Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Carlos Santana, B.B.King, The Rolling Stones, Jim Morrison, ZZ Top, Bon Jovi, Steven Tyler, Chris Cornell, Bob Segar. RHCP, Jeff Martin, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Matthew Good.
To all the fans out there, I really can't Thank You enough....
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Four Chords and the Truth, Cas McCrea’s first independent recording is the result of an artist who is committed to honing his craft. Recorded at CBC’s Studio H, these songs were produced by Glenn Meisner. The CD has earned a 2006 Music Nova Scotia nomination for Country/Bluegrass recording of the year. "These songs are about people and the experiences I have had with them." Remarks Cas.
"Until Next Time" from Four Chords and the Truth is thick in texture and employs unforgettable, heart-felt images reminiscent of Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle". "I hope the listener enjoys listening to this recording as much as I do." Admits Cas. This prolific songwriter has been penning songs and performing for most of his life. His songs are full of catchy melodies and hooks.
This Multi-instrumentalist comes from a musically gifted family and has been a music lover ever since he was in the crib. At parties his parents would throw, he couldn’t sleep unless music was playing. Cas has established himself as a talented performer, powerful songwriter and respected musician. Cas exclaims, “I fight and I work hard for what I have, so I’m proud of it.” In June 2005, CBC featured Cas on their weekly program Atlantic Airwaves. In August of 2005, Cas was crowned Natal Day Idol at the Esso talent competition held at Alderney Landing. In May of 2004, Cas took home top prize in the open mic competition held at Halifax’s Pogue Fado. The song Everything, appeared in the award winning independent film “Gambling With the Past”. “I’m driven and I love the idea of creating music out of life experiences. At the end of the day I hope I can inspire people.” Adds Cas.
Cas has traveled across Canada with the Electric Willows, performing in clubs, cafes on college radio and on morning talk shows. "My motivation and inspiration come from the fact that I love music." says Cas. Recently the band completed a tour of Cape Breton and Nova Scotia, highlighted by opening up for Dave Gunning at Pt. Hawkesbury's Granville Green. They also played a benefit show this year for the Kiwanis Society at Halifax's Seahorse. Currently Cas is working on the follow up to the debut. "The next album is gonna have more edge and I'm gonna experiment with some tools I have tucked away"
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"There is some place where your specialties can shine. Somewhere that difference can be expressed. It's up to you to find it, and you can." -- David Viscott
How are you? Just wanted you to know that I played two gigs this past weekend! Things are starting to pick up... The caterpillar is becoming a butterfly :-) Let me know how you're doing. Take care!
hey Cas - hows things? your tunes are sounding great. just wanted to let you know i'll be coming back to the ol' stomping ground and playing in halifax for my cd release this friday the 22nd at the Seahorse Tavern...if you're around would be great to see you there... stay fly! shobs
Cas, did you fart? Cause you're the shit! Tunes sound great. I like the mix too. If you can make a song sound good through an MP3 file you're doing well. See you Saturday. Chuck
Cas Buddy! How are you doing, long time no see! Hope everything is going well with you. You know who to call if you ever need a drummer, now, ya hear? :)
Cas man, the tunes sound great and did me well by way of nostalgia. Hope all is well, make Windsor Ont. a stop on the world tour. "Until next time, I hope you're doin' fine" Peace. -Andrew
