Interview: Allen Stone's soul music influenced by Stevie Wonder, religious upbringing

Whenever Seattle soul crooner Allen Stone happens to find himself in San Francisco at the beginning of a week, he makes time for Motown on Monday. Typically held at Madrone Art Bar near Alamo Square, this is where you can go to hear a DJ spin some classic R&B. Stone, who will be in town Sunday and Monday, performing at the Great American Music Hall, remembers the first time he was taken to MOM, as it’s known. A DJ transitioned from Stevie Wonder to Bobby Womack. “Dopest mix ever,” Stone said. But the last time Stone was in the City, [...]

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