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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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May 18, 2004
Site Updates
My lovelies,May 17, 2004
A quick note to let you lovely creatures know that the "Shows" link has been updated with the most recent event Michelle will be found noodling around at.
Also, we have 2 new links below on your right: Mary 4 Music and BUST both have been added to our ever-growing list. They have linked to us and we have now done so in kind. They're both full of information regarding the Arts, so please indulge yourselves there as well.
Here is to future development and plenty of rest for me tonight!
Cheers.
A show, a show
Many of you have been asking if Michelle has any shows coming up. The answer now is "Yes"! On June 13th, Michelle will be performing at the Star Bar in Chicago from 8 until 10. The event is a fundraiser for the independent film "Equinox" and the evening will include a screening of the trailer for the movie plus a cut scene and other movie shorts... For more info on the movie, please goto www.equinoxfilm.com.May 6, 2004
Doors open at 7, with Michelle performing at 8. There is a $20 cover with an open bar from 7-9 and a cash bar from 9-11.
Casual Update
Dear Spectators:
I’m resting a little easier now that the folks who ordered records seem to have gotten theirs – this is my assumption. Please do let us know if you are still empty-handed.
But other than that, how are ya?
I’ve really been sitting at the piano lately, practicing these tunes for the live show. My poor neighbors! I really am the Resident Canary. But of course, I bake them cookies every Christmas, so as far as I know, all is well. I’m alarmed and amazed at how quickly I’ve forgotten how to play these tunes! I’ve been too easy on myself, I realize. But I’m getting it. Fast in Love has been a real wrangler.
We’re beginning the booking process as soon as we’ve worked out a solid set. We have a few clubs in Chicago that we are friendly with. I’ve also got a DJ friend who’s working up some “remixes” of some of these tunes, so we can dance to them. They should be available in the coming weeks. Dancing is the best thing, wouldn’t you agree?
It’s been suggested to me that I write a little something about each tune. Is that an arrogant thing to do? I would hate to appear presumptuous. We’ll see. Mz. Brianna and I have been discussing how we would present such a thing. Any ideas?
So this is what’s going on at the moment. I feel I am in a constant state of waiting. Does anybody else ever feel this way? Always waiting – be it a line at the store, or in traffic, or just for the future, in general. We here on this ship, Smoke Like Perfume, shall do our best to keep you posted. Thanks ever so much for tuning in.
Until Later,
Michelle