Krista Polvere

Krista Polvere is an Australian-born singer/songwriter from Adelaide, but resides in Melbourne, Australia. Polvere moved to Sydney at a young age to study acting and music. Polvere's father, a former band manager, immigrated from Naples, Italy and her mother is of Welsh decent.
Playing shows around the small bars and clubs in Adelaide, Polvere moved to Melbourne in 2000 for its live music culture. In 2006, Polvere ventured to New York City for an adventure, traveling to the heart of where the folk scene began. Polvere is noted to be a huge Dylan fan and was mesmerized by the history of the music scene in NYC. Soon after getting to NYC, Polvere was introduced to Jon Graboff of The Cardinals, which lead to her meeting with Ryan Adams, which whom she co-wrote tracks for her debut album Here Be Dragons.
Recording Here Be Dragons in Kingston, New York with Grammy Award-winning producer Malcolm Burn, Polvere had Ryan Adams play guitar and piano on her album and Grasshopper from Mercury Rev appear on the recording. Directly after finishing the recording process, Polvere moved back to Australia. Critically acclaimed Here Be Dragons was released in May 2008 in Australia through independent Sydney-based label Inertia. Polvere has been compared to musicians Nick Drake and Mazzy Star. Krista Polvere has also worked with well-known Australian artists Mark Lizotte (aka Diesel) and Monique Brumby.
In 2007 Polvere accompanied Ryan Adams and The Cardinals on their national Australian tour to sell out shows. In March 2008 Polvere opened for Canadian folk man Ron Sexsmith on a national tour and in November of that year she toured with Steve Earle playing to sell out crowds.
In 2011 Krista Polvere was the successful recipient of a Vic Rocks recording grant. Through an introduction from a good friend Polvere started talking ideas to Marc Ford (The Black Crowes) and his long time friend /music collaborator Anthony Arvizu.
Marc and Anthony have most recently co-produced two of Ryan Bingham's records and Marc, of course is world renowned for his outstanding guitar playing and style. From these discussions it became clear that this would be the right match. Marc's purist approach meant that the album was recorded live in their Long Beach Californian studio, The Compound.
Working within a tight timeframe of 3 weeks for recording and mixing of 13 tracks, meant that everyone worked hard and intuitively. Ryan Adams played guitar and sang backing vocals.
This album showcases Polvere's song writing ability and voice. Ryan Adams was most recently quoted in an interview with Melbourne's Herald Sun as saying: "She is going to be the next big thing, I just recorded some music with her for her new record in California," he says. "I did some guitar and some vocals and I would say this: I have always been impressed by her. She's always impressed me as a songwriter and a friend. But the songs I've heard this time, I can honestly say I had no idea that she was capable of what I heard."I don't say that to undermine her - I was shocked at how intricate it was. From what I've heard it's such a powerful record. It's going to be a real game-changer."
Polvere is currently set to release her second album in 2012.