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The Cracker Cats

About Me

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.

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Member Since: 11/28/2005
Band Website: www.crackercats.com
Band Members: Kamila - Vocals, Mandolin
Melissa - Vocals, Guitar
Eliza - Vocals, Banjo
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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

How to Teach a Cat to Stop Biting

Well...really...I am not sure how this applies to this little BLOG.  I saw that little headline on yahoo today...and immediately thought of the girls.  It is what makes them so appealing.......
Posted by on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:57:00 GMT

Dispelling the Rumours

Hey Gang! Ok....ok I know that it has been a while.  Sorry - just been a hectic coupla months. Now I find myself working to get this BLOG out as I am leaving for Ontario in 7 hours from now....
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:13:00 GMT

And We'd Like to Thank...

Okay....it didn't exactly go that way at the Junos.But Melissa's guitar case did win the Sask-O Award....thanks to everyone who voted. She got a very cool micro lava lamp.Junos were well...amazing......
Posted by on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:30:00 GMT

Vote for us on CBC! March 12-23

Vote for us on CBC! March 12th to 23rd.http://www.cbc.ca/sask/features/saskoawardsMelissa's guitar case has been nominated for best Bling on a guitar case!CBC Radio's Inaugural Sask-O AwardsWant a cha...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:23:00 GMT

Regina on Thurs, Waterloo on Friday, and TO on Saturday

Okay...so two BLOGs in one night....I know, you are asking yourself "what is going on over there." Just a few things: Girls are playing at the Mutli-purpose room, Riddell Centre, U of R for Inter...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:20:00 GMT

Livin' On the Run - Had TOO Much Fun Part 3

And the final installment.... Okay so the journey back from Rossland really was quite the event.  The girls slept most of the way....and Gina and I made really good time.  Nice little stop-o...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:15:00 GMT

Livin' on the Run, Havin' Lots of Fun - Part 2

Okay....so I have been a little delayed.  So much going on with the girls...I almost just want to skip the tour recap and jump to that...but everything in good time. I will tell you that it's gon...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:02:00 GMT

Part 1 - Livin' on the Run and Havin' Fun

Okay...Okay....it's been awhile...and seems like there is so much to update everybody on, that I'm gonna do it in 3 or 4 parts. So the insanity probably started in Saskatoon on December 30th...and rea...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:31:00 GMT

A Cracker Cat New Year

Happy New Years everyone! We hope this finds you well in the new 2007 year.  Well - it was definitely a Cracker Cat New Year....yes, folks I survived my first one, albeit barely.    Ka...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:09:00 GMT

And a month just slips by

Hey folks... It's been a while...amazin' how a month can slip by in the blink of an eye.  So I'll just give you a quick update - all is well in Cracker Cat Territory. Winnipeg was fantastic...we ...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:39:00 GMT