Krista defies genre, but the quality of her writing has been compared to the likes of Leonard Cohen, Laura Nyro, Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell, company she is more than happy to keep. She tours the U.S. and Europe consistently, has shared stages with Joan Armatrading, Suzanne Vega, Loudon Wainwright, Colin Linden, Luka Bloom, Slaid Cleaves, Carrie Newcomer, Pierce Pettis and John Gorka, among others and travels with her partner and producer, David Weber.
With her highly acclaimed album, Mudshow ("A Small Miracle.." Rolling Stone) Krista Detor was established as a gifted player on the world stage. Together with partner and producer, David Weber, she's since released the follow-up album, Cover Their Eyes ("One of the best albums of the year.." Revolver) continuing to push the edges of genre while remaining close throughout to the lyrical thread that defines her work.
She's reached #1 on the Euro-Americana chart and her music's been featured at the Cannes Film Festival, on NPR, PBS, the BBC, as well as countless U.S. and European National, Regional & Local radio shows. She's appeared on both U.S. and European television and collaborated on the Emmy nominated PBS Special Wilderness Plots.
Most recently, she was honored to be chosen to be a part of the Darwin Songhouse, with 7
other songwriters in Shrewsbury England, writing for 7 days songs & completing a live CD to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in his hometown. The event and subsequent concert were covered extensively by the BBC. Currently, Krista has just completed a new solo album, Chocolate Paper Suites, with guest artists Colin Linden, Moira Smiley (Voco), Mark Erelli, Malcolm Dalglish, Jason Wilbur, Dena Al-Safaar, Karine Polwart, Chris Wood and a host of other talented players, which has been released in Europe and the U.S. this past February, 2010.
Note: This is an outdoor concert bring a lawn chair. If inclement weather we will move indoors.
