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By Johnny Boggs
Mike Cross, the North Carolina
musician who made a name for himself
witn nis acoustic guitar and "Appalachian
fiddle," showcases his unique
blend of country/rock, folk and
traditional Irish songs in his latest
album, "Carolina Sky."
Cross remains probably the best
storyteller-singer-songwriter from the
Carolinas, with a keen sense of humor,
a poignant way with words and an
unlimited ability with the fiddle.
He displays all three on "Carolina
Sky."
"DON'T NEED Another Hit,"
"Say What You Mean" and "A Night
on the Town" reveal the "good ole
boy" image suitable for honky tonks.
"The Green of His Eves." "Not for
the Love I Can Take" and "Jenny,"
however, show he is one of the more
capable love song pensmen, comparable
with Don Williams.
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On the negative side, three of Cross'
;ongs seem too reminiscent of earlier
longs.
"Carolina Sky" evokes memories of
his "Kentucky Sonc." "The
Drunkard" is similar to "The
Scotsman," while "Dark Angel"
sounds like "The Bounty Hunter."
ON THE positive side, "The
Drunkard" is hilarious, "Dark
Angel" is excellent, and the title cut is
beautiful ? in fact, the best cut on the
album.
Even though Cross may become a
ittle stereotyped, his music is always
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Cross made Irish music popular in
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although he parodies his Scottish voice
on "The Drunkard."
"OLD SHOE" and "Learning to
Live on Love" are the weakest cuts on
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"Carolina Sky" is the sixth album in
an already successful career.
Only his second album, "Born in the
Country," garnered him a recommended
LP pick from Billboard
magazine.
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digy," "The Bounty Hunter," "Live
and Kicking" and "Rock 'n' Rye" ?
deserved the same.
"Carolina Sky" is not Cross' best
work; it is simply a continuation of a
satisfying tradition.
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By Bob Hooper
Doctor 99 rolled into the Golden Spur Friday night,
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The band played various cover titles and threw in about
two original songs per set. The highlight in the first set was
an original called "Give Me Back My Rainbow." A version
of U2's number "New Year's Day" was met with mixed
reaction by the audience. The first set was more of a sound
check at the beginning, but toward the end, turned tight.
The name "Doctor 99". stands for a patient having cardiac
arrest in an Atlanta hospital. The band's music is supposed
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The second set roared on and produced the first dancers
of the night. Although the band played some good dance
music, the floor was sparsely filled the entire night, probably
because the band carried many of the tunes too long.
The players have been together one-and-a-half years and
have just recently cut a tape with their song "3 Strikes."
They will be getting some airplay around the college radio
stations in Atlanta soon.
Leader Marvin .Jackson plays guitar. Terry Evans is on
keyboard and lead vocals. Corky McMillian on bass and
Randy Feagin on drums round out this fun-loving band.
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