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“Here We Stand” by Cross The Border

In this age of social media, the spirit of music has found fertile ground.  In 2007, two kindred spirits met on an acoustic music forum planting the seeds for Cross the Border.  Native to Glasgow, Scotland, Stoo Nicol had found some tender and inspiring instrumentals on MySpace from Gary ‘Sketchy’ Painting of Kent, England.  Soon the pair was collaborating on their first track and earning their first gig as Cross the Border in Dartford outside London at Bar Mondo in … Continue reading →

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MP3: “Sake of the Blade” by Cross the Border

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Cross the Border is a heady mix of Celtic tribal rhythms and Anglo-Saxon melody. Coming from a mix of rock and blues backgrounds the band progressed effortlessly to folk music. From the heartfelt tenderness of ‘Ghost’ to the raucous drinking song ‘Black Dog’ the band explore themes such as war, knife culture, and brotherhood as well as drawing from their own personal experiences. It’s acoustic music for the soul. Artist: Cross the Border Buy CD: Here We Stand Download MP3: “Sake of the Blade” Hometown: Edinburgh, Scotland Similiar: Old Blind Dogs,  Mad … Continue reading →

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