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Michelle Cross is obsessed with her music. "I [play and write music] all the time. When I don't have a job I'm playing 14 hours a day. When I do have a job I play 4 or 5 hours a day. I have to do it everyday… as much as I can squeeze in." She describes her songs as therapeutic and very personal. "It's like my journal" although she admits she likes to "steal shoes" a lot.
Sprinkled with classical influences and firmly supported by strong vocals, Cross's songs tend to have a darker moodier feel to them. At times, there is a lot of aggression and rhythm in her piano playing, yet even at its most gentle moments her powerfully emotional and melodic piano-based songs have caused listeners to sit-up and pay attention." ( read more... )
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October 5, 2004
Pop's for Champagne
Michelle has lined up a semi-regular gig for the next few months at Pop's for Champagne at 2934 N Sheffield. Pop's is a great bar with an awesome atmosphere and a great piano. Michelle will be doing mostly solo gigs with occasional guests. Check out the Show's page for date and time. So if you have a free night and are wondering what to do, come check out Michelle at Pop's. If she's not performing that night, still check out Pop's. Some of our favorite Chicago artists, such as T.Monique (tmonique.com) and Yoko Noge (jazzmeblues.com), perform there on a regular basis. Hope to see you there!
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