Cassandra Kubinski, VOX, piano, and the occasional stray instrument. James Adamo- GUITAR
Greg Germann- DRUMS and toys
Tony Maceli- BASS for select shows Brad Russell- BASS for select shows
Clancy- PERCUSSION for select shows RAPPERS I feature include 4Ron and Pramanik
BG vocalists have included ANNIE FITZGERALD and ESSERI, as well as Ali and Jackie Kubinski
MY GUITARIST, JAMES ADAMO has a fantastic new record out! Pick up PIECE IT TOGETHER today- CLICK BELOW.
Influences
NYC, people I like, people I don't like. Fire, water, humor, sex, love, intelligence, good stories, mainstream radio and subway buskers. Billy Joel, Dave Matthews, Aerosmith, U2, John Mayer, Diane Warren, Bonnie Raitt, Fiona Apple, Rob Thomas, Vertical Horizon, Pink Floyd.
"She's Gonna Make You Want Her" at The Cutting Room, NYC, 5/07
"LIKE ONLY LOVERS CAN" At THE BITTER END, NYC January 2007
Sounds Like
Fire and red wine. Deceptive vulnerability. Alanis meets Dixie Chicks meets Norah Jones.
CURRENTLY ON NORTHEAST BORDER-SUPPORTED AND PROMOTED TOUR! Check this page for FREE live performances in a Borders Books and Music near you.
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The basic facts: I come from a town called Enfield CT (famous for Xerox and, at one point, the highest number of chain restaurants per capita in the nation. Wow.) After high school, I went to Florida State University. And now, I live in the Big Apple, NEW YORK CITY, where I'm a songwriter and singer.
The songs on my page are from my available records: "Racecar", "Cradle the Moon", and "Echoes" are from "Hold the Sun," (2007) and a few are from my older EP, "hiding underneath." (2005) If you're enjoying what you hear, you can buy these songs and lots of others from the albums on my website or iTunes- just follow the little blue links! HOLD THE SUN on iTunes hiding underneath on iTunes
Major accomplishments: 2008 Borders Books and Music tour, all over the Northeast. My lovely little head plastered all over the store, and "Hold the Sun" sold in stores where I play! Check this page for dates/locations.
Opened for Dickie Betts, Anna Nalick, The October Project, Ingram Hill- all artists I really admire.
2006 Abe Olman Scholarship winner from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. What does that translate to? They think I'm one of the best up and coming songwriters in NYC. The award went to John Legend a couple years ago, so i got SHOES to fill, man!
2005 Billboard World Song Contest- 3rd place in Pop Divison for "Wherever You Wait" Buy the song at "ITunes.com"
2005 Positive Pop Song Contest- Digital Distro winner for "Cradle the Moon", an audience favorite- pick it up at "ITunes.com"
I play all over NYC at places like The Cutting Room, The Bitter End, Living Room, Rockwood Music Hall, The Metropolitan Room, etc. I also play in Germany and Jamaica. Well, so far. World tour coming soon ;-) I've played on the same bill with artists from Bill Carleton to Anna Nalick, and I play a lot in my native CT, where the fans do not, contrary to stereotypical belief, go cow tipping.
My latest CD, "Hold the Sun," is a lot more rock/jazz than the more pop sound of 2005's "hiding underneath." Check out both and let me know what you think. People seem to agree that "Hold the Sun" has elements of Billy Joel, The Dixie Chicks, and Norah Jones in it.
I've published songwriting articles in "indie-music.com" and "songwriterstipjar.com" and I volunteer with LifeBeat, the music industry's AIDS fighting organization.
My latest acting and writing project is an independent film called "Clear Blue Tuesday," which is a rock movie musical slated for festival release in 2008. It follows the journey of 11 characters beginning right after 9/11 and explores how 9/11 was a catalyst for change in their lives. Check it out: ClearBlueTuesday.com, where you can meet the cast, sign up for updates, and read all of the actors' blogs. I just saw the first edits of the film, and I'm not gonna lie, my music video where i dance on the bar is pretty...um...interesting...
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Hello Cassie!! Happy 4th July!! I hope you have a great one & that the weather holds up for the fun & silliness I hope you have planned. I’ve just posted some videos to my page of my first ever gig!! Kylie xxx
I wish you are here with me celebrating this holiday! I used to watch the fireworks display here at the monument but now there's local places where they have spectacular firework display also. We can actually see the fireworks from my cousin's backyard.
I will watch it on tv today though..It is very hot/humid/hazy here i do not think it's wise to get out there.
Thank you for your CD and your beautiful poster photo..I got the postcards too i will distribute them to my friends and family and anyone i know that loves music.
Hows it going? Been real busy here with different artists. How fulfilling it can be. Why don't pop by this Thursday and meet a supportive and open minded crowd?
hi cassandra i was actually gonna go too. to see billy joel.. glad you had fun i had to do alot of stuff. been busy with my dancing. anyway hope all is well catch up with you soon nice to hear from you :) Muahzzz
Hey Cassandra. Just wanted to let you know that I played your song Ride Alone on the latest Indie 500 Show podcast. You can check out the show at indie500show. podomatic. com
You probably did write it in the e-mail. I just probably missed it by accident. I have had a lot going on lately. I've been going to school and working. This semester in school is finally coming to an end tho. lol This summer is going good so far. I've just been hoping that the weather would clear up so that I can head down the beach or something! haha I hope that your summer is going well! Take care!
98.7% sure i'm flying down on the 19th to go to the guitarmans bbq...u and karlus trapp (my like favorite, favorite) are singing...i was like ive gotta go
You were at the Borders store in Manchester? Oh man, I live like two minutes down the street! I wish I would have known. lol I am still on your e-mail list and get your e-mails. Taking a break is a good thing when you're doing as much as you do. I always look foward to hearing your new music and songs. You never fail to amaze me with the wonderful songs you write! Hope you have fun!
i do not have a log in on itunes but i will create one. as soon as i do that, and get to the review of your "Hold the sun" i will post it on your street team page..and post bulletin as well.
