Working with multi-platinum guitarist/producer Kevin Bowe (Paul Westerberg, Etta James, Jonny Lang), drummer Peter Anderson (Polara, Honeydogs), bassist Steve Price (Rex Daisy) and keyboardist James Tyler O’Neill (Brian Just Band), Alison has sold out the prestigious Dakota Jazz Club for over a dozen shows in a row. They are also performing at benefits, corporate functions, and festivals; opening for national artists like:
After signing with a national agency, the band has started touring in earnest. Alison’s CDs have sold almost 10,000 units; the newest release, “Chinese Whispers” has just been picked up for national distribution and was named one of the year’s ten best by the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
LA Based magazine, SingerUniverse- “ Singer of the Month”
Dale Kawashima (SingerUniverse.com)- “Soulful ballads are an excellent showcase for Scott’s strong, passionate, and earthy vocals.”
Jon Bream (MN StarTribune)-“She’s got pipes, personality, and an undeniable soulfulness.”
Chris Riemenschneider (MN StarTribune)-“Alison injects ample amounts of Southern soul and muddy grit into her music.”
Brian Turner (Cities 97 DJ)-“Don’t forget us when you’re a big star, which you will soon be”
John Ziegler (Duluth Tribune)-“Somewhere between Carole King and Alicia Keys… a force to be reckoned with”
Pat O’Brien (City Pages)-“Alison’s songs are deceptively damaged and clever; she’s not even remotely interested in pleasing the so-called hipsters”.
Ross Raihala (St. Paul Pioneer Press)-“like an outtake from Dusty in Memphis, pure jaw dropping soul, steely conviction that’s hard to deny”
Laura Bethel (Maverick Magazine- Kent, UK) gives her 5 stars- “Deep, raw, and very, very real. Alison Scott’s new record is devilishly appealing , sultry and sexy.”