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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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June 30, 2004
Reminder: Forums
Just a reminder to everyone that may not be aware and some of you that have forgotten: the The Forums are open and active. We just need you to put yourselves into the conversations... or start your very own.June 17, 2004
Enjoy yourself while we work on some new things for you...
Thanks/Set List
Hey Guys and Dolls,June 16, 2004
First off - thank you to those of you who came the distance to check out my little appearance at the Star Bar for the Equinox event. Those folks sure know how to party, eh? I had a lovely time chatting with you and you absolutely made my day. It kinda sorta looks like I'll be having more shows coming up, so please do check in if you are interested.
Secondly, I wanted to share with you my set list, as I have had some inquiries. I'm a little hazy on the latter half of the evening. Because I wasn't sure what to expect, I did a set of originals and a set of covers. For the record, I'm not generally a covers kinda gal, but I've found it to be the perfect solution to "bar gigs". Here goes:
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is/Big Fish
All This Rain
We Both Know
Rubber Skirt
River of Seine
Sushi Queen
Planet Steve
Tipsy
Cinderella
Better Girl
Come Together - Beatles
Substitute For Love - Madonna
Love Is A Stranger - Eurythmics
Glory Box - Portishead
After The GoldRush - Neil Young
Faithfully - Journey
Yard Of Blonde Girls - The Nymphs/Jeff Buckley
No More Shall We Part - Nick Cave
*and I am SO sorry I spaced out playing Leave It Up To The Moon! It was requested and everything, and I totally forgot. So sorry!
So that was the show in a nutshell. I'm really looking forward to playing some show shows. I'm having cocktails with my cello player, Bebe (Michael Duggan) tonight to discuss further how we're going to do things this time around. It is my hopes that I'll get to meet all you kind people in the future.
Thanks ever so much for your support -
Michelle
CD Review of "Smoke Like Perfume"
Collected Sounds (Women in Music) has posted their review of "Smoke Like Perfume". Check out what Anna Maria Stjärnell had to say.June 13, 2004
Thanks Anna!
Michelle Cross :: Forums
Oh my, look what I've done: Michelle Cross :: Forums. Yes, my dear Michelle Cross fans, you now have a Forum to discuss Michelle's music, shows, other musicians and artists, and anything else you can think of...June 12, 2004
So, go... discuss, play, have fun. Make sure to check out the welcome message I've left for you in the "News" forum.
Dragon Fest
Just a pop in to let you know there's a new listing on the Shows section. We'll post more information as it comes. :)June 2, 2004
Equinox Fundraiser
Equinox Fundraiser's website now has further information regarding the event. With a brief mention of Michelle's performance, what to expect at the fundraiser, and a copy of their flyer, make sure you check it out (more so if you're available locally to the Chicago area).