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Crossfire

About Me

Crossfire are a three piece rock band from Lanarkshire, Scotland.They began working together in the mid 80's as members of other bands before forming Crossfire in 1996. They describe their music as a mix of Rock / Blues with a hint of 'Swamp Music' thrown in. Their stomping ground is the central belt of Scotland, however they frequently play all over the country at various venues and festivals. In 2002 the band plied their craft in Memphis and Nashville where the American audiences responded well. The band remains unsigned but undaunted. They have recorded two albums, the first, 'Sneak on in' was a mix of Rock, Blues and Country. This album was very much instumental in the band's venture across the pond where new friends were made and invaluable experiences gained. The recent second album 'Creep on out' is much more representative of Crossfire's live sound today and is more of a 'back to basics, raw, Rock'n'Roll' collection of songs. The band still retain their sense of humour with this album and this is heard on songs such as 'E.T. Got The Mojo', 'Batman', 'The Scary Bridge' and 'Jumpshop Boogie'. If the term 'Jumpshop' is lost on our American friends then we apologise and promise to send out a Scottish dictionary where it's meaning may be listed. But for the meantime, try and work it out. Both of the above mentioned albums are available to buy at gigs A typical Crossfire set consists of original material as well as some choice cover versions. Towards the end of each show, the band are joined by one of the crew (Farky) who lays down some mean harp in a rockin' rendition of 'Roadhouse Blues'.....

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 03/05/2006
Band Members: Tam Slavin - Vocals / Guitar, Alex Carmichael - Bass / Vocals, Colin Morrow - Drums, Andy Mason - Keyboards.Alex will be working with his former band 'La Paz' in June. Three gigs are lined up over one weekend. The band will feature Dougie White (ex Rainbow) on vocals, Chic McCherry - Guitar, Andy Mason - Keyboards, Paul McManus - drums and of course 'oor Al' on bass. For further details, check out the link http://www.lapazrocks.com/(Poor Boy) Farky - Road crew / Harp, Marty Allen - Road crew, Andy (Two Scoops) Brown - Road crew. Pics by Marty Allen. Transport - Jamie MacMillan S.K. Express...
Influences: S.R.V. ZZ Top. Lynyrd Skynyrd. AC/DC. Led Zep. The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Frankie Miller. Paul Rogers. Free. Bad Company. Alvin Lee. Billy Gibbons. Gary Moore. Angus Young. Jimmy Page. BB King. Jimi Hendrix. Kim Wilson. Carlos Santana. Johnny Winter. The Georgia Satellites. Lonnie Mack. Geezer Butler. Jack Bruce. Jeff Porcaro. Thin Lizzy. Phil Lynott. Mark Butt (Maszh).
Sounds Like: Three burst tyres on a bad road."Music is my religion" - Jimi Hendrix "Rock'n'Roll is ours" - Crossfire..Guard Baby: Collision Course (Complete and Widescreen!)
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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Dundee Blues Bonanza - The saga continues

After some misunderstandings, it seems we're now playing the Bonanza again this year on the Saturday. Venue and time T.B.C. Apologies for any confusion.A.T.B.Tam - Crossfire.
Posted by on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:25:00 GMT

La Paz gigs - June 2009

Alex will be working with his former band 'La Paz' in June playing three gigs over one weekend. I'm informed that the set will consist of original material as well as some choice covers. The band were...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:39:00 GMT

F.B.G. Kilmarnock. 06/03/09

The band is now rarin' to go again for 2009 after a 2 month hibernation with our first gig of the year in Kilmarnock. Many thanx to all you who have encouraged and supported us over the last umpteen y...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:21:00 GMT

Mysty

Just another wee blog. This time to say a big thanx to Mysty for helping us out with the web page. Could not have done it without you - Yer a darlin'.Crossfire
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:44:00 GMT

Alloa Town Hall

Just a wee blog to say a big thanx to 'No Dice' for inviting us along to play the support slot last night. We made new friends from that gig and that is always appreciated. Also thanx to the...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:22:00 GMT

E.T. Got the Mojo

'E.T. Got the Mojo' re-recorded. Hope you like it. Page now under reconstruction and should be back to normal in a few  days with the addition of a couple of new vids. A.T.B. Crossfire
Posted by on Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

Animation

New animation video finally posted on our page. 'Don't Give In' and 'Candyman' are the songs. Animation by Joe Moore.
Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:19:00 GMT

New keyboard player

After thousands of years playing as a 3 piece; Crossfire have now recruited Andy Mason as the new keyboard player. His talent can be heard on the first track from the new album which is...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:34:00 GMT