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World Cafe

Alberta Cross On World Cafe

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October 27, 2015 • The roots-rock band pares down its sound on its new self-titled album.

Alberta Cross On World Cafe

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Concerts

Alberta Cross In Concert

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July 13, 2012 • From gritty rock 'n' roll songs to the slow and sincere "Low Man," Alberta Cross proves its versatility in this performance at World Cafe Live. They also showcase songs from Songs of Patience.

Alberta Cross In Concert

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World Cafe

Alberta Cross On World Cafe

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March 11, 2010 • Alberta Cross makes driving, Americana-tinged blues-rock that belies its members' London roots. In this World Cafe session for WXPN, they play songs from their latest album, The Broken Side of Time.

Alberta Cross On World Cafe

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Alberta Cross: Nostalgia-Wrapped Roots-Rock

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Review

World Cafe

Alberta Cross: Nostalgia-Wrapped Roots-Rock

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September 14, 2009 • Skillfully combining layers of electric and acoustic guitar, bluesy bass and Petter Ericson Stakee's captivating vocals, Alberta Cross' approach to music is evidently a thoughtful one. Currently residing in New York, Alberta Cross has taken incredible strides to earn global recognition.

Alberta Cross: Nostalgia-Wrapped Roots-Rock

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Review

Song Of The Day

Alberta Cross: Gothic Country with Uplift

May 9, 2008 • The U.K. duo's laidback gospel twang is shrouded in a misty fog that favors long shadows over bright sunshine, and trades the wide-eyed innocence of the '60s for a wearier worldview. "Lucy Rider" sounds a bit like Neil Young haunted by the ghosts of his own demons.

'Lucy Rider' by Alberta Cross

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