Alberta Cross were formed by Swedish-born lead singer and guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee, and his London pal Terry Wolfers in the mid-00s. in the mid-00s. Their anthemic Americana-tinged songs possess a vulnerability and earthiness, and it soon showed in how hugely their debut record ?The Thief & The Heartbreaker? began to connect
2024 will see a reworked re-release of this album which will feature of wealth of musical collobarations such as Katie Melua, Jack Savoretti and Band of Skulls
This tour will be celebrating the album and the man that helped bring it to life, Petter Ericson Stakee
The queens of banjopunk, three Swedish sisters by the name of Baskery, who’ve played music since they were old enough to hold an instrument. Baskery play a combination of classic ‘roots music and Americana’ with a twist of rule breaking punk turn this much loved style of music on it’s head. Their sound oozes style and playfulness and has helped them accrue a number of plaudits and accolades.
The first album, “Fall Among Thieves” (2008) was recorded in Stockholm, co-produced by Lasse Mårtén (Pink; Peter, Bjorn and John; Kelly Clarkson; Lykke Li; Primal Scream ). It quickly established them as an act that people took seriously. In the years that followed they’ve released several albums and EPs working with the likes of Blackpete (Depeche Mode; Joe Jackson; Peter Fox), Matt Wignall (Cold War Kids; J. Roddy Walston; Wargirl) and were also signed by Dan McCarroll (President and A&R) to Warner Music. “Coyote & Sirens” was released in October 2018, produced and engineered by Andrew Dawson (Kanye West; Rolling Stones; f.u.n; The Revivalists).
On the live scene Baskery are experienced in putting on a show have played over 400 of their own in 2015 the sisters were invited to join legendary artist Robbie Williams as opener and special guests on his arena-tour throughout Europe. Later the same year they also toured the US with Gary Clark Jr and Brandi Carlile and the festival requests roll in; Colours of Ostrava, Bonnaroo, Utopiafest, Newport Folk Festival, Arroyo Seco and Bottlerock.
Pingback: Music scene must be heard! | There's something about Mill Road
Pingback: Eliza and the Bear | GrapevineLIVE
Pingback: Independent Venue Week 23rd-29th Jan | The Portland Arms | Cambridge's premier pub and venue
Pingback: What's on in Cambridge in May 2022? Cambridge Events Guide -
Pingback: What’s on in Cambridge in June 2022? Cambridge Events Guide -
Pingback: What’s on in Cambridge in July 2022? Cambridge Events Guide -
Pingback: What’s on in Cambridge in August 2022? Cambridge Events Guide -
Pingback: What’s on in Cambridge in September 2022? Cambridge Events Guide -
Pingback: What’s on in Cambridge in October 2022? Cambridge Events Guide -
Pingback: Best Things To Do In Cambridge
Pingback: Best Things To Do In Cambridge
Pingback: What’s on in Cambridge in July 2023? Cambridge Events Guide -
Pingback: Things To Do in Cambridge