Letha Allen
A seasoned singer/songwriter performing originals, bluegrass, country and rock with a blue gospel flavor.
On a promise and a Kiss [1] On a promise and a Kiss [1]
This is an AI assisted updated version of my original. It is a bluesy female country song about a woman fooled into loving the wrong man
When a Woman Goes Quiet When a Woman Goes Quiet
This is one of my originals, called When a Woman Goes Quiet. I wanted a male version, and a very talented artist, singer and musician, Rob Whitaker, recorded his version. I love it, and hope you enjoy it too!
On an Old Dirt Road On an Old Dirt Road
Simple country, like a drive down An Old Dirt Road Picture courtesy of Mike Gentry, thanks Mike
Linda Lou Linda Lou
A southern rock song. I wrote the lyrics, and Mark Kaufman performed it, including all instruments! A very talented man. It was produced by Geoff Wood. It was a wonderful experience in cowrites!
Red Rover Red Rover
Red Rover is a song with an imagery that takes you back to your childhood, that carries a message of forever love. Lead instruments by Frank Michel
My name is Letha. Music lover, singer, musician and aspiring songwriter. It’s been my dream to someday become a “real songwriter. Can’t stop dreaming can you?
Thanks for stopping inLetha Allen first played on stage when her mom entered her into a talent contest, with her first original, also written at age 12. She has played in a bluegrass gospel band with her family, a country band called Shotgun for 2 years, a classic rock band called Crossroads which performed for 12 years and was the house band for the Wolverine Bar in Chelsea for many of those, and recently a Bluegrass trio called Letha Allen and the Benders. She was also the director and MC of a bluegrass festival for the "Day in the Village" in Stockbridge Michigan for 9 years. She has previously recorded in Nashville at Gene Breeden Studio and with Old Homestead Records and has had radio airplay with some of her originals. Her writing and vocals are real and heartfelt. Her life experiences and the mixture of the many Genres she has loved and performed are plainly evident in her writing and deliverance.
A list of some accomplishments follows:
Letha Allen-performed at the Nashville Songwriter fest in 2008, receiving the honor of "Top 24" for her original CD, Cowboys and Trains.
1st place at River folks Festival 2009, Manchester MI (Original Song)
1st place at "Bluegrass in the Park" 2009 Songwriting contest. (Original Song)
1st place at "Hamburg Family Funfest Talent Contest, 2010" (Original Song)
Influences: Patty Loveless, Rhonda Vincent, Bonnie Rait, Susan Tedeshi, Ralph Stanley, Aretha Franklin.
Have always been a music lover and always will be.Have you performed in front of an audience?I have what I guess you could call a unique style of music. Have been told there is no in between with my voice. It is either really loved or really hated. Was that a compliment or insult, lol? Was never sure but will never forget the statement. Think it is true. I have played and love many different types of music, and have a great fondness for soul and blues. Raised in bluegrass harmony. My sound is mix of blues, bluegrass and country. Covers are Sheryl Crow, Allison Krauss, Aretha Franklin, Patty Loveless, Bonnie Rait, Melissa Ethridge.My beloved 1930's Lg1 Gibson and a Breedlove.Music is a passion I have never lost, and I have a great respect for all the wonderful musicians and singers I meet, and most of all, for every single one who has ever listened to one of my songs and enjoyed it. Thanks to you.