Jalan Crossland | 'Moonshiner' | Western AF

Shot at The Lincoln Theatre in Cheyenne, WY

Before Kanye West came to Wyoming, Jalan was our most famous musician.

It's really hard to put a stamp on Wyoming music, but Jalan get's pretty close. I think officially, Jalan Crossland was the first concert I ever went to. Hearing him play mountain music like he did, made me realize, this is Wyoming music.

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Instagram: @jalancrossland

Sound director: Curtis Harnish
Lighting engineer: Dave Soules
Second unit director: Conor Mullen
Producers: Brian Harrington & Mike Vanata (Square State Film)

Audio equipment provided by BenderRuble Sound

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[greenpilltheory]

I aint heard no banjo like that before,
this dude is a straight killer.

[edgetty]

saw this guy open for Robert Earl Keen in Boston back in like 2006. dude was absolutely amazing live, rotating through various instruments, good to see him still crushing it

[frank]

This video made me look up this guy...and holy shit, this dude has been grinding. Let's all give him the support he's due

[nayto]

I've seen Jalan play live more times than I can count. Always puts on a great show!

[ranzamaceanruig]

As a 5 string banjo player I never had much respect for the banjitar until I saw this. Wow!

[bobbyknuck]

As a person who has worked in old restored theatres that now do music, it fills me with pride when the “talent” mention the building. As anyone that works in the industry knows, they are are our churches. Big Love ❤️

[euanalexander]

As a Scottish person, we don’t have music like this so this is a blessing

[deanvanderknaap]

Thanks to Jalan Crossland and Western AF for bringing this honest, raw, unpolished tune, this is what keeps me coming for country..

[trevorkenny]

That "Time to play?" hits me every time.

[sazon]

I’ve listened to this about 100 times, and just realized, the thumbnail is him playing a 5 string and this song is on a 6 string.

*pats own back*

[margaretcurrier]

Had the pleasure of seeing him in Ten Sleep Wyoming just last night! So talented, funny and engaging! He had the crowd on their feet! The man can pick!!! I love his raspy voice, too. So happy to have been able to learn of him and hear him.

[nrico]

Discovered Jalan Crossland by accident, now probably his biggest (and only) Dutch fan :) Awesome musician!

[jrketelsen]

Jalan Crossland is the reason I started hosting house concerts in 2011. Still my favorite. Ya never forget your 1st time. Such a wonderful artist and a fairly decent Human... Love ya Jalan!

Thanks for the great video Western AF!

[dansimonson]

Met him at a bar in Saratoga Wy a couple of years ago. Real sweet guy, talented beyond belief.

[mightymustang]

Still my favorite song i play it everyday haha, anytime i think im getting bored of just listening, i watch the video and the magical nature of his picking revamps my love for the song and the cycle repeats

[jasonbolte]

Cheyenne sure was a lot different back in the 1400's.

[sickcommode-odragon]

You just made a life long fan. Amazing.

[mistletoe]

Always enjoy Jalan's talent. Everytime I've had the pleasure of a live performance over past nearly thirty years. We get to see him again soon in Hill City, SD.

[evanousley]

I’ve gotten to see Jalan perform out in tensleep Wyoming a couple times and it’s always a great show!

[daemonrowanchilde]

This is my favourite banjo way of playing and love the whole package, singing and all! Makes me what to learn to play banjo. Seriously. I didn’t know there was such freedom for playing banjo