Lissie is playing at Bergenfest Wednesday, June 11!
Lissie is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her distinctive voice and powerful stage presence. She broke through in 2010 with the critically acclaimed album Catching A Tiger, which was certified Gold in the UK. Since then, she has released several albums, all of which have reached the UK Top 20.
In 2022, Lissie released her critically acclaimed Americana-inspired indie-folk album Carving Canyons. The album represents a fresh chapter in an already impressive career. Produced by Curt Schneider (Patti Smyth, Lucero) and recorded in Nashville, Carving Canyons focuses on finding inner strength to face the uncertainties of the future, maintaining hope, and overcoming personal and societal challenges, no matter how tough they may seem. The album’s single Night Moves was playlisted on Radio 2, while other tracks like Flowers and Sad gained attention from Clash, The Independent, and MTV.
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Lissie will perform at Bergenfest. This marks her second appearance at the festival, following her critically acclaimed concert in 2013, which received a 5-star review from Bergensavisen.