Mike Cross in Concert at the Carolina Theatre-Durham

North Carolinaʼs own Mike Cross, singer, songwriter, storyteller, guitar and fiddle player extraordinaire will perform in concert at the newly renovated Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham on Saturday, May 5th, 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… Show more of wonderfully warped wit, which "crosses" all musical boundaries and defies categorization.

Mike's Greensboro appearance coincides with the release of "Crossin Carolina," his fourteenth CD, 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 first album, "Child Prodigy," recorded thirty-seven years ago in 1975, will also be available in CD format at the Durham concert. It features the original recordings of "Leon McDuff," which was recorded by the Dirt Band for the first Farm Aid Concert, "Elma Turl," as well as a song Mike wrote in 1973 called "The Scotsman," which gained notoriety as the theme song for Dr. Demento Radio Show.

Mike's return to the Carolina Theatre is part of his 2012 “Crossin’ Carolina Tour,” with concerts across the state including Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Morehead City and Wilmington.

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

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

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

“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

“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

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