Bernadette Seacrest | |
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 Bernadette Seacrest in 2009, Atlanta, GA Photo: Jon Kownacki | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Laura Bernadette Seacrest |
| Born | 1965 |
| Origin | Venice, California |
| Genres | Swing noir, jazz, Americana |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Thrillbomb, Independent |
| Website | bernadetteseacrest.com |
Bernadette Seacrest is an American vocalist born in San Francisco, California.
Career[edit]
In 2001 Seacrest began singing for The Long Goners, a Rockabilly band originating in Albuquerque, New Mexico that shared the stage with Hank Williams III,[1] Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Jonathan Richman and Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash. Bernadette left The Long Goners to form Bernadette Seacrest and her Yes Men in 2003. The band released their debut album "No More Music by the Suckers"[2] in 2004. After touring extensively throughout the United States and France the band released a second album in 2005 "Live in Santa Fe."
In 2006 Bernadette Seacrest relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to form Bernadette Seacrest and her Provocateurs with guitarist/songwriter Charles Williams of The Bonaventure Quartet and bassist Kris Dale of The Quark Alliance. In 2007 she was awarded the critic's pick Best Atlanta Vocalist[3] in Atlanta's long established alternative press publication Creative Loafing. The new group released their debut album "The Filthy South Sessions" in December 2009. The album was well received in a number of published reviews and was followed by two more tours in France.
In 2016, “Lust and Madness” was released under the band name “Bernadette Seacrest & Kris Dale” on CD, digital and vinyl formats. The album includes duet performances with Francine Reed and Mike Geier, both of whom have made occasional guest performances at live shows. Musicians include Kris Dale, Marlon Patton, Noah Thomas and R L Martin.
In 2021, “My Love Is” was released in digital format. [4] A special edition 12” 45rpm vinyl features Seacrest on the cover in the titled work “Majorette” - created by surrealist photographer Joel-Peter Witkin in 2003. Musicians include – Kris Dale, Darren Stanley, Pat Bova. The track “Vampire” was written by former bandmate Pat Bova.
Discography[edit]
- No More Music by the Suckers (ThrillBomb, 2004)
- Live in Santa Fe (Independent, 2005)
- The Filthy South Sessions (Independent, 2009)
- Lust and Madness with Kris Dale (Independent, 2016)
- My Love Is with Kris Dale & Darren Stanley (Independent, 2021)
References[edit]
- ^ "Article clipped from Albuquerque Journal". Albuquerque Journal. December 10, 2004. p. 69. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ "Independent Women". Ink 19. May 11, 2005. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ Creative Loafing Archive, Best Atlanta Vocalist – critic's pick, September 7th, 2007 Archived August 25, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Bernadette Seacrest's seductive jazz comes with a dark and vulnerable edge". AJC. February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- Live Music Picks, Atlanta Journal and Constitution, January 8th, 2010
- Bernadette Seacrest transcends the blues in life and song, Feature Article, Creative Loafing, January 4th, 2010
- The Filthy South Sessions, record review, The Sunday Paper, January 3rd, 2010
- The Filthy South Sessions, record review, Albuquerque Alibi, December 10th, 2009
- Creative Loafing Archive, Best Atlanta Vocalist – critic's pick, September 7th, 2007
- ABC Picks, Athens, GA Flagpole, April 4th, 2007
- This Happy Accident, Feature Article, Tucson Weekly, May 12th, 2005
- Nob Hill singer is unforgettable, Albuquerque Journal, May 7th, 2004
- No More Music by the Suckers, record review, Ink 19, May 11th 2005
- Singer goes from stage fright to stage finesse, Albuquerque Journal, December 10, 2004
- Joel-Peter Witkin, “Majorette” New Mexico, 2003
- Bernadette Seacrest’s seductive jazz comes with a dark and vulnerable edge, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 10th, 2023