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Country & Americana Music artist from Orangevale, CA. 40+ songs free to stream, with purchase options starting at $0.75. Add to your playlist now.

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Mike Allen

Americana Artist and Texas Songwriter

45 songs
2.2K plays
Picture for song 'The Keeping Kind' by artist 'Mike Allen'

The Keeping Kind The Keeping Kind

Americana

$0.75 $10
Picture for song 'The Game' by artist 'Mike Allen'

The Game The Game

Americana

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Picture for song 'The Ballad Of Brushy Bill Roberts' by artist 'Mike Allen'

The Ballad Of Brushy Bill Roberts The Ballad Of Brushy Bill Roberts

Americana

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Picture for song 'She Loved To Dance' by artist 'Mike Allen'

She Loved To Dance She Loved To Dance

Americana

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Picture for song 'Damned If I Do' by artist 'Mike Allen'

Damned If I Do Damned If I Do

Americana

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Texas Singer/Songwriter Mike Allen. Always a writer, Mike had his first song recorded in 1984, "Whiskey and Tears", and has been an ASCAP writer and publisher since 2001. Falling into a cross between Country/Southern Rock/Roots/Americana/Blues and Folk, Mike's music is REAL. Whether it is about a love gone wrong, one newly found or just the pitfalls of everyday life, everyone will find something of themselves in Mike's songs.
Band/artist history
I began playing music for a living in 1976 at 16 years old and haven't slowed down since. I've travelled the country as a lead guitarist in a variety of bands from Blues to Country. I went out on my own in 2001. A detour led me back into a guitarist situation for awhile, but I'm back to my own music now and more determined than ever
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Yes. All over the country. I LOVE IT! I feel more at home on the road than anywhere else.
Your musical influences
All the GREAT singer/songwriters of Texas Music: Guy Clark, Billy Joe Shaver, Townes Van Zandt, Rodney Crowell, Hayes Carll, etc., as well as guitarists like James Burton, Ray Flacke, Clapton, Toy Caldwell. Dickey Betts, Duane Allman...the list is endless!
What equipment do you use?
An Epiphone ES-339 is my current #1. Just an amazing semi with a fantastic touch and tone, without all the bulk. A Yamaha DW5S acoustic, Peavey Valve King 112 and a vintage 112 Bandit amps, Boss effects.
Orangevale, CA  USA
ID 29764
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Comments (4)
You rock Mike! I love the songs you wrote.
You guys ROCK in a GOOD COUNTRY way! Congrats on your music success! Got ya spinning on my Soundclick stations! Keep em coming!
Mike.... Great song! "Live For Today"... My time is limited. This song, really reaches deeply into my heart! Thank you for reaching for the moon to get the perfect words to explain what my heart is saying to people. Many blessings coming your way. Watch'for them! God'bless...
Great tunes and sound!!! From Music City USA Debra
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