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

The Greatest Show On Earth?

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Seems like anyone would just be setting themselves up for failure claiming such a thing, but as Oasis once said, if you go around claiming you’re the best in the world, at least half the the people will believe you…

In Other News: Jeff Jacobson, Porter Block, AND Shwa are playing at Rockwood tonight.  Hell yeah!

Tags: jeff jacobson, oasis, porter block, rockwood music hall, shwa

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

Episode 023: Abbey Road Medley

Monday, June 8th, 2009 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

This past Saturday night, Jeff Jacobson and I pulled one deep out of our old bag of tricks for the big Beatles tribute night at Bar 4.  We haven’t attempted it in years, but it was time to bring it back out.  Below is our acoustic take on the back half of Abbey Road.  Enjoy!

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Tags: abbey road, bar 4, jeff jacobson, the beatles

Shelter From The Storm

Friday, June 5th, 2009 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

After rehearsing with one Mr. Jeff Jacobson for the big Beatles Tribute night (taking place tomorrow night at Bar 4) we put on Blood On The Tracks and I was taken back in time.

I’ve worn out many albums through my life, but this one was spinning over and over when I first started learning guitar and writing songs.  Immediately, the sounds and smells of Tallahassee and my early college years were at my fingertips.

About 10 years have passed, I can now play guitar (well sort of), I’ve written songs, I’ve made recordings, I got married, I’ve lived in about 4 different cities, family members have died, and family members have been born…..but for about 45 minutes I was transported to a time before all that.  Every song that passed rattled different memories and feelings….good ones, sad ones, funny ones, depressing ones….but they all felt good.

And that’s the power of music….good music that is.  I can only hope that one day, 10 years from now, I won’t hear Boom Boom Pow and be reminded of anything…

Tags: bar 4, blood on the tracks, bob dylan, jeff jacobson, the beatles

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

Let It Snow!

Monday, March 2nd, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Once again, thanks to everyone who came out Saturday and made the Pianos show such a success!  It was our first full band show in months, and it was incredible to have people dancing again!

Two singles down, four more to go.  Looking forward to March 26th at Rockwood already.  I hope you are too!

Please feel free to download the latest single for free!  If you’ve already got it, tell your friends to download it.

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I came down to about a foot of snow on the car today….I couldn’t help but laugh at our Florida license plate.  This little car of ours is surely not used to this….clearly, I am not used to it either!

I drove over to The Gowanus Carriage House, Peter Block’s studio, to resume recording of Porter Block’s next album, tenatively titled “The Gowanus Yacht Club.”  The one and only Jamie Alegre has successfully laid down all the drums, and I’m now listening to Mr. Jacobson who is beginning to lay down guitars….and by lay down guitars, I mean, DOMINATE!

Tags: jamie alegre, jeff jacobson, porter block, singles

Episode 018: No, I’m The Dominator!

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

I really thought the whole ABCs thing was a good way to promote releasing music until I heard of Josh Freese’s (drummer from NIN) new album.  Anyone want to go in on the $75,000 package with me!!??? I mean, the trip to Tijuana would be pretty tough to beat…Genius.

Yesterday, single #2 was mastered…once again, a lot of people on different continents have pulled together to make this happen, and I’m really excited about the final product!   Come back here on Friday to get the first listen…..better yet, come to the show on Saturday and pick up one of the 50 free physical copies!  The show itself will be a tequila inspired rock fest….new drummer, new guitarist, new facial hair…..it’s one not to miss.

I’m now off to a rehearsal with none other than Michael Leonhart for his own extravaganza on Friday night at Joe’s Pub at 8.  If you’re looking for an incredible show to see that night, I suggest you go!  If you’re free Thursday, head to Rockwood Music Hall at 8 to catch the masterful Jeff Jacobson in action…I’ll be singing with him too.

And now for a bit of happiness….

Tags: jeff jacobson, josh freese, michael leonhart, singles

ABCs, Volume 2…Coming Soon…

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

Casey Shea and The Cardozos
ABCs, Volume 2 (Single Release Show)
Saturday, February 28th – 8PM
Pianos – 158 Ludlow Street (corner of Stanton)
FREE

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Hello Folks, good news….it’s official…..there will be an UNOFFICIAL Margarita Club meeting this Saturday, February 28th….AND, it will immediately be followed by a show from yours truly!

That’s right kiddos, I will be releasing my second of six singles on Saturday. Another brand new A-side, B-side, AND  C-side for your listening pleasure.

Remember to download last month’s single for FREE here!

I hope that you do the smart thing and come early to enjoy some of Pianos’ $3 crack beverages. By the time we hit the stage, your brain should be beginning to turn to slush…..such perfect timing! In honor of the drink, I’ll be bringing a full band show for the first time in months.

Once again, we will have 50 physical copies of the latest single….these are the only 50 of these that will ever be in existence and they are FREE, so make sure you pick one up!

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P.S. – This show will feature a very talented lineup:

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

P.P.S. – My good friends from Porter Block will be playing at 7!  Since I know you’ll be there for the margaritas, I needn’t tell you to come early…..

Tags: jamie alegre, jeff jacobson, michael leonhart, pianos, pianos margaritas, porter block, singles, wes hutchinson

The Gowanus Yacht Club

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Ladies and Gentlemen, please mark your calenders for February 28th – 8pm….THAT, my friends, is the next Singles Release show at Pianos!  Word on the street that there is gonna be an unofficial Margarita Club meeting that day.  No points are being counted…this one’s just for the love of it.

My good friends from Porter Block will be releasing their new album right before at 7, so it’s a perfect opportunity to get drunk for pennies and then catch a couple of shows before the margaritas take full effect.

Speaking of Porter Block, I’m sitting here with an all star cast including Jeff Jacobson, Jamie Alegre, Andy Baldwin, and Peter Block in Carroll Gardens for the first day of pre-production on the next album from Porter Block.   I’m pretty sure I can smell the Gowanus Canal….or maybe that’s just Jeff.

Peter cowrote all the songs on the album with some of my favorite songwriters and drinkers in the city including the legendary Luke Wesley, Wes Hutchinson, Paul Basile, Kyle Ervin, Nate Campany, Bryan Dunn, Jason Rabinowitz, Terry Raddigan, Jeff, and myself.  Now we’re here trying to reign in all the different styles to fit on one album.

I’d talk more, but lunch just came, and I feel like getting fat.

Tags: andy baldwin, bryan dunn, jamie alegre, jason rabinowitz, jeff jacobson, kyle ervin, luke wesley, nate campany, paul basile, peter block, porter block, terry raddigan, wes hutchinson