American Idol winner Kris Allen and Jillette Johnson perform in Boston January 9 (Video)

New York based singer-songwriter and musician, Jillette Johnson will hit the Brighton Music Hall stage on Wednesday, January 9. Jillette is appearing in Boston in honor of her newly released debut CD with Wind Up Records, ‘Whiskey and Frosting.’ With her distinctly sweet and soaring vocals, Jillette opens a window into her soul through stirring lyrics especially displayed in what she calls her greatest single to date, ‘When the Ship Goes Down.’ Her sound is reminiscent of vocal giants Florence Welch, Tori Amos and Fiona Apple. Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Carol King, and Billy Joel are among her strongest music influences. Visit www.jillettejohnson.com for more on her music.

Jillette Johnson will be appearing with singer-songwriter and American Idol winner, Kris Allen. Also appearing is My Silent Bravery and Rachel Taylor. Nominated for a Teen Choice Award, a People’s Choice Award, and a Billboard Music Award, Kris Allen is famous for his hit Christian single, ‘Live like We’re Dying.’

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See this talented group of artists on Wednesday, January 9 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Brighton Music Hall is located at 158 Brighton Avenue in Allston, Massachusetts. For more information and to get tickets, visit www.brightonmusichall.com.

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