My Kind of Church, by Amber Cross

My Kind of Church

by Amber Cross

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Lovely, glossy gatefold card case professionally designed. Oldtime gospel music recorded live at Parkfield Bluegrass Festival.

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1.	Do Lord, Oh Do Lord 03:25	info	buy track
2.	Rusty Ol' Halo 02:58	info	buy track
3.	Mansion Over The Hilltop 02:35	info	buy track
4.	He Reached Down 05:01	info	buy track
5.	Black-Eyed Susan 03:42	info	buy track
6.	Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown 02:56	info	buy track
7.	Just A Closer Walk With Thee 04:15	info	buy track
8.	I'll Fly Away 02:50	info	buy track
9.	Working On A Building 04:54	info	buy track
10.	How Do You Pray 03:14	info	buy track
11.	Church In The Wildwood 03:31	info	buy track

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"These are some favorite songs that I grew up singing. No matter what background one might come from, these songs are intended to stir up good memories for people. Whether we are sharing music in our home towns or at festivals, we find community and fellowship through music, and that's My Kind Of Church." Amber Cross

Amber Cross - Guitar and lead vocal
James Moore - Lead guitar (mandolin on track 10)
Gary Arcemont - Fiddle, banjo, mandolin (lead vocals on track 9)

COUNTRY MUSIC PEOPLE MAGAZINE, UK
ALBUM REVIEW by EDITOR DUNCAN WARWICK
A year or so ago I was blown away by the debut album by Amber Cross, and now the California-based singer and songwriter returns with a selection of old-time Gospel music recorded live at Parkfield Bluegrass Festival.
Alongside songs of traditional sources from the early 20th century, and even a couple form the 19th century are a couple of terrific Amber Cross originals – Black-Eyed Susan and How Do You Pray – which I actually think outshine everything else here.
There is also a cover of an Iris Dement song, He Reached Down, from a gospel album she recorded some years ago, and whom Amber Cross cites as one of her favorite singers, which is entirely fitting as there is a distinct similarity in their vocal styles. Personally I’d say Amber has the edge.
Performing as a trio, Amber is joined by hubby James Moore on lead guitar, and Gary Arcemont on fiddle, banjo and mandolin, and the down-homey acoustic feel, rather than strict Bluegrass, is especially enthralling on Just A Closer Walk With Thee and I’ll Fly Away, but that might be because they are the two songs with which I was already most familiar.
Whilst it is a live recording, you wouldn’t necessarily know it if it weren’t for the introductions to the songs and some politely restrained cheering and clapping, and that for me is the highest compliment one can pay to a live album.
I adore Amber Cross, the unique quality of her voice is intoxicating, she has some serious songwriting chops, wonderful phrasing, and while this CD is something about which she obviously feels very passionate - she and husband James spend Sunday mornings playing Gospel songs in local retirement communities and her father was a Baptist minister - it is difficult for me to view it as more than a stopgap until her next proper studio release no matter how much I enjoyed it, and from a completely selfish point of view I need many more Amber Cross original songs in my life. She is truly special.
Duncan Warwick, Editor

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released November 11, 2014

Recorded at Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
Live multitrack recording -- Dave Nielsen, Rancho Armadillo Audio Services
House Sound-- Paul Knight Sound
Mixed & Mastered by Steve Crimmel, Painted Sky Studios, Harmony CA
Album Cover photo by Ryan Cross
Back photo by Stuart Mason
Photo of James and Amber by Barbara Brown
Album Design by Stuart Mason

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Amber Cross San Luis Obispo, California

Upon first hearing the straightforward, old-school country songs of Amber Cross, you might at first think you are listening to an archival Smithsonian recording. Her old-time voice is clear and captivating. She's a singer and songwriter who writes from her own life’s struggles and experiences, delivering her stories with unforgettable power and emotion. Originally from Maine, now residing in CA ... more

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