More gig news for you this month. I'm sure that plenty of you have fought off the lovely autumn flu, and you'll be ready to get out there and strutt some of your lovely stuff with a few unsuspecting punters in tow.
We've got some shows coming up around Sydney with the Chase The Sun lads once again. It's been a real while since we've done some gigs together, so it will be a treat for us and hopefully for you guys as well (seeing as Chase The Sun just won 'Best Live Act' at the Music Oz Awards last night!!!).
This weekend we're goin' down south to the Brass Monkey, Cronulla (the best food!) and Beaches, Thirroul (the best crowds!). Then on Saturday 2 June, we'll be at my favourite Sydney venue, the lovely Vanguard in Newtown (the location of both my album launches, my video shoot, and even my wedding reception!).
Next weekend we're literally chasing the sun up to Broadbeach on the Gold Coast for the Blues on Broadbeach Festival, doing three shows in three days - one with the band and two in duo mode with myself and the lovely Jono 'Slim Hips', 'Hipsy', 'The Hips' and 'Hipstomatic' Dallimore...
Hope to see you at one of these gigs...you all rock. Show details are on teh shows page!
BACK IN THE SADDLE...
16 march 2012
Hi Everyone,
Long time, no news. I guess you've been wondering what I've been up to since my last gig in August. Well, I've been off having babies - one baby in particular, little Henry. He's really cute just like his dad (only without the beard). He's got to the stage where I can put him down for an hour now, so it's time to do some more shows!
Last weekend we did a sneaky set at the lovely Beaches Hotel in Thirroul last Sunday as a kind of warm up show to shake off the cobwebs with the Chase The Sun lads.
This weekend we're heading to Sydney's Blue Mountains for a couple of shows at The Blue Mountains Music Festival in Katoomba, sharing the stage with the likes of Harry Manx, Eric Bibb, Chris Wilson and Blue King Brown, and of course our stablemate Claude Hay.
Then next weekend we're hitting the inner city with a vengeance - at two of our favourite haunts. We're back at the Mac Hotel in Surry Hills on Saturday the 24th, where we'll be joined by special guest Lachy Doley on keyboards. Then it's The Opera Bar down at The Opera House for a Sunday afternoon session with the best view in Sydney as the sun sets over the harbour on the 25th.
Hope to see you at one of these, but if not we're planning on many more opportunities to see you at a show in 2012. Show details here.
LAST SHOWS FOR THE YEAR:
DARLING HARBOUR JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL, THE MAC IN SURRY HILLS, 'FAMILY VACATION TOUR HITS WA, PLUS THE OPERA BAR!
10 june 2011
I've got an exclusive collection of shows on the near horizon before I take a well earned break from the road to concentrate on writing, home recording and generally not getting in the van.
First off I'm guesting with the inimitable Chase The Sun at this weekend's Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival. If the weather holds out this will be a great fun day for the whole family, if you have one.
Then next weekend I'm taking The Velvet Rope down to "Home of Sydney Funk" - The Mac in Surry Hills, where we'll be getting down with some new funky tunes for the aficionados (everyone is welcome though, you don't need a purple jumpsuit and an afro to get in).
The first week of July sees us jet off on the Western Australian leg of the 'Family Vacation Tour', It's been a couple of years since I was last out WA way and I'm really excited about taking the whole band along for the ride this time.
My last show for the year will be at The Opera Bar on July 17 where I'll be joined by 'Slim Hips' Dailimore for one last duo-mode hurrah for 2011.
***EXTRA LAST SHOW FOR THE YEAR ADDED ~
SUNDAY AUGUST 7TH 2011 AT THE OPERA BAR SYDNEY!!! ***
All the show details are on the Shows page, I really hope to see you there.
AUSTRALIAN BLUES MUSIC 'CHAIN' AWARDS NOMINATIONS
1 march 2011
Myself and the lovely Mo' Debleys were nominated for Best Group and Best Female Vocalist at this years Australian Blues Awards.
Also known as the 'Chain' awards, This event is held each year to recognise outstanding albums by Australian blues artists. It just so happens that family members Claude Hay and Chase the Sun are also nominated - we're flying the flag for NSW against the Victorian contingent lead by Ian Collard.
(Well, we didn't win, but Chase The Sun and Claude Hay did though!
And, hey, it's all in the family! Congratulations fellas.)
To make us feel better though, Chris Lambie in Rhythms Magazine voted our new EP 'Down On My Knees' one of his Top Ten Albums of The Year for 2010 so we can keep our heads up!
HEADIN' OUT ON THE HIGHWAY FOR THE FAMILY VACATION SUMMER TOUR...
5 january 2011
I trust that you've all had a safe and happy silly season, I don't know how your new year's resolutions are holding up as 2011 winds into gear, but here's one for you: make the resolution to come and see my shows this year, you know it'll do you good...
We've got a big East Coast tour lined up for the summer. The Velvet Rope and I are jumping in the caravan with label-mates Claude Hay and Chase The Sun for a jaunt up and down the east coast on the ‘Family Vacation Tour'. Although Chase The Sun, Claude and I have played together in various situations (not all of them musical) in the past, The Family Vacation Tour will be the first opportunity we’ve had to tour extensively together as a bonded family unit. So, while each of the acts on the tour might be worth the price of admission on their own, this is a triple-bill to get off the hammock for as it arrives at a holiday hot spot near you.
The tour is kicking off in sunny Kiama Friday 14th January, heads up to QLD (flood waters permitting) and down to VIC until well into February, see below for dates - You know we'd love to see you there!
THE MO' DEBLEYS BRING THE GROOVE BACK TO CHRISTMAS AGAIN WITH SOME MORE 'SANTA'S GOT SOUL!' SHOWS
10 december 2010
Merry Christmas to you all! I hope the year has been a good one for you all as you head into the silly season. 2010 has been a busy year for us - we recorded a new EP, clocked up just a few more miles along the Pacific Highway, and made some new friends on our journeys and at shows and festivals.
Once again we're doing it, groovin' it, gettin' our Christmas funk on with The Mo' Debleys for our 'Santa's Got Soul!' shows this December. Last Saturday we played some of the tunes at Richard Glover's 'Thank God It's Christmas' ABC show to a sold-out crowd at The Seymour Centre.
So if you missed out last Christmas, come get your groove on with The Mo' Debley's and Me!
"The. Best. Soul. Christmas. Album. Ever.
My pick of the Christmas gigs." Kathy McCabe, Sydney Telegraph, Dec 10 2010
NEW EP 'DOWN ON MY KNEES' -
NEW BAND, NEW SOUND, NEW TOUR!
10 september 2010
Hi Everyone!
I'm back with my new band 'The Velvet Rope' to launch a new EP 'Down On My Knees', and we're doing a huge tour this September and October through NSW, QLD and VIC!
The band is cranking and we would be delighted to see you at the shows, especially if you haven't been to one in a while! Please come and celebrate the new band, new sound and new tunes!
The Sydney Launch Party will be at The Vanguard on Thurs Oct 14th, and we've got some great musicians on board to help us celebrate.
Joining us will be left-of-the-dial Sydney 5-piece peregrine for their first Australian show after returning from Germany to release 'The Overdue EP' and they're in fine form and not to be missed.
The fabulous Liz Martin will be kicking off proceedings, previewing songs off her forthcoming LP 'Time Falls Still', to be released early 2011.
For all of the shows on the tour, check out the Shows page.
Really hope to see you there... x Cass
BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 2010
10 april 2010
I hope you all had a grand old Easter break and that the bunny was bountiful!
I myself headed up to Bluesfest in Byron to sample the amazing music always on display. I jumped up on stage with the lovely Chase The Sun boys for a sing-a-long on their Friday and Saturday shows, and we even played a new song from my upcoming album. With a 5-day campout and enough music to poke a stick at, a wicked time was had by all. My definite festival favourites this year were BuddyGuy, DrJohn, Rodriguez and Carney and after meeting 3 out of 4 of them I went home a happy girl!
If you didn't make it to Byron this year (or even if you did), never fear because the Blues is coming to Sydney as well in the form of a great tribute to Robert Johnson at The Vanguard this month, featuring an amazing array of some of the finest blues musicians from Sydney & Melbourne, including Dom Turner (Backsliders), Ian Collard (Collard, Greens & Gravy), Suzannah Espie, Don Hopkins, Brett Hunt, Spencer Jones, Jeremy Edwards and Johnny Cass....Details on the Shows Page here, really hope to see you out and about...much love. Cass x
NEW ALBUM "SANTA'S GOT SOUL!"
BY
CASS EAGER AND THE MO' DEBLEYS BRINGIN' THE GROOVE BACK TO CHRISTMAS!
15th november 2009
There was a time in music’s dim distant past when Christmas albums were considered cool… when everyone from Charlie Parker, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and The Jackson 5 got generations out of their seats on Christmas day. "Santa’s Got Soul!" brings the vibe back to Christmas music with a collection of re-worked classics and fabulous soul and blues hits from the past…not to mention a brand new Christmas original from Cass.
“Of all the Christmas albums that have come across my desk, this is the coolest, one yet! With Cass’ smooth-as-honey leading vocals backed by the Mo’ Debleys (sounding like they came out of the Stax Records backlot!) this is Christmas like you’ve never heard before...groovy baby!”- Charlie Villas, SBA Music.
Come Cass as she launches her new album for Christmas - “Santa’s Got Soul!” - with help from blues rock sensations Chase The Sun and her new band The Mo' Debleys!!
Check the Shows Page for more info...
"Santa's Got Soul!"will be available from 19 November
on iTunes, Music Plug and selected stores.
CASS AND THE SIRENS - O BROTHER WHERE IS YE?
31st august 2009
Cass is joining forces with Jenny Marie Lang and Faith Mcleod, aptly called 'The Sirens' and together with The Blues Preachers are taking a journey into the world of murder, chain gangs, lost love, death and resurrection, hopelessness and hopefulness, struggle, determination and the Gospel. A slice of 1929 for 2009...
The Sirens will take you on a rivers journey pausing along the way to give you a taste of sweet folk, earthy roots & a healthy dose of sassy old time blues. These ladies create rich blend haunting harmonies & moving rhythms that entice the ears, rock the body & soothe the soul. Cass Eager: vocals, guitar, slide & ukulele. Jenny Marie Lang: vocals, guitar, slide & mandolin. Faith McLeod: vocals, fiddle & guitar.
CASS AT BYRON BAY BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL, AND ACOUSTICA
& GUM BALL FESTIVALS
19th march 2009
Cass will be guest spotting with Chase The Sun at Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival on Sat and Sun of Easter weekend, and doing sets at Acoustica and Gumball Festivals in April and May.
Check the Shows Page for more info . . .
For more info on the festivals, click on the links:
NEW VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE
18th february 2009
We've uploaded a heap of videos for your viewing pleasure!
Watch more live videos on the website here or at Cass's youtube or myspace page!
'Take These Wings' live at The Brass Monkey
'Evil Gal Blues' live at The Vanguard (with Chase The Sun)
NEW VIDEO CLIP FOR 'SISTER'
25th september 2008
Well, it's here . . . check out the clip below, or at Cass's youtube or myspace page and leave a comment on how you like it! An extra special thank you to everyone involved, especially those of you who were in the crowd on the day! Enjoy!
'Sister' Video Clip
Directed by Semih Ozkoseoglu, produced by Danielle Colley
'SCHNAPPS AND HOT TUBS' SNOWY MOUNTAINS TOUR WITH CHASE THE SUN
5th july 2008
Cass and Chase The Sun are heading off to the NSW Snowy Mountains to drink schnapps and sit in Hot Tubs, and play some shows inbetween...
Cass is back from the Solomon Islands entertaining the troops once again. She joined Beccy Cole, Claire Clarke and comedians Big Brother, Little Brother on tour on her 4th 'Forces Entertainment' tour, joined by guitarist Jan Rynsaardt. Thanks to everyone there in the Solomons for making it such a memorable trip, and see you back home in Oz!
BACK FROM CANADA AND ON
THE AUSSIE GIG TRAIL AGAIN
23rd may 2008
Cass and Ash Grunwald played some killer sold out shows in Vancouver and Whistler for the snow season, and now Cass is back on the road for some Aussie winter shows, starting with the Blues on Broadbeach Festival this weekend!
With a jam-packed lineup including Malina Moye, Mia Dyson, Collard Greens & Gravy, Black Sorrows, Extended Family, Dallas Frasca, Chase The Sun and more, Cass is performing at the festival on Saturday and Sunday.
CASS AND ASH GRUNWALD CANADIAN 'BEACHBREAKS TO SNOWFLAKES' TOUR
10th feb 2008
Cass Eager and Ash Grunwald are leaving the Australian summer and heading to snowy winterland of the West Coast of Canada in March 2008 for their 'Beachbreaks to Snowflakes' tour.
IT'S SUMMER TOUR AND FESTIVAL TIME!
. . . WA, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!
12th dec 2007
Cass Eager and The In-Laws have been playing up and down the NSW coast over the past month, and ripping it up! In November, they headed over to WA for another leg of their 'Beautiful Days' tour. Thanks to everyone who made the tour a cracker!
We'll see you next time!
"The debut record from Bondi native Cass Eager...there sits something special. It begins with the well dirty slide and harmonica onslaught of 'Take These Wings'. The comparisons to Janis Joplin fly thick and fast...and listening to this track, you can see where that comparison comes from...the way she folds it around the ebullient slide riffs, well, it's pretty bloody good.
This is a trend that continues throughout most of the remainder of Beautiful Day. There's some fine guitar work from Eager herself, and as you make the journey from start to end, this is a record which quietly ingratiates itself, inviting itself into your lounge room, curling up on your couch and drinking all your beer...I love it when that happens. This debut record is certainly one which leaves little to be desired."
Sam Fell, RHYTHMS Magazine OCT 2007
CASS IS A TOP 5 BLUES/ROOTS FINALIST
IN THE MUSICOZ AWARDS!!!
7th nov 2007
Cass Eager has been nominated as a TOP 5 Finalist for Blues/Roots Artist in the MUSICOZ AWARDS.
We need YOUR HELP to VOTE for her! You can win yourself a Maton Electric Guitar as well!
It's easy to vote! Just click on the link below and SMS the code "cass" and then a brief reason why you think they should win (in 10 words or less) e.g."cass they’re really cool" to 19708000 to register your vote.
Cass is featured on the cover of this week's Drum Media (Sydney). That's Cass on the right!
Click here to read the article.
The MUSICOZ AWARDS are on at The Enmore Theatre next Thursday 22nd November, and are open to the public. Tickets are available via the Ticketek website. The official 'After Party' is at Home Nightclub (Darling Harbour), where Cass will be playing a set from 12.30am-1.00am!!!
CASS'S TRACKS ON CHANNEL TEN'S SPORTS TONIGHT
20th sept 2007
'Sports Tonight' on Channel 10 have been featuring some of Cass's tracks, including 'Beautiful Day' and 'Take These Wings'! Keep an ear out!
CASS PLAYING WITH ASH GRUNWALD
IN SEPTEMBER
12th august 2007
Cass and Ash are set to play together for 3 shows in Sydney in September.
Check the Shows Page for more info . . .
'BEAUTIFUL DAY' ALBUM LAUNCH
AT THE VANGUARD, NEWTOWN
SUNDAY AUGUST 12TH
12th july 2007
Cass will be playing with her whole band at The Vanguard (King St, Newtown) to launch her debut album 'Beautiful Day' on Sunday 12th August. Make sure you get down there, grab a copy of the album and check out the band in full groove!
The album is out now through littlebliss/MGM, and check out the Music Page for details on where to buy. You can grab a copy at all good record stores, online through Waterfront Records, and digitally on iTunes! (There's a special BONUS freebie on the Music Page too!) It's already getting airplay in Oz on Triple J, DIG Radio, ABC, and was featured as Nova's Unsigned Find! It also got a 4/5 star review in Tracks Mag, while in Canada, the album has already charted in the Top 10, and in the US it debuted at No. 12 on the US Roots Music Report . . .
Support on the night is the very souful Wesley Carr, who has played with everyone from Ben Gillies (Silverchair) to Missy Higgins. There will also be another special guest on the night too...
Check the Shows Page for info on buying tickets (CD's will be available on the night too)
The Vanguard is a beautiful venue too, and you can grab dinner and the show for a guaranteed seat . . . but get in quick!
Please come down and join in our very special night!
TRIPLE J ROOTS 'N ALL AIRPLAY
28th june 2007
'Beautiful Day' is getting airplay on Triple J's Roots 'n All program with Sarah Howell.
Listen out for it!
And request it HERE! (Check out the 'Request Songs' page for more requesting!)
Also, don't forget to check out Cass's 'unearthed' page HERE, and login to download her tracks and leave a review to help get Cass's music 'unearthed'!
BEAUTIFUL DAY ON QANTAS
10th june 2007
'Beautiful Day', the first single from Cass's debut album is getting 'air' play on Qantas flights!
Taking to the skies as part of Richard Kingsmill's playlist for Qantas' Inflight Magazine, make sure you listen in if you're jetsetting up and around oz . . .
BLUES ON BROADBEACH FESTIVAL
1st may 2007
Cass and J. Rynsaardt heading off to the Blues on Broadbeach Festival in QLD.
Come and join 'em for a few hours of tunes by the beach!
They'll be playing at Brannigans Tavern on the Broadbeach Mall Sat May 19, 6-10pm.
Followed by Hat Fitz and Itchy!
Check out the line-up including
Ash Grunwald, Mia Dyson, Wilson Diesel, Jeff Lang, Dallas Frasca, Lil' Fi, Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges, Bondi Cigars, Blue Shaddy, Canned Heat and much more at www.bluesonbroadbeach.com
BEAUTIFUL DAY IN AUSTRALIA
10th april 2007
With a busy year of touring behind her, Cass Eager's debut album, ‘Beautiful Day’, will be available in Australia on April 14th 2007. The album is a stunning collection of tunes spanning soul to blues, folk to gospel, roots to reggae.
Tracks Magazine has given it 4 stars . . . ‘Cass Eager’s voice has an alluring timbre and her vocals are sung with the kind of heartfelt sincerity that makes you want to believe in every word she utters. She is obviously the kind of performer who likes her lyrics to be heard and the
message in each song is clearly articulated. Each one takes you on a melodic, themed journey,
or gives an insight into a character that has presented themselves as an appropriate musical muse. The tempo varies between more upbeat, feelgood tracks, and songs that have an endearing melancholic quality. Several of the songs, like Beautiful Day in particular, will have
you singing along pretty much the first time you hear them. Perfect for creating a relaxed intimate ambience’.
Recorded with her band, Jan Rynsaardt (guitar), Paul Searles (keys), Karl Willebrandt (bass)
and Dave Marsalis (drums), Cass also has some special guests on the album, including Wayne Goodwin on strings (Emmy Lou Harris / Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) and Mahalia Barnes on backing vocals. The first single from the album, 'Beautiful Day', debuted at #27 on the US Roots Music Report, TX (Feb 2007), and has just been added to Nova Sydney 96.9FM (March 2007).
Check it out!
CASS PLAYS THE RIP
CURL PRO SURF & MUSIC FESTIVAL,
BELLS BEACH, VIC
9th
april 2007
On Saturday 7th April Cass, along with guitarist J. Rynsaardt,
performed at the Rip
Curl Pro Surf
& Music Festival, Bells Beach, VIC. The four-day
Easter long weekend was jam-packed with musical good times on
the Bells Beach live music stage, overlooking
the Southern Ocean and World Tour surfing action. Other bands on
stage included Nick Barker, The Periscopes and
Tom Curren.
For more info, check out the offical Rip
Curl Pro website. We can't wait for next year's Pro!
While in Torquay, Cass and J. also played a benefit concert
'The Rivers End' at Surfworld, supporting the HIV/AIDS orphans
of Chiang Mai, and the Karen Hilltribe of Ban Mae Lid
Village, Thailand.
CASS IN TRACKS, RIP
CURL & ITUNES
1st
april 2007
Music and surfing go together like wax and surfboards and Cass's
music is now featured on
the Rip Curl Pro feature page on Apple
iTunes.
Three of Cass's tracks from her upcoming debut album 'Beautiful
Day' are also featured on the new Rip Curl music redemption cards
for free downloads from iTunes!
The music cards are available in
the May issue of Tracks magazine (in stores now!),
onsite at
the Bells Beach Ticket Box from April 3 and also the
Rip Curl retail store in Torquay.
FROM TORONTO TO TEXAS
- CMW & SXSW SHOWCASES
BLESSED BY THE REVEREND
31st
march 2007
Joined by Bob
Egan of Blue
Rodeo, Cass wraps
up her 3rd North American tour, showcasing at Canadian
Music Week in Toronto and then heading to Austin, Texas, for SXSW,
where Cass played 2 showcases.
Over 5000 kms on the road, the highlight
was Memphis, with a visit to The Reverend Al Green's tiny
church for a 2-hour Sunday morning gospel explosion!!! Cass was
personally blessed by The Rev, who told her 'good things are gonna
happen to you my child!' The Holy Spirit was definitely in the
room that day.
BEAUTIFUL DAY ADDED
TO NOVA 96.9FM SYDNEY
4th
march 2007
Cass's single 'Beautiful Day' has been added to Nova 96.9FM Sydney.
Click HERE to request the song!
(select from the pop-up box NOVA MUSIC and write 'Cass Eager - Beautiful
Day').
You can also SMS 199 11 969 / phone 133 969
or go to the requests
page for more requests!
AN ACOUSTIC SUMMER IN WA
15th jan 2007
Armed with their acoustic guitars, lap steel, ukulele, dobro and
stompbox, Cass and guitarist
Jan Rynsaardt (with Chris Hillier
on harmonica) wrapped up their 'Acoustic Summer' tour of Western
Australia. Playing 10 shows in 11 days, including the Vintage Blues & Roots
Festival in Albany. From Margaret River to Albany, Bunbury, Ravenswood,
Fremantle and Perth, all the gigs were incredible! Thanks to everyone
who came to the shows, and we’ll see you next time!
Limited
advance copies of ‘Beautiful Day’ are available from The
Record Finder in Fremantle.
PEAT’S RIDGE FESTIVAL
1st jan 2007
Joined by Ken Stanhope on harmonica, Cass and Jan played Peat’s Ridge Festival to a full tent! And what a festival . . . so many talented people coming together for days in the amazingly beautiful Glenworth Valley. Thanks to all involved.
CAIRO OR BUST
11th dec 2006
Cass wraps up her 3rd Armed Forces tour, this time to Egypt and
the Middle East, entertaining Australian and International troops.
Cass was joined on tour by Dick Smith (yes, the Dick Smith!),
comedian Gary Bradbury, country artist Matt Scullion and fiddle
player Hamish Davidson. 5 shows across 3 countries in 8 days. Phew!
But it was worth it. “A BIG heartfelt thanks goes
out to everybody serving over there for your kindness and hospitality
(especially the guys who made us do the obstacle course!) What
memories. See you back home soon!”
Cass has previously toured to East Timor 5 times, twice with the
Australian Army performing for soldiers, international UN peacekeepers,
locals and children in orphanages. On one of the tours she played
with Paul Kelly and Peter Garrett to over 40,000 people at Dili
Stadium for Timor's Independence Day Anniversary Festival. Out
of that concert came the 'Timor-Leste - Freedom
Rising' compilation
CD put together by Paul Kelly. Cass's song 'Beautiful Day' features
along with artists such as John Butler, Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers
and The Cat Empire.
See the music
page for more details.
CASS GETS UNEARTHED
ON TRIPLE J
21st
sept 2006
Click HERE to go to Cass's page on local Australian radio station
Triple J, and login to download her tracks and leave a review to
help get Cass's music 'unearthed'!
BEAUTIFUL DAY IN CANADA
/ USA
3rd aug 2006
Cass’s album ‘Beautiful
Day’ is released in Canada (Festival).
It is receiving national airplay on CBC Radio and was added to over
10 other stations' playlists, charting at #3, #8, #9 and
#13
in the first week added!. It also debuted at at No. 27 on the US Roots Music Report!!!
In the US the CD is now available through CD
Universe and Amazon.com.
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
- CANADA & THE US
2nd
aug 2006
Cass's second North American 2-month tour wraps up. 21 shows including
showcasing at NXNE Festival
in Toronto as well as several shows in New York, Vancouver, British
Columbia, Edmonton Alberta, Montreal, Ottawa and Ontario. Along
the road, Cass played with American singer/songwriter Bob
Egan (pedal
steel/slide guitar master from the band Blue Rodeo and
ex-Wilco).
The two ended up performing together for 7 shows, finishing the
tour in a near-sellout show at Whistler's Millenium Theater as
part of the Crankworx Festival. Bob: "I met Cass in
the middle of a solo tour of mine. I was so taken with her voice
and presence that I offered her a gig right on the spot. I've
been busy ever since writing songs for her next record."
Check out some live video footage of the Whistler show on Cass's
myspace site, and some tour photos. To watch it, click HERE.
UNISONG WINNER!
31st
july 2006
Cass's song 'Beautiful Day' received an Honourable Mention in
the Unisong International
Song Contest.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
17th
feb 2006
Cass wraps up her 17-date tour of the NSW East Coast and Darwin.
Along the road, she played live-to-air on over 10 radio stations!
Thanks to all our old friends who came to a show, and all the new
ones we met along the way! See you next time...
BEAUTIFUL DAY IN AUSTRALIA
8th feb 2007
Finally! With a busy year of touring behind her, ‘Beautiful Day’, Cass’s debut full-length album, will be available in Australia on March 17th.
Tracks Magazine has given it 4 stars . . . ‘Cass Eager’s voice has an alluring timbre and her vocals are sung with the kind of heartfelt sincerity that makes you want to believe in every word she utters. She is obviously the kind of performer who likes her lyrics to be heard and the message in each song is clearly articulated. Each one takes you on a melodic, themed journey, or gives an insight into a character that has presented themselves as an appropriate musical muse. The tempo varies between more upbeat, feelgood tracks, and songs that have an endearing melancholic quality. Several of the songs, like Beautiful Day in particular, will have you singing along pretty much the first time you hear them. Perfect for creating a relaxed intimate ambience’.(for more reviews, see the press page)
As well as Cass’s band – Jan Rynsaardt (guitar), Paul Searles (keys), Dave Marsalis (drums) and Karl Willebrandt (bass) – Cass has some special guests on the album, including Wayne Goodwin on strings (Emmy Lou Harris/Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) and Mahalia Barnes on backing vocals. The result is a ‘collision of styles, from soul to blues, folk to gospel, roots to reggae’. Check it out!
