Biography

Hip Hop collaboration
Not being new to the game; veteran artist, Cros has been into blues since he was born. His parents (L.C. and Willa Mae Mack) were blues artists, along with being appreciators of true blues. Cros was indoctrinated into the blues very young, he has worked with such greats as James Cotton, Lucky Peterson, Koko Taylor and hip hop group Cypress Hill. Cros brings his heart, blood, sweat and tears to these genres.

At a very young age, Lon Don is no stranger to blues and hip hop as well. Being the grandchild of two great blues artists, along with his uncle Cros, he has all the right stuff. Holding his own, Lon Don has worked with hip hop greats such as Kanye, Jay Z and Traxster. Bringing an intense performance to every concert, Lon Don is the real deal and is a force to be reckoned with.

The youngest of this collaboration, Glockyona, the great-granddaughter of the Mack blues family holds it down and commands her respect. Glockyona has worked with the greats as well, artist such as JEEZY, Gucci Mane and Finesse2Tymes. Remembering her great-grandparents, listening to them perform and listening to so many blues greats, she knows what blues and hip hop is all about.


Cros Bio
2nd Place Winner 2022 International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN.
Winner of the Phoenix Blues Society's Blues Challenge (2018, 2019 and 2021) and finalist in The Blues Foundation's "International Blues Challenge Memphis, Tn." for 2019!

Former bassist for Lucky Peterson and Grammy Award winner James Cotton, CROS has shared the stage with a number of accomplished artists in a variety of genres; alternative rock group Inflatable Soule, rap group Cypress Hill, blues,R&B and jazz artists Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, James Brown, B.B. King, Solomon Burke, Mavis Staples, Robert Lockwood Jr., Hubert Sumlin, Keith Richards, Marcus Miller, Otis Taylor, Shemekia Copeland, Otis Rush,Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Bernard Allison, Johnny Winter, Jeff Healey, Jimmy Johnson, Kenny Neal, Mark Hummel and numerous Jazz ensembles, along with the US Navy and Army Bands.

By fusing an amazing blend of music and experience over his career CROS brings an incredible and unique presence to every performance. You will experience a multitude of feelings and emotions all while sitting back and enjoying the ride through a mixture of soul, funk, blues, rock, R&B and folk that will leave you satisfied but clamoring for more.