Brad Allen

“People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway. If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere[...]

Is it true that musicians get lots of girls? I worked at a Ford dealership for a little while. There was also this old musician that worked there. One day I heard someone ask him this question, then I heard his answer. He went on like a fisherman telling stories of fish he’d caught that[...]

Great night at Thirsty Ernie’s last night. Had tons of people sit in and perform. Some really fantastic talent. I watched Matt Bright, from the band Interstate 49, perform a couple of Stevie Ray Vaughn songs on acoustic guitar. I’d never seen that before. Matt is a very talented guitarist, and sings in a really[...]

Monday nights, beginning April 8th, I will be hosting an acoustic open mic night at Thirsty Ernie’s, 1276 West Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO 64083. Thirsty Ernie’s is a really big, cool place with entertainment going on pretty much every night of the week. The open mic is from 7p.m.-10p.m. Bring your instrument, bring your vocal[...]

Great gig last night at Castizos in Smithville. That was actually the first solo show I’ve done in a little while. Lots of compliments on my singing and good response to my original songs. In the past I did most of these type of shows with the addition of a looping pedal. I’d record bass[...]

“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.”  Michelangelo

I’ve been listening to quite a bit of country music lately. Those who know me best know that for me, this is unusual. I’ve made many statements in the past that I didn’t like all the cliches about pickup trucks, etc. I don’t personally own a pickup truck, or a cowboy hat. I’ve always considered[...]

I’ve always loved the Caribbean. It’s my idea of paradise right here on earth. I’ve always been fascinated by steel drums, and the whole story behind them, so that’s what this song is about. This is the solo version of the song. Hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed creating it.