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LaCrosse
is derived from French-Canadian heritage. Early fur traders were the first
to observe the Native Americans displaying their skill at this sport where
only the finest and the bravest could compete.
To craft and perform musical compositions there are similar demands.
Being
an avid listener has inspired LaCrosse to hone his skills. He
composes, sings and accompanies himself on 6 and 12 string guitar.
His style draws from a cross-section of traditional folk, soft-rock and
popular music. His earnest delivery relies heavily upon expressions
of feelings. However, no matter which selection he renders, each
works as comfortably for LaCrosse as the songs he has crafted from his own
experience.
LaCrosse
has recorded two albums of his own songs for Blue & Grey Records, SO
LONG AGO & ALL WE LEAVE BEHIND and a LIVE SOLO SAMPLER. Also,
the label has released three albums of material from the time he spent
working under the LaCrosse And Nelson banner. For a number of years
he shared the stage with talented composer and guitarist, Bob Nelson.
In 1982, LaCrosse & Nelson established yearly appearances at the
Riverfest Concert Series. He has also organized and presented a
monthly Acoustic Song Circle which has become a staple open mic at a
couple coffee and book venues in his hometown.
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Steve
LaCrosse

Contact
Information:
Box 1388, Flint, Michigan
48501
michigamme@juno.com
Listen to
LaCrosse
Question
of Love (mp3)
Right
Here (mp3)
He also continues to serve his community by remaining an active
participant and board member of the Flint Folk Music Society and their
on-going concert series. in addition, he helped coordinate the two
fund-raising Folk Fests At The Farm and the annual day-long July Folk
Festivals for the society where he has conducted
songwriting
workshops. He has appeared as a featured performer on the Homepage
Afterhours television program and performed at several benefit concerts
and TV & RADIO spots for charities. He was invited several times
to entertain at the popular Masonic Family Night Dinners. Among his
proudest moments, are the concerts he performed on two consecutive nights
at the Genesee County Fair.
Whether
singing a ballad dedicated to the struggle of Native Americans or covering
the complexities of relationships, he leaves behind him a legacy of
sincerity and quiet resolve. Within the final passages of his theme
“Dreams Of Glory,” we are left a time-worn note of inspiration when he
sings, “Dreaming is all I know.”
In
spite of the many intrusive obstacles in life, there remain in a few the
desire to preserve music, art and romance.
LaCrosse is just such a man!
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