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London, United Kingdom (2009 – present)

Jon Allen (born Jonathon Allen, 12 May 1977) is a folk-rock singer-songwriter born in Winchester, UK, and now based in London. His debut album Dead Man’s Suit was released in 2009 on Monologue Records. He is best known for the hit songs “In Your Light” and “Going Home”, the latter of which featured in a worldwide advert for Land Rover. In 2011, Allen released his second album ‘Sweet Defeat’.

While at school, Allen featured in a number of school bands, playing drums. On one occasion Jon became the lead singer and realized that he was a natural show off. He later attended the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) on a songwriting course. Through this he learnt how to become a more self-disciplined writer. After graduating Jon moved to London, after one of his demos received a five-star review in the magazine Making Music. Management offers in London soon followed, prompting Jon to immerse himself in the live music scene and surround himself with like-minded people. Since moving to London, Allen found himself sharing the stage with artists as Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler, KT Tunstall and Jose Gonzalez.

After selling more than 20,000 downloads via his website of Going Home Jon is steadily building up a strong and supportive fan base in the UK. In 2009 he released his debut album Dead Mans Suit which featured the singles ‘In Your Light’, ‘Dead Mans Suit’, ‘When The Morning Comes’ and ‘Down By The River’.
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  • JstKeepBreathng

    Ooit wel is bij je opgekomen dat ze dat voor zichzelf taggen zodat ze in hun eigen library snel kunnen zien welke artiesten in de luisterpaal stonden? Tags hoeven niet perse nuttig te zijn voor heel de wereld.

    21 Oct 2011 Reply

  • vampire_Helena

    ♥♥♥ i love it <3

    16 Aug 2011 Reply

  • Peters91

    Tiewen for president!

    29 Jul 2011 Reply

  • Tiewen

    Wat bezielt de Hollanders op Last.fm iets te taggen als: luisterpaal. Dat is toch geen omschrijving van de muziek waar members in de wereld iets aan hebben?

    26 Jul 2011 Reply

  • Jeltsjee

    <3

    19 Jun 2011 Reply

  • _eva

    @uknowweloveu, thanks! I spent two days figuring out who his voice reminded me off, turns out it's Sterephonics' Kelly Jones. Such a relief :)

    16 May 2011 Reply

  • Konijn22

    Hot in Holland? According to the similar artist.... But i like it. Dead man's suite is one for the road!

    28 Apr 2011 Reply

  • jewstix

    <3

    27 Jan 2011 Reply

  • harmpy

    Review Melkweg gig (Amsterdam): http://www.applysomepressure.com/ASP/pivot/entry.php?id=2367

    5 Nov 2010 Reply

  • uknowweloveu

    yep, sounds a bit like Kelly Jones of Stereophonics and Rod Stewart, I just love 'In Your Light'.

    26 Aug 2010 Reply

  • Lillsimon

    loezebout> Rod Stewart?

    14 Jul 2010 Reply

  • loezebout

    Damn, his voice reminds me of someone, but i can't figure out who it is!

    3 Jul 2010 Reply

  • jeetjemina1

    I love it!!!

    15 Jun 2010 Reply

  • Larre-lars

    Love his voice

    31 May 2010 Reply

  • Stammetje91

    His show at the Sugar Factory was awesome! I'm definitely going to see him again with the release of his next album. ^.^

    3 May 2010 Reply

  • GreenSpidey

    His cover of Duffy's "Mercy" is better than the original.

    24 Apr 2010 Reply

  • Hogmeister58

    SAw him at the STables Milton Keynes, absolutely brilliant

    19 Feb 2010 Reply

  • Stammetje91

    Jeuj, hij staat 3 april in de Sugar Factory! Even kijken of ik iemand op kan trommelen om samen mee te gaan. ^^

    2 Jan 2010 Reply

  • MendiR

    I just wanted to say: he should come to holland. so +1 for that v :D

    21 Oct 2009 Reply

  • newauthor

    Had the privilege of mixing Jon's show at Malmesbury festival last month. Great band, lovely guy, highlight of the weekend!

    25 Sep 2009 Reply
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