Crosswind has been touted as one of the hottest band in Texas (Nette Radio, Dallas, TX). The strong, soulful vocals of Denise Squier have been compared to Ann Wilson of Heart (Diane Sheets, Vocal Consulting Group, Nashville, TN).
Crosswind has been appearing and headlining major music festivals all over the Lone Star State. Their 4th CD The Core is receiving radio play on several radio stations all over the United States and is stirring up quite a buzz. The Core is a getting back to the core of Crosswind's style-rock with a blues influence, a meshing of Rush and Heart with Bonnie Raitt.
Crosswind believes that every song should be from the heart. Their music is positive, giving hope to the listener—yet it is honest and speaks truth. That is the reason Crosswind has been accepted in both music worlds—mainstream and Christian, which normally keep separate.
Awards we've won:
Texas Music Awards--Finalist for "Female Vocalist of the Year" (2008)
King Cat Music--Finalist for "Song of the Year" ("Save Me") (2008)
Texas Stars & Guitars Festival--Outstanding Christian Band (April 2007)
Ignition Showcase finalist for “Band Competition”(2007)
SomerFest—“Battle of the Bands” Grand Champion (2006)
SomerFest—“Battle of the Bands” Runner-Up (2005)
KNLE—“Talent Search” 3rd Place (1999)
PRESS:
Crosswind's fourth release, The Core, does not disappoint. Their music is filled with a passion that is infectious. The lyrics are powerful and the music is equally brilliant. This band definitely knows how to rock!
Georgia Moncrief - GoGirlsMusic.com
It's not often that I feel compelled to write a review, but this group just has that effect on you. After listening to this project, I just FELT better. From the first guitar lick, accented by Denise Squier's gorgeous velvet voice, to the last note, I was hooked. And I hate to say "you know they sound just like…", but really, if Olivia Newton-John fronted Jefferson Starship…well, you get the idea. The entire band just BELONGS together – you can hear it in every song…I can only imagine that they truly enjoy each other's company, resulting in this incredible project. Do yourself a favor and pick up this CD...you'll be the newest Crosswind fan. I know I am!
Jinelle Boyd - My Texas Music
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Crosswind is proudly endorsed by GoGirlsMusic.com... cuz chicks rock!
Madalyn Sklar - GoGirlsMusic.com
The strong, soulful vocals of Denise Squier are comparable to Ann Wilson of Heart.
Diane Sheets - Vocal Consulting Group
"Crosswind is the most dangerous group in the area. They have everything—great, multi-talented musicians, an awesome sound, a well put-together production, and, most importantly, a big heart. The members of Crosswind are willing to do whatever they can to help anyone in need by giving of their time, resources, and talents. We highly recommend Crosswind's talent."
Susan Laxton - The Zew News© 2007 Crosswind
Stations featuring Crosswind:
Power 106.7-FM (Austin/Georgetown, TX); ChristianRock.net; Spin 180 Live (Irving, TX); Power FM 89.7-FM (Dallas, TX); 1360-AM (Phoenix, AZ); WCPL 95.5-FM (Merritt Island, FL); 570-AM (Tampa-St.Petersburg-Clearwater, FL); Jam X Radio; 910-AM (Tampa-St.Petersburg-Clearwater, FL); KJCR 88.3-FM (Keene, TX); WIJY 95.9-FM (Indianapolis, IN); KNLE 88.1-FM (Austin, TX); Bergstrom International Airport’s Sonic One;KHCA 95.3-FM (Manhattan, KS); WSHO 800-AM (New Orleans, LA); Indieheaven; KHFG 101.9-FM (Helena, MT); KHPU-FM (Brownwood, TX); WJRG 950-AM (Elmira-Corning-Endicott, NY); 88.5-FM (Columbus, OH); UnsignedRockZone.net; 90.9-FM (Altus, OK); 1090-AM (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN); 1300-AM (Charleston, WV); KAGC 1510-AM (Bryan, TX); KVNE 89.5-FM (Tyler, TX); Open Mike Café’ (Wayne, MI); SpiritCo1 Radio (Oxon Hill, MD); Celebrate Radio (Oakland, CA); Nette Radio (Dallas, TX); Renegade Radio (The Colony, TX); NTGR-FM; Free Radio Jackson; Break the Trend Radio; Rockin’ Mom’s Podcast (Los Gatos, CA); Crazed Praise Radio; Sleepy Cat Records; Praise Radio; Worthy Songs Internet Radio; Letters to the Dead Internet Radio; Hotbird 6 satellite (13 East) at the Network Teleport Italia channel; The Feminine
Groove (Middleton, CT); StreetBlast Internet Radio; Live 365.
Gear we endorse:
Ravenwest Guitars—guitar manufacturing
company out of California
First Act—guitar manufacturing
company out of Boston
Po Boy Drums—drum manufacturing
company out of Colorado
Korg—keyboard manufacturing company
Carvin—guitar and guitar amp manufacturing
company out of California
