Episode 88: Interview with Stine Bendiksen

What does it take to keep rock and roll alive while bringing a fresh, bold, and unapologetic energy to the stage? In this episode, we sit down with Stine Bendiksen, guitarist and member of the Norwegian all-female garage pop-rock band The Cocktail Slippers. Known for their high-energy performances, rebellious sound, and dynamic stage presence, the band has been making waves in the music scene since 2001.Stine takes us through her musical journey—growing up in a family of musicians, learning to play by ear, and eventually finding her place in the rock world. We dive into the band’s creative process, their legendary collaborations (including working with Stevie Van Zandt), and their upcoming tour, which includes U.S. stops in Atlanta and Miami.🎧 Listen now to hear:🎸 How Stine went from drumming as a kid to shredding on the guitar🎶 The Cocktail Slippers’ origins and how they landed on their iconic name🔥 What it’s like being an all-female rock band in a male-dominated genre📀 The stories behind their latest live recordings of You Do Run and Gloria🚀 Exciting details about their U.S. tour and future projectsIf you love high-energy rock, stories from the road, and behind-the-scenes insights from an established band, this episode is a must-listen!📲 CONNECT WITH THE COCKTAIL SLIPPERS:🌐 Website: https://www.thecocktailslippers.com/📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecocktailslippers🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dfFZyQV5TfKj1njsn6LFm🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE:🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savfairemag🎧 Like, subscribe, and let us know what resonated most with you in this episode! 🚀📩 Want to be featured or suggest a guest? Contact us at [email protected]