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Bothwell’s Jay Allan set to release new country music album
Jay Allan
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor
Bothwell resident Jay Allan, 31, started writing songs at the age of 14.
After releasing a record nearly 13 years ago, Allan told the Chatham-Kent Daily Post that “it was time” for him to compile a new album and share the songs he has written over the years.
“I never really quit writing,” Allan said of the time in between his last record, which was never marketed heavily. “I just had a lot of great songs.”
Armed with his music, Allan took a trip down to Nashville, Tennessee ‘the mecca of country music’ to record a new album with Canadian producer Murray Pulver, of Canada’s multi-award winning group Doc Walker.
“This is really my first big project,” Allan said. “It was great to go to Nashville and cut it.”
Allan said the album, entitled The Wrong Direction, is completed and is expected to be released in the early fall. The first single off the record “Rumourville” was released June 8 and according to Allan, it has received very positive feedback.
“It is starting to get a lot of radio play,” Allan said, adding that Rumourville is being aired on stations in every province in Canada. “We’re getting really good play in Northern Ontario… Kingston, Owen Sound, Haliburton. (British Columbia) is really eating it up too, which is great.”
No stranger to playing with “big acts”, including opening gigs with Julian Austin, Doc Walker and Jimmy Rankin, Allan has graced the stage at many local venues and festivals this summer in Chatham-Kent as well.
“I played out at the Boot Hill Jamboree, Blenheim Cherry Fest, at the Dresden Fair and the Car Show in Bothwell,” Allan said. “It’s always great to play local shows in front of friends and family.”
The Bothwell resident will also be headlining the inaugural Dresden Jamboree, and will hit the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday (August 14).
Following the release of his new album, Allan said he plans of “going on a bit of a radio tour in Ontario.
“We’ll push the new record… push the new single. Hopefully by then we’ll have another single released as well,” Allan said.
For more info on Jay and his career, check out his website at http://www.jayallan.ca/
Editorial
August 13, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I’m going to post a few comments from individuals who have spoken highly of Jay, someone Chatham-Kent should be proud to call one of their own!
-AH
Editorial
August 13, 2009 at 12:47 pm
“Jay Allan is a rare breed in this day in age. He pens catchy, honest songs sung from the heart with no sense of pretense. What you hear is what you get. Jay will take you in with his storytelling style and make you feel like you are a part of his journey. It is not often that someone comes across as genuine in spirit and talent as Jay Allan.”
- Murray Pulver, of Doc Walker
Editorial
August 13, 2009 at 12:48 pm
“Jay Allan writes the sort of blue collar everyman songs that every ambitious singer songwriter aspires to, but few hit the mark as successfully as Jay. He avoids the tired cliches “sippin’ lemonade” and “fried chicken eating” that handicap many of his peers, marking him as above average with clever turns of phrase and melodies that would suite any contemporary country radio playlist.”
- Patrick Duffy, Attention Design, Consulting CCMA Art Director
Editorial
August 13, 2009 at 12:49 pm
“I have seen Jay live and am patiently waiting for the arrival of his new album. Jay brings pride to our town with his talents.”
- Jodie Robb, Editor, Leader-Spirit
Editorial
August 13, 2009 at 12:49 pm
“Jay Allan shows a lot of heart with songs like “Someday We’ll Talk” and “Picture of Life” but also has fun with songs like “S.H.O.P. I had a great time working on the record.”
- Jason Gantt, Producer, Engineer/Love Monkey Studios, Nashville
Betty
August 13, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Can’t wait to listen to you Jay!
Shelley Mills
August 18, 2009 at 8:56 pm
I had the pleasure of hearing Jay open for Doc Walker a few years ago in Chatham and was very impressed with his vocal ability. I am anxiously waiting the release of the new CD so more people can hear this great singer!
Lynne @ Ken
August 19, 2009 at 9:07 pm
WE love Jay and his music he has a lot of talent he was fantastic at boot hill
Gord
August 20, 2009 at 2:56 am
this guy is a star on the rise!! what a singer, songwriter,entertainer.the total package.
Nicole
August 20, 2009 at 2:58 am
i’ve seen Jay Allan a number of times and each time is better!!i love Rumorville.what a great song.
Bill
August 20, 2009 at 3:01 am
i have Jay’s first album and almost have it worn out.can’t wait for the new one.
Joe
August 20, 2009 at 3:04 am
just saw Jay at dresden and his show was the best.i talked with him after and he is a really nice guy.i loved the shop song.
mel
August 20, 2009 at 3:06 am
can’t wait for the record.
Norma
July 7, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I have had the pleasure of hearing Jay preform Amazing Grace as well as listening to his albums. He is awesome and has such a strong, moving voice. INCREDIBLE!!