Vincent Cross: A Place Where Songs Come to Live (2025)

Vincent Cross is a singer-songwriter, essayist, and educator whose music bridges continents and generations. Born in Ireland and raised in Australia, he now calls New York City home—a melting pot that fuels his unique blend of traditional Irish folk and American bluegrass, infused with the contemporary singer-songwriter spirit.

Over the past two decades, Cross has released four acclaimed full-length albums. His debut, Home Away from Home (2008), introduced listeners to his warm reinterpretations of traditional bluegrass melodies & commentary, while subsequent releases—A Town Called Normal (2013) and Old Songs for Modern Folk (2016)—cemented his reputation for innovative songwriting. His 2020 album, The Life & Times of James “The Rooster” Corcoran, is a musical biopic exploring the legend of a distant Irish relative and notorious 1840s gangland figure who led a colony of Irish families in Manhattan.

Now, Cross returns with a new album, A Place Where Songs Come to Live and his soon to be released single, “In the Eyes of My Father”— is a deeply intimate, soul-stirring reflection on his father’s immigration to Australia in the 1970s and his own experience as an immigrant in New York City. Inspired by a glowing review that praised his “narrative powers” and his “ability to cast a vivid portrait of a man he never knew, a place he’s never been,” this new collection of songs is built around the idea of places he has been and people he has met.

Recorded live at Brooklyn’s legendary Creamery with an all-electric band featuring drums, bass, guitar, and pedal steel, A Place Where Songs Come to Live captures the raw energy of a live performance. From the haunting vulnerability of “In the Eyes of My Father” to the tender tribute in “My Sister Was Like a Mother to Me,” and the introspective wanderings in “Wilderness” and “Wyoming,” each track is a carefully crafted reflection on life’s profound moments. Even the joyful celebration of music’s necessity—found in “Boom Box”—resonates with authenticity and warmth.

In support of this new release, Vincent Cross is gearing up for an extensive solo tour of Australia. Highlights include shows in cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and more, with additional dates detailed at; http://www.vincentcross.org/

Jimmy Dowling

Jimmy Dowling's music has a raw but skilled quality throughout. It's authentic, confident, and engages your attention in its emotive, visual language. You'll find a nostalgic empathy and visceral reflection of the everyday, of the everyman. The tracks are poetic in lyrics and music, pushing boundaries and expectations. Dowling's strong delivery shines beyond the mediocre to touch your imagination. His precise selection of elite Australian musicians lifts this album onto the international stage.