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ALAKRITY

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From the echoing hallways of an average, everyday high school in small-town Beloit, Wisconsin a band was born. As soon as Phil Carper, Pat Anderson, Andy Lutz and Peter Murray began making music together, they knew that the mundane everyday of conventional work or school was not their path. Dubbing themselves Alakrity, a variation on a traditional English word meaning “cheerful readiness,” the band is quickly establishing a name for itself. In true Carpe Diem style, the pop punk foursome has set sail to create life-changing moments. To make something that matters.
Upon graduating from high school, the band was signed to Wisconsin-based Spurgatory Records. Wasting no time, the band’s energetic and entertaining live performances were backed by the label’s release of the You Are Here EP.
Alakrity’s refreshing brand of honest high-energy pop punk is equal parts entertainment and expression. Although chock full of sweat, jokes, and pogo the band’s music is methodically executed while always careful to not overshadow their message. The members’ Christian worldview permeates their lyrics at every turn, never hanging ashamed but also never forcing the listener’s hand. “Everyone has been through similar situations to the ones we address in our songs, some to a much worse extent than others,” states Carper without hesitation, “but it all comes down to the fact that Christ can mend any broken heart and fix any broken situation.”
Continuing to hone their skills while simultaneously expanding their reach, the band has been hard at work performing for a wide variety of audiences. 2007 saw them take home the grand prize in the Launchpad competition, a statewide battle of the bands for high school musicians. The band also delivered memorable, enthusiastic performances at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Shoutfest Ohio, Cornerstone California, and the Rock for Life summer tour. Having performed alongside such artists as MxPx, Eleventyseven, Kids in the Way, Olivia the Band, The Fold, Audio Adrenaline, Run Kid Run, Falling Up, and Everyday Sunday, Alakrity is poised to quickly find center stage among today’s hottest Christian bands.
Alakrity was recently hard at work with renowned producer Dan Needham on its debut full-length release. Featuring a cover of Petra’s timeless classic, “Beyond Belief,” on which the band collaborates with Petra vocalist John Schlitt, the album is now available online and at shows. More dynamic songs drenched in the kind of giant pop hooks that are impossible to ignore are sure to impress on the full length album entitled “Whatever Happened To Good TV?”
In the meantime Alakrity continues to bring its “cheerful readiness” to stages across the United States. Whether performing alongside major label acts, independent stalwarts, or local artists, you can be sure the band will explode from the stage each and every time they step onto it.
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Member Since: 4/2/2005
Band Website: alakrityonline.com
Band Members:

Phil - Lead Guitar/Vocals
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Peter - Guitar/Vocals
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Pat - Bass/Vocals
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Andy - Drums
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MANAGEMENT: Robert Anthony Entertainment Group
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(cell) 724-709-9191 (fax) 775-206-7919
[email protected] www.RobertAnthony.biz

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Endorsements: Typecast Clothing, Scripts Footwear, Rock For Life, LIFE Energy Drink, Elta Clothing, Live Offensively, C28 Clothing

Influences: Petra, Switchfoot, MxPx, Relient K, Rufio, Heart, Stryper, Ace Troubleshooter, Hangnail, Blink-182, Ben Folds, Jack's Mannequin
Sounds Like: make a day of it guys!!!!
Record Label: Spurgatory Records/Radtone Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

NAPPY HOO YEAR!!!!!!

TWO THOUSAND NINE IS HERE!!!!!!!!And to show our joy and happiness, we've compiled this lovely New Year's video.Please watch and enjoy as much as we have enjoyed making it for you!Love,---The Alakrity...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:03:00 GMT

Merry. . .CHRISTMAS?!!??!?!?!?

That's right everyone!Today's the day.The day you wake up, and ponder just for a moment, why on earth would mom throw open my bedroom door at 7 in the morning...Oh. . . . . . OH!!!!!!And you jump out ...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:48:00 GMT

"Whatever Happened to Good TV?" Live Montage Promo

Hello everyone!It's about time you all heard the new record up on iTunes entitled, "Whatever Happened to Good TV?"To help persuade you...we've created this promotional video.If you like it, post this ...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:43:00 GMT

Guns N’ Alakrity

Hey kids! (don't try this at home)Phil of Alakrity here, inviting you to watch our newest video blog from this weekend!Since a few shows cancelled, we decided to take the day off...and shoot stuff.So ...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:03:00 GMT

MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY ONLINE!

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Posted by on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:58:00 GMT

Were on iTunes?

Hello Friends,A few days ago, we got a message from someone telling us how much he enjoyed us and that he loved our CD that he downloaded on ITunes. ITUNES. This was a suprise to us. Sorry we didn't t...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:27:00 GMT

March For Life (and Youth Training and Activism Weekend)

Hello Everyone!Phil here, with the rest of the Alakrity boys who want to let you know we had an amazing time with Rock For Life and all the people we met this weekend in DC. We just want to thank Eric...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:34:00 GMT

PRE-PRODUCTION: First Day!

Hello everyone!Today was Alakrity's first day in the studio for pre-production with producer Dan Needham. We quickly learned that once the music of Alakrity and the genius of Dan Needham are brought t...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:04:00 GMT

Alakrity in Nashville

Beginning November 5th, the Alakrity boys will be down in Nashville working with Dan Needham on the first stages of their upcoming full-length album. Be sure to keep tabs on all Alakrity updates and t...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:06:00 GMT

RFL Tour Blog #1

Hello everyone! So we left friday morning at 4 am (yeah...that's what we said) for Malaca, PA. The trip there let us know we're in for a real joy when it comes to driving on this tour. About 7 ho...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:11:00 GMT