The Cracker Cats are three dynamic and entertaining young women from Saskatoon,
whose musical talent, physical glow, and infectious energy will surely capture your hearts. Described as gypsy roots revolutionists, their high-energy, rowdy and passionate performances are full of fire. With fingers flying and tight interwoven harmonies, their music drives and affects listeners.
They have released two Albums;
Empty Bottles N' Broken Hearts (2004) and Livin' on the Run (2005)
These albums successfully charted at 28 on national campus and community radio, have received CBC features and support, are featured on three Saskatchewan compilations and one national, while selling nearly 10,000 copies to fans from Spain, the UK, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, France, Canada and the US.
"Taking darkgrass to a surprisingly new level with jaw-dropping hints of everything from R&B soul and the slightest hint of urban/hip hop zing to standard rock'n'roll to sprinkles of country gospel and hefty helpings of gypsy-grass, the Cracker Cats embody everything that associates itself with sly, mischievous, naughty, dark and creeped out jangle string bandy joy." - CD Baby, August 8, 2006 reviewing “Livin’ on the Run”.
The Cracker Cats have toured extensively throughout Canada and Europe, playing key festivals such as the Regina Folk Festival, the South and North Country Fair, Edge of the World, Trout Forest Music Festival, Fred’s Eaglesmiths Picnic, Folk on the Rocks, the Smithers Midsummer, the Atlin Art’s, the Gateway and Eaglewood Folk Music Festivals.
They have shared the stages with the likes of The Good Brothers, The Sadies, Fred Eaglesmith, Willie P. Bennet, Sarah Harmer, T.O.F.U., C.R. Avery, Kent Mcallister, Nathan Rodgers, The D. Rangers, Romi Mayes, Eileen Laverty and Joel Fafard, Crooked Creek, Little Miss Higgins and the Deep Dark Woods.
This past year has seen them showcasing at Canadian Music Week, The Juno’s, The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards and Western Canadian Music Awards.
With a new album on the way and an endless quest for adventure, these modern day gypsies are sure to be seen entertaining on many more stages as they wander the world.
beautiful eliza remember me ;-p we shared a dorm at global village backpackers...pretty sure i left a comment before...just wanted to say i was thinking of ya and wanted to hear your tunes again...youre extremely beautiful talented ladies and i wish you all the best...amazing voices amazing music, pure true talent. i love it!!! <3 be safe on the road, always take care
Eliza i was ment to set up your banjo for you the saturday morning after you all played at white 52 on the friday night in Greenock but dew to hang over i didnt make it so i owe you a tune up and thanks cracker cats for adding me to your friends list catch ya later ,..Irish Mark
Hey there hi there ho there, just wanted to let everybody know that my new record, Long Way to Wander, is now available online from www.scottcook.net or through the following retailers:
Hi, Eliza (and all you Cats!) I'm catching up on correspondence & just wanted to say it was great hearing your show at Fred's Southern Picnic. And I dug jamming (and Hank-parading) with you too! Also, I'm glad we traded CD's - I don't know what you think of mine but I dig your recordings! See ya at one Canajun Fest or another next summer, I hope! Or, come play in Austin!
How's your summer beeeeeeeen??? Me and my band are coming to rock Saskatoon on Saturday...are y'all around? Last show of this tour...at Lydia's! I hope to see you!
