Cross-Pollination CCXV(215)

Monday, November 17th, 2008 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Casey Shea
Cross Pollination CCXV(215) - With Misty Boyce
Tuesday, November 18th - 8PM
Pianos (Upstairs Lounge)
FREE

I have the pleasure of hanging out and rehearsing with the one and only Misty Boyce today for we shall cross-pollinate tomorrow night!  Worrrrd on the street says our set may include a brand new tune written especially for the occasion and there may be some sort of connection to Chinese Democracy.  Only time will tell.

If I were you, I’d go to Pianos early, say before 7 and get one or two (definitely NOT THREE) of their famous $3 margaritas.  Sure, you may end up blind, or falling down stairs, or lost in Queens, but trust me, it’s worth the $3.

Tags: chinese democracy, cross-pollination, misty boyce, pianos

Episode 010: Conversations With Mr. Peanut, Part I

Friday, November 14th, 2008 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Episode 010: Conversations With Mr. Peanut, Part I

Tags: mr. peanut, pianos margaritas

We All Knew This Day Would Come…

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments

She was bright orange on a grey sky morning.  We met on 15th street, she’s a bitch.

My friends said one day she’d come.  I knew I was far too smart to ever let her into my life, but today I was proven wrong.

She had my license plate number written on her……we all knew this day would come.  She costs more than a tank of gas…..we all knew this day would come.  Langhorne is not happy……we all knew this day would come.

There is a 12′x6′ area of 15th street that was not sweeped clean this morning….I do not feel any remorse, for she was bright orange on a grey sky morning…..what a f&**ing BITCH!!!  F$&% YOU City Of New York Parking….

Tags: langhorne, parking tickets

Chee-sus-enis

Monday, November 10th, 2008 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Some of you may remember Chee-sus, the cheeto with an eerie resemblance to Jesus.  This weekend, Langhorne and I found what may be the next big breakthrough in miracles.

I present you all with Chee-sus-enis.  I mean, at first, I thought it might just be any old penis, but the halo really did it for me.

So, the question is what to do now?  I really don’t feel comfortable eating it, but then again, these are tough economic times…who am I to pass up food??  there are people starving in this world!!!  I can’t just throw it away can I??  This is quite a dilemma…………………

Tags: cheesus, cheetos, Jesus

Animal Eats Drums

Friday, November 7th, 2008 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Michael Leonhart
Saturday, November 8th - 9:30PM
Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette Street)
$15

If you’ve never seen Michael Leonhart, I suggest you change your ways….and change them fast!  He’s playing Saturday at Joe’s pub, and it is not to be missed.  When I tell you this guy is awesome, I mean it…..he’s probably the most musically talented person I know….well, maybe besides Animal.

He puts on a show like no other….think some sort of musical circus….bubbles, light shows, always something unexpected, but on top of it all ridiculously good music.  Tonight I’m one of three background singers in a 12 piece band covering a ridiculously wide musical spectrum.  If you can’t be there, be sure to check him out online.

IN OTHER NEWS: I’m still recording…

IN MORE OTHER NEWS: THE KNEES spent all of last week at #1 on Amie Street….They’re currently at #3.  I’m very proud.

Tags: animal, michael leonhart, THE KNEES

Proud To Be An American!

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments

This is what America is all about…..Congratulations everyone!

Casey Shea And The Influential Voters
Brought to you by Rebel Spirit Music
Tonight, November 5th - 10:15PM
Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street, between Houston and Stanton)
FREE!

Night starts at 8. Please come for everyone!

Tags: america, obama, rebel spirit music

FIRE!

Monday, November 3rd, 2008 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Casey Shea
Monday, November 3rd - 8PM
New York Songwriter’s Circle
The Bitter End
147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia) NY, NY
$10

I was about four years old and watching television with my mother when I asked her why there was a cloud of black smoke drifting past the door.  My mom freaked out, grabbed me by the hand, and we ran past the kitchen which was in flames at that point (forgetting my poor sister who was asleep in the bedroom).  I thought the whole thing was just about the best thing in the world, because I got to see real live firemen!  It was amazing.  Luckily my sister survived, and for the most part, so did the kitchen.

……

As some of you may know, my surge protector burst into flames on Saturday.  Nothing will get you up off your sick ass faster than an electrical fire in your computer room.  Unlike my mother who had left the stove on, I really hadn’t done anything wrong (aside from having a few too many electronics plugged into the outlet). Luckily I was home, because our apartment building would have surely gone up in flames.

When Langhorne returned home from her walk, she was certain that the exterminator had burned Mickey alive, but I assured her he was fine….the melted surge protector was not so lucky though.

IN OTHER NEWS:  I’d like to take this moment to give a big birthday shout out to Mr. Jeff Jacobson!

IN MORE OTHER NEWS: Go out and vote people!

Tags: fire, jeff jacobson, mickey

Episode 009: Shea Pizza With The Undisputed Heavyweights

Friday, October 31st, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Episode 009: Shea Pizza With The Undisputed Heavyweights

Happy Halloween everybody!

Tags: jeff jacobson, shea pizza, the dutch man, the undisputed heavyweights

Introducing THE KNEES!

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Getting out of bed is not an option at the moment….I’m on day 3 of being sick.  I feel like I’m swallowing razorblades, and I can barely make a sound.  This is not my idea of a good time….yes, I think I’ll stay in bed.  I’m usually good for getting sick when the seasons turn, so at least I’m getting this behind me.

………….

In better news:

I’m pleased to announce the debut album of THE KNEES is out now exclusively at Amie Street. SAYS AMIE STREET:

“The Knees rock! We’ve said it before, and now that we’ve heard their debut album we’ll say it again, twice as loud. The Knees ROCK. “Like Liz Phair fronting Weezer,” as one fan put it, The Knees are the best thing to happen to your face since… uh, Weezer. Sexual Radio has all the crunchy guitars, loser heroes, and drunken sing-a-long hooks that you miss from the ’90s, including such memorable lyrics as “whoa-oh-ohhh!” and “hey hey!” and “oh me oh my oh no!” There’s even a love story slow-jam in there for the saps. And a giveaway track called “Sick of Being Stoned.” And it’s all only $5. Believe it! Buy it.”

Sure, you could buy the whole thing digitally for $5, but if you’re a true fan, you can buy the only physical album in existence for the low price of $1609.  Now before you say, hmmm, that’s a bit out of my price range, I want you to realize that the physical copy comes complete with some very very special extras*:

-Free entry to every Knees gig we ever do for ever and ever
-A free T-shirt - one of only three prototypes that we ever made
-Some scraps of lyrics that we managed to find
-Original logo ideas
-A completely unique one off CD of karaoke versions of the whole album!

You’ll also get to tell everyone that you helped the Knees get to the next level of their career when nobody knew who the fuck they were! (This one only counts if anyone ever knows who the fuck we are, but if you’re ready to take that gamble, then we are too!)

The reason why it’s $1609 is cause that’s how much it costs to get 1000 CDs made and Discmakers, which is what we’ll do if someone is actually crazy enough to buy this.

*You should be aware that this special edition is basically just a couple CD-Rs and some other bits and bobs which are no way worth this kind of money - do not buy unless you are really rich, really crazy, really stupid, or think the Knees really, really rock.  Of course you could go in on it with 1608 of your closest friends, and everyone would be a winner!

SEE BELOW FOR THE VIDEO OF THE ALREADY CLASSIC “SICK OF BEING STONED”

Tags: amie street, cdbaby, THE KNEES

Mickey!

Monday, October 27th, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Mickey is a good friend of mine.  Though I’ve spent the past week patching up every possible hole in our apartment, he still finds a way to come in every night.  He must like me too!  He leaves little presents for me when I wake up in the morning….usually around my kitchen sink.  These presents (some may call them mouse poop) are really just his way of say, Casey and Langhorne, I LOVE YOU!

Langhorne does not like Mickey.  Langhorne wants Mickey OUT!  NOW!  However, Mickey is smart, he’s not just gonna get on a glue trap like your run of the mill mouse.  No, Mickey is special.  He deserves the highest praise for choosing us as his roommates, and he certainly deserves a medal of bravery for running across the floor while Langhorne was watching TV with all the lights on the other night.

I only wish there was a away we could sit with Mickey one last time before the exterminator comes….Oh Mickey, how we will miss you.

Tags: langhorne, mac, mickey mouse, mickey rourke, micky dolenz, the mouse, toni basil