Vincent Cross writes original songs that hold their own among the old standards, and his high lonesome vocals leave audiences wondering whether he may be from Kentucky, not Killarney, Ireland.

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COUNTRY: Bluegrass, FOLK: Modern Folk



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Vincent Cross & Good Company: New Songs, Old Sound

In the summer of 2006, Vincent Cross moved from his native Ireland to New York City, where he hit the bluegrass scene with lightening speed. âAll of a sudden I kept hearing the name âVincent Crossâ and I was wondering, who is this guy?â said Adam Nash, founder of NYCBluegrass.com. Within three months Cross met the âgood companyâ to help him to realize his vision of playing original songs with a traditional sound. Indeed, Cross has an uncanny ability to write originals that donât sound like originals. His voice captures the high lonesome sound that reminds fans of a young Del McCoury.

What brought this brand-new band together was a love for traditional bluegrass music and the chance to experiment with the format. At gigs the band pays homage to their influences, performing songs by The Osborne Brothers, Bill Monroe, The Del McCoury Band, and The Stanley Brothers. Cross and his band have been building a following at venues around the city, including The Parkside Lounge, a Lower East Side venue known for hosting up-and-coming bluegrass bands, and at the Laila Lounge in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Vincent Cross & Good Companyâs latest EP, Laugh My Cry, showcases five of Crossâs original compositions and can be accessed at: www.myspace.com/vincentcrossx .