In April 2005, Cassino was birthed from the remnants of the two principle songwriters of the Alabama rock group Northstar...an inevitably organic genesis that came to light through a creative bond that existed for numerous years between Nick Torres and Tyler Odom. They began recording their first album in 2006 with Nashville-based producer/drummer Craig Krampf, known for his work with artists including Dolly Parton, Alabama, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Perry and Melissa Etheridge. While the duo says that the record doesn’t have a specifically Nashville sound, the city did become prevalent in the making of their debut record “Sounds of Salvation,” both as a new environment to inspire songwriting, and in the cast of characters brought in by Krampf. “Salvation” was soon blessed by the contributions of E Street Band bassist Garry Tallent and legendary saxophonist Jim Horn.
Released independently on March 29, 2007, “Sounds of Salvation” is the fruit of this blending of various states and sounds.
After some sporadic touring (and eventually a full U.S. tour), Cassino has settled down and started working on another full length record, which they plan to tentatively release in 2009.
Absolutely beautiful. Please be sure to add a show in the Boston Massachusetts area in your next tour. Northstar has been my favorite band for years, but i was too young to see you guys live with Northstar. Now I'm even MORE in love with Cassino..i'd miss a family member's WEDDING to come see your show. lol
It's fantastic to hear how much you guys have grown as musicians. I only hope that one day I can go through the same maturation. Keep doing what you do and let me know if and when you guys are around Massachusetts let me know.
the new song is frikkn sweet, if it were a cold stone size, it would definatly be a gotta have it! you should listen to some of my music too and hit me with some feed back, i could use a professionals suggestions, thanks guys!
The new cd is just amazing guys. It's even better than the first, and I didn't think it could get that way. You're the only band i listen to anymore because it's not worth listening to other bands that don't compare... which is everyone else out there. Keep it up guys.
