“At 21 years of age, Calder Allen is one of the newest rising acts to emerge out of Austin, Texas. Both audibly and lyrically beyond his years, Allen is a prolific singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist whose most recent singles’ The Conservationist’ and ‘Ripple Through’ were recorded at the historic Arlyn Studios. This remarkable single is produced and engineered by critically acclaimed Charlie Sexton and Grammy winner Jacob Sciba. With Calder’s sublime lyrics and gritty voice, he encapsulates his love of the outdoors and fly fishing. CalderAllen’s sophomore album is once again being recorded at Austin’s Arlyn Studios alongside Sexton and Sciba and will be released in 2024.

In June of 2022, Calder released his debut album, “The Game,” which was also produced and engineered by Sexton and Sciba. His festival run has included slots at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza Chicago, Austin City Limits, South by Southwest, Oceans Calling, Sea Hear Now, FareWell Festival, Two Step Inn, and Format Festival. Beyond festivals, he has opened for The Avett Brothers, John Hiatt, Turnpike Troubadours, The Wood Brothers and Shane Smith and the Saints.

A fifth-generation Austinite, Calder Allen’s natural ability and love for music is embedded into his DNA; among his music inspirations are his grandfather Terry Allen, his album producer Charlie Sexton, and other prolific artists like Gary Clark Jr., Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt are also impactful influences on Allen’s music. Outside of music, Allen enjoys spending his time fly fishing, rock climbing, and advocating for outdoor conservation awareness.”

– Calder Allen.com