Better on iPhonemodern · classicSign inIan Allen has no upcoming Boston-area shows listed. They last played August 13, 2026 at Middle East Upstairs.
Ian Allen is so over being under the influence of any substances, including music... but rhythmically his music is very influenced by the polyrhythms prevalent in African music (he was born in Zimbabwe and also grew up in South Africa), and that combined with his extremely catchy melodies and hooks makes for a tantalizing combination of music that makes you want to sing and dance. Lyrically, the subject matter is far removed from the typical and the
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Ian Allen has played Boston once on foobos since August 2026.
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