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Each week, Chris and Cal will dive into the history of Georgia, featuring captivating interviews with local legends. The storytelling and production by Producer Steve “The Good Dr” Thomason, is incredible. Chris and Cal’s passion to tell the story shines through in each episode. So, take a stroll through The Crossing with Chris and Cal. It’s worth your time.
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SlawGate24

SlawGate24

2024-06-1453:41

We have a situation. A staple ingredient that has been served at a local favorite restaurant has been threatened, and it is not sitting well with the loyal patrons. The boys have a discussion with one of the owners of the original Cumming DQ in this latest episode!
A discussion from the Rockporium, home studio to Scotty Wilbanks, keyboardist for Luke Bryan, and special guest Wendell Cox, guitarist for Travis Tritt. It gets a little sideways, like usual, and we even discover a piece of history that Scotty reveals - in the form of a chunk of a famous airplane. Buckle up - this is a big un!
Jam, Forrest, Jam!

Jam, Forrest, Jam!

2023-06-0157:07

Forrest McDonald, guitarist on Old Time Rock 'n Roll (Bob Seger), chats it up with Cal & Chris in this episode of the Crossing. Having crossed paths with Steve Perry, Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen and many more, Forrest has led a charmed life full of music & great memories!
Join us aboard the Lisa Marie, Elvis' private plane, as we interview Ron Strauss, the pilot of the famous aircraft which is on display at Graceland. Mr. Strauss flew Elvis and his friends all over the world for years until the king left us too soon. Fasten your seatbelts!
The boys are back at it, scoring a heck of an interview with one of the most producers in country music history. Tom Collins is a legend. Still living in Nashville, his list of accomplishments, as well as the list of artists that he's worked with, is almost as impressive as his storytelling skills! Hear stories on Dean Dillon, Ronnie Milsap, George Jones, and Barbara Mandrell, as only Tom can tell em !
Kentucky Fried Pickin'

Kentucky Fried Pickin'

2021-04-3001:16:48

Greg Martin - founding member of the Kentucky Headhunters - calls down to Pete's Castle in good ol Coal Mountain to chat with the boys. This guitar shredder talks about jamming with Bill Monroe and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the challenges of being southern rock in the country world, and much, much more!
Recent Country Music Hall of Famer Dean Dillon calls in for an hour long (plus) interview with Cal and Chris! Writer of songs like Tennessee Whiskey, Ocean Front Property, Nobody in His Right Mind Would Have Left Her, and tons more - so many hits! He shares his life stories and songwriting techniques, and some pretty dang funny stuff, as well!
Cannon Ball Fun

Cannon Ball Fun

2021-01-2401:09:30

Melonie Cannon, background vocalist for Jamey Johnson and studio session singer, shares experiences from the road and the studio. She grew up among Nashville superstars, shared a room with Shania, learned harmony vocals for Vern Gosdin - and much more! Buckle up - this self-proclaimed outlaw is a pistol!
Raised in a Bradley Barn

Raised in a Bradley Barn

2020-11-2301:21:18

He grew up among Nashville royalty, and became a music executive during country music's golden era, working with acts like Alabama, Kitty Wells, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Charlie Pride and Ronnie Milsap, to name a few.  Jerry Bradley was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019, but tonight, Calvin & Chris sit down and chat with this legend, picking his brain about some of the biggest names in country music, as well as what he's up to now!
Coal Mountain Cal, Chris & Producer Steve travel to parts unknown to reminisce with Scotty Wilbanks, 2 time Grammy-nominated producer and Keyboardist with Newsong, Third Day, and now Luke Bryan. Laughter commences...
Sound the Sireeen!

Sound the Sireeen!

2020-08-1701:10:57

A trip down memory lane with the curator of the world famous Dawsonville Pool Room himself, Gordon Pirkle.
Join Chris and Cal as they welcome in Paul Martin for an interview. Paul's musical career includes stints with Billy Joe Royal, Exile, Kathy Mattea, The Oak Ridge Boys, Marty Stuart, and now with his family band Rockland Road.
Co-President of the Forsyth County Historical Society, Jimmy McConnell stops by to talk about Booger Mountain and other spooky and scary places in our beloved community, and things get weird...
It's Meeder, not Meter...

It's Meeder, not Meter...

2019-10-2601:01:15

Scott Meeder, legendary drummer who's played countless recording sessions and tours, including .38 Special and more, stops by the Doc Holcomb Tower to tell stories from his storied career.
Greg Henderson, owner of Atlanta Vintage Guitars talks with us about growing up and playing in local bands, hanging with the likes of John Sebastian, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bobby Whitlock, and Travis Tritt to name a few. Oh yeah, and vintage guitars ! Listen in. You may be in one of his stories !
Murder in Baker Holler

Murder in Baker Holler

2019-09-1652:24

In November of 1973, Nashville and the world of Country Music was rocked when artist and Hee-Haw television star Stringbean and his wife Estelle were murdered. In this episode The Crossing takes an in-depth look back at the events that took place. 
Larry Kohn - DGD

Larry Kohn - DGD

2019-08-3101:34:02

Join us as we interview former All-SEC Defensive End for the Georgia Bulldogs in the 60's, Larry Kohn. See what it was like being a college athlete and playing under Head Coach Vince Dooley and legendary Defensive Coordinator Erk Russell. Enjoy and Go Dawgs ! 
City of Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow drops by to give The Key To The City to the boys at The Crossing. Well......not really. But he did stop by and gave us a great interview about all the things happening under his leadership in Cumming,Ga. Pull up a chair and join us won't ye ? 
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