The Cactus Blossoms
Biography
“Hey baby, do you wanna take a trip with me? / I’ve got a feeling there might be a silver lining all around.” So begins One Day, the captivating new album from critically acclaimed Minneapolis duo The Cactus Blossoms. Written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the record explores the tension between optimism and despair that’s defined much of the past few years of American life, examining the power (or naïveté, depending on your perspective) of positive thinking in the face of chaos and uncertainty. The songs here are tender and timeless, with straightforward arrangements centered around brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum’s airtight harmonies, and the performances are warm and intimate to match, delivered with a soulful, ’70s-inspired palette of playful Wurlitzer, breezy guitars, and muscular percussion.
The Cactus Blossoms broke out nationally in 2016 with their JD McPherson-produced debut, You’re Dreaming. Dates with Kacey Musgraves, Jenny Lewis, and Lucius followed, as did raves from the New York Times and NPR, who praised “the brothers’ extraordinary singing.” The band was further catapulted into the spotlight in 2018, when David Lynch tapped them to perform in the return of Twin Peaks, and continued to build on their success with their 2019 sophomore LP, Easy Way, which led Rolling Stone to laud the duo’s “rock-solid, freak of genetics harmonies.”
Video & Press
Gorgeous Guitar Tones and an Alternative Twist to Their Vintage Country Sound – The Cactus Blossoms Live on KEXP
Songs:DesperadoBoomerangSee It ThroughPlease Don’t Call Me CrazyMississippi Host: Greg VandyAudio Engineer: Jackson LongAudio Mixer: Alex ProctorCameras: Scott Holpainen, Alaia D’Alessandro & Justin WilmoreEditor: Scott Holpainen
The Cactus Blossoms’ Sibling Harmonies Have Caught the Attention of Producers and Music Fans Alike – Listen on World Cafe!
[NPR] Page Burkum and Jack Torrey a.k.a. The Cactus Blossoms are brothers, but their vocal talents aren’t just simply a case of sibling harmonies. They didn’t start singing together until their 30s. So much for a lifetime of practice with one another! Burkum and Torrey can sing, but they can play and write beautiful songs, too. It’s […]
The Cactus Blossoms Discuss Their Latest Album Easy Way and Upcoming Tour
[wers] By Lilly Doolin Brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey, known as vintage folk/country duo The Cactus Blossoms are about to go on tour to promote their newest album Easy Way. The two took some time to talk with WERS’ Lily about favorite tour stops, the classic folk scene in Boston, and what it’s like owning their […]
The Cactus Blossoms Collaborate With Dan Auerbach, Announce Tour
THE CACTUS BLOSSOMS SHARE DAN AUERBACH COLLABORATION “GOT A LOTTA LOVE” FROM NEW ALBUM EASY WAY (MARCH 1) MINNEAPOLIS BROTHER DUO ANNOUNCES WEST COAST HEADLINING TOUR + WILLIE NELSON’S LUCK REUNION The Cactus Blossoms – Minneapolis-based brother duo Page Burkum and Jack Torrey – have shared another taste of their forthcoming album Easy Way (out […]