The first time I heard Allysen Callery, I immediately conjured up visions of her singing along side Nick Drake in some English countryside pub. Her slightly pschedelic folk songs are laced with whimsical imagery and her voice lilts over the lyrics in much the same way as Drake, a hint of melancholy even in the happier, carefree songs. Left with her father's nylon string guitar, Allysen plays with a breezy, muted fingerstyle which provides the perfect backdrop for her dreamy vocals.
Tomorrow night you can catch this rising star at Mickey's Pub and Grille where she will be the featured performer during the Tuesday singer/songwriter series hosted by the Reverend JJ. Show starts at 8. You can also catch Allysen on Valentine's Day opening for the incredible Antje Duvekot at the Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Pawtucket, RI and on the following Saturday opening for ethereal princess Marissa Nadler at Passim. Wow!
Great plug--enjoyed Allysen's set thoroughly.