Mike Cross Concert and CD Release - McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square

Mike Cross, North Carolina singer, songwriter and humorist kicks off his new “Crossin’ Carolina” CD and NC concert tour at Charlotte’s McGlohon Theater –TOMORROW NIGHT– Saturday, February 25th, at 8pm.

Cross’s one-man, turbocharged stage show serves up a collection of humorous songs, sensitive ballads, Will Rogers-like tales, Delta blues, and fiery Celtic and Appalachian fiddle tunes.

His music is a unique blend of folk, blues, rock, country, and Irish, spiced with a good dose of wonderfully warped… Show more wit, which "crosses" all musical boundaries and defies categorization.

"Crossin Carolina," Mike's fourteenth CD, was produced by his son Patrick Cross, guitarist for the internationally acclaimed Michael Jackson tribute band, “Who’s Bad.”

"I really enjoyed doing this new recording because it gave me a chance to work with Patrick, who was able to take some time from his rigorous touring schedule to be the producer. To make it even sweeter, he also did some great guitar work on the project.” Cross said.

Mike's return to the McGlohon Theater will be the first performance of his 2012 “Crossin’ Carolina Tour,” with upcoming concerts across the state including Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Morehead City and Wilmington.

Mike’s song “Carolina Calling” was featured by the NC Department of Tourism for a Visit North Carolina ad campaign. A song he wrote in 1973 called "The Scotsman" gained notoriety as the theme song for the Dr. Demento Radio Show, and "Leon McDuff" was recorded and performed by the Dirt Band for the first Farm Aid Concert.

Get you tickets early for an evening of music and laughter you will never forget!

"As energetic as he is versatile, Cross keeps up two hours of nonstop patter, songs and stories, and holds listeners throughout . . . A comparison to Steve Goodman is natural, given the high energy level of this Southern-accented, witty, folk-blues performance...
-Variety

“He is such a natural performer I couldn't believe it.”
Nancy Weisinger, Taylor Guitars

“Only rarely does a performer come along whose music transcends the barriers of age and trend. Mike Cross is such a performer -- he offers pure, untamed entertainment.”
The Daily Tar Heel UNC, Chapel Hill

“In a word, Mike Cross is the consummate entertainer...”
Richmond Times Dispatch

“People who like rock . . . folk, jazz and country like Mike Cross!”
WQDR Radio, Raleigh, NC

“On stage Mike Cross is a one man tour de force, a high-energy humorist, folksinger and guitar and virtuoso.”
The Advocate & Greenwich Time

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