Bio
Cricket and the 2:19 is a band with many lives. Its first incarnation began in Los Angeles, CA. Cricket moved to L.A. at the age of 21, determined to find her creative voice. With a place to stay for 2 days and $500 to her name, Cricket started “Cricket and the 2:19”. She played at venues including Hotel Cafe and Silverlake Lounge and also found herself on 95.5 KLOS. During this time, she was presented with the opportunity to record with some of Nashville's top musicians. She worked with Grammy nominated producer Bryan Austin, Grammy winning engineer Mark Capps, and session musicians including Steve Hinson, Eddie Bayers, and Michael Spriggs.
Cricket was born on the road with a traveling carnival and after some time in L.A., her gypsy blood told her it was time to move on. She moved back to her hometown of Toronto, Canada and brought her music with her. She performed at clubs all over the city, including the infamous but now missed, Silver Dollar Room. Her love of music started in the Toronto theater scene but quickly grew to contain an assortment of genres including artists like Nina Simone, Iggy Pop, Loretta Lynn and Patti Smith. Cricket and the 2:19, as a result, is an Americana band with a love for old Country, punk rock, and folk music.
Currently, Cricket is living and performing in New Orleans, Louisiana. The latest carnation of Cricket and The 2:19, includes local musicians, Pete (The Foot) Bradish, Paulie Edmonds And Brandon Brunious with often guest appearances by Dave Easley, Matt Swiler, Bill Van and Joe Diehl. They have been playing all over the city, including The House of Blues, Tipitinas, Buffa's and The Howlin' Wolf. Next for the band includes an EP and appearances at some of the many festivals New Orleans has to offer.
“Cricket and the 2:19, has a sound that will smack you in the face and then kiss and make it better”. -LA weekly
