The Limewire Sessions!

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Sir Gilber Gilmore and I had the pleasure of playing a couple of songs for the Limewire Music Blog last week. The Dutchmaster was very impressed that I took this opportunity to promote the new album by playing two songs that are not on it. Quite impressive if I do say so myself…………..

I also got to do an interview with the lovely and talented Maddy Wyatt where I may or may not have broken the international record for saying “uh” or “um” for the most times within a five minute period. I’ll let you go to their blog if you really want to see THAT!

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Tags: gilber gilmore, limewire, maddy wyatt, the dutch man

Thanks Octothorpe!

Friday, November 6th, 2009 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

A couple of weeks ago, a photographer sent me some pics of the band from the Highline Ballroom show…a nice reminder of a great night. Big thanks to The Octothorpe, check him out here – The Octothorpe’s Flickr!

Hi Res Images

Tags: gilber gilmore, jamie alegre, jeff jacobson, matt basile, nicholas webber, the octothorpe, tony maceli, wes hutchinson

Episode 024: Jennifer – Live At The Gramercy Theatre (7.11.09)

Monday, July 13th, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Big thank yous to everyone who came out on Saturday night, and made it such a great show!

ABCs, Volumes 1-6 are all available now for FREE here! Make sure you download them all, and share with your friends….I will be forever in debt to you if you do such things.   And fear not, just because the singles project has been finished does not mean that we are taking any breaks…..more exciting things to come in the back half of the year…..more free music, more big shows…..more DOMINANCE!

In case you were not able to make it on Saturday, here is a little clip just for you….

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Tags: gilber gilmore, jamie alegre, jeff jacobson, matt basile, nick webber, singles, sonny ratcliff, the gramercy theatre, tony maceli

March Single Release – Thursday At Rockwood!

Monday, March 23rd, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Once again we’ve pushed it to the last minute….I’m sitting here waiting on the final mixes of the A and B side for this month’s single to be sent over from England….then it’s off to The Engine Room for a bit of mastering and duplication.  I’ve just done a final mix on the C side this morning.  This is my first experiment in mixing drums…and let’s just say I have a lot of respect for great mixers…..I’ve done all I can do….but hey, that’s what C sides are for!

Once again so much thanks go out to everyone involved who has made this possible!

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This Thursday, March 26th, yours truly will be returning to Rockwood Music Hall to release “ABCs, Volume 3!” That’s right kids, three brand new tracks from the man who brought you ABCs Volumes 1 and 2.

Download volumes 1 and 2 for free here now! Come back and download Volume 3 on Thursday!

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Casey Shea and The Yellow Houndstooth Jacket
Thursday, March 26th – 9PM
Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street, between Houston and Stanton)
Free

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In Great Double Bill News:

One of the most talented musicians and songwriters I know, Michael Leonhart, is playing before me at 8PM. I will be joining him for his set, and he and his lovely wife, Jamie, will be joining me for mine. If you have not seen him, do yourself a favor and come early. I promise you will not be disappointed!

In Changing It Up News:

We will once again be exploring new ways of presenting the songs….we’re breaking it down folks….

The lineup:

Jeff Jacobson – Guitar
Gilber Gilmore – Guitar
Wes Hucthinson – BASS!
Michael Leonhart – Piano among other things
Jamie Leonhart – Harmonium

Tags: gilber gilmore, jamie leonhart, jeff jacobson, michael leonhart, rockwood music hall, singles, the engine room, wes hutchinson

Single Release #1 – The Living Room – Friday, 9PM

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Casey Shea
ABCs Volume 1 (Single Release Show)
Friday, January 23rd – 9PM
The Living Room – 154 Ludlow Street (between Stanton and Rivington)
Free

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This week I will release some new music for the first time since 2006. I know what you’re thinking….after all this waiting, this better be good…..well it is….as a matter of fact, it’s pretty darn GREAT!

For those of you who don’t know what this is all about, I am playing 1 show a month for the next 6 months. At each show I am releasing a very limited edition 3-sided single. That’s right, an A-side, a B-side, AND a C-side.

Come early and make sure you get 1 of the ONLY 50 physical copies that will ever be made. They will be free, because I am, always have been, and always will be all about the fans!

IN OTHER NEWS:

If you haven’t downloaded the inauguration inspired “The World Is Waking Up!” from the brand new Family Records site or on this site, you should do so now….It’s FREE!

The next release show is on February 28th at Pianos! Margaritas will be in full effect.

This show will feature a very talented lineup:

Jeff Jacobson – Guitar
Gilber Gilmore – Guitar, Drums
Wes Hutchinson – BASS!
Michael Leonhart – Lots of things

Love to you all,

Casey!

Tags: family records, gilber gilmore, jeff jacobson, michael leonhart, singles, the living room, wes hucthinson

Vinyl.

Friday, December 26th, 2008 | Uncategorized | 3 Comments

My first memory of anything musical in my life was continually putting on a 7-inch 45 record of Twist And Shout onto a little toy record player when I was about 4 years old.  My best friend Dennis and I used to go wild when it was on.  (Funny enough, he too became a musician later in his life).  Fast forward a quarter of a century later, and I now own my second record player.  I am in love.

Funny enough, I’ve been collecting records off the streets and in flea markets over the past few years….hoping it would send Langhorne a little signal of what I actually wanted, but those signals went unnoticed….until a couple of days ago when she let me open up a certain Christmas present a day early.  Unfortunately, the bulk of my records are in Florida, but I’ve got some really good ones up here to tie me over.

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Christmas Eve night was spent with our good friends Jamie and Michael Leonhart and my drummer/guitarist extraordinaire Gilber Gilmore.  Revolver, Magical Mystery Tour, Thriller, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Deja Vu were just a few of the selections we listened to while cooking and dining and wii-ing away into the night.

I think what surprised me most was how much I loved just the act of putting the needle down onto the spinning record….let alone the joy of listening to an entire album from start to finish…..something that has been lost in this iPod world of ours.  Ahhh, the excitement of listening to music again!

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As I type, I’m currently listening to side 2 of Double Fantasy….a little distraught by all of these Yoko tracks, but alas, there is no room for skipping to the next John song…..I’m just hearing it the way the artist wanted it to be heard.  Like it should be.

P.S. – A big thanks to Stephen Dubner. from The New York Times blog, Freakonomics, for linking to my “Everybody’s Getting Bailed Out (Except For Me)” video! – SEE THE POST HERE!

Tags: christmas, freakonomics, gilber gilmore, jamie leonhart, john lennon, langhorne, michael leonhart, new york times, record player, stephen dubner, yoko ono

Episode 014: Good Man (Live at Rockwood – 12/22/08)

Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Episode 014: Good Man (Live at Rockwood Music Hall – 12/22/08)

Today seems like a good day for some live music, so here you go.   The following video took place this past Saturday at Rockwood Music Hall.  Are you a good man? Hmmm, good question Casey…gooooood question………………………………………….

As you might be able to figure out, this song was inspired by my mother and her passing.  This is my third Christmas without her….it will be three years on January 1st, so this time of year has become a bit sad for me.   This one goes out to her.

Tags: gilber gilmore, good man, jamie leonhart, michael leonhart, rockwood music hall

Turn On Your Heartlight…

Friday, December 19th, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Let me start off today’s post by saying that anyone who doubts Neil Diamond’s greatness, has clearly NOT turned on his or her heartlight.

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Casey Shea and The Tis The Seasons
Saturday, December 20th – 7PM
Rockwood Music Hall – 196 Allen Street (between Houston and Stanton)
FREE
(With Rosi Golan at 8, Ali LeFevre at 9, Paul Brill at 10, Jeff Taylor at 11)

I’m playing my last show of 2008 on Saturday at Rockwood Music Hall – 7PM. It’ll be a special show with my drummer, Gilber Gilmore, on guitar and my good friends and monster talents Michael and Jamie Leonhart on everything else. Lots of great acts that night, so you should come out!

IN OTHER NEWS:

*If you haven’t downloaded my free holiday single, you should click here and share it with everyone you know. Did I mention it’s FREE?

**If you know who Phil Ramone is, check out his blog where I was reviewed! How nice!

***If you DON’T know who Phil Ramone is, please leave this site immediately.

*****Singles ’09 – I’ve been busy in various studios getting the ’09 singles ready for your ears….sure we’ve had setbacks, like one of my producers getting kicked out of the country, but it’s nothing we here at Casey Shea can’t handle. The first show/release will be January 23rd at The Living Room. I have lots of fun things planned (i.e. DOMINATION). Please keep it open on your schedule!

******It’s my Mother-in-law’s 60th birthday today, and she’s just flown from sunny Florida in to the wintery mix that is New York City!  She and her husband should be here any minute, and she, along with her husband, will be at the show on Saturday, so you should at least show up for her and tell her happy birthday!

Have a great weekend!

Love to you all…

Tags: gilber gilmore, jamie leonhart, michael leonhart, neil diamond, rockwood music hall

Sagittarians Rule The World!

Friday, December 5th, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Casey Shea
Saturday, December 6th – 4PM
Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street, between Houston and Stanton)
FREE!

Yes, you are reading this correctly. I am playing tomorrow (Saturday) at 4PM. Why so early you ask? Apparently, due to the hotel next door, there have been requests to open during the day.  So Rockwood, being a bar for the people, by the people, will be open tomorrow starting at 3.

Best thing is that it’s 2 for 1 beer, wine, and well drinks from 3-6! WHATTT!!??? NOTE: There is already talk on the streets about going to Pianos afterwards for some of those tasty crack beverages. You are all invited!  In no time at all, we should all be seeing things like that picture above!

In Sagittarian birthday news, December 6th is actually Gilber Gilmore’s birthday!  You may know him as my drummer, but tomorrow, in honor of his birth, he will be playing guitar, so watch out…we’re entering uncharted territory!  It should be awesome, and if not, well, drink up….

Tags: birthday, gilber gilmore, pianos margaritas, rockwood

Episode 005: In The Studio With Gilber Gilmore…

Monday, September 22nd, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Meet Gilber Gilmore, my good friend, drummer, fashion designer, and man of 1000 faces.

He has a little recording setup in his place, and we’ve decided: why pay for a great album, when you can make one yourself for free??? We started recording on one of my trips to New York about a month ago…..a few days ago he called me up to tell me his hard drive crashed, and we lost everything. Off to a stellar start!

UPDATE: In honor of National Elephant Appreciation Day, and my personal love for Earth’s largest land animal, I would like to extend an offer to download a free version of my 4 track demo of the song Elephants. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD.

UPDATE #2: Not enough Elephants for you???  CLICK HERE.

Tags: elephants, gilber gilmore, recording