Described by many as a musicians musician. Jon Allen has released 5 studio albums to date; carving a niche over the last 10 years as a talented singer, songwriter and producer. Discovered by legendary guitarist Mark Knopfler who heard him singing at a party in West London, he subsequently toured with the guitar icon supporting him at Wembley Arena and on the rest of the European leg of the ‘All The Road Runners’ tour with Emmy Lou Harris. Mark Knopfler also played guitar and sang on his song ‘Sarah’ that appears on his debut album ‘Dead Man’s Suit’ More success came when his song ‘Going Home’ was chosen for a worldwide TV advert for a Landrover. In the wake of this he signed a deal with UK Label Absolute who have since released all his future output. He has collaborated and performed with a enviable and diverse selection of artist including Damien Rice, Sharon Shannon, Brian May, Seal and Dionne Warwick as well as Jools Holland who had him appear on the iconic Later With Jools Holland TV show and as part of the BBC’s coverage of Glastonbury.
His fifth album ‘…Meanwhile’ was released in summer 2021.