Ironwood , 1229 9 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB July 20, 8 PM Jenny Allen Trio, The Blues Can , No Cover, 1429 9th Ave. SE, Inglewood, Calgary, AB July 15, TBA Fence Is Down Private Event Honey Grift w/ Nico Brennan, Calgary, AB July 14, 7 PM Music in the Park , Rimbey, AB July 12, Farmers & Makers Market Beltline , 1221 2 Street SW, Central Memorial Park Calgary, AB July 8, Honeygrift with Nico Brennan, TBA , Claresholm, AB July 7, 4-7 PM Mikey's on 12th , Happy Hour with Honeygrift, 918 12th Ave. SW, Beltline, Calgary, AB July 1-3, TBA Sande Shindig & Stage , Sundre, AB June 30, Happy Hour 4 PM Mikey's on 12th , 918 12th Ave. SW, Beltline, Calgary, AB June 24 Private Event , Calgary, AB June 17, 8 PM & June 18, Sunday Matinee The Last Chance Saloon 555 Jewel Street, Wayne, Drumheller, AB June 10, 8 PM Jam's Diner 1209 9th Ave. SE, Inglewood, Calgary, AB May 26, 7 PM Angels Café 4105 Montgomery View NW, Montgomery, Calgary, AB May 14, TBA House Concert , Nelson, BC May 11, TBA Off The Rail Brewing , 1351 Adanac Street, Vancouver, BC May 10, 7 PM The Monkey Tree Pub with Carla Olive, 4025 Borden Street, Victoria, BC May 7, 7:30 PM The Victoria Folk Club , “Norway House”, 1110 Hillside Ave., Victoria, BC May 7, Matinee 3 PM The Duncan Showroom , 131 Station Street, Duncan, BC May 6, 6:30 PM The Barn House Concert , Songwriter in the Round with Carla Olive & Katrina Kadowski, 4910 West Saanich Rd, Victoria, BC May 5, 8 PM The Rogue Folk Club , St. James Hall, 3214 West 10th Ave., Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC Apr 29, 8 PM Mikey's on 12th , Special Event, Stay Tuned 918 12th Ave. SW, Beltline, Calgary, AB Apr 26, 5 PM Residence Inn By Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District , 610 10th Ave. SW, Beltline, Calgary, AB Apr 22, Brunch 11 AM - 1 PM Asylum For Art WaffleHaus Saloon , 2505 14 St SW, Calgary, AB Apr 8, 8:30-10:30 PM Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey , 1136 Kensington Road NW, Kensington, Calgary, AB Apr 1, 2-5 PM Ship & Anchor , 534 17th Ave. SW, Red Mile, Calgary, AB Mar 3 South Block BBQ & Brewing , 2437 4th Street SW, Rouleauville, Calgary, AB Feb 15 The Blues Can , 1429 9th Ave. SE, Inglewood, Calgary, AB Feb 01-04 Folk Alliance International Conference , Kansas City, Missouri
Jan 29 Private House Concert, Calgary, AB Jan 28 Private House Concert, Cochrane, AB Jan 21, 4-6 PM Mikey's on 12th , 918 12 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB Jan 27, 4-7 PM Black Dog Freehouse , 10425 Whyte Ave., Calgary, AB Jan 20, 8:30-11:30 PM The Hayden Block , 1136 Kensington Road NW, Edmonton, AB
2022
Sep 1 - 4 Waynestock Festival , 555 Jewel Street, Wayne, AB August 12-14 Robson Valley Folk Music Festival , Robson Valley, Dunster, BC July 14 Creekside House Concerts, Priddis, AB July 14 Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar , 1215 8 St SW, Calgary, AB July 7 Waterton , TBA, Waterton, AB June 29, 6 PM Music in the Park Concert Series, Lacombe , 5214 50 Ave, Lacombe, AB June 24 Mikey's on 12th , 918 12 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB June 16 Prophets of Music Concert Series 7-8 PM Quinterra Legacy Garden , Calgary, AB Jun 18-19 Last Chance Saloon , 555 Jewel Street, Wayne, AB May 28 Hayden Block Smoke & Whisky , 1136 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB
May 26 Opening for DAve. McCann Ironwood Stage & Grille , 1229 9 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB
May 18-22 Folk Alliance International Conference , Kansas City, Missouri
May 15 The Nash , 925 11 ST SE, Calgary, AB
2021
2020
Apr 18, 8 PM Angel's Café , 4105 Montgomery View NW, Calgary, AB
Mar 8, 5:30 PM Corner House Concerts with Carla Olive, Private event (message for details), Cumberland, BC
Mar 7, Noon Victoria Farmers Market with Carla Olive, Victoria, BC
Mar 6, 8 PM The Duncan Showroom with Carla Olive (tix $12 advance/$15 door), 131 Station Street, Duncan, BC
2019
Feb 6, 7-9 PM Folk Alliance Fundraiser, ATB Downtown, 102-8th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB
2018
Aug 31 - Sept 3 Waynestock , Wayne, AB
2017
Feb 1 The Canmore Golf and Country Club Canmore, AB
Jan 28 The Tongue on the Post Festival , Medicine Hat, AB Tue, Jan 24, 8 PM The Fates double bill with Samsons Delilah The Ironwood Stage and Grill 1229 - 9th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB ☆SOLD OUT☆ Sun, Jan 22, 2 PM Folk Alliance Fund Raiser The Ironwood Stage and Grill 1229 - 9th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB Sat, Jan 21 The Fates with Special Guest Sam Baily Arts Place 950 8th Ave., Canmore, AB Fri, Jan 20, Happy Hour 4-7 PM Mikeys Juke Joint 1901 10th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB Fri, Jan 13, 6:30-8 PM Patisserie du Soleil 2525 Woodview Dr SW Calgary, AB Fri, Jan 6, 7 PM House Concert - In The Pines 2803 MacKay Rd NW Calgary, AB contact Maggie at 403-818-6793
2016
Sat, Aug 6 House Concert with The Fates (Details TBA), Victoria, BC Fri, Aug 5 Duncan Garage Showroom with The Fates 133 Station Street, Duncan, BC Sun, Jun 26, Matinée Last Chance Saloon 555 Jewell St, Rosedale Station, Wayne, AB Sat, Jun 25, 8 pm Last Chance Saloon 555 Jewell St, Rosedale Station, Wayne, AB Jun 17 - 19 North Country Fair Driftpile, AB
Thu, Apr 28 Mikey's Juke Joint with The Jenny Allen Trio 1901 10th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB Sat, Apr 23 The Lethbridge Folk Club with The Fates The CAve. at Lethbridge College, 3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge, AB Thu, Apr 21 The Raw Bar, Hotel Arts 119 12 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB
Jan 10 - Mar 31 Act II Stages Theater Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • California Dreaming A Tribute to the Mamas and Papas• Both Sides Now The Music of Joni Mitchell• Coolsville A Musical Tribute to Rickie Lee Jones
2015
Feb 18-22 2015 Folk Alliance International Kansas City,MO
April 10 Jenny Allen Trio Wine-Ohs Calgary, AB April 25 Earth Day House Concert details TBA Calgary, AB
2014
Feb 19-23 2014 Folk Alliance International Kansas City, MO
July 7 2014 With Elana Hart The Old Nick Details TBA Toronto, ONJuly 18-20 2014 The 30th Annual Islands Folk Festival Duncan, BCDetails TBA
2013
Fri Jan 21 Fernie Fernie, AB Sat Jan 29 Bow Valley Folk Club Calgary, AB Sat Feb 4 Okotoks Arts Station Okotoks, AB Sun Feb 12 Vulcan Concert Series Vulcan, AB Feb 22-26 Folk Alliance Memphis, TN
Sat Oct 1 The General Store Twin Butte, AB Thu Oct 6 The Hideout Red Deer, AB Fri Oct 7 Rocky Mountain Folk Club Calgary, AB Sat Oct 8 The Black Dog Freehouse Edmonton, AB Thu Oct 13 The Slice Lethbridge, AB Fri Oct 14 Gitters Pub High River, AB Sat Oct 15 The Ship and Anchor Pub Calgary, AB Sat Oct 22 Amsterdam Rhino Calgary, AB
That There Album!
Did you get your very own
Jenny Allen Blanket ? You're lucky, because these CDs are no longer available from me - I'm all sold out! I am working on a new album, but in the meantime Blanket is still available on iTUNES & CD Baby as well as your favourite used record store.
Videos
Beautiful Mess - Jenny Allen at the Bow Valley Music Club
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Watch Over Me - Jenny Allen with Mel Smith at the Bow Valley Music Club
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No Turning Back - Jenny Allen at the Bow Valley Music Club
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Could Have Been Something - Jenny Allen at the Bow Valley Music Club
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Did you get your very own Jenny Allen Blanket? You're lucky, because these CDs are no longer available from me - I'm all sold out! I am working on a new album, but in the meantime Blanket is still available on iTUNES & CD Baby as well as your favourite used record store.