"Casey Neill is at once, musician, writer, musicologist and student and does his homework. There's the palpable tension of the audience on the edge their seats.... These are songs with stories well told. This is what it's all about." - Steve Earle

At 31 years old, Casey Neill has earned himsell a large multi-generational following for sharp songwriting and emotive performances. He has forged a parallel career as an Americana songwriter and rock front man, as well as an Irish guitar player and singer of traditional songs. While Casey tours in many contexts, this fall he is embarking on a duet tour that focuses on the traditional Celtic side of his music with Dublin accordionist JOHNNY B. CONNOLLY.

"He can muster some fearsome energy in concert." - The Oregonian
"raw Celtic outbursts... he exudes passion." - Dirty Linen

Over the past 7 years, Casey Neill has performed with many of the most renowned standard bearers of Irish and Scottish music. He has backed fiddlers Kevin Burke and Martin Hayes on guitar, and collaborated for years with Scots fiddler Johnny Cunningham (who also produces Casey's recordings). He has shared billings with artists such as Solas, Lunasa, Dervish, Karan Casey, and the Waterboys. This tour with Johnny B. Connolly will feature Casey backing Irish jigs and reels, as well as singing original and traditional songs.

"... a major talent in the making. " - Sing Out!

Based in the Pacific Northwest for the past twelve years, Casey began performing in the early 90's. His 3 CD's on the Appleseed/Red House label have garnered rave reviews on the cutting edge of the American acoustic music scene. Touring alternately with an acoustic Trio, full rock combo, and solo, he has logged tens of thousands of road-miles in the US, Canada, and the UK. Now based in Brooklyn, New York, Casey Neill continues to tour constantly, building on an active following internationally. He has headlined many of the most respected venues and festivals.

Visit his website - www.caseyneill.org

TO BOOK CASEY NEILL AND JOHNNY B. CONNOLLY Contact GREG ST. MARTIN/MARTIN STREET MUSIC 503-293-0378 or gregs2@aol.com