Loretta Allen

Rank #104 Philadelphia, PA Alternative / Singer/Songwriter / Folk Rock

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Members: Loretta Allen - Guitar/Keys/Vocals

Sounds Like: Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Imogen Heap, Adele, Loreena McKennitt

Label: Self-Produced

Bio: Born in Levittown, PA, Loretta Allen has gone to extremes to be anything but typically suburban. Early on, Loretta took to the road with a beat-up old Ovation and a even-more-beat-up Jetta. She played at gas stations earning her daily gas money to the next town. In California she realized ... See Full Bio

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: Loretta Allen has a show on 05/25/2013 at 08:00 PM @ Woolly Ma... in Philadelphia, PA http://t.co/XlSHJECrhZ #concert

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“I love the sentiment expressed in this song about peace. Ms. Allen does a spectacular job with it and it is a pleasure to listen to her. Loretta Allen has a beautiful voice and is well suited to sing this song. (Christmas Tree)”

— lmoon2550, ITunes Customer Review

“The lyrics to this song are both beautiful and poignant and Ms. Allen's interpretation of them is sensational. I LOVE her voice! (Please Don't Go)”

— lmoon2550, ITunes Customer Review

“(continued) With major influences of artists like Tori Amos, Jewel, Sarah McLachlan and The Beatles, Loretta has developed her own unique style that is innocent, yet wise, insightful and melodic. She is a highly sought after musician, playing many local upcoming events. Loretta Allen has certainly made a name for herself in the area through her music. She explained to me that it was very hard at first because she was making great money pursuing her acting career. “It was tough being broke all the time and starting a brand new career,” but 10 years later and look at her – she is soaring like a bird and all of us here at The Out On The Town couldn’t be more proud of her. She has done all the right things, the right way, and continues to stay true to herself and her beliefs. Not many people can honestly say that. Loretta is a beautiful, yet old soul and her music will inspire you. ”

— Krista Doran, Out On The Town

“(continued) Her music is soulful and graceful with heavy influences of Folk and good ol’ Rock and Roll. Her voice is devastatingly haunting. Each of her songs are an eclectic mix of music that moves people, both in a happy and sad way. Loretta explained to me, “I like to take people on a journey with my music. I love people and I want to inspire them through the stories in my songs.” I asked Loretta what she used as inspiration for her music. She giggled and said “Anything! I don’t really think that people write songs, however. I think the songs are already out there; we just have to grab them and pull them into this world. Songs come from a very special place in the universe and we are just the interpreters.” Loretta’s music has greatly evolved over the years. I asked her in what ways she felt things changed and she told me that she has put a lot of study into what she does. I have been amazed at the growth I have achieved because I really didn’t expect it.” ”

— Krista Doran, Out On The Town

“(continued) Loretta actually started out as an actor. She enjoyed a happy and successful career performing on Murder Mystery Dinner Tours. This life was very lucrative for her and then one day she decided to trade in her playbill for a guitar. I asked Loretta what helped her make this decision and she explained “I walk by faith and not by sight. I received a sign from God, telling me that this is what I should be doing so it is my mission.” Because Loretta has always been so driven by her faith, early in her career she took to the road with a beat-up old Ovation that her Aunt found in the trash. In her even-more-beat-up Jetta, Loretta went from town to town playing at gas stations making just enough money for food and gas that would get her to the next town. Driving out as far as California, she realized she’d found her second home. The wild ocean and tall trees gave her the inspiration to write her songs on a whole new level. ”

— Krista Doran, Out On The Town

“A True Storyteller I really love writing this segment for the Out On The Town. Over the last 2 years I have been writing this column, I have had the opportunity to meet some great musicians and I truly enjoy the wonderful friendships I have made. Some interviews are better than others of course, but they are all interesting to me. That being said, I am very proud of the fact that I am writing this month’s “In The Spotlight” about a young woman from our area that is a true musician in every sense of the word. She doesn’t just perform her own music, she writes from her soul, and is driven by her faith. Please let me present to you, Ms. Loretta Allen. ”

— Krista Doran, Out On The Town Entertainment Guide

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