Biography
Casey Shea spent a handful of years fronting rock bands in Tallahassee and Nashville before setting out for New York City in January of 2004 to focus on a solo career. A gifted performer with undeniable charm, Casey delivers his songs in a unique way that earns him an audience's devotion...think Bill Murray meets John Lennon. Melody drives diverse songwriting that is at once quirky and heart wrenching, and the result is a rare treat that is both musically gratifying and raucously entertaining.
The charismatic front man for New York's Lower East Side sensation, The Undisputed Heavyweights, has built a new band around his solo material where influences such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Beck and Tom Petty shine through in an original sound with an uncommon familiarity right off the bat.
Currently, Casey is keeping busy touring and playing premiere New York City venues as a solo artist and with his band. In June, 2010, he released "Love Is Here To Stay," the full band follow up to his self recorded solo debut, "Take The Bite." He has since returned to the studio with the band for his third full length album to be released on Family Records in 2011. For more information, visit caseysheamusic.com.
PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT TALKING ABOUT ME
Casey Shea is an artist operating at the very top of his game and, by comprising the very best elements of Lennon, Davies and Stills, has captured a sound long since past. Although gloriously retrospective, Shea injects his own sublime, colourful use of language which, in turn, propels his songs to a far higher plain. - Joel Crane (NME)
Casey's stage persona is equal parts James Brown, Elvis Presley, and Bono...But then comes the surprise, etched in cursive on the head of a pin. Listen closely, and the songs are beautiful heartfelt, and wrenching. MTVNews.com
Sublime combination of wry, insightful lyrics and simply perfect songcraft. CMJ Festival Guide
"'Everybody’s Getting Bailed Out …' is hushed and hopeful." The New York Times
As if John Lennon were still alive today and collaborated with Ryan Adams. Underrated Magazine
Full of charm, sophistication, and straight up fucking rock and roll….listening to Casey Shea might make you want to kick down your cubicle, leave your day job, and start a revolution. - The Robot Soul
Casey Shea demands attention, even at his quietest moments, and you can’t help but wonder just what planet, time period, or musical incarnation he arrived from. I could have been guessing all night, but decided to just enjoy the sweet songs coming from mysterious man in front of me. CMJ.com
Whoever said good music doesn't exist anymore has not yet heard of Casey Shea. The 10 songs on Take The Bite satisfy the soul of anyone trying to make it in the modern world along with their overwhelmed ears...he deserves enormous praise. Beyond Race Magazine
Casey is a riveting performer, delivering flawless vocals on songs that are both delicately crafted and irresistably sing-able. He has a rare talent for handling difficult themes with grace, humor, and hope. He's a one-man rollercoaster, a guru, and a revivalist set on spin. Jessi Robertson, BMI
Through a series of catchy and complex songs, Shea manages to show both the beauty of everyday life as well as its sad truths, making the former seem more stunning and the later less painful. Rebel Spirit Music
Casey Shea is obviously something special. So why then is he not a household name? The fun little ditties, that are his signature song style, were a popular diversion from the mainstream rock and roll songs of the sixties, but in the new millennium they are a bit of an unconventional oddity. I hold out hope that great, fun, catchy songs like 'Life In A Cube' and 'Lartique' and hands down favorite, 'Maggie's Song' will find an expanded audience... BJ, B-Sharp Productions
Well-crafted, witty, and whimsically performed....Shea's solo work sounds a lot like Sufjan Stevens without all the bell and whistles, or that God-fearing mentality. BreakThruRadio
Casey Shea's music is like being in on an inside joke. Of course his songs are great, of course he's a fun and charismatc performer, but his stories of love and beauty in the everyday world gives us all something we all need. Alloy Radio
Picture a sort of grandoise brit pop folk, lush songs with emotional melodies and a smooth voice and you've got Casey Shea. Urban Folk Magazine
With cascading melodies and thoughtful lyrics, Casey's calling is writing compelling, interesting, and entertaining songs filled with catchy choruses that are both meaningful and unforced. Jezebel Music
Casey has caught eyes and ears around the city with his undeniable charm, effervescent stage presence, and sincere songs ranging from sensitive observations to introspective letters to a lover. Liberated Matter