Cast Musical Band
We are a collection of various musical tastes... Byrds to Beatles to CSN to Bonnie Rait and Motown! We are all lead vocalists and have played around northern California since 1978. We offer excellent original pop rock music and wonderful harmony. Mostly we have fun and I think it will rub off on you. Try us!
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I began in Miami, Fla with a southern rock band called Southern Steel. We broke up after 3 years of touring from Florida to Nashville and "almost" securing a Major Label. I joined a group from New York while on the road who became The Cast. We gigged our way from Ohio to Texas, Colorado, Spokane, Anchorage and finally to California where we settled. I've played at gigs featuring the Animals, Procal Harum, 31st of February (both Allman bros), Freddie King and had some great moments... just not as much money.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play mostly in Sacramento county. It's not L.A. or S.F. but it's been an easier pace and the years have been good to us here.
Your musical influences
I'm basically a folk rocker weaned on the Byrds, Beatles, Buffalo Springfield, CSN, James Taylor etc... also love old Motown, Stevie, Ray Charles, Staples, Temptations etc... any good music will do, thank you.
What equipment do you use?
6 and 12 string acoustic and electric guitars... 4, 5 string and stand up bass, keys, lottsa percussion and good harmony... Give it to me Real.
Anything else?
You don't need a lot of gimmicks... Most any equipment can sound good if you know how to use it. We still do it mostly the old, honest way. A smile on your face brings me back to sing tomorrow.
