Alberta Cross: The Rolling Thunder EP
With The Rolling Thunder EP, the band tries new things, experiments a bit and takes some chances. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsAlberta Cross - "Money For the Weekend" Video
Alberta Cross frontman Petter Ericson Stakee is the leavened product of a trans-national upbringing: He was born in Sweden, raised in England and now leads a New York-based band that mirrors his eclecticism. Alberta Cross' first release, 2008's self-produced The Thief and the Heartbreaker, found inspirations in the cornerstones of '70s rock, the hand-in-hand accord of blues and country. "I think this first mini album we did was more folk because it was like the baby, the starter," Stakee says. "I love folk and blues because it's honest music." read more
Found in: Featured VideosSled Island Festival Announces Initial 2011 Lineup
Sled Island Festival has announced more than 50 artists to perform at the 2011 event.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsWatch Alberta Cross Perform Live from Paste
Click the image to watch Alberta Cross perform live from Paste. Related Links: AlbertaCross.netAlberta Cross on Myspace... read more
Found in: Live at PasteAlberta Cross About to Launch U.S. Tour
When your band's first EP earns acclaim, that's saying something. When it gets you booked on tours with The Shins, Oasis and Bat For Lashes and merits mentions in Rolling Stone, NPR, Spin and, yep, right here at Paste, then you might say that your future's already looking bright.Such is the case with London's Alberta Cross. The band's debut, 7-song EP, The Thief and the Heartbreaker, garnered high praise; now it's time to take the next step—Alberta Cross' debut album, Broken Side of Time is out now on ATO Records. Coming soon: the band takes to the road for a US tour.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBand Of The Week: Alberta Cross
Alberta Cross frontman Petter Ericson Stakee is the leavened product of a trans-national upbringing... read more
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