"Neal Casal, the influential roots guitarist who played with Willie Nelson, Shooter Jennings, Ryan Adams, Phil Lesh and more, has died at the age of 50. Neal Casal - Feel No Pain. When she was seven years old her father, Justino da Cruz vora, who was a part-time musician, died, and at the age of ten she was placed in an orphanage, as her mother Dona Joana could not raise all six children. Watch the entire, five-plus hour tribute and check out a photo gallery below. Best known for his work as the lead guitarist in Ryan Adams backing band the Cardinals, Casal also played with the Jayhawks, the Chris Robinson Brotherhood and the Hard Working Americans. I am so sorry to his friends and family who are mourning right now. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a9410f33756badead50ac66006459060" );document.getElementById("ge54b4f84e").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Your email address will not be published. My last memory of Neal will be the smile he left me with : Kraig Fox, A post shared by Bob Weir (@bobweir) on Aug 27, 2019 at 11:39am PDT, Wrote Shooter Jennings on Instagram, I am absolutely devastated with the news of the loss of my dear friend and consistent collaborator Neal Casal. Go easy. The photo was presumably taken Saturday at Virginias Lockn Festival, where Weir and his late friend shared the stage during a performance by Oteil Burbridge & Friends that turned out to be Casals last. But I sense it was something else. This was all in good fun, but what made me know I was simpatico with this guy was that as soon as we released that pressure valve about the job part of music, we started talking about how much we loved it. I had just walked offstage at Terrapin. Go easy, brother. Neal was a gentle, introspective, deeply soulful human being who lived his life through artistry and kindness, read the announcement of his death on his Facebook page Tuesday morning. Thats all, read his note, projected onstage. Chris Robinson Brotherhood - Star Or A Stone. Ken Stringfellow (@KenStringfellow) August 27, 2019, . Neal Casal performs onstage at Institut Frances on June 5, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain.

[content_asset_id] => 15420 Your eyes a mirror to a better world- your soul bled into ever note. He was also a respected photographer and appeared in several films (he strummed behind Gwyneth Paltrow in 2011s County Strong, and played on Owen Wilsons version of David Souls Dont Give Up on Us, Baby, for the goofy Starsky & Hutch comedy with Ben Stiller). As so many know, Neal Neal and I never became the kind of friends we said wed be that night. While Casal toured Europe, Fargo re-released the albums Basement Dreams and Rain, Wind and Speed. He was always so nice and supportive in the bursts where wed interact. Casal sang the lead vocals on The Game on The Music of Jason Crigler, released on Rudy Records. Jesse Aycock, Jeff Hill, Adam Macdougal, Joe Russo, Dan Fadel and John Ginty then offered one of Casals favorite Dead tunes Ship of Fools, complete with pre-recorded guitar and vocals by Neal Casal. A new guitarist for the band will be announced shortly and Circles Around the Sun plan to honor all previously announced tour dates. . (with Cinq Music Group), Jimmy Robbins My heart is broken. [16] All Directions, a compilation album of live and unreleased songs, was released in 2007. My heart is broken. [created] => 2023-03-29 13:07:56 - Jonathan Mattson (North America), Kari Faux

We pointedly never went as deep as we went that night. [5], Casal parted ways with Zoo Records in 1996 and recorded "Rain, Wind, and Speed" released by Buy or Die Records. He had tons of friends and supporters. [42], Casal shot the album cover and all photos for the artwork for Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irions album Bright Examples,[43] the album cover for Courtney Jaye's The Exotic Sounds of Courtney Jaye,[44] provided photographs for Danny and the Champions of the World album Streets of Our Time, the Hard Working Americans record "Rest In Chaos" and Tift Merritts Tambourine. I can only wish that youve found your peace returning to the wisdom of the universe. ", Casal was best known as a member of The Cardinals rock band, which backed Adams from2005 to2009. Had the honor to play with him several times; in fact, my daughters 1st concert, just 3 weeks old, was me & @GaryLourisMusic backing Neal at Hotel Du Nord.

", The statement continued: "As so many of you know, Neal was a gentle, introspective, deeply soulful human being who lived his life through artistry and kindness. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. #RipNealCasal, A post shared by Ryan Adams (@ryanadams) on Aug 27, 2019 at 12:21am PDT, Others paying tribute include Shooter Jennings, who wrote, He was always my favorite picker in LA and wed all just finished some beautiful music together., I am absolutely devastated with the news of the loss of my dear friend and consistent collaborator @nealcasal he was always my favorite picker in LA and wed all just finished some beautiful music together. The supergroup's debut album Hard Working Americans was recorded at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in 2013 and released on January 21, 2014. Vigoda is the granddaughter of legendary actor and The Godfather star,Abe Vigoda. Grateful for your time. - Kathryn Callahan, Zinadelphia [catid] => 4636 I cant believe Im having to say goodbye to my friend and my brother. But immense loss. His solo work will receive a fitting homage in November when Steve Earle, the Grateful Deads Bob Weir and Phil Lesh (performing separately), Dinosaur Jrs J Mascis, Shooter Jennings, Warren Haynes and many more will cover his songs on the posthumous tribute compilation, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal.. Musicians, like magicians, do get to make magic, and even if it isnt always magic to the magician, thats pretty special. Neal paused and took a deep inhale and exhale. - Gerald Murray, Cece Coakley Brinkley was educated at Paul Revere Junior High School and attended Le Lyce Franais de Los Angeles from 9th to 12th grade. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain., Oh man. Now, maybe the reason is he just thought I was an asshole, who knows. Christie Brinkley Breaks Arm in 'DWTS' Rehearsal. Rest easy Neal, we love you. I mean, magician!. [alias] => 2023-03-29-13-07-56 Image Credit: Photograph by Neal Casal courtesy of Ryan Adams and the Cardinals: A View of Other Windows available through Abrams Image "Ryan is an incessant list maker," says Casal. Previous Post Next Post First rising to prominence as lead guitar with Rickey Medlocke's Blackfoot from 1988 to 1993, he was also known as a member of Ryan Adams' backing band the Cardinals from 2005 until 2009, with whom he recorded three studio albums. }

God bless NC., I am absolutely devastated with the news of the loss of my dear friend and consistent collaborator @nealcasal he was always my favorite picker in LA and wed all just finished some beautiful music together. (Neighbouring Rights), Uffie We acted like we were the good friends we said wed be, but we werent really. [11] Around this time, Casal also started playing with bassist Jeff Hill and drummer Dan Fadel, forming Hazy Malaze. In January 2009, Adams announced that he was leaving The Cardinals after their final show on March 20, 2009 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. See an image of Neal maybe when you last saw him. In December 2010, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals released their final album III/IV,[29] a compilation of unreleased material. Casal released his sixth solo album Anytime Tomorrow in 2000, produced by Jim Scott. Im really just hollowed out by this. When you meet a friend as cool as Neal who is also a musician, its a done deal that youll end up making music together Rademaker wrote.

- Maxx Lesnick & Spencer Pinson (Worldwide except UK & Europe), Ted Park I dont know how to even feel right now. Casal began recording his tenth solo album in March 2010 with producer Thom Monahan.

Rest easy, brother. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. ["ImageName"]=> Russo stuck around to jam with Circles Around The Sun, who welcomed Eric Krasno for the first time to stand in for Casal (Krasno will continue on with CATS for the entire fall tour). A video excerpt of Casals soloing at his final gig Saturday in Virginia: Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. I read that Ryan donated some guitars and hand written lyrics for auction to donate to Musicares because seeing how he has not played a show since the accusations he didnt want to show up and play and take attention away from what really mattered last night. Contributing artists included Marcus King, Eric Krasno, Phil Lesh, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Jimmy Herring, Oteil Burbridge, Bob Weir, Warren Haynes, Steve Earle, and The Allman Betts Band. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. in 1995 before eventually teaming up to play with Adams in the Cardinals roughly one decade later. Neal was obviously someone able to deeply connect with people, and moments, and records, and photographs, everything that took a heart to understand, Neal got it. Required fields are marked *. Everything I ever wanted to be.. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The album was recorded in 2006 during the same sessions that yielded Easy Tiger. He didnt need me. At the age of 16, she was persuaded by a friend to sing in a sailors' tavern. I can say I was a little scared to know the real Neal for these reasons. Or to talk to him about a jazz artist he was unaware of and to get a text back a few weeks later with his thoughts after he soaked up that artists entire catalog. Website by. ", Casal released 12 albums as a solo artist, including 2011's "Sweeten the Distance.". The Theres A Reward: A Celebration Of The Life & Music Of Neal Casal concert will feature a host of Casals former bandmates and colleagues, including the members of his band Circles Around the Sun, as well as Citizen Cope, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Mapache, Hazeldine, and numerous others. [4] Casal released Fade Away Diamond Time in September 1994 to critical acclaim and supported the album on a US tour with his band. +:966126531375 Finally, watch Casal performing at the LOCKN Festival last weekend. Neal Casal Format: Audio CD 88 ratings $2998 FREE Returns See all 7 formats and editions Streaming Unlimited MP3 $9.99 Listen with our Free App Audio CD $29.98 2 Used from $31.62 9 New from $29.13 Vinyl $41.99 1 New from $41.99 Includes FREE MP3 version of this album. We are lucky in this difficult time that weve got a big family to turn to for support, and that IS because Neal Casal brought us all together.

But immense loss. Support No Depression. [34], Willie Nelson's 2007 album Songbird[35] produced by Ryan Adams and released by Lost Highway Records. Play Exile On Main Street from beginning to end, and especially play Moonlight Mile. Its my song, always has been, its me. We had a lot of synergy, we were all really connected, and everyone believed in it. "Rest easy Neal, we love you. I love you, always. 13 on the 100 Best Singles of 2008 list. 3 Set Called Out Press That Said the First Movie Would Flop: Just to Rub It in a Little Bit, Natasha Lyonne Shows Her Cards: The 'Poker Face' Star on Quitting Smoking and Wanting to Play More Feminine Characters, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Pioneering Electronic Musician and Oscar Winner for Last Emperor Score, Dies at 71, Box Office: Dungeons & Dragons Rolls $38.5 Million in Opening Weekend, Lizzy Caplan on Her Surprise 'Party Down' Cameo and Hopes for Season 4, Jack Black Wants to Call Elon Musk's 'Bluff' on Removing Twitter Verification Checkmarks: Its Definitely Not Cool to Pay for It. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Best known We respect your privacy and will never sell our email list to a third party. [12] Later that year they toured opening for Robert Randolph and the Family Band and during 2003 continued to tour the US, while beginning work on their second album Blackout Love. Its with great sadness that we tell you our brother Neal Casal has passed away. . And I didnt realize that all day as I struggled with other things, hed been connecting with me, giving me hope through his music. string(15) "http://grc.net/" At the time of his death, Casal had been living in Ventura, California. Neal Casal was a highly regarded guitarist and singer/songwriter who played with Willie Nelson, Shooter Jennings, and Ryan Adams. ? he laughed. [citation needed], Director Ray Foley made a documentary about Casal's influences and inspirations during the making of his sixth album in 2001 entitled Neal Casal: Anytime Tomorrow. She shared text messages on her Facebook page she says she exchanged with Casal in the days before his death, including one telling her he loved her. On Wednesday, Sept. 25, a star-studded roster of musicians gathered at The Capitol Theatre to grieve loss and celebrate the legacy of the [images] => {"image_intro":"images/sager1.jpg","float_intro":"","image_intro_alt":"","image_intro_caption":"","image_fulltext":"","float_fulltext":"","image_fulltext_alt":"","image_fulltext_caption":""} But, if he was anything like me or many of the musicians I know, I also think he had to keep those things at arms length because he didnt want to lose it when it dissolved back into reality. Casals death was confirmed in atweetfrom his official account that read, Its with great sadness that we tell you Neal Casal has passed. The album reached number 11 on Billboard album chart[26] and number 14 on Rolling Stones best albums of 2008 list. I dont know how to even feel right now. The more alike we may feel, the more were scared to really know each other. Or theres more applause for a worse show. She is probably his niece. Go easy. If youd like to make a donation to MusiCares click here. To take indescribable pain and turn it into healing for someone else. Before halftime, Capitol Theatre owner Peter Shapiro captivated the crowd with a speech describing the full-circle nature of Casals career, most notably how Circles Around The Sun played both their first and final shows with Casal at LOCKNs Garcias Forest stage. Casal, who was 50, died in an apparent suicide on August 26th. Go easy, brother. string(1) "3" But I know how much it meant to the audience who got to enjoy it. Neal is the reason why I released 2 books. The album featured musicians Don Heffington, Bob Glaub, Greg Leisz. ["GalleryID"]=> Shortly after signing to Paris-based Fargo Records in 2003, Fargo released the compilation album Maybe California resulting in a European tour and Casal's first solo tour of Japan. FRESH TRACK: Meredith Moon ConstellationsCheck it out. All Rights Reserved. Beachwood Sparks - Sparks Fly Again.

Grateful for your time. In 2009, Casal teamed up with engineer Don Sternecker and recorded and produced Roots and Wings. Its almost too painful. As Moonlight Mile reverberated through The Capitol Theatre, Casals jacket and guitar were brought out and given a place of honor on stage right.

[18], On March 6 it was announced that Casal had joined the Chris Robinson Brotherhood.

[54], On March 4, 2022, the collection was re-released on vinyl as a 5-LP box set.[55].

Photos on her Facebook page show they have known each other since at least 2017. Through thick and thin your heart was a lighthouse of kindness. She had received aGrammy Awardin 2004 for her albumVoz d'Amor. Those groups opened my eyes and ears to the best music, literature, film and art of all kinds, he said in a, I bought every record and book that they ever spoke about in their interviews and tried to follow their instructions on how to dig in and do good work., Casal spent the Nineties primarily making music as a solo artist, releasing his acclaimed debut album. TLC's Chilli Remembers Losing Out on Magazine Covers Over the Claim That Black Artists Didnt Really Sell Well, 'Barbie' Trailer: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Enter the Dreamhouse in Dazzling New Footage, John Wick Spinoff Ballerina, Starring Ana de Armas, Sets Release Date, Chris Pratts Final Speech on Guardians Vol.

} Other musicians with whom Casal performed included Willie Nelson, Todd Snider, Phil Lesh, Tift Merritt, Cass McCombs and GospelbeacH. Just as quickly as magic can be summoned, it can be revealed as a mere trick. Casal often performed with Lesh. A statement for Casals team states: As many of you know, Neal was a gentle, introspective, deeply soulful human being who lived his life through artistry and kindness. His family, friends and fans will always remember him for the light that he brought to the world. Some of the other life building events that people go through I havent had some of those things.

Krasno was particularly inspired by the latter tune, launching into a wailing solo that would have done Casal proud. I used to lay with my headphones on and listen to that song over and over again and it would make me cry and inspire me to live and create. While he released some 14 solo albums, he also performed in bands with the Black Crowes Chris Robinson and (pre-cancelation) Ryan Adams as well as veteran L.A.-based outfit Beachwood Sparks. She can't be the granddaughter of Abe Vigoda, he only had one daughter. [content_title] => He compared it to seeing magicians as a kid.

The book is a photographic documentary of life playing and touring with the band. - Kathryn Callahan, Melody Federer Wow, this sucks.cant believe it, Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) August 27, 2019, Our dear friend Neal Casal has gone on to the great gig in the sky. Shapiro ended by announcing that henceforth the Garcias Forest stage will be known at Neals Stage At Garcias Forest, with a plaque to prove it. string(16) "https://grc.net/" But immense loss. But I can say I am profoundly sad thinking he felt that need to not be too close to anything lest it become something that hurts. Roxy Gordon An Open Letter To Illegal Aliens. Support nonprofit, independent music journalism, In the Deep End With St. Paul & The Broken Bones, THROUGH THE LENS: At Big Ears 2023, All Roads Lead to the Incredible, FRESH TRACK: Meredith Moon Constellations. [27] Rolling Stone magazine also placed "Magick" at No. I dont know how to even feel right now. He played in several groups, inclu Go easy, brother. God bless NC, A post shared by Shooter Jennings (@shooterjennings) on Aug 27, 2019 at 5:03am PDT. string(11) "Image_1.gif" ["ImageName"]=> Top 'SNL' sketches so far Thats how my books came about. Believe me that's what all these wonderful artists did for Neal's music as well. - Ed Thompson, Honey Guide . 2134 21451 Grateful for your time.

The thing I was always jealous about him was his bellbottoms, Robb chuckled. object(stdClass)#1111 (3) { [41] In 2010, Abrams Image published the photo book, Ryan Adams & the Cardinals: A View of Other Windows. Sitting in with CRB is Greg Loiacono, founding member of the Mother Hips, who also plays with Chris Robinson in the Green Leaf Rustlers. Thats for sure. }. His family, friends and fans will always rememberhim for the light that he brought to the world. 21 episodes. Slash, Warren Haynes, Wynonna Judd, and More to Honor Lynyrd Skynyrd at CMT Music Awards, Steven Van Zandt and the Disciples of Soul to Perform at Count Basie Center for the Arts, Lotus Announce Four Benefit Concerts in Honor of Percussionist Chuck Morris and His Son Charley, Report: Dead & Company Cancel West Palm Beach and Tampa Shows, Willie Nelson, Bob Weir and More to Participate in Biden For President Livestream Fundraiser, SiriusXM Announces Launch of Phish Radio, Jam On Moves to App and Online, Eric Clapton Releases Politically-Charged This Has Gotta Stop, Thousands of Music Fans Sign Petition to Bring Jam On Back to SiriusXM, You Should Fuckin Pay Attention: Chris Robinson Gets Frustrated at Philadelphia Crowd During Brothers of a Feather Gig, Nike Confirms Grateful Dead Sneaker Collaboration, Sets Release Date, Zach Deputy Responds to His Attendance at DC Trump Rally.

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The Grateful Deads Bob Weir wrote simply, My last memory of Neal will be the smile he left me with, as the caption for a group photo that had him and Casal with arms around each other. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Neal Casal, who died of a suicide in August 2019, was the kind of artist who did not become a household name but was widely admired by other artists. I always feel strange about showing up for someone once they are gone. Neal Casal, Influential Guitarist, Dead at 50 Rolling Stone Neal Casal, a former guitarist for The Cardinals who played with the likes of Willie Nelson, Chris Robinson and Ryan Adams, has died at the age of 50. Please, if you are hurting, reach out. WebThe Neal Casal Music Foundation (NCMF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit donating music instruments and lessons to students in New Jersey and New York state schools where Neal was born and raised, as well as making donations to much needed mental health organizations that support musicians in need. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Doll Thought He Was Gonna Win Masked Singer: When They Said I Was Going Home, I Was Like,What?, Why Lil Dicky Finds It Therapeutic & Liberating to Broadcast His Insecurities on Dave Season3, Talia Smith Got Eliminated From The Voice, But Won the Night With Her Surprise PregnancyReveal. , / Produced by Jim Scott and Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools, who played in the band Hard Working Americans with Casal, the release contains 41 songs. Its with great sadness that we tell you our brother Neal Casal has passed away, Calabro wrote. Casal began work on early solo demos from 1990 to 1993 at studios in Los Angeles, New York and New Jersey. You dont get to take much with you on tour, or much home, other than the memories, the little moments of connection.

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But when I met Neal the first thing he did was offer me the use of his apartment when I was homeless. Go easy. Love, Your LOCKN Family. His bandmate in GospelbeacH and an earlier band, Beachwood Sparks, Brent Rademaker, posted a lengthy remembrance on Facebook. Dude of Life to Host WaterWheel Foundation Benefit Concerts Following Phish in L.A. 75% .