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Sir Gilber Gilmore and I had the pleasure of playing a couple of songs for the Limewire Music Blog last week. The Dutchmaster was very impressed that I took this opportunity to promote the new album by playing two songs that are not on it. Quite impressive if I do say so myself…………..

I also got to do an interview with the lovely and talented Maddy Wyatt where I may or may not have broken the international record for saying “uh” or “um” for the most times within a five minute period. I’ll let you go to their blog if you really want to see THAT!

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Back when I first met the infamous Dutch Man, he had this hair-brained idea to start a weekly music series with his friend Jay Goettleman….you may know him as Mankind.  Fast forward 6 and 1/2 years, and they’re calling it quits.  Yep, that’s right, you heard it here first, they’re QUITTERS!

Tomorrow is the final Cross-Pollination as we know it…#299!  Producer extraordinaire, Chris Cubeta, and I have been asked to be the guests.  It’s sure to be an absolute catastrophe….but still, it’s quite an honor!

I will be celebrating by having a margarita or seven beforehand, so you should run down and join me before I black out onstage.

Casey Shea
Cross-Pollination #299
Tuesday, August 31st…8PM – 10PM
Pianos (Main Room)
FREE

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And now a word from the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man on this Thursday’s show at Highline Ballroom at 8pm.

It sounds like he means business….maybe you should really consider coming.

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Highline Ballroom
Thursday, August 19th – 8PM
with Paula Valstein and Jonah Smith

P.S. – You should also consider coming to The Old Fashioned Ladies Club which debuts Wednesday night at midnight at Rockwood.

P.P.S. – Thanks to LL Cool J in advance for letting me use his song in this video!

P.P.P.S. – I’m stealing this P.S. bit from Matt Basile

P.P.P.P.S. – Thanks Matt

P.P.P.P.P.S. – For nothing.

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I’m about to head into the studio to continue work on what one man said will be the album that saves rock and roll.  I cannot confirm or deny these reports just yet, but upon first listen to some rough mixes, resident critic, Langhorne Shea, went so far as to say, “it’s not terrible.” As you should know by now, this is pretty high praise coming from one of the hardest to please women in the world.  Maybe Mr. Dunn is right.

In Oh God, Please Don’t Let Us Play To An Empty Room Next Week News: I’d like for you to take a moment out of your day and consider coming to Highline Ballroom next Thursday, August 19th.

I have the extremely envious position of starting out the night…the highly coveted 8pm slot!! It’s a huge room, the sound is amazing, the lights are incredible….it’s all around awesome…but without you, the word disaster comes to mind.

Highline Ballroom
August 19th – 8PM
$10 in advance, $15 day of show

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!

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In my quest to continue putting out some sort of free music for YOU that still stays true to ME, I’ve decided to cover a song I’ve never actually heard.

The song title and lyrics seemed fitting for a boy who spent the bulk of his youth in the sunshine state, so I figured why the hell not!!?

Note: if you’re a Modest Mouse fan and feel I’ve completely destroyed something beautiful…please send your hate mail to imbasile.com.  ENJOY!

DOWNLOAD THE COVER –> Florida

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Buy the real “Florida” here on iTunes!

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Sure it’s my personal Top 100 Favorite Albums Of All Time list, and sure, it didn’t actually make the top 100, but we’ve all got to start somewhere.

Apparently a new study has shown that I’m what a lot of people in the business call a “music snob,” which translates into, “I hate everything.”  Everything but The Beatles that is…and whoops, last I checked, they’re the greatest band of all time, so the point is, I know how to pick a winner….and trust me folks, “Love Is Here To Stay” is a winner.  So take it from me…no….BUY IT FROM ME…it’s only $4.99! Or at least steal it from one of your friends who has already supported the cause.  Or hell, send me an email, and odds are, I’ll send it to you for free.

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In Other Really Good Deal News: This Thursday, July 29th (tomorrow) we’re running a great special on tickets for our big Highline Ballroom show on August 19th with the lovely Ms. Paula Valstein and Mr. Jonah Smith.

Tickets in advance are $10, but for one day only, we’re running a “We REALLY Love The Fans” special, where if you buy one ticket, you get another one free! If you wait till the day of the show, they’re gonna be $15, so if you have any desire to see this night of music, I suggest getting your tickets definitely in advance, but more specifically on the 29th of July.

CLICK HERE to purchase 2 tickets for the price of 1 on THURSDAY, JULY 29th!

2 For 1 Instructions: Enter the code “LOVE” where it says “Access Code (Optional)” and
then hit the button APPLY ACCESS CODE.  This code is valid for 24
hours starting at 12AM on July 29th.

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Highline Ballroom (431 W 16th Street – map)
Thursday, August 19th – 8PM
Paula Valstein, Jonah Smith, and Me
$10 in advance, $15 day of show

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I’m always happy to see the ridiculously talented Eve Reinhardt out at a show, cause she’s knows the mystical secrets of capturing great moments on camera at live shows.  Luckily for me, she was out at our last minute show at Bowery Electric last week….once again she delivered.

You can see a few more here!

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If you’re not at Bar4 tonight (and tomorrow and Sunday) from 7:40 on, you’re doing yourself a disservice, cause you’re gonna miss all these people play your favorite hits:

Tom Hayes
Dave Beck
Emily Mure
Aunt Martha
Heidi Sidelinker
Casey Shea
Matt Singer
Lucius
Lowry
Great Elk
Steve Waitt
Matt Basile
Danny Lanzetta & the Liars Club
FK

I copied and pasted this list of names, and I’m now noticing Matt Basile’s name is there…I’m pretty sure he’s not gonna be there, and not just because his apartment exploded yesterday at 5am.  Luckily for him (not so luckily for us) he was staying the night with the Sheas.  That’s right Basile, I SAVED YOUR LIFE….you owe me BIG TIME!!  And yes, I’m serious, his apartment really did explode.  Don’t believe me?  Here’s a picture of what once was his bedroom.

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If Matt’s exploding apartment proves one thing, it’s that if you’re not using a Mac, you’re fooling yourself.  Yes…Mr. Steve Jobs makes a fine product….a quality product….a durable product.  That’s a Apple ad I’d like to see.  “The iBook – so bad ass, it survives home explosions.”

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Yes, it really survived…not only the explosion, but the firemen hosing down the place.  Well done Jobs, Well done.

In more Matt Basile Related news, after I’m finished watching all my friends a play a few tunes at Bar4, I’m gonna head to none other than Rockwood Music Hall to put on a show of epic proportions.  It’s been a while since we’ve had a 1am showing, but we’ve never played a late one at the infamous Stage 2, so if you’re looking for a party tonight, you know where to find us!  Oh, and buy Matt a drink…he needs it.

Casey Shea
July 9th – 9-ish PM
Bar4
FREE

Casey Shea
July 9th – 1:15AM
Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2)
FREE

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We return to Rockwood (Stage 2) this Tuesday for bit of fun and a lot of dominance!  As I’ve mentioned before, this is the album release of The Legend himself, Mr. Luke Wesley.  I’m quite honored to have a spot on the bill with two of my favorite people and songwriters….the other being the lovely and talented Misty Boyce!

Casey Shea
Tuesday, July 6th – 10PM
Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2)
Free!
Misty Boyce @ 7:30, Luke Wesley @ 8:30

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In Other News: Yesterday was July 4th….there were plenty of fireworks like when I dumped my drink on Matt Basile’s head.  No one’s quite sure why this happened, but I can safely say alcohol was a factor.  I can only assume he’s not happy about it and will be looking for revenge come Tuesday night.  Luckily for me, I’m not sure there’s anything he could do that would ruin the gig more than his bass playing already does.

In Other Other News: Did I mention this show is free!??

In Other Other Other News: Did I mention that I co-produced Luke Wesley’s album, and that you can and SHOULD download it here!

In Other Other Other OTHER News: Did I mention this is your last chance to see us for a while?  The next band show will be August 19th at Highline Ballroom with Paula Valstein!

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Quite excited to finally play a show at Brooklyn Bowl tomorrow night.  The show is free, and they say the food is excellent.  Come out, get yourself a lane, and prepare to have your face melted.

Tuesday, June 29th – 9PM
Brooklyn Bowl
FREE
With Lowry at 10, Dinosaur Feathers at 11

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