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Steve LaCrosse

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 served as a board member of the Flint Folk Music Society  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!