"Likened to artists such as Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, and Melissa Etheridge, the sound of Carlisle is that of a strong, skillful and intelligent woman with a voice full of poetry."    

-Good Times Santa Cruz 

Elisabeth Carlisle is an American singer-songwriter from Santa Cruz, California. She is known for her poignant lyrics and distinguished melodies. Her ballads can cut to the heart, and her coastal California roots bring energy and good Americana rock to her shows.  

Her debut album, No Worries, was released in 1998.  It was followed by a tour opening for Meredith Brooks (hit song "Bitch") in Europe and the US, and then the MP3.COM Technology Tour with Goo Goo Dolls and Tonic.  Since then, Elisabeth has recorded three more albums with Swedish producer Amir Aly: Roll With the Flow (2003), Elisabeth Carlisle EP (2011), and the single, “Beyond These Walls” (2018.) She has co-written music with Meredith Brooks, fashion designer Anine Bing, Swedish country artist Cicci Landen, and Swedish producer Amir Aly.  Guest musicians, like Paul McCartney guitarist Rusty Anderson and the original guitarist from YES, the late Peter Banks, have also played on her songs over the years.  Elisabeth released two new singles this summer, “Never Let Go” and “The Great Divide,” with a musical contribution from Eric Bazilian (The Hooters and songwriter of "One of Us," performed by Joan Osborne.) The band has performed at festivals, clubs and concert halls in both Sweden and the US over the past 20 years.  In the Fall of 2023 the band kicked of their Copper Trail Tour on September 17th in Montana at the Gunsight Saloon in Columbia Falls and worked their way along the copper mines of Montana down through Deer Lodge and Bozeman, then on to Ogden and ended in Santa Cruz, California.  The band will start of 2024 with a show at Medley in Malmö, Sweden March 28th. 

"Copper sparks our passion, giving us energy, focus, optimism, and an unwavering drive to create the life we most want to live. It helps us to manifest our dreams, not simply by thinking and wishing, but by actively going out and getting stuff done! It attracts good fortune and unique opportunities."

 "Elisabeth is a wonderful artist and writer with a strong sense of self and a unique and passionate sensibility.  First rate on all levels."

-Eric Bazilian (The Hooters, songwriter "One of Us")