Christopher Cross

Theodore

Theodore

I gotta move
Friends,

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I am working on a new musical project. Lots of folks have asked me about doing a guitar album. I am flattered but humbled when I think of my good friends like Eric Jonson, Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather, however I have decided to embark on it.

The album will be a bit unique in that the songs will have guitar solos by me and guests, as well as sax and piano solos from guys in my live touring group, but the songs will also feature some vocals. As an example, there might be a recurring chorus or bridge that is sung that communicates a theme, but no verses as in my past work. Sort of a hybrid album stylistically.

In this endeavor I have finished my first track “Roberta”. It is devoted to my mentor Joni Mitchell. Joan’s birth name is Roberta Joan Anderson. She later married Andrew Mitchell and took his last name. Joni is my main influence as a songwriter and while I love her early work, as we all do, this new track is more in the style of “Hejira and her later work.
 
right on....now this is something to get excited about....not like the Rolling Stones *spits*
 
DdBob said:
I really think Sonik should attend this and give a report..I believe Dodgechargerfan also lives close enough to Grand Rapids !
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Jbird, Chicken Man and baimun are closer. Dodgechargerfan is way closer to Buffalo than Grand Rapids.

*spits*

I'll start a gofundme to send us to see CC in Japan.
 
Theodore said:
Jbird, Chicken Man and baimun are closer. Dodgechargerfan is way closer to Buffalo than Grand Rapids.

*spits*

I'll start a gofundme to send us to see CC in Japan.
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Yeah , well anyone of them should go if they are within a 200 mile radius...this is not one to miss out on.
That sounds like a great Idea..They don't eat dogs in japan do they ? Because I will need to talke Sonny and Callie along, I'm sure Chris would supply the dogchildren with backstage passes!
 
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DdBob said:
Yeah , well anyone of them should go if they are within a 200 mile radius...this is not one to miss out on.
That sounds like a great Idea..They don't eat dogs in japan do they ? Because I will need to talke Sonny and Callie along, I'm sure Chris would supply the dogchildren with backstage passes!
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I don't think Terds is down for CC.

They will first be taken to a quarantine facility and then adopted into loving Japanese families. Callie-san and Sonny-san will live happily ever after.
 
DdBob said:
That is is Soniks territory...says tickets are selling fast ! I think Sonik should go and give us a review (obviously we know the show will be good of course but just for shits and giggles nonetheless) :rawk:

*edoit* oh wait jBird lives up there as well right ?
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Not sure if trolling.
 
Dear friends,
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I have had a rough time since losing Rob September 24th. We had 2 wonderful memorials in LA and Austin that were very healing for me and provided a nice opportunity for many to meet Rob’s wife Beth, and daughter Anne.

However, not a day goes by without him in my heart and mind...sometimes fate is a mysterious beast.

I wanted to bring you up to date with what else is going on in my life. As most of you know I have a grandson, Sailor, who is 18 months, the child of my oldest son, Justin, and his lovely wife, Kelly. Sailor is a joy and I’m having a ball with him. We were just in Orlando playing at Disney World, so the family came down and we had a wonderful time. It’s so much fun to relive those experiences I had with my kids when they were young.

I’ve also been hard at work on a new album titled "Take Me As I Am". Many fans have been asking for a guitar-centric album, and this is my answer.

The first song I wrote and recorded as tribute to my mentor Joni Mitchell, called “Roberta.” (You may have heard it on my site, or on Joni’s webpage.) The remaining tracks are in much the same "pseudo instrumental” style.

The album will have 12 tracks and will feature me on guitar, Andy Suzuki on sax, and Eddy Hobizal on keys. Will Lee and Keith Carlock will reprise their amazing bass and drum roles that you heard on Secret Ladder. The motif of the tracks is solos by me and the players, with a repeating chorus which is sung. The lyrics give you the essence of the theme, but leave the rest to your own imagination. I think it's quite unique and I'm really happy with the results.

There is one lyric written by Rob for the song, “Truth,” which I am deeply grateful to have. He competed it just before his passing. I recorded it as a duet which features a dear friend of Rob’s and mine, someone you all know, Gigi Worth. I hope to have the CD out this spring. It also will have a very cool cover which I will tell you more about later.

The other thing on my radar is my alter ego project which was called “1% Wally" but is now called “Boris & Natasha." I started with the tracks from the 1% Wally album but replaced 2 tracks and revamped the remaining tracks with a vintage Wurlitzer piano instead of the steel guitar and added a 2nd guitar. Sadly, I don't think you will see this band anywhere other than Austin, Texas where we are planning a residency gig one night a week for the month of February at Strange Brew. But don’t fret...I will post the album as a free download here soon. It’s been a fun project I have been trying to get off the ground for a while. I tried in Nashville and hope to have better luck in Austin. It’s very simple music but fun to play. I think it sounds like Nora Jones meets Steely Dan, but who knows

We have a new booking agency, UTA, and they are doing a great job. We hope to be out for longer runs on a tour bus like the old days. 2017 is looking good!

I want to wish you all a wonderful holiday season. Thank you as always for your love and support.

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I can lay down the vocal track for "Diamonds and Rust" as long as it's done in a Judas Priest style. :helper:
 
DdBob said:
That is is Soniks territory...says tickets are selling fast ! I think Sonik should go and give us a review (obviously we know the show will be good of course but just for shits and giggles nonetheless) :rawk:

*edoit* oh wait jBird lives up there as well right ?
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That's 10 minutes from my place. If anyone wants a place to crash or pre-game, HMU.
 
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