Allison Wheeler Winterspring feat. Alex Sjobeck

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-08:00

1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA | Berkeley

The Back Room
Publisher/HostThe Back Room
Allison Wheeler Winterspring feat. Alex Sjobeck
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Allison Wheeler, vocalist & songwriter from Salinas, California, is a “composer of great sonic imagination” (Peter Quinn, Jazzwise UK) and a versatile voice with a love for creative challenge. After being named Undergraduate Vocal Soloist of the Year by Downbeat Magazine in 2018, she relocated to Prague, where she has broken free from her straight-ahead roots and is forging a new path.
Her debut album Winterspring was released on the London-based label Ubuntu Music in 2022 and was hailed as “one of the strongest collections of songs in the last few years” (Jan Hocek, JazzPort). She cites influences such as Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple and Gillian Welch and has been compared by critics to artists such as Becca Stevens (Jazz Times) and Gretchen Parlato (Jazzwise UK) — yet she creates a world uniquely her own.
Her music seamlessly crosses genre lines, drawing influence from her jazz roots, love of bluegrass/folk tradition, and her talent in the visual arts to construct a realm of imagination fueled by improvisation, nostalgia and a love for impressionism. Wheeler is currently assistant professor of jazz voice at the Janáčkova akademie múzických umění (JAMU) in Brno and has her sophomore album in the works.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.
Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.
Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash.
Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.
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