Vincent Cross is an Irish song poet whose critically acclaimed albums draw from various traditional folk idioms and ancient myths. Born in Ireland, raised in Australia, and now residing in New York City, he has performed with renowned artists such as Glen Hansard, Odetta, Damien Rice, and The Pogues’ Ron Kavana.
Festivals include Brooklyn Folk Festival, Galway Fringe Festival (Ireland), Telmarkfestivalen (Norway).
The Bitter End (NYC) The Scratcher Sessions (NYC) Monroe's, Galway, Ireland.
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"Speaks to folk's narrative powers and Cross's special abilities as a songwriter." - PopMatters
"He uses musical and lyrical tropes that have been transmitted across generations to create new songs addressing contemporary issues." - Art Menius, WCOM
"Brings a modern sensibility to songs that lie deep in our musical genes." - Fred Smith (Country Standard Time)
“He writes narrative songs he sings beautifully and wonderfully arranges, with traditional bluegrass instruments" - Moors Magazine, Netherlands
"Captures the spirit and methodology of the great tradition if troubadours, blues and old-time vocalists, songsters, and folk singers. He uses musical and lyrical tropes that have been transmitted across generations to create new songs addressing contemporary issues" - Art Meius, WCOM (The Revolution Starts Now)
