Cactus Choir (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California , United States |
| Products | Country music |
Cactus Choir was a country music ensemble hailing from San Francisco, California, composed of Marty Atkinson (lead vocals), Gary Hooker (guitar), Dave Ristrim (steel guitar), Tim Hensley (banjo), Shane Hicks (keyboards), Cal Ball (bass), and Eric Nelson (drums). Their eponymous debut album was launched on March 24, 1998, through the Curb and Universal labels. Jesse Mullins of American Cowboy commended the record, emphasizing the group's harmonious synergy and likening their "melancholic harmonies" to those of Restless Heart and Blackhawk.
The initial single, "Step Right Up," came out on December 9, 1997, climbing to number 62 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and earning rotation on CMT.
In 2011, Marty Atkinson established the duo Blue Cactus Choir alongside Katy Boyd.
Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Cactus Choir |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | |||
| 1997 | "Step Right Up" | 62 | Cactus Choir |
| 1998 | "It's Your Move" | — | |
| "—" indicates singles that did not chart | |||
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Step Right Up" | Jim Hershleder |