Rawlins Cross

A Newfoundland creation, Rawlins Cross actually took its name from a cross section of streets in a town called St. John's. Members of this group include lead singer Joey Kitson, a pair of songwriting brothers, pianist and accordionist Geoff Panting, and mandolin and guitar player Dave Panting, percussionist Ian McKinnon, drummer Howie Southwood, and musician Brian Bourne, who plays a little-known instrument, the chapman stick, a mixture of both bass and guitar. Recordings by Rawlins Cross have the flavor of both neo-traditional pop and Celtic, as well as other styles like rock...