HOME BASE: New Gretna
STYLE: Classic rock, jam, R&B and soul covers
LINEUP: Tommy Allen Jr., vocals, cajon drum; Tom Vesos, guitar; Ray Waller, bass
FUN FACT: The Tommy Allen Band once belonged to Allen’s father, Tommy Allen Sr., a couple of decades ago. When Tommy Allen Jr. and friends began performing in the local pub, listeners began to refer to them as “The Tommy Allen Band,” and it stuck!
TWO’S TAKE: Big things come in small packages! This modest trio carries a big, soulful sound, making epic productions out of…
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