“Randy McAllister" Grammy Nominee

Join us at the Pearl Theater on Saturday, June 27th and enjoy a roustabout, maverick, spiritual,

gritty, amazing, genius, wild evening of music! The Pearl Theater is proud to bring you Randy

McAllister. McAllister has been flying in the face of convention his whole career. No smoke, no

mirrors, no choreography, no industry machines. Making his living in the music business off the

strength of his songs, a show like no other and a whole lot of grease, grit, dirt and spit.

Raised in the small Texas town of Novice, McAllister is a fifth-generation Texan, whose father

was both a fireman and musician. His father was a drummer in a band called "The Flames". At a

very young age, Randy followed in his father’s foots steps. He began to take up drumming, but

the drums were just the beginning for Randy, as he began to develop as a singer and

songwriter.

"If Mark Twain had envisioned a 21st century roots musician, he might have created a character

like Randy McAllister, with an easy-going persona and a wry, and an observant wit. McAllister

weaves material in the singer/songwriter tradition, with nods to a variety of styles. He is one of

those rare artists who is able to meld genres such as gospel, blues, country, Tex-Mex, rock and

zydeco together and come away with something that is uniquely him.

In performance, his songs combine an uncontainable energy and intensity with lyrics that dig

into the tough topics. From urban violence, homelessness and other harsh realities to more

common concerns like love and dating, McAllister's songwriting approach is particularly skillful,

able to be both truthful and funny. McAllister takes universal feelings and translates them into

today's reality, with his own pointed style expressed through his distinctive, soulful voice."

McAllister has released 10 critically praised albums beginning with his debut "Diggin' for Sofa

Change", followed by "Grease, Grit, Dirt and Spit", the much heralded "Double Rectified Bust

Head", 2002 GRAMMY NOMINEE "Givers and Takers", "Temporary Fixes" and A "Little Left of

Center" all built on a firm foundation that is his songwriting. His much anticipated Compilation

CD, "Flying High While Staying Low Down" was released in late 2006, "Dope Slap Soup" in June

of 2007. "Dope Slap Soup" in 2008. "Ain't Like the Movies" in 2009 and "Be Like Water" in 2011.

Tickets $18 adults//$15 students - Available at Bonners Books, Mountain Mike’s and Eves Leaves.

Tickets are also available online and at the door. Café opens at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm.

The Pearl Theater is located on 7160 Ash St. in Bonners Ferry, south of the Casino. Turn east off HWY 95

and look for the steeple!

208-610-2846

info@thepearltheater.org

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