Bernard Allison

Bernard Allison: Across the Water

by Ed Kopp
August 1, 2000

Guitarist-vocalist Bernard Allison has inherited his father's energetic stage presence as well as his large European fan base. (Like his legendary father the late Luther Allison, Bernard lives in France.) Allison follows up his acclaimed American debut Keepin' the Blues Alive (1997) with a slicker, more mainstream effort clearly targeted at a bigger audience.Bernard's last album reflected his years of training at the feet of his dad, his former bandleader Koko Taylor, and his pals Stevie Ray Vaughan ...

Bernard Allison To Perform At Prince's "Xenophobia" Celebration At Minneapolis, Paisley Park, June 25

Source: All About Jazz
June 12, 2002

June 11, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Appearance Will Preview Allison's Forthcoming Album, Storms Of Life

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Bluesman Bernard Allison will be among the performers featured at Prince's third annual week-long opening of his Paisley Park home studios to fans. From June 21-27, Prince will hold the celebration, dubbed Xenophobia, at the Minneapolis studio, offering performances, moderated discussions, musical workshops, and exclusive listening sessions to new music.

Allison, who will release his second album for Tone-Cool Records ...
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Bernard Allison Announces New Album Release

Source: All About Jazz

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Bernard Allison, one of the most acclaimed young blues artists today, will release Storms Of Life, his second album for Tone-Cool Records, on August 13. In making the album, Allison turned to noted producer David Z, known for his work with bluesmen Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang and Chris Duarte, as well as Fine Young Cannibals, Big Head Todd & the Monsters and Jody Watley.

The son of the late blues legend Luther Allison, Bernard has earned a ...
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