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Scar­letta, a Nashville country/rock trio, rocked the Yel­low Jacket Union on Fri­day Sep­tem­ber 20th with a  60 minute set. The band is off to a great year with over 150 shows and has been a part of the NACA (National Asso­ci­a­tion for Cam­pus Activ­i­ties) cir­cuit to over 100 uni­ver­si­ties from coast to coast. They con­tinue to strengthen their tour­ing pres­ence at clubs and the­atres through­out the coun­try and I’m happy they made UWS one of their stops. They are def­i­nitely a band to go see if you like great coun­try music with an elec­tric stage presence.

The band is from Nashville where they have been work­ing with Grammy Award-winning pro­ducer Black Chancey. They have been in the stu­dio with a new pro­duc­tion team of Stef­fon Hamu­lak and Eric Tor­res of The Desert Enter­tain­ment. Scar­letta is com­posed of the fid­dle player Nathan Stoops, gui­tarist Benji Har­ris, and lead singer Emilee Allan. Emilee is the new cen­ter­piece to the band with her amaz­ing lead vocals. Accord­ing to their band web­site the band is a big believer in that every­thing hap­pens for a rea­son and is con­vinced that Emilee has come to them at the per­fect time. Nathan and his fid­dle bring flare to coun­try music that makes him one of the best fid­dle play­ers in Nashville. Benji is an accom­plished band­leader who blends his lead vocals very well with his gui­tar play­ing. Scar­letta was included in Bill­board Magazine’s Top 10 Coun­try Artists to watch in 2013 and their sin­gle “Right Here right Now” is def­i­nitely reel­ing in some attention.

8 o’clock was show time and the lights went off for Scar­letta to take the stage at the Union. The band started the night out with high energy and just happy to be rock­ing the stage. Emilee was light­ing up the union with her pow­er­ful vocals and great stage pres­ence. You can tell that every­one in the band enjoys play­ing with each other when their jam­ming out with their backs against one another’s and huge smiles on their faces. The drum­mer and the bassist looked like they were hav­ing fun as well. What I really enjoyed about watch­ing this band is that they used up the whole stage and was really hav­ing a blast play­ing the music their so pas­sion­ate about. Nathan and his fid­dle could have been heard all over cam­pus, but hear­ing and see­ing is two dif­fer­ent things. You have to watch this guy to really feel the power com­ing off that fid­dle. His sound works great with every­thing else in the band and I believe that sound is what truly makes them stand out in the coun­try music scene. Benji also had a great stage pres­ence and really blew up the stage with his unique style of gui­tar play­ing. He was all over the stage and was really rock­ing out with his band mates. Benji also has a great voice that really adds some­thing spe­cial to the band, which wouldn’t cre­ate the sound that Scar­letta has with­out him. The band played some of their hit songs which included “Want Me”, “Right Here Right Now”, and “Island Fever”. They also cov­ered the song “Foot­loose”, which was absolutely great! I really enjoyed their twist on that song.

Before I knew the night came to an end and Scar­letta had left the stage. They were more than grate­ful to have played at the Uni­ver­sity and I hope to see them back in the area soon. Before I left the Union was able to talk to Benji, the gui­tarist. He was telling me that their main focus right now is just tour­ing and their hav­ing a blast doing it. He was also talk­ing about some of the bands that they have opened for. They have opened for Colt Ford, Thomp­son Square, and used to be the backup band for Bo Bice from Amer­i­can Idol. After talk­ing to Benji, it sounds to me that they are well on their way to the top and they won’t stop till they get there. Over­all it was a great show despite the small crowd and the sound tech­ni­cian hav­ing trou­ble keep­ing the micro­phones at level. I look for­ward to hear­ing more about Scar­letta and their suc­cess and wish them the best of luck for the future.

Scarletta is embarking on a new journey featuring new lead singer Emilee Allan. The band is coming off an amazing 2013 with over 150 shows and expecting even more in 2014. The band has been a Nashville mainstay for the last 2 years working with Grammy Award-winning producer Blake Chancey. They are now in the studio with a hot new duo production team of Steffon Hamulak and Eric Torres of Sea The Desert Entertainment. The band is a big believer that everything happens for a reason and is convinced that Emilee has come to them at the perfect time. The new recordings are a blend of self-written material as well as songs from some of the best writers in Nashville. Scarletta performed the NACA circuit to over 100 universities from coast to coast and continues to beef up their touring presence at clubs and theaters throughout the country.

The band is composed of the trio fiddle player Nathan Stoops, guitarist Benji Harris, and lead singer Emilee Allan. Nathan is a classically trained violist that brings a flare to country music that makes him one of the best fiddle players in all of Nashville. Benji is an accomplished bandleader who blends his lead vocals as effortlessly as his harmonies. Emilee is the new spark plug that is the lead singer and dynamic centerpiece of Scarletta.

Scarletta was included in Billboard Magazine’s Top 10 Country Artists to watch in 2013. Their first single to country radio, “Right Here Right Now,” reached number 28 on the Music Row Radio Chart. Scarletta wrote the single with rock personality Paul Taylor (Winger, Alice Cooper) who co-produced the track with Blake Chancey.

Scarletta looks forward to seeing you on the road soon.

http://www.scarlettamusic.com/about.html

Emilee Allan: Country Girl

Emilee Allan started singing when she was 8 years old with a karaoke machine her grandfather bought her. Her voice is both beautiful, powerful, and a great range. With a recent move to Nashville from her Michigan home, Emilee Allan is off to a great start in her career in the music scene. Her style is more country pop rock than anything else, but it has a soft tenderness to it that makes me quiver. Emilee has a range of sounds within her songs that displays her talents. The production quality of her music is excellent, as well. What’s so lovely about her music is that it has a strong

With lyrics that make you want to stand up and shout, “Celebrate You” is a great country pop song. It has a sweet violin part that dances around and grabs your attention immediately. Violin is one of the most beautiful instruments when done correctly, and I think that in “Celebrate You,” the violin is one of the best parts. Violins are like the “Little Cricket” from the film Men In Black. They are small but pack a HUGE punch, which is what makes them so wonderful when they’re in music.

Another song by Emilee you should check out is “Crazy Ride,” which is one of my favorites from her repertoire because it best displays her voice. When someone has a voice like this, they need to sing and share it with the world. Other songs you must hear are “Burned This Bridge,” “Don’t Leave Me Broken,” “Wrong For Me,” “Bad,” and my personal favorite “January.”

Enjoy and listen to her music here:

Written by
Dylan Gallagher

"Don't Leave Me Broken." (country/pop/soul)
By:
Performed by Emilee Allan of Nashville, TN. Written by Emilee Allan & Preston Brust.

Edwardsburg Argus, Emilee Allan CD Release Concert
"She recorded at the Sound Kitchen in Nashville with producer Kent Wells. A lifelong Edwardsburg resident who always lived in the same house, Emilee’s glad to have her sister for moral support when she gets “a little homesick.” She performed at 12 and Porter in Tennessee recently to showcase her recording. In 2008, while performing with the Young Americans as a freshman in Niles, she was selected to present one of her original songs, “Today is the Day,” which cinched for her what she wanted to do after graduation. Emilee, who won’t turn 19 until June 18, is the daughter of David and Cathy Woodill. Her stage name combines her parents’ middle names. We caught up with Emilee Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, she was meeting with a producer to see about touring with or opening for other artists."
- John Eby, Edwardsburg Argus (Jan 13, 2012)

Allan will perform at the Lerner Jan. 28

ELKHART — Emilee Allan will release her first CD at a concert Jan. 28 at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main St. Emily Woodill, a 2011 graduate of Edwardsburg (Mich.) High School, has gone by the stage name Emilee Allan during her two years of performing with Nathan Miles on guitar. She opened for George Jones at the Lerner in October, and was asked to return to showcase her debut CD, which will be released at the concert along with a signing after the show. She co-wrote eight songs on the CD. Tickets for the concert are $15 and are available by calling 293-4469 or visiting www.thelerner.com/now-playing.html. Concertgoers can get a $2.50 discount by using the promotional code BPF12812 when purchasing tickets. Local band South of Somewhere will open for the concert, which begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The CD is available at cdbaby.com and for listening at emileeallan.com. "
- Elkhart Truth News Paper (Jan 12, 2012)

Niles Daily Star

She opened for George Jones in October at the Lerner, which invited her to return to showcase her debut CD that will be available at the concert and which she will sign after her show.
Emilee co-wrote eight songs on the CD, which became available Christmas Day on CDBaby, an independent music site, and iTunes.

It is available for listening on her website, www.emileeallan.com.

She recorded at the Sound Kitchen in Nashville with producer Kent Wells.

"Homegrown artist Emilee Allan is working her way up the ladder of success toward becoming one of America’s beloved country singers. Raised and educated in Edwardsburg, Michigan, Emilee is a 2011 graduate. She has been performing locally for two years at local venues. She also opened for George Jones at the Lerner Theater in October, 2011. Emilee moved to Nashville in November, 2011 to pursue her dream of becoming a singer/songwriter. She has since played at the well-known place of 12 & Porter. Her CD is now available on CDbaby and Itunes and also for listening on her website: www.emileeallan.com. It was recorded at the world famous Sound Kitchen in Nashville with producer Kent Wells. Emilee will be hosted at the Lerner Theater in Elkhart on January 28, 2012 where she will return to showcase her new CD that will be available at the concert, followed by a CD signing. Emilee has co-written eight of the songs that are featured on her CD. "
- Christine Parkhurst, Evoice and Granger Gazzett(Jan 01, 2012)

Fox 28  Aspiring singer heads to Nashville to pursue dream.
"She's been singing her whole life, and now she's ready to take it to a whole new level. 18-year-old Emilee Allan is Edwardsburg's local singing celebrity. Emilee packed up on Friday for her move to Nashville, where she hopes to start her music career. Before she goes, she'll open for country music legend George Jones at the Lerner Theatre on October 28. "I'm so excited about it. It should be... It's going to be a big moment in my life just because, I've opened up for a couple of people, but nobody as big as George Jones." Emilee just finished recording her first album, self-titled "Emilee Allan." She expects the album to be out in December."

"Edwardsburg grad opens for George Jones. Emilee Allan, an 18-year-old singer/songwriter who graduated from Edwardsburg High School in May, will open for country music legend George Jones before she moves to Nashville to follow her dream of being discovered. Emilee, who opens for Jones at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Lerner Theater in Elkhart, "
- John Eby, Edwardsburg Argus (Oct 20, 2011)

"The Emilee Allan Duet will perform at 8:30 p.m. Emilee Allan is musician from Edwardsburg who is gaining regional recognition as an up-and-coming performer. Her music style has been described as light pop/alternative country. She recently performed during the summer concert series at Riverfront Park to much success."
- Niles Elks Lodge 1322 (Sep 22, 2011)

"Did an interview to Support Green Weekend in Southbend, IN"
- Fox 28 news, Green weekend (Jun 09, 2010)

"Allan’s music is, as she describes it, a mixture of blues and country. Influenced by country heavyweights like Carrie Underwood first and foremost, she’s now discovering the soft, bluesy sounds of artists like Norah Jones and that style is moving into her music."

By JESSICA SIEFF
Edwardsburg Argus