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Christopher Cross made history when his debut self-titled album was released in 1980. The album featured the international hit songs Sailing, Run Like the Wind and Never Be The Same. It went on to win five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time ever—the four most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also for “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. An extraordinary song writer, Cross wrote all these songs and another of the most famous songs of the time - “Arthurs Theme (The best that you can do)” which he co-wrote with Burt Bacharach & Peter Allen and featured in the film Arthur that starred Liza Minelli and Dudley Moore. Arthur’s Theme won the 1981 Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Christopher Cross has also worked with some music greats and shared the stage with some music icons – from Mike McDonald – who sang backing vocals on Ride Like The Wind through to singing backing vocals with Carl Wilson on David Lee Roth’s version of California Girls.
Early in his career Christopher Cross and his band were the opening band for Led Zeppelin and Jethro Tull whilst in 1970 he subbed in for Ritchie Blackmore from Deep Purple for a show in San Antonio.
Thirty years since his stellar debut into the music business, Cross continues recording and touring across the nation, stopping at venues such as the Depot (Salt Lake City). He has released multiple albums and continued to contribute to film and tv soundtracks – including shows such as 30 Rock (he wrote Lemon’s Theme for the soundtrack).
His most recent album, Secret Ladder was released in 2014. The 13 track album, influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman, was written mostly with Rob Meurer and again Cross has worked with the finest musicians including bassist Will Lee (of the Fab Faux and Late Night with David Letterman), drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan and Toto), guitarist Eric Johnson, saxophonist David Mann, and vocalists Michael McDonald and Jeff Foskett (Brian Wilson’s musical director.
Chris Cross was awesome. His voice was clear and strong. The band and variations on a few of the hits were excellent. His rendition of Think of Laura with just the piano in the background was a masterpiece.
We really enjoyed the concert. Chris and team did an excellent job, remixing many of the songs with good winds, guitar and percussion. Back up singers were also very good, with the right amount of support for each song.
Great performance by Christopher Cross last night at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas. He played the songs we all remember and peppered in some new stuff which was equally as good. His band was awesome and he was accompanied by 3 wonderful back up singers. The venue was so cool, lots of history and the drinks were spot on. His warm up music was from his new venture band called Freedonia. Check them out! Great sounds. We would see Christopher again if he continues to tour.
The Show Was Good Except For The Vocal Aspect Was Over Blown By The Musical Aspect ! Luckily We Knew The Lyrics Because We Listened To The Music On The Radio and This Happens At MOST CONCERTS - Only Lately We’ve Been At Some Where It’s ALL Equalized and The Music Is Fantastic , but NOT With This Show !!!
It was such an awesome show! Been a fan forever and always wanted to see him in concert. I would love to go again!!
Christopher Cross concert was great. Backup singers and band outstanding. Appears he's been able to move ahead of the severe Covid symptoms he had. Still can hit those HIGH notes!!!💯👍🎶🍺😎
Being a fan for years we were so excited to finally see him in concert. He did not disappoint at all. Great seats, venue was very comfortable and the vibe was so full of fun. The band and back up singers were outstanding and we could tell everyone on stage loved singing him. Really enjoyed ourselves and compliments to all!
Christopher Cross has something for everyone! He is an expert guitarist; he has a fabulous band and backup singers behind him, and he has had some of the best hits of my generation. I will continue to see him each year until one of us in gone...
Harrah’s south shore room is intimate and awesome location for concerts. Christoper Cross performance was outstanding! I was pleasantly surprised by the song selections and overall performances of all the musicians on stage! Mostly mellow and laid back music done exceptionally well. While everyone on stage was excellent, a special shout out for stellar piano and wind performers!!! An awesome evening of music, we highly recommend!
Was excited to see this performance, but disappointed in the effort that Christoher Cross made to a mostly full room. Show was short, not much energy, a jazzy vibe, but left underwhelmed.
I love the uptown theater it is beautiful. The audience was so into Christopher Cross they were part of the performance.
Christopher Cross was fantastic! Sounded as good as when he started 40 years ago, his voice is just a little more mature now. I have read some reviews over the last few months saying his voice was awful, and some said they even left the concert, making me think maybe I should not have bought tickets, make the drive and spent the night at a hotel to see him. If you listen to any artist that have started out in their teens, twenty's and thirty's, when they reach their 60's, 70's and beyond, they are going to have a more mature voice, and not hit all the high notes they did when they were younger. This is the way a concert should be, the artist truly enjoying entertaining the audience and the audience enjoying the artist. He sang his hits completely not as melody combo plus new ones. I am glad I went to see him, as my husband and I didn't get the chance all those years ago. We truly enjoyed the concert, one of the best we have ever been to. We would go again if he tours in our area again in the future.
My husband & I had a great time and we enjoyed it a lot🥰
Christopher cross was greatThank you for a perfect evening we loved Christopher cross he sang beautifully we’d go see him again
Christopher Cross put on a great show. His voice and playing is still solid.
The Uptown Theater is a real gem of a concert venue. Great evening with dinner at Cordero's Steakhouse, nice 45-50 Christopher Cross minute show and home in 40 minutes. We could feel the band's great talented musician's and experience at the very beginning of the show. Christopher Cross seemed to respect them all. Just wish there had been one encore performance before they needed to pack up and get on the road to Monterey for their next show.
Christopher Cross is timeless. Voice is still memorable. Enjoyed the entire concert. It was over too soon.
I'm a long time fan of Christopher Cross and delight in any opportunity to see him perform live. He had three backup singers on this performance, as well as his standard musicians and they performed all of his hits including but not limited to: Sailing, Think of Laura (accapella which was lovely), Ride like the Wind, a even new hit called "You"and I can't wait for that to be released in digital format or on YouTube. I would have liked to hear I'll take You Forever or Swept Away. But there's just not enough time in an hour and a half to perform all his songs. The venue was quite crowded on the floor seating and being on top of neighboring concert goers detracted from the experience. The ushers were very rude and not welcoming.
Old school focus on just the music. No special effects or fancy lights, just the musicians playing timeless music. A rather refreshing change from the typical vegas concerts. Time literally flew by.
CC and his band were amazing! The venue was nice and the lighting and sound was perfect.
