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Crossfyre documentary film, part two

Posted: May 28, 2012 in Music
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Here is the second installment of the documentary film about my southern blues rock band Crossfyre and our gigs aboard the huge Rock Legends Cruise 2011 aboard the Liberty of the Seas last December:

I also wrote a piece for The Wrestling Press about my coaching seminar for upcoming professional wrestlers in Sweden this past weekend, which can be viewed here: http://thewrestlingpress.com/it-aint-squat-to-do-with-coffee-by-starbuck-the-canadian-rebel-5/

You can also check out my match against one of Sweden’s premiere wrestlers, Bad Buddha, from the city of Malmö a couple of months back in the following video at the 33:00 minute mark.

Crossfyre documentary film, part one

Posted: May 21, 2012 in Music
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Here is part one of the 4-week documentary on my southern blues rock band Crossfyre (part two will be out next Monday):

Plus, a big gig for Crossfyre announced for July 12 at the Harley-Davidson Club of Finland’s event at the Himos resort in Jämsä, central Finland.

Crossfyre documentary coming out in May 2012

Posted: May 15, 2012 in Music
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My southern blues rock band Crossfyre played the gigantic Rock Legends Cruise out on the Atlantic Ocean waters this past December 2011, alongside such notable names as ZZ Top, George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Johnny Winter, Steppenwolf, Blackfoot and many others.

Film producer Oskari Pastila was aboard with us, and he filmed a four-part video documentary series for Finnish pop culture and music media www.basso.fi on our Crossfyre expedition.

Here is a sneak peak at the documentary in trailer form:

http://vimeo.com/42126143

Crossfyre composes Mad Croc Racing’s theme

Posted: April 9, 2012 in Music
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I just laid down vocals this afternoon in the studio for Mad Croc Racing‘s new theme, as written and recorded by my southern blues rock outfit, Crossfyre.

Yours Truly laying the vocal smack down at Studiioman Studios for Mad Croc Rock

With Crossfyre mainman Danny Cross’ Studioman Studios serving as the scene of the crime, “Mad Croc Rock” was given the breath of life (with apologies to God above), and I have to believe that this tune is going to be a hit.

Danny Cross at the engineering sound desk recording the Mad Croc theme

The main songwriter for the tune was Crossfyre’s second guitarist Jaakko Kinnari, who did a helluva job, constructing a catchy, classic rock-flavored main riff that carries the song from beginning to end.

Jaakko Kinnari lets a solo rip at the Finnish 2011 Tirmo Blues Festival

Be sure to check out our tour dates and music on MySpace also: www.myspace.com/thecrossfyre

Having played with Rock Legends

Posted: December 7, 2011 in Music
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Well, the enormous Rock Legends Cruise is now history and here I sit in Lake Worth, Florida at our Crossfyre guitarist Jay Jay’s place reminiscing on the events of this past weekend aboard The Liberty Of The Seas.  Simply to be a part of rock and roll history aboard that festival at sea was monumental and a true honor for us, representing the only European act on the whole bill.

ZZ Top playing aboard the Rock Legends Cruise

I got a chance to catch some golden oldies like Steppenwolf, George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Foghat, Blackfoot, Johnny Winter and my most anticipated Rock Legends act, ZZ Top.  Indeed, it was ZZ Top that blasted through a set which left everyone cheering and hollering, including hits like Legs, Gimme All Your Lovin’, Party on the Patio and Sharp Dressed Man.  Foghat proved to be in fine form still, as was Blackfoot.  Truly, some bands age like fine wine, and perhaps this is nowhere as true as in the blues and southern rock genres.  Considering an act like ZZ Top still includes all three original members after four decades of action speaks volumes.

Me and a couple of fans at the VIP lounge

Our definite hilite of the event from a personal standpoint with Crossfyre was playing outside on the main deck of the ship on Saturday, December 3 before a capacity audience that was introduced to our band for the first time.  I dare say we delivered in spades, winning over all kinds of new fans and even fellow musicians and technicians.  I swear I even saw Blackfoot vocalist Mike Estes actually rocking out behind the stage as we played our third and final gig at Studio B aboard the ship on Sunday, December 4th.  Of all of the audiences that I have played live in front of, this American crowd responded the best to my verbatim and banter, which simply goes to prove that I am a North American prodigy, born and bred in this culture, which in turn makes my approach resonate optimally with this kind of audience.  I have to say that I had an absolute blast performing for the fine folks on hand aboard the Rock Legends Cruise.  Thanks to everyone who made it happen and we hope to see y’all again!

Crossfyre playing at Studio B aboard the Rock Legends Cruise

StarBuck plays the Rock Legends Cruise with Crossfyre

Posted: November 28, 2011 in Music
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This week I will be playing the largest southern rock and blues festival in history, the Rock Legends Cruise, December 1 – 5 between Fort Lauderdale, Florida and The Bahamas with my band Crossfyre.  It stands to mention that we are the ONLY band out of Europe on that float and gig, which speaks volumes.

The Liberty of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is one of the biggest, fastest and most luxurious passenger vessels in service today, served by a crew of 1300 on 18 decks. With a gross tonnage of 160,000, it can truly be said that the rock-themed benefit voyage will be a “heavy” experience for both bands and fans. The ship, almost as long as four football fields, cruises at 21.6 knots, is scheduled for port stops in the Bahamas that include Coco Cay and Nassau.

The main attraction of the cruise is, of course, multiple performances by the Rock Legends bands aboard, in four different on-board venues. The ship also features on-board surfing thanks to its FlowRider wave generator, an ice skating rink, a boxing ring, a full-sized volleyball/basketball court, catelevered whirlpools and range of gourmet restaurants.  The ship offers no fewer than four performance venues for Rock Legends Cruise bands: The Deck, The Platinum Theater, Studio B and The Sphinx.

The bands aboard this huge festival cruise read: ZZ Top, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, John Kay and Steppenwolf, The Marshall Tucker Band, Dickey Betts & Great Southern, Foghat, Molly Hatchet, Johnny Winter, The Edgar Winter Band, The Outlaws, Artimus Pyle, Blackfoot, Pat Travers, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, SwampDaWamp, The Chris Hicks Band, Preacher Stone, Ryan Balthrop, Whiskey Myers, and us – Crossfyre.

I would call this nothing short of LEGENDARY!

Iron Horse cover art preview

Posted: October 24, 2011 in Music
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I just finished the artwork for my southern blues rock band Crossfyre’s upcoming “Iron Horse” album (due out this December), take a look:

Artwork by Yours Truly, digital vintage effects by Toxic Angel

Crossfyre studio update

Posted: October 16, 2011 in Music
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We have been very busy as of late in the studio with my southern blues rock band Crossfyre, as we’re preparing our next album for a December 2011 release.  The title of the record will be “Iron Horse”, and it will feature 12 original tracks of potent material.

We have added a second guitarist to our line-up in Jaakko Kinnari (ex-Daltons), and so we will be appearing at the huge Rock Legends Cruise this December 1-5 in the USA (Ft. Lauderdale – Bahamas) as a six-man sonic powerhouse.  That’s Kinnari, myself, drummer Danny Cross, guitarist Jay Jay Asikainen, bassist Dan Rönnbacka and keyboardist Magnus Ljungqvist.  Did I mention that we are the ONLY band out of Europe to be playing the Rock Legends gig alongside ZZ Top, George Thorogood, Molly Hatchet, Steppenwolf, Johnny Winter and a slew of other icons?  Pretty impressive, I’d say!

ZZ TOP INTERVIEW ABOUT THE ROCK LEGENDS CRUISE

There are no teasers yet to be heard from the new Iron Horse album, but I can divulge the list of songs on the slab:  The Outlaw Brand, One For The Road, Wrong Man, Rain Today, Crying Heart, Iron Horse, Overtime, Rode The Plain, Let Me Go, Four o’Clock in the Morning, Devil’s Daughter and instrumental French Girl.

This coming week I will be doing the artwork and CD layout for Iron Horse, so that will keep me busy for a few days to be sure.

Stay tuned for developments and official album release news!

Crossfyre ignites the Engine Fest

Posted: August 26, 2011 in Music
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This coming weekend in Porvoo, Finland, I will be rocking the stage with my southern blues rock band Crossfyre at Night Club Soho on Saturday, August 27th at midnight.

Our gig will serve as the official afterparty for the Porvoo Cruising Engine Fest this weekend.

For an extensive piece (in Swedish) on our biggest upcoming gig to date on the Rock Legends Cruise in December this year, click HERE.

Crossfyre - photo by Jarmo Katila (www.jarmokatila.fi)

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