Rebel Spirit @ Flux Studios Tonight!

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Tonight I’ll be playing the NEW AND IMPROVED Rebel Spirit Music series at Flux Studios.  Basically the show takes place in a recording studio, and you watch us try to capture a bit of magic….the key word is “try” – I’m not making any promises.

It’s free if you RSVP HERE or send an email to rsvp {at} rebelspiritmusic.com.  Drinks are $5, and the lineup is great – Rachael Platten, Wes Hutchinson, and Jon Solo.

If you’re tired of getting your ears bombarded by my band, this show is for you….

Rebel Spirit Music
Tonight, 8pm-11pm
Flux Studios - 154 E 2nd St. btw a and b
FREE with RSVP

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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

If Kids Ruled The World…

Monday, October 19th, 2009 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Yesterday I had the privilege of volunteering at Liberty Residence for Women-In-Need here in Brooklyn.

The fine people at Rebel Spirit Music (Deena Goodman) asked Wes Hutchinson and I to come and talk to a class of kids about being songwriters and playing music, and we ended up writing a song with the class titled, “If Kids Ruled The World.”  They are little geniuses I tell you.

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Take a listen to the soon to be worldwide smash – “If Kids Ruled The World!”

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Tags: christina morelli, deena goodman, if kids ruled the world, volunteering, wes hutchinson

One Last Day In London…

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments

We just got checked in and through security in record time at Heathrow….now sitting with a cup of coffee and free wifi! Does it get any better!??? Now if this damn computer battery will just hold up…

Besides the ever-declining battery power of my laptop, my biggest concern right now is that I just walked into the duty free shop, and they’ve got a deal going on Bombay Sapphire….2, 1 liter bottles for 20 pounds….can I possibly pass this up?? HMMMM!!??? At least I have a bit of time to decide…..

Today we went into Central London for the first time all week, picked up one final helping of fish and chips, and did some sightseeing. I must say, as you can see, we were blessed with some incredible weather while we were here.

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Do Americans Smell THAT Bad??!!!

Friday, September 11th, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments

Maybe it’s time to take a shower Wes…

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London Bound!

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments

I’m on the plane…Oh yeah!

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Christmas In June??

Monday, June 15th, 2009 | Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Something just doesn’t feel right about writing a Christmas song in the middle of June, but that’s exactly what I’m doing today.  A music supervisor friend has asked Sir Wes Hutchinson and I to throw together a little number for his holiday compilation cd, and we’ve teamed up with the masterful Andy Baldwin to make this masterpiece really happen.  Apparently December is right around the corner in the advertising community, and all those evil corporations around the world need holiday songs NOW!

Only problem is, how the hell do we find inspiration!???  It’s been raining for the past week, and when it hasn’t been raining, it’s been humid and sunny.  To be honest, the closest I’ve come to snow as of late is frozen margaritas…hmm, that actually sounds tasty…but I digress.  No one’s given me any presents lately, and I don’t know about you, but I haven’t seen a reindeer in months! Not to mention Claus, that fat bastard.  (Just messing with you Santa!)

I did see a vertically challenged man earlier today on the subway, and I tried envisioning him dressed in red and green with big-pointy-curled shoes and a Santa hat, but then he caught me looking at him, and I didn’t want him to think I was some sort of freak….but I didn’t want him to think that I thought that HE was some sort of freak either….so I kept looking at him, and he at me.  I just wanted him to realize I meant no harm, but there’s a small window between going from “hey, I mean no harm” to “wow, this is really awkward.”  I missed said window, and sure enough, it turned into a bit of a stare off.  After a few more seconds, which seemed like eons, I decided I’d be the bigger man (literally).  I smiled at him and nodded my head as if to say, “hey elf man, it’s cool.” However, the smile NOR the head nod was reciprocated.  Oh well…

The point is, we may be out of luck.  We will have to draw on our combined years of Christmas time to get us through this session.  However, I was just told by Mr. Baldwin that Christmas in Australia (his homeland) is actually during their Summer.  The equivalent of say, Christmas in June…great…this is not going to help the cause……..

Tags: andy baldwin, christmas, wes hutchinson

Motherlover….

Monday, May 11th, 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments

I’ve been running around today from rehearsals for the big Wes Hutchinson birthday show (Friday, 11pm at Rockwood) to continuing work in the studio on the next big singles release (May 22nd, 9PM at The Living Room).

So, sadly, I really don’t have much to share with you today, but I hope you all had a Happy Mother’s Day!  In honor of that, I will be the millionth blog posting this video from this past weekend’s Saturday Night Live.

I know what you’re thinking, that’s pretty good…but maybe some of you remember THIS magical moment in time!

Tags: dick in a box, saturday night live, singles, snl, wakey!wakey!, wes hutchinson

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

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