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Randy Allen & Southern Xpress
Artist Info
Nashville Recording Artist
RANDY ALLEN
Sings: Modern Country / Southern Rock / Traditional
Country
Address: 858 Monterey Dr
City, St: Iron Station, NC
Zip: 28080
Manager: Karyn Williamson
Ph: 704.502.0520
Label: Independent
Type: Indie
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.randyallen.net
Contact: [email protected]
Randy Allen’s Biography
I was born in Charlotte, NC to Robert Earl and Martha Houck Cooke with the given name Randall Wayne Cooke.
My parents frequently caught me standing around our stereo “console” singing along with various artists. I would entertain
the family for hours with these performances. Over the years I began to wonder if singing was to be my chosen path. I
would sit for hours with melodies running through my mind while I was jotting down lyrics on whatever paper was near.
Music has always been my passion and singing has been my outlet. I strive to be making music full time. In 1999, I
formed Randy Allen and Heartland Express. I combined my nickname, Randy, along with my brother’s name Allen, to create
a more natural ring when announced on stage. We played clubs, small venues, weddings and such around Charlotte.
Monty, the band leader, and I would schedule shows and rehearsals as much as possible. We played Friday and Saturday
nights in and around NC and SC. In 2003, we came to the conclusion that our journey together had came to an end.
Meanwhile, I continued to write music and sing, which is what I loved. I sent some of my work to Dick McVey in
Nashville and he invited me to meet with him. We talked about music, my career goals and my ability to make it in the
music business. He emphasized that it was a long hard road and I stressed my commitment level, which is extremely
dedicated. We promptly scheduled my first recording session. In 2003, I recorded my first album, "Guide Me Through”.
My personal life, real experiences and my friends do influence my songwriting. I wrote the song “Trust in Me
Daddy” about my real life struggle with starting a music career. My dad would worry about me having a steady job, raising
my family and singing my music. Somehow I just could not mute the music in my head.
In 2009, I released my second album “Trust in Me”. I recorded this album because I wanted to cover some of my
favorite songs by the artists that were popular in my youth and I admired. There are also two of the original songs off the
first album that were never released. I am currently working and studying vocals with Judy Rodman who wrote “One Way
Ticket” for Leann Rimes. Today I am giving it my all and hoping for my big break. Give me a listen, and then give me a
chance.
CD available @ cdbaby.com and @ randyallen.net
Contact: [email protected] or
[email protected]
Press Release 2011 Lincoln Times News
Randy Allen celebrates CD release on KMA label with local concert
Lincoln Times-News
Contributed Randy Allen of Denver has a country music CD being released by KMA. He’ll celebrate the new album with a performance 7 p.m. Friday at the
Citizens Center in Lincolnton.
Denver resident and country-music singer Randy Allen celebrates his first record label CD release with a special performance Friday evening in Lincolnton.
Allen, who’s currently in his early 40s, didn’t even pick up a guitar until the age of 28, and already he’s released two albums. However, his new album, “Up
Above It All,” will be his first with KMA records of Nashville, Tenn.
Allen received a contract deal with the Indie label in 2009, a year after he won a singing contest with Big Mama’s Recording Studio in Seymour, Tenn.
He came across the contest while searching for recording studios online, and following his win, was invited to sing at Big Mama’s during an eight-hour studio
block.
During his initial meeting with the recording studio, Allen quickly laid down 10 tracks for his debut CD “Trust in Me.” Those included two original tracks and
eight cover songs from his favorite country music artists.
Allen initially went to Nashville in 2003 where he met publicist Dick McVey, the man who introduced him to Judy Rodman, songwriter of one of Leann Rime’s
most famous hits, “One Way Ticket.”
The title track from “Trust in Me” was written to Allen’s father, begging him for approval to “see him through” his musical pursuit.
“He didn’t believe I should be chasing a dream,” he said. Allen particularly noted his father’s contempt for his son’s picking up a guitar at nearly 30 years
old.
Allen sees no timeline when it comes to pursuing one’s passion.
Allen encourages amateur musicians to run towards their life goals without surrender.
“It doesn’t matter how old you are,” he said. “You got a dream — follow it.”
His love for country music was acquired from legendary icons of the genre, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. However, he noted that his newest CD
captures traditional sounds similar to Alan Jackson and George Strait.
The album’s first release, “Daddy,” was written about Denver resident and co-writer Tracy Carrell’s experience with losing his father at a young age.
“He didn’t get to know him,” Allen said. “It’s about losing a loved one but gaining a friend. You always know you’re gonna end up back with your loved ones
later on in life.”
Allen’s two opening acts for Friday’s show include country singer and Mt. Holly native Crystal Capps as well as the band Equinox, an alternative-rock group
out of Belmont who filled in for The James Younger Gang after the band cancelled following one of their member’s surprise leave from the group.
In addition to receiving fans’ feedback and reaction to his songs, Allen noted that his favorite part of performing is simply “the thrill.”
To this day, he continues to study and write music alongside Rodman and knows exactly why his heart is fond of the country genre.
“I like the sound and the feel,” Allen revealed. “I can put my feelings to work…and let people know how I feel.”
A portion of the show’s ticket sales will be donated to Hospice & Palliative Care of Lincoln County. Allen was motivated to give back to the local facility after
they greatly aided him and his family through the passing of his mother who had been fighting terminal cancer.
Show time is from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday at the James W. Warren Citizen Center. Tickets are $15 at the door and $10 online. To purchase advanced,
discounted tickets, visit www.randyallen.net or eventbrite.com, or for more information on Randy Allen, visit www.randyallen.net.
— Jenna-Ley Harrison, staff writer
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BOOKING INFO:
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Karyn Williamson
[email protected]
Ph: 704.502.0520
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RTR Entertainment
858 Monterey Dr
Iron Station, NC 28080
Available 24/7
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E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.randyallen.net
Contact: [email protected] to book a date
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Basic Requirements
NOTE: Only For Sponsored Events
We supply full back line for shows
Back Line
1x-STAGE-10x10 min (2) Performers
Special Note:
I supply my own PA system for crowds less than 200
If full band required - Stage 1x-30x30
5x- Vocal Mics
1x Drum Mic kit
4x1200 watt crown amps
1x steel amp
2x guitar amps
1 bass amp
Mic for guitars, bass, steel pedal
1x-Reverb unit
4x- monitors
Lighting
sound technician
stage hands
Dressing Rooms
Transportation and accommodations for 10 people.
Note: Only required if large venue and band is needed.
Contact: Karyn Williamson [email protected]
[email protected]
STAGE PLOT
Note: Setup
Subject to change
Sim
Sim
Amp
Lead
Drums
Bass
Amp
Wedge
Monitor
Acoustic
Wedge
Monitor
Vocals
wedge
Amp
Steel Pedal
Wedge
Monitor
Sim
Amp
Wedge
Monitor
wedge
TRADITIONAL
COUNTRY
The Fireman
Making Memories of Us
He Stopped Loving
Her Today
Tennessee Whiskey
Folsom Prison Blues
Luckenbach Texas
Don’t Rock the Jukebox
Good Hearted Woman
Amarillo By Morning
Baby Your Baby
I Cross My Heart
Neon Moon
Long Haired Country
Here’s A Quarter
Two of a Kind
Working Man Blues
Family Tradition
The Chair
Boot Scoot N Boogie
MODERN COUNTRY
She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy
Drink In My Hand
Texas Was You
Country Girl (Shake It For Me)
Pontoon
My Kind Of Party
That’s How Country Boys Roll
Til Summer Comes Around
Kick It In The Sticks
Hicktown
How Country Feels
Ol’ Red
Bait A Hook
Roll With It
SOUTHERN ROCK
Old Time Rock N Roll
Wonderful Tonight
Lay Down Sally
Green River
Run to You
Proud Mary
Pride & Joy
Can’t You See
Jealous Again
Heaven
Turn The Page
Tequila Sunrise
Keep Your Hands to
Yourself
Mustang Sally
With or Without You
Wanted Dead or
Alive
Play That Funky
Music
ORIGINALS
That Ain’t In My DNA
Raging In My Mind
Heading Back Home
Up Above It All
Things Happen When
They’re Supposed To
Your Body May As Well
Leave
Thank You For Being
There For Me
Wouldn’t Be Here, If You
Hadn’t Been There
Daddy
Somebody’s Someone
Your Man
My Angels
City Café Mar. 16, 2013
Mt. Holly, NC
Big Shotz Sports Bar Mar. 9, 2013
Cornelius, NC
Ricky J’s Mar. 2, 2013
Charlotte, NC
MANAGER
Karyn Williamson
[email protected]
Available 24/7
Website: http://www.randyallen.net
East Lincoln Car Show June 2009
Denver, NC
Ph: 704.502.0520
Ph: 704.402.6035
Stanley Comm. Ctr. Feb. 22, 2009
Stanley NC
Puckett’s Mar. 1, 2013
Charlotte, NC
Puckett’s Feb. 10, 2012
Charlotte NC
Gruhn Guitars Feb. 28, 2013
Nashville, TN
Kentucky Opry, Jan. 2012
Paducah, KY
Street Side Feb. 28, 2013
Nashville, TN
Conover Tavern Feb. 9, 2013
Conover, NC
Pappy’s Pub Feb. 2, 2013
Statesville, NC
McKenny Salinas Oct. 20, 2011
Gastonia, NC
James W Warren Citizens Center
Sept. 23, 2011 @ 7pm
CD RELEASE PARTY
Private Party Feb. 21, 2009
Denver, NC 2009
Private Party June 21, 2008
Maiden, NC
Private Party June 7, 2008
Maiden, NC
Veterans Party
Vale, NC - July 3 ,2008
Boger City Wesleyan Church
In Concert – Aug. 31. 2008
Randy Allen w/ Robert Cooke
Boger City, NC
Randy Allen
Trust In Me
RANDY ALLEN
Up Above It All
Somebody’s Someone
Up Above It All
The Fireman
Raging In My Mind
Tennessee Whiskey
Wouldn’t Be Here, If You Hadn’t Been There
Can’t You See
Heading Back Home
Folsom Prison Blues )
Your Body May As Well Leave
Contact:
Karyn Williamson
[email protected]
RTR Entertainment
858 Monterey Dr
Iron Station, NC 28080
Ph: 704.502.0520
Ph: 704.402.6035
Fax: 980-429-2101
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.randyallen.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/RandyAllen/304034302962005
2011 Concert
Nashville Musicians w/ RANDY ALLEN at CD release - Sept. 23, 2011
BOOKING
RANDY ALLEN & SOUTHERN XPRESS
We are available for:
Live Shows
Corporate events
Venues
Festivals
County fairs
Opening act
Charity events
For all offers contact:
Manager:
Karyn Williamson
Ph: 704.502.0520
Ph: 704.402.6035
[email protected]
Call for price on booking
a Show with Randy Allen