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Jalan Crossland in Concert - Progressive Voices Concert Series
Americana/Bluegrass songs that form an often dark, yet highly humorous and affectionate picture of the more rough-edged, down-and-out side of the American experience.
WHEN: Friday, November 9, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: First Unitarian Church, 1800 Bell Ave., Des Moines, IA 50315
TICKETS: $20 in advance / $25 at the door. Season tickets $70 for 4 shows or $105 for 6 shows (available elsewhere on this site.)
You may pick up your pre-paid tickets at the Will Call table after 6:30 p.m. the night of the show.
Seating is general admission, except reserved seating section for season ticket holders. Doors to the auditorium open at 7 p.m.
PARKING: Primary parking lot located just south of Bell Ave. & Druid Hill Dr., just east of the church. Smaller lot with handicap parking located just south of Bell Ave. & Cassady Dr. Street parking also available on Druid Hill & Cassady Drives.
ARTIST WEBSITE: www.jalancrossland.com
ABOUT JALAN CROSSLAND:
"Jalan Crossland is an endemic Wyoming treasure." (Rita Basom- Wyoming Arts Council). He is widely acclaimed by audiences, critics, and his musical peers as a premier acoustic guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter, as well as an engaging showman. Along with dozens of regional contest awards, his extraordinary guitar work earned him National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship honors in 1997 and the State Flatpick Championship title of his home state in 1999. In recognition for his contribution to the arts in Wyoming, he was bestowed with the Governors Arts Award in 2013.
Publications as far-ranging as the New York Times and No Depression have run features on him, and Paste Magazine included him and his ensemble among its list of Wyoming's top bands. He has made numerous television and radio appearances and is portrayed in the short film Wyomericana, which won the Laramie Film Festival in 2014. He has performed as the opening act on two national tours with Texas songwriting legend, Robert Earl Keen. Jalan has released 7 albums of primarily his own songs, and performs throughout the U.S. and occasionally Europe, when he takes the notion.
"To pin any one label on Crossland's body of work would be a crime. Its not country. Its not rock. It sure ain't just your daddy's bluegrass! His characters and stories come alive to form an often dark, yet highly humorous interpretation of the American Experience. (Marcus Huff- Laramie Zine) "Kanky songs about drinkin', fightin', hobos, roughnecks, trailer park fires, oil-patch strippers, and little neighborhood dogs that bite, are lent their truth-is-stranger-than-fiction wobble by virtue of the fact that Jalan was raised and resides in a rural mountain town, population >300. He casts a sardonic but affectionate eye on the rough-hewn lives of Western people. Crossland's song, Big Horn Mountain Blues, is so popular in Wyoming that it is practically the official state song. (Michael Segell- New York Times)
"Onstage, dressed in what might be called cowboy carny (denim, buckle boots, and a bowler hat), he is a bundle of loose-limbed energy, a lovable bad boy who alternates love songs with knockdown banjo tunes about towns known for nothing more than hard luck, bad blood, b.s., and beer." (Michael Segell- New York Times) "Jalan performs full-time both solo and with his esteemed ensemble, a longsuffering trio consisting of Shaun Kelley on upright and electric bass, and Pat Madsen on drums and whackadoo stick, each member lending to 3-part vocal harmony arrangements. More than just a great picker, Crossland's performances feature graceful delivery and genuine character." (Planet Jackson Hole)
MORE PRESS FOR JALAN CROSSLAND:
always able to fuse great storytelling with an affable but highly skilled playing style.
Josh Rhoten, CHEYENNE TRIBUNE EAGLE
A resounding, Well done!
-FINGERSTYLE GUITAR MAGAZINE
An endemic Wyoming Treasure
Rita Basom, WYOMING ARTS COUNCIL
I dont even know that guy, and I dont use a George Forman Grill!
-Taj Mahal
A great impact on the music scene in Wyoming
Grady Kirkpatrick, WYOMING PUBLIC RADIO
A wonderful performance!
-John McEwen, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND
so fluid and articulate that the most seasoned players will be amazed and inspired. Adding vibrant vocals to his commanding guitar style, he is truly a singular talent.
Barb Evanson, DAHL FINE ARTS CENTER, Rapid City SD
I love it when you play the banjo! You remind me of those bears at Disney Land (TM)!
-Innominate Old Lady
Extraordinary talent in crafting wonderful songs that have been loved by many and performed by numerous artists across the nation.
-Paul Jarvis, BIG HORN MT FESTIVAL, Buffalo WY
One of the finest guitarists in America
-Spencer Bohren
If youre lucky enough to hear Jalan play, observe the audience. It will be made almost entirely of drop-jawed, glassy-eyed, altogether astonished listeners.
-PANACHE MAGAZINE, Rapid City, SD
More than just a great picker, Crosslands performances feature graceful delivery and genuine character
PLANET JACKSON HOLE, Jackson WY
Mixes raw talent and obvious practice with passion, whimsy, and a feel for what people want to see ad hear.
-THE EAR, Park City UT
A grand experimenter
-Northern WY Daily News
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LocationFirst Unitarian Church of Des Moines (View)
1800 Bell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 12 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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