When guitarist Jon Ostrom gathered a group of friends to play a weekly gig at a Portland, OR coffee shop, large crowds gathered and Cross-eyed Rosie began to make a splash in the vibrant music scene. Now, after one CD, countless gigs, and many sunny festivals, they've emerged on the touring circuit as a talented, creative, and heartfelt group of musicians. Often dubbed as progressive bluegrass, CER mixes original songwriting with instrumental standards.