Steve is a trained Classical Guitarist
who has taken a swig from the hipflasks of Flamenco, Jazz,
Fingerpicking and Folk. He is equally at home in a Flamenco den in
Andalucía, folk festivals such as Woodford, or a concert hall.
He completed a Bachelor of Music at the Australian National University
with Tim Kain, has performed as the support act for artists such as
Tommy Emmanuel, James Morrison and Victor Borge, and has shared the
stage with many, including: Grace Knight, Yothu Yindi, Sirocco,
Margaret Urlich, Marina Prior, Rick Price, Rhonda Burchmore and Bruce
Rowland (Man from Snowy River).
Steve teaches music at The
Canberra Grammar School and runs 3 Guitar Orchestras there. He lives in
Canberra with his amazing wife and 2 children.
My CD About Time, contains a
collection of pieces that represent some of the musicians who have
inspired me to love making music. Tommy Emmanuel, Sting, Bach, Paco Peña
and Django Reinhardt. It covers many styles, including classical,
jazz, flamenco, folk, popular music and gypsy Jazz.
I envisaged this CD
to be enjoyed with a glass of wine as the listener exhales at the end of
the day - I hope you enjoy!
Order a copy of Steve's About Time CD
with PayPal
AU $25 (free postage)
Or download your favourite tracks from iTunes
Steve's CD has been featured as Album of the week on “On the Verandah” on ABC
Classic FM with Julia Lester
Tracks on About Time
El Noi De La Mare- Catalan Folk Song, Arr. Miguel Llobet - Listen to preview
Since we Met, Tommy Emmanuel
Herencia Latina Rumba, Paco Pena, Arr. Steve Allen Flamenco - Listen to preview
Tears, Django Reinhardt, Arr. Steve Allen
Prelude from the 1st Cello Suite, J.S. Bach
Stung, Medley of 4 Sting Songs for Spanish Guitar-
Brought to my Senses, Fragile, St. Agnes and the Burning Train, and The
Shape of my Heart, Sting, Arr. Steve Allen
Milonga, Jorge Cardoso, Clarinet interlude Sally Greenaway, Arr. Steve Allen
Manha de Carnaval (Black Orpheus), Luiz Bonfa, Arr. Steve Allenz
Sakura Theme and Variations (Japanese Folk Song) , Arr. Yuquihiro Yocoh
El Testament de Amelia- Catalan Folk Song, Arr. Miguel Llobet
Watch my featured track Stung on YouTube
"Stung" is a track on my About Time CD that is featured in full on YouTube. It is an instrumental medley of 4 Sting songs that I
have arranged for spanish guitar: Brought to my senses, Fragile, St
Agnus and The Burning Train, Shape Of My Heart.
"Stung" A Sting medley by Steve Allen - Complete track
Listen to preview tracks from About Time on YouTube
El Noi De La
Mare - Catalan Folk Song, Arr. Miguel Llobet
The folk song El Noi De La Mare originated from the small island of
Catalonia, off the coast of Spain, and has been tastefully arranged for solo
guitar by the 19th century Spanish guitarist Miguel Llobet.I feel that the song represents one of the
things I love about the classical guitar -- the capacity to sustain a beautiful
melody whilst providing its own accompaniment.
"El Noi De La Mare - Preview"
Herencia
Latina Rumba, Paco Pena, Arr. Steve Allen
Paco Peñais one of the key
Spanish players to deliver the flamenco guitar as a solo instrument, separating
it from the traditional flamenco troupe of dancers, singers, cajon and of
course guitar! His ability to present the traditional dance forms with their
intricate rhythmic patterns and complex overall structures is legendary.
Originally for solo guitar, this Rumba has been arranged for 2 guitars, double
bass and cajon.
