January is slipping away and the first bits of 2016 I've been looking ahead at the year and making plans for more shows, touring, and other exciting musical adventures...
     Finally, I've set up a YouTube Channel; here you can find a few new and archival songs for streaming, and I'm planning a series of videos through the coming year.  Be sure to subscribe, as I'll be posting new songs every now and then!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuOIkqYH7MvWGINBdjyakA

Coming up in February, I've got two shows here in Windsor... February 25th I'm at PHOG with my good pals RICHARD GARVEY and Uncle Dan!  Richard recently recorded a new EP "I Found A Box Of Beer In The Snow".....

And the following Saturday, February 27th I'm back at Taloola for a one hour solo unplugged show!

Right now I'm booking shows for a May tour through Eastern Ontario - up through Peterborough, Kingston area, the Ottawa region and possibly up to Montreal - if you'd like to set up a concert or have a venue suggestion around the neighbourhood, just get in touch!

Of course keep tuning in to "Border City Roots" on CJAM 99.1fm every Wednesday morning from 9:00am to 10:30am... interviews and theme shows coming up through February!

Allison

Snow is gently falling outside my window here at the homestead... putting together my playlist for my annual Border City Roots "Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour coming up on Wednesday, December 23rd beginning at 9:00am on CJAM 99.1fm in Windsor/Detroit... I'll be bringing all the radio gear up to my snow-covered cabin in a secret location in the woods to bring you a 90-minute hour of heartwarming Christmas classics beside a crackling fire.  Stream it live or download the podcast at www.cjam.ca!

"Stitches And Incisions" is now available on I-Tunes!  Check it out:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stitches-and-incisions-ep/id1062879620

Thanks so much again to everyone who helped me and Dan out on our travels this year, I played over 71 gigs in 2015! - stay tuned for many more in 2016 and if you'd like me to play live in your town be sure to get in touch!

Merry Christmas!
Allison

Back at the homestead...

Snow is softly falling outside my window here at the ol' homestead near Windsor... resting up and going into a bit of hibernation mode until the springtime... got one more gig to round out the year at The London Music Club for Home County's Home Grown Fundraiser on November 29th! Support Home County with an afternoon of music including The Rizdales, Thames River Valley Boys, myself and more! Doors at 2, show starts at 3pm, $12 in advance at Grooves and the LMC or $15.00 at the door.  Also featuring a silent auction - bring your Christmas list!  Also, Stitches and Incisions will be for sale at the show and more copies are available at Grooves in London, and Dr.Disc in Windsor!

"Border City Roots" is returning to the Windsor/Detroit airwaves on CJAM 99.1fm!  My new timeslot is bright and early Wednesday mornings at 9:00am to 10:30am starting on December 2nd...! Stay tuned for more updates on interviews and features, and my annual 'Fireside' Christmas Radio Hour!  Not in Windsor/Detroit? - tune in on www.cjam.ca.

Huge thank yous to the many, many folks who hosted Uncle Dan and myself along our epic tour.. made so many new friends and reconnected with a lot of my old pals.  Without your help, hospitality and generosity a tour like this would not have been possible - thank you!  Starting to work on booking festivals and touring for summer 2016, so get in touch if you'd like me to perform live in your area!

Easing into winter...
Allison

Day 82 - The Road Home

Arden Manitoba

Waking up this morning in lovely Altona, Manitoba after wrapping up our amazing Home Routes Tour through this beautiful prairie province!  10 great shows in Gimli, Whitemouth, Kenora, Winnipeg, Arden, Inglis, Rossburn, Killarney, Holland and Altona.. with a short side trip to MacNutt Saskatchewan to round out seven provinces and five time zones since leaving Southern Ontario in August!  

The road finally brings us home soon; we've got two more shows in SUDBURY before we wind things down!!!

Thursday NOVEMBER 5th - Sunset Sessions at The Townehouse

Dinner show from 5:30 to 8:30 - no cover!

Friday, NOVEMBER 6th - Fromagerie Elgin

8pm, PWYC

Here's a couple of photos from our adventures in Manitoba (and Sask!)

Allison

Merle arrives in Winnipeg

Gimli's Giant Viking

Perfect Place for a House Concert - Kenora

Naturally - a side trip to Saskatchewan

Farms Near Holland MB

Day 70 - Home Routes Manitoba!

Great times across one of our favourite places in the world - Northern Ontario!  And a few days of rest in Winnipeg before we head out on our Home Routes Tour through Manitoba (and Kenora)!  You need to make a RESERVATION for these concerts; click the link before the date and you'll save your seat as well as get important location information and details... and of course below our upcoming show dates you'll see some photo highlights from Northern Ontario!


Friday, October 16th - GIMLI / HNUSA
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/hnausa-2/

Saturday, October 17th - WHITEMOUTH
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/whitemouth-2/

Sunday, October 18th - KENORA
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/culloden-lake-2/

Tuesday, October 20th - WINNIPEG
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/winnnipeg/

Wednesday, October 21st - ARDEN
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/arden-2/

Thursday, October 22nd - INGLIS
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/inglis/

Friday, October 23rd - ROSSBURN
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/rossburn-2/

Saturday, October 24th - KILLARNEY
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/killarney-2/

Sunday, October 25th - HOLLAND
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/holland-2/

Monday, October 26th - ALTONA
http://homeroutes.ca/concerts/altona-2/

More information at www.homeroutes.ca !

Adventures in Northern Ontario:

Dan Takes On Algonquin Park 

Wawa Goose

Naturally Superior - Rock Island Lodge

Red Rock in The Autumn! 

Day 46: Onwards To Northern Ontario!

Signal Hill - St,John's Newfoundland

Beautiful and breathtaking times here in St.John's Newfoundland... the rock is really as spectacular as they say and the music scene here is incredible.. 6 great gigs in St John's and the surrounding area including Fred's Records where you can pick up a copy of "Stitches And Incisions" and an elusive copy of "Viper At The Virgin's Feet"... one of only a few left in circulation!
From here we have a few days off before we head to Northern Ontario!  We're really excited to be part of this year's Sudbury Oktoberfest in Bell Park on Friday, October 2nd.. and to heading north across Lake Superior for a string of shows before our Home Routes tour in Manitoba.
Here's where we'll be in the next couple weeks - Northern Ontario here we come!

Friday, September 25th - Montreal
Private House Show at Breadwinner's Garrett
https://www.facebook.com/events/929411727140114/

Saturday, September 26th - Eganville
Bonnechere Union Public Library
7:00pm $5.00 suggested donation
www.bonnechereupl.com

Wednesday, September 30th - Barrie
Seniors Residence, Private Event

Friday, October 2nd - Sudbury
Oktoberfest in Bell Park!
8Pm Set on the Bell Park Stage
then later.. 11pm at The Townehouse!
http://www.oktoberfest.nlfb.ca/

Saturday, October 3rd - Sault Ste Marie
Cafe Natura
2:30pm, $5.00 or PWYC
www.cafenatura.ca

Saturday, October 3rd - Sault Ste Marie
House Concert
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
$15.00
Phone: 705.256.2908
david.zub@bellnet
Please contact to reserve your place.
seating is limited to 25.

Sunday, October 4th - Wawa
Naturally Superior Adventures
7:30pm, $10.00
www.naturallysuperior.com

Tuesday, October 6th - Rossport
Serendipity Cafe & Gardens
$10.00 suggested donation
8:00pm
www.serendipitygardens.ca

Wednesday, October 7th - Red Rock
Salls Street House Concerts
8:00pm, $15.00
Reservations at oldschoolmusiclessons@gmail.com

Friday, October 9th - Thunder Bay
Red Lion Smokehouse
9:00pm - Free!
www.redlionsmokehouse.ca

HOME ROUTES TOUR - Manitoba - October 16th to 26th
http://homeroutes.ca/artists/allison-brown-uncle-dan-henshall/

Tuesday, November 3rd - Wabigoon
Green Achers & Pappy's Cafe
8:00pm, $10 or PWYC
www.gaow.ca

Thursday, November 5th - Sudbury
The Townehouse
Dinner Show 5:30pm
www.thetownehouse.com

Friday, November 6th - Sudbury
Fromagerie Elgin
8:00pm PWYC
www.fromagerieelgin.ca

and of course a couple of photos from our recent adventures!

Stopped By The Hank Snow Museum!

Pouch Cove Nfld

Middle Cove NLFD

Cape Spear NFLD 

Day 37: Nova Scotia and Newfoundland!

Greetings from the Union Street Cafe upstairs here in Berwick NS, been having some amazing times here on the East Coast, getting a chance to do a bit of swimming, hiking and resting among a wild string of gigs..!  We have a few more mainland shows before we hit Newfoundland this week for Folk Night at The Ship, two house concerts, a coffeehouse and bar gig and Fred's Records!  Below are a couple photo highlights from our adventures!

Lockeport - Saturday, September 12th - Lockeport Campground And Cottages
with Manitoba Hal!$6.00
7:30pm
http://www.lockeportcottages.ns.ca/

Halifax - Saturday,September 13th - Just Us! Cafe
4:00pm afternoon show, PWYC
5896 Spring Garden Rd
www.justuscoffee.com

NEWFOUNDLAND

St.John's - Tuesday, September 15th - Second Cup
with Port Of Call
8:30 to 11pm
9 Stavanger Drive

St.John's - Wednesday, September 16th - Folk Night at The Ship
$5.00, 9:00pm Open Stage
265 Duckworth Street
https://www.facebook.com/events/467779550064496/?ref=1
http://www.nlfolk.com/folknight.html

St.John's - Thursday, September 17th - The Bull And Barrel
with Jerry Stamp
starts at MIDNIGHT!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bull-and-Barrel/160806670638880

St. John's - Friday, September 18th - House Concert
8:00pm, PWYC suggested $10.00
For info and reservations contact Josh josh.smee@gmail.com

Pouch Cove - Saturday, September 19th - Points East Guesthouse
8:00pm, $20.00, for information and reservations contact Elke
edettmer@nf.sympatico.ca, (709) 335 8315

St.John's - Sept 20th - Fred's Records
1:00pm Afternoon Show - Free!
198 Duckworth St.
www.fredsrecords.com

Saint John NB Waterfront

Fredericton Walking Bridge

Dan Chills Out in Style At the Hollywood Star Room

Harper Don't Mess With Moncton!

Tomato Season !!

Crescent Beach NS