About Allen Levi

Allen grew up in Columbus, Georgia, attended University of Georgia for degrees in English and Law, and worked as an attorney from 1980 to 1990. He left law practice for two years in 1990, moved to Scotland, and, while there, received a degree in Scottish fiction from the University of Edinburgh. He returned home, resumed law practice for three years, and finally ventured into vocational music in 1996.

Since then, he has worked as a traveling musician, sharing his whimsical, thought-provoking brand of songwriting and storytelling to audiences across the U.S. He has over twenty albums to his credit, as well as hundreds of other unpublished songs. 

In 2014, he published The Last Sweet Mile, a memoir of the close friendship he shared with his brother, Gary, who died in 2012. He also wrote and published a children’s book, Oliviatown, adapted from a song of the same title.

Allen published his first novel, Theo of Golden, in 2023. Learn more here.

When not reading or writing Allen cares for family acreage where he lives with his father, tries to spend time with family nearby, keeps a full schedule of involvement in the small community around him, and dreams of being an artist someday.

Interviews with Allen Levi

ArtHaus Radio with Bo Bartlett | Episode 257 with Allen Levi

Pillar & Ground with Pastor Brian Salter | In this bonus episode of Pillar & Ground, Brian is joined remotely by Allen Levi, a singer-songwriter, author, retired lawyer, and longtime friend of LMPC. Allen shares some insight into how Theo of Golden was originated and what ultimately pushed him over the edge to complete it and pursue publication. Also discussed is the nature of "goodness" as depicted in the book and why it's particularly poignant in today's world.

107.7 The Truth with Brian Hite | Listen to Allen and Brian discuss in detail the behind the scenes of writing Theo of Golden.

The Habit Podcast by Jonathan Rogers | Allen and Jonathan discuss the impossible challenge of putting words to the things that matter most, and the reasons for trying anyway.

Allen and Jonathan discuss the story of Theo of Golden and how it came about is this wonderful conversation.

The Pivot by Andrew Osenga

“This chat with Allen Levi is such a gift to me. Allen was a lawyer until his early 40’s when he quit to become a singer/songwriter. Since then he’s written thousands of songs, traveled all over, been a small town Judge, and takes care of his family’s farm in Georgia. A few years ago he wrote a book, “The Last Sweet Mile,” about the year he spent caring for his brother as he passed away. Allen is a poet and unbelievably kind and gentle soul. I don’t even believe I get to do this sometimes, getting to have these conversations. This was one of my favorites and I imagine it might be one of yours, too.” - Andrew Osenga