Lunch At Allen's - Biography

Lunch At Allen's is an extraordinary musical revue by internationally renowned artists, Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan, and Ian Thomas — an intimate and humorous ensemble comprising some of Canada's finest individual performers.

It all began as a regular get together at Allen's Pub & restaurant on The Danforth in Toronto with Canadian music icon Murray McLauchlan and old friends Ian Thomas and Marc Jordan. After adding the voice of Cindy Church, a "lunch at Allen's" turned into an outstanding band performing some of Canada's (and the world's) most enjoyed songs from each of these songwriters' impressive catalogues.

Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas' songs have been recorded by some of the biggest names in music history. Murray McLauchlan's hits have covered Canadian airwaves from coast to coast. Cindy's (the sweetest) voice and songs are well known on the folk festival circuit through her solo work and as a member of Quartette with Sylvia Tyson. As individuals, they have written for or sung on over 25,000,000 cds, penning hits for Chicago, Josh Groban, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher, and Rod Stewart, as well as Murray's "Farmers Song", Marc's "Marina Del Rey" and Ian's "Painted Ladies" just to name a few. And although the foursome have been playing together for years, there is an energy and freshness as if they've just met.

"Lunch At Allen's" are Canadian song writing royalty who will take you on a journey through story and song, generously peppered with humour and playing a mix of familiar hits and brand new songs. An evening of music from the heart, to sooth the soul.