The Crossing
In Concert at the Cup ‘O Joy
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Friday, March 18, 2011
The Crossing consistently provides a seamless show of Celtic–folk
songs linked to a by strong audience connection. Over time, a devoted audience
has grown and again gathered for The Crossing’s annual St. Patrick Day’s visit
to the Cup ‘O Joy music venue. The capacity crowd was not disappointed!
The five piece band from Chicago shares a blend of Celtic acoustic
folk showcasing well versed storytelling and extremely tight instrumentation. The
combination of flutes, cello, violin, harp, and Celtic percussion accompanies vocals
by all members sharing lead and harmony. Seasoned with stories of friends,
family, and faith the songs were expertly performed showing the fruit of the
band’s chemistry of over 20 years together.
A mix of old and new tunes comprised the evening’s entertainment. Old
favorites
including “Standing Stones” and “Endurance” where mixed in with more recent offerings from their latest album Baile (Home). Among these were:
including “Standing Stones” and “Endurance” where mixed in with more recent offerings from their latest album Baile (Home). Among these were:
·
“The Stirrup Cup / March to the Wars” – crowd pleaser with great flow of lyrics to
music
·
“The Foxy Sally Set” - pipe and violin
instrumental capturing the heart of a Irish spring morning
·
“Roman Rule / The Otter’s Holt” – fictionalized
story of the thief crucified with Christ and saved by Him, this song effortlessly
floats a great, great story
·
“Requiem” – acoustic lead melody written to
accompany words by Robert Louis Stevenson of a life lived fully, highlighted by
the final lyrics ‘Home is the sailor, Home from the sea, And the hunter home
from the hill’
·
Home / The Eagle’s Whistle – reminding the
listener of the strong vocals and message of a Pete Seeger song, “Home” with
its strong chorus and easy instrumentation puts us near the warm embers of home
fires while perched on the hearth
·
Tribal Pipes – a rousing Irish jig if there ever
was one
Among stories of faith, friends, and family the warmth of an
evening shared again epitomizes a Crossing’s concert.
Scott S Mertens
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