Allred

If you are from Utah and you like acoustic music, then you most likely have heard of Allred. John Allred moved here about 6 years ago and has spent hundreds and hundreds of hours at concerts here in Utah. Last weekend at iHappiPalooza, I saw Allred live for the twelfth time in a year and a half. I fell in love with his music at my old college in Price, Utah. John came and played an acoustic set and was very open with us about his life. It was great to hear his music and to get to know a little bit about why he writes what he does.

Allred now is seen playing more often with his full band, which brings on a totally different feel to his music. Although I prefer his acoustic sets the best and the looping and singing into the guitar, I cannot help but love the full band. Tanner rocks it on the drums every time, which leaves me feeling the beat for hours after.

If you love music like I do, then you will definetly want to check Allred out at Gurus in Provo Thursday the 24th and the 31st. He has been playing FREE acoustic sets there every Thursday this month and he is recording a song a night and emailing them to those who come. With around 600 recorded songs on his computer, a list of great covers, and songs from his albums he will never run out of songs to play.

Allred's passion in his music and his incredible voice is what makes me wanting more. He also is a really nice, down-to-earth guy. Go up and talk to him after the shows and he will remember who you are in no time. Allred has been in my top five favorite music groups since the first time I heard his music. I highly recommend seeing him live and getting his music. Go to allredmusic.com to order his new EP album or to buy some merch and see when his next show is!