Member Since: 9/14/2004
Band Website: caseyabrams.com
Band Members: Casey Abrams- acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, lap steel
The Mysterious Strangers:
Jaime Chan- drums and percussion
Sven Larson- bass
Mike Litrownik- piano, organ, synthesizers
Influences: warren zevon
randy newman
paul simon
hoagy carmichael
chet baker
elp
ry cooder
gordon lightfoot
leo kottke
steely dan
joni mitchell
fats waller
johnny mercer
jim hall
leon redbone
don mclean
john sebastian
todd rundgren
frank zappa
nick lowe
king crimson
john simon
richie havens
stephen bishop
xtc
the honeydogs
the mills brothers
kenny loggins
bing crosby
“Casey Abrams sports the storytelling ease of Don McLean, the acerbically skewed perspective and laconic delivery of Loudon Wainwright III and the droll humor of Arlo Guthrie. His work fits comfortably with his impressive forefathers.â€-Amplifier
“These songs reflect an impeccable knowledge of American music- from dust bowl folk to dirty southern blues to 1970s folk-rock; heck, he even throws in some ragtime because...well, why not if you're that good?â€-Pop Matters
“Casey Abrams comes prepared with a guitar case full of crackling stories and a voice so rich and warm that it seems a shame I'm not listening to it on an old turntable. Thirteen American Ghosts? More like Thirteen New American Standards.â€-Ear Candy
“...Crafts his own fresh take on familiar forms and breathes new life into them; thoughtful acoustic music from a singer-songwriter who's mastered the trick of looking backwards and forwards at the same time.â€-Daily Vault
“Casey Abrams questions the culture with his literate, honest songs, and his obvious sincerity makes the whole thing work masterfully. He’s got some absolutely gorgeous guitar chops, and his skills fit the material perfectly.â€-Indie Muse
Type of Label: None