News from New York

Vincent Cross reports:

Having exchanged a few words with Shane MacGowan at the airport, I felt my journey to the States had got off to a good start. Settling in here nicely. Last week was amazing, as I went to my first stateside Bluegrass Festival: the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival was having its thirtieth anniversary. I couldn't believe my luck - four days of quality bluegrass. Dan Paisley, Larry Sparks, Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs and my highlight, Steve Earle with Tim O'Brien doing all the tunes from his Mountain album.

There seems no end to the bluegrass here in New York; last Wednesday at the Baggot Chris Thile and Mark O'Connor came in for a jam, which was (as you can imagine) inspiring. In fact, check: my friend Kimberlee took a nice shot of myself and Chris.


Chris Thile and Vincent Cross (mandolins)

Her site has loads of photos of the New York scene, which I recommend having a look at.


Vincent & friends celebrate the Grey Fox's thirtieth birthday

I guess the festival scene is really kicking off over there too. Anyway, you take care; hope you like the picture.