If Lucinda Williams had a baby sister who sounded more like Joni Mitchell or Iris Dement (minus the twang) & was raised in California not Tennessee-this might be the album she would make! 'Some Horses' is an eclectic variety of bar songs to dreamy folk/pop ballads you could find yourself hearing in a movie soundtrack set to gorgeous landscapes and story lines, that speak of soul mates and first loves, with shades of trailer trash, PBR & velvet Elvis paintings! If it can be said that a folk artist's job is one who spans decades in material relevance by touching on the universal themes prevalent in today's society and the societies of the ages, namely by singing about current events and of course love, as they affect the artist, then Joni has a place in that line up. She hopes that the truth of our lives as told in song serve as a painting might; to connect us to the past, present and future, thereby giving us a sense of purpose and reason. That maybe our fleeting lives can be aptly told and summarized by the connections we have forged with others and the mark we leave behind simply by the breath of our characters, or..........our Art. What others have said about Joni: "Joni is clearly one of the most dynamic vocalists on today's scene. Her emotional palate is vast... ranging from sweet and sultry to raw and intense. Joni drinks from a deep well of creativity. Joni is brilliant in guiding others to the depths of rich emotion. She is truly one of a kind!" ~Michael H. Cohen, Dattatreya Kirtan Artist "I've been a big fan of Joni's since I saw her perform at the Hotel Café nearly ten years ago, and she's gotten even better since then. I don't know which to praise more highly -- her singing or her songwriting. They're both amazing!"~Michael Sigman Writer/Editor, Media Consultant, Music Publisher, President of Majorsongs "Joni Allen's achingly beautiful music compels you to keep quiet, listen and be moved." ~Kevin Murphy Music Critique, Writer/Editor "What an amazing journey! From beautiful, simple melodies to complex and compelling scenes, Joni leads you down unpredictable paths to common experiences: LIFE, LOVE, RELATIONSHIP, HOME." ~John Wiggins Songwriter/Nashville "Whatever she puts her hand to she always leaves her mark. She has real talent!"~John Waite "I first heard Joni Allen over a decade ago and was floored by the depth and range of her voice. She has a voice of an Angel with edge. On stage she really knows how to hold it down with the Shakti power, representing the Divine Feminine on all levels. She just Rawks and that's it!!!!! ~Bibi McGill "Whether floating above a bed of a finger-picked cascade or within a country strum, Joni always sings from one place --- the heart."~ Jeff Patrick Krasno Velour Music Group:: Wanderlust Festival "Joni Allen's music has been making me happy for several years now. A sweet voice and personality to boot with strong catchy songs and melodies." ~JT Music Booker-Genghis Cohen, Molly Malones, Live at the Lounge, Room 5, Los Angeles