Tim Crosby

Description

Tim Crosby is a southern Illinois-based songwriter and performer in the Americana/country rock genre whose songs explore the trials and triumphs of everyday people. Using humor and devastating tragedy to equal effects, Crosby aims to build community and strengthen the faith of his audience in their ability to persevere. He released a CD titled "Resurrection Mule Farm" with his band, the Lightning Strikes, in 2017 and "Make Your Own Fun," a solo CD, in June 2020. His third record, "Always Rising," was released in August 2021. Crosby performs more than 100 shows a year, including nearly every weekend at venues in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky. His influences include Steve Earle, Tom Petty, Todd Snider, John Prine, Chris Knight and others.

Work Sample

An original song off my latest CD released last summer titled "I Hope That's How it Is." Lyric video provided here. Running time 4:07. A song about what the afterlife might be like. 

https://songwritertimcrosby.bandcamp.com/track/one-of-these-days-2

An original single titled "One of These Days" that I released Feb. 14, 2022. Preview on Bandcamp. Running time 4:06. Written from the point of view of everyday folks pushed and pulled by forces they can't control nor at times comprehend. 

A video produced in spring of 2019 featuring a solo performance of my original song "Almost in Love." Running time 3:40. Song describes the terrible place in a relationship when you're almost in love.

The three songs I presented provide a good snapshot of my overall songwriting depth, style and subject matters. I am very much Midwestern in outlook, and my music fits well in the Americana mold, something that exists between country and rock. My songs range from self-depreciating humor to devastating loss. 

History

I'm a southern Illinois-based songwriter and performer in the Americana/country rock genre. I released a CD titled "Resurrection Mule Farm" with my band, the Lightning Strikes, in 2017 and "Make Your Own Fun," a solo CD, in June 2020. My third record, "Always Rising," was released in August 2021. I perform about 150 shows a year, including nearly every weekend at venues in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky, playing all original music that explores the trials and triumphs of everyday people. My influences include Steve Earle, Tom Petty, Todd Snider, John Prine, Chris Knight and others.

Artistic Vision

Writing and performing songs that tell the true stories of people dealing with life as it really comes, in a lyrically intelligent and melodically compelling way. Making people laugh, cry and think, and hopefully strengthening their faith in their own ability to persevere. 

Programs for Specific Audience(s) Expertise

 I try to entertain all audiences with stories and tidbits about my life, my point of view, and how they impact my art. 

Traditional Folk/Ethnic Artform Statement

Some of my songs certainly border on folk style music. My goal is to carry on the traditions of singer-songwriters such as John Prine, Jason Isbell, Chris Knight and others who tell the stories of everyday working people and their triumphs and tragedies.