I'm Casey and I just got signed.

[Babbs234]

Mae, Casey is very engaging to see live, and a very talented musician. That's why I try to see him when he appears around Chicago. He puts on a great show!

[kaypea]

Ha ha-I like how he takes his cell phone out at the end of the last tune and starts shooting video of the audience applauding.Also like hearing him on electric bass for a change.He sounds great and it definitely whets the appetite for upcoming gig with Haley.

[My Alter Ego]

Mae, Casey is very engaging to see live, and a very talented musician. That's why I try to see him when he appears around Chicago. He puts on a great show!

Babbs, I'm well aware that Casey is talented. I imagine most people on this site are tired of hearing me say that.

The point that I was attempting to make (poorly, it seems) is that in this setting, Casey was calmer than he frequently is when performing, but engaged/engaging even though he was calm. He sometimes comes across as sort of frantic/manic to me. While some (or many) might find that energizing, for me it is stressful, and robs me of energy. While that doesn't take away my ability to be in awe of his jaw dropping talent, it does diminish my ability to appreciate his performance.

[Tusk]

Casey Abrams Makes the Jump from Idyllwild to Burbank



About his debut album:

“All of the songs on the album are about different girls,” he said from his home in Burbank.

They could include (Bianca) King, a former flame, a dancer, a singer and even his mother

[Himm2]

The Reinharts may be sitting at a table with Babbs & I Saturday night watching Casey Perform. Casey wanted them to be the opening act for him but the club had already booked a John & Stephanie acoustic duet.

[buzzenator]

Mae, Casey is very engaging to see live, and a very talented musician. That's why I try to see him when he appears around Chicago. He puts on a great show!

Babbs, I'm well aware that Casey is talented. I imagine most people on this site are tired of hearing me say that.

The point that I was attempting to make (poorly, it seems) is that in this setting, Casey was calmer than he frequently is when performing, but engaged/engaging even though he was calm. He sometimes comes across as sort of frantic/manic to me. While some (or many) might find that energizing, for me it is stressful, and robs me of energy. While that doesn't take away my ability to be in awe of his jaw dropping talent, it does diminish my ability to appreciate his performance.

Well said MAE...if you didn't get your point across the first time, this one is spot on. I, too, have my appreciation interrupted by the side-show theatrics...but still like Casey. They started that Jack Black association at the Idol finale, 2+ years ago. So the idea that comedy is associated with his music makes it hard to concentrate on just the music, or maybe not be taken seriously...jmho.

Having said that...I would still like to see him perform in a small-venue, live setting.

[Himm2]

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Having said that...I would still like to see him perform in a small-venue, live setting.

Captain Kirk...have Scotty beam you to Wheeling tomorrow night and you can catch a ride with Babbs & Captain Dinkins to Casey's gig. So who has a greater command of our starship? You Captain Kirk or me Captain Dinkins.

I do somewhat agree with your Casey Observations Buzz & MAE. But even though I don't take Casey as seriously as I should, his whackiness does add more interest to me than it takes away from it.

[buzzenator]

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Having said that...I would still like to see him perform in a small-venue, live setting.

Captain Kirk...have Scotty beam you to Wheeling tomorrow night and you can catch a ride with Babbs & Captain Dinkins to Casey's gig. So who has a greater command of our starship? You Captain Kirk or me Captain Dinkins.

I do somewhat agree with your Casey Observations Buzz & MAE. But even though I don't take Casey as seriously as I should, his whackiness does add more interest to me than it takes away from it.

Speaking of whackiness...what the h*ll is wrong with the Twins & Sox this year? It was only a few years ago and we were both contending for the division, big rivals and important games. At least we have "Haley & The Reinharts" to look forward to...that's got a nice ring to it. 4 weeks from today!

[Tom22]

Mae, Casey is very engaging to see live, and a very talented musician. That's why I try to see him when he appears around Chicago. He puts on a great show!

Babbs, I'm well aware that Casey is talented. I imagine most people on this site are tired of hearing me say that.

The point that I was attempting to make (poorly, it seems) is that in this setting, Casey was calmer than he frequently is when performing, but engaged/engaging even though he was calm. He sometimes comes across as sort of frantic/manic to me. While some (or many) might find that energizing, for me it is stressful, and robs me of energy. While that doesn't take away my ability to be in awe of his jaw dropping talent, it does diminish my ability to appreciate his performance.

Maybe he has a new girlfriend ? The "benefits" related to that can make a young man a lot more "comfortable" and less erratic.

Even without the "benefits" Haley's presence sure seems to put him at ease. Perhaps the music they make together lifts the spirit in the same way . ; )

[My Alter Ego]

Well said MAE...if you didn't get your point across the first time, this one is spot on. I, too, have my appreciation interrupted by the side-show theatrics...but still like Casey. They started that Jack Black association at the Idol finale, 2+ years ago. So the idea that comedy is associated with his music makes it hard to concentrate on just the music, or maybe not be taken seriously...jmho.

Having said that...I would still like to see him perform in a small-venue, live setting.

Ah, shucks, thanks Sir Buzzenator. I, too, would like to see/hear him in a small, live venue, particularly if he's calm and concentrating on his performance quality, instead of the side-show theatrics.

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Having said that...I would still like to see him perform in a small-venue, live setting.

Captain Kirk...have Scotty beam you to Wheeling tomorrow night and you can catch a ride with Babbs & Captain Dinkins to Casey's gig. So who has a greater command of our starship? You Captain Kirk or me Captain Dinkins.

I do somewhat agree with your Casey Observations Buzz & MAE. But even though I don't take Casey as seriously as I should, his whackiness does add more interest to me than it takes away from it.

Captain Dinkins, I certainly understand that others -- maybe most others -- enjoy Casey's freestyling, whacky ways. As I said, for me, it often makes me feel uncomfortable, plus, (yes, here I go on my soapbox), he tends to sing better when he doesn't go down that path. And, as astonishingly talented as he is, his voice isn't his musical strength, and he needs to help himself out in that area to the best that he can.

That said, I trust that you, Miss Babbsters, and the Reinharts (I believe that you said they might join you and Babbs, unless I'm mixing this up with something else) will thoroughly enjoy the "Casey concert" tomorrow night. And, if by chance there might be some videos (even if Casey's in his "whacky" mode), I'd be ever so grateful.