'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...

Check the Shows Page for more info . . .

ENTERTAINING THE TROOPS AGAIN!

21st june 2008

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.

Check out www.bluesonbroadbeach.com for more info.

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.

Check the Shows Page for more info . . .

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!

Cass has been announced on the line-up of the:

FESTIVAL OF THE SUN (Port Macquarie, Dec 14-15)

and PEAT'S RIDGE FESTIVAL (Peat's Ridge, Dec 29-Jan 1).

Check the Shows Page for more info . . .

'BEAUTIFUL DAY' REVIEW IN RHYTHMS MAGAZINE

21st oct 2007

"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

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...