From the echoing hallways of an average, everyday high school in small-town Beloit, Wisconsin a band was born. As soon as Phil Carper, Pat Anderson, Andy Lutz and Peter Murray began making music together, they knew that the mundane everyday of conventional work or school was not their path. Dubbing themselves Alakrity, a variation on a traditional English word meaning “cheerful readiness,†the band is quickly establishing a name for itself. In true Carpe Diem style, the pop punk foursome has set sail to create life-changing moments. To make something that matters.
Upon graduating from high school, the band was signed to Wisconsin-based Spurgatory Records. Wasting no time, the band’s energetic and entertaining live performances were backed by the label’s release of the You Are Here EP.
Alakrity’s refreshing brand of honest high-energy pop punk is equal parts entertainment and expression. Although chock full of sweat, jokes, and pogo the band’s music is methodically executed while always careful to not overshadow their message. The members’ Christian worldview permeates their lyrics at every turn, never hanging ashamed but also never forcing the listener’s hand. “Everyone has been through similar situations to the ones we address in our songs, some to a much worse extent than others,†states Carper without hesitation, “but it all comes down to the fact that Christ can mend any broken heart and fix any broken situation.â€
Continuing to hone their skills while simultaneously expanding their reach, the band has been hard at work performing for a wide variety of audiences. 2007 saw them take home the grand prize in the Launchpad competition, a statewide battle of the bands for high school musicians. The band also delivered memorable, enthusiastic performances at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Shoutfest Ohio, Cornerstone California, and the Rock for Life summer tour. Having performed alongside such artists as MxPx, Eleventyseven, Kids in the Way, Olivia the Band, The Fold, Audio Adrenaline, Run Kid Run, Falling Up, and Everyday Sunday, Alakrity is poised to quickly find center stage among today’s hottest Christian bands.
Alakrity was recently hard at work with renowned producer Dan Needham on its debut full-length release. Featuring a cover of Petra’s timeless classic, “Beyond Belief,†on which the band collaborates with Petra vocalist John Schlitt, the album is now available online and at shows. More dynamic songs drenched in the kind of giant pop hooks that are impossible to ignore are sure to impress on the full length album entitled “Whatever Happened To Good TV?â€
In the meantime Alakrity continues to bring its “cheerful readiness†to stages across the United States. Whether performing alongside major label acts, independent stalwarts, or local artists, you can be sure the band will explode from the stage each and every time they step onto it.
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haley
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august 8th is almost here!!!!!!!!! i cant wait!!!!!!!!! Aug 01
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haley
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u guys totally rock cant wait 2 c u in juneau august 8th!!!!!!!!!! Jul 24
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Emily Messick
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Heyy guys.. I was at the Sk8 Jam. :) Just wanted to say how awsome you were! i had the dog w/ the mohawk!! You did great!! :) May 26
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tombradybg
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awesome band :) Apr 05
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imstarstruckk
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aweeeesome! Jan 03
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thirtyseven
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You guys sound a lot like old Watashi Wa. Sep 20
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brittany_negus
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i remember you guyssss. =]] Jan 08
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hey alakrity, whats up? this is matt, you may not remember who i am, but i\'ve talked to phil on aim a few times, and sent a few emails. anyways, just droppin a comment. you should add \"the aviator\" on your purevolume page! i really like that song. tell me if you still wanted to jam w/ us sometime, we\'re open pretty much any weekend--- purevolume.com/anfforeffort matt Nov 15
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EleventyErica
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hopefully, i\'ll be at your next concert in fulton! Jun 28
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Homemade Frosting
said:
Are you guys supposed to be at the Big Kahuna? Jun 01
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Homemade Frosting
said:
I guess you thought my comment I left yesterday was offensive, and I\'m sorry. I guess I should really think about what I say before I say it. Apr 27
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lets_fuck_lets_cut
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i got my stomach signed........and my arm.....it was awesome... Apr 24
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aBrokenPlasticSpoon
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I wish your video shoot thingy had been on Friday. I would have come, and so would have like 8 of my friends... Ah, well. Mar 06
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IM4REAL
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You are a good band. i heard sections of the songs you have posted that were excellent. keep working on it and refining your style. You\'ll be signed soon at this rate. Mar 04
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XbrokenvoiceX
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Wats up guys. Ur pretty good Dec 06
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