Border Crossing is the singer/songwriter duo Brad Thompson and Steve Brown of Western Idaho. After performing separately in groups and solo projects, Steve and Brad joined forces in late 2000 and have been playing to enthusiastic audiences ever since. They are known throughout the Northwest for their tight harmonies, rhythmic guitar work, entertaining original songs, and light-hearted and engaging stage presence. Following the sold-out first CD "Live," the release of their first studio album, "Stuff and Things," in late 2003 has earned them many new fans and critical praise. All this while generating a whole new respect for catfish. (see track 7 for details) Influences listed by Border Crossing are too numerous to name here. It also depends on the song you're listening to. Some songs might remind the listener of BNL, others Seals and Crofts, and yet others have even the experts guessing. Regardless, the variety of styles almost guarantees that there is something in the mix that will bring you back for more. From slow contemplative ballads to up-tempo pop style to humorous romps down the street, the music on this CD is the cure for the common genre. No need to hit shuffle-we're already there. That's what Border Crossing is all about. Why "Stuff and Things?" "People are collectors by nature. Sometimes they collect things because they are meaningful . . . and sometimes they collect stuff because, for some strange reason, they just like it. We've got a collection we'd like to share with you. Some of the things have meaning . . . and the rest is just stuff that, for some strange reason, we just like. So . . . take a look around and see if maybe there's something we have that you'd like to add to your collection." Thanks for stopping by! Please feel free to leave comments, questions, or answers. We'd love to hear from you.