The Crossing (band)

The Crossing
Origin Chicago, Illinois
Genres Celtic, folk, Christian, folk rock
Years active 1984 (1984)–present
Labels Grrr
Website grrrrecords.com/crossing
Members Tony Krogh
Mark Hall
Eric Clayton
Jennifer Ingerson
Hilde Bialach
Past members Mike Baznik
Patrick Peterson

The Crossing are an American Christian music Celtic folk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1984. They have released seven studio albums, Look Both Ways (1988), Rise and Go (1990), Dancing at the Crossroads (1993), Dochas: Hope (1996), The Court of a King: A Celtic Christmas Celebration (1998), Standing Stones (2002), and Baile (Home) (2010). They released these albums with Grrr Records.

Background

The Crossing formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1984, playing their brand of Christian themed Celtic folk rock music. They have two past members, Mike Baznik, who was their acoustic pianist, electric bassist, singer, and a bouzouki player, and their bodhran (Irish drum) player, whistler and bones player, Patrick Peterson. Their current members are Tony Krogh, the groups founder and their vocalist, acoustic guitarist, bouzouki player, bodhran player, pipes player, and whistler. Mark Hall is the band's vocalist, flute player, bodhran player, whistler, harpist, and bones player, and their vocalist and fiddle player, Jennifer Ingerson. Eric Clayton who is their vocalist, acoustic guitarist, bouzouki player, bodhran player, and djembe player, while they have vocalist, cellist, acoustic guitarist, bodhran player, keyboardist, Hilde Bialach.[1][2]

Music history

The band's first recording, Look Both Ways, was released in 1988, while their second studio album, Rise and Go, was released in 1990, both would later be re-released by Grrr Records in a combined package in 1998.[3][4][5][5] Their third album, Dancing at the Crossroads, was released in 1993, from Grrr Records.[6] The groups fourth studio album, Dochas: Hope, was released in 1996, with Grrr Records.[7] Their fifth studio album, The Court of a King: A Celtic Christmas Celebration, was released in 1998, by Grrr Records.[8][9][10] The sixth album, Standing Stones, was released by Grrr Records in 2002.[11][12] Their seventh studio album, Baile (Home), was released in 2010, from Grrr Records.[13][14][15]

Members

Current members
  • Tony Krogh - vocals, acoustic guitar, bouzouki, bodhran, pipes, whistles
  • Mark Hall - vocals, flute, bodhran, whistles, harp, bones
  • Eric Clayton - vocals, acoustic guitar, bouzouki, bodhran, djembe
  • Jennifer Ingerson - vocals, fiddle
  • Hilde Bialach - vocals, cello, acoustic guitar, bodhran, keyboard

Discography

Studio Albums
  • Look Both Ways (1988, independent, 1998, Grrr)
  • Rise and Go (1990, independent, 1998, Grrr)
  • Dancing at the Crossroads (1993, Grrr)
  • Dochas: Hope (1996, Grrr)
  • The Court Of A King: A Celtic Christmas Celebration (1998, Grrr)
  • Standing Stones (2002, Grrr)
  • Baile (Home)' (2010, Grrr)

References

  1. ↑ Cummings, Tony (December 1, 1994). "The Crossing: Celtic folk rock from the Chicago-based Jesus People USA group". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ The Crossing. "About". Facebook. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ Stonehocker, Linda (June 1, 1998). "The Crossing - Look Both Ways/Rise and Go (Stonehocker)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ Stewart, James (April 26, 1999). "The Crossing - Look Both Ways/Rise and Go (Stewart)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Horner, Sammy (October 1, 1997). "Review: Look Both Ways/Rise And Go - The Crossing". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  6. ↑ Horner, Sammy (December 1, 1994). "Review: Dancing At The Crossroads - The Crossing". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  7. ↑ Horner, Sammy (October 1, 1996). "Review: Dochas: Hope - The Crossing". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  8. ↑ Lawson, Steve (December 1, 1998). "Review: The Court Of A King: A Celtic Christmas Celebration - The Crossing". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  9. ↑ Lloyd, Shari (October 28, 1998). "The Crossing - The Court of a King". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  10. ↑ Thompson, John J. "The Cross - The Court of a King". Cornerstone. Archived from the original on December 28, 2004. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  11. ↑ Marihugh, Josh (February 10, 2004). "The Crossing - Standing Stones". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  12. ↑ Thompson, John J. "The Cross - Standing Stones". Cornerstone. Archived from the original on January 13, 2005. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  13. ↑ Moring, Mark (October 5, 2010). "The Crossing: Baile (Home)". Christianity Today. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  14. ↑ Hudspith, Paddy (January 18, 2011). "Review: Baile (Home) - The Crossing". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  15. ↑ Walker, Derek (December 31, 2010). "The Crossing - Baile (Home)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
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