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Jo Caseley offers us her most personal and honest songs yet with Albany, an alt-country album drawing influence from Bonnie Raitt and Patty Griffin, delivered in a style that's completely her own. Released independently by Flynnella Records.

Jo Caseley is an Australian singer/songwriter, independent recording artist and host of "The Old Mill & Railway Sessions" -  intimate hall concerts in the Southern Highlands where she regularly collaborates with some of the finest alternate country, blues & roots artists touring the country. 

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New Album Albany Available Now  

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Jo Caseley's latest album, Albany, features a co-write with hillbilly father of Australian country music Bill Chambers, guest picking by Chambers,  John Kane (Flying Emus) and Kane Dennelly and John Gwilliam (19-Twenty);  all influential players in Australian country/bluegrass/blues. 

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Syd Green plays just about everything else on the record.  

His tasteful approach has allowed Caseley to do the story-telling with the freedom to move between genres with songs inspired by Ryan Adams, Mary Gauthier, Neil Young and Janis Joplin, delivered in a style that’s completely her own. 

Songs from the album released have already gained National airplay including ABC radio, achieved semi-finalist status in the 2015 International Songwriting Competition and the Unsigned Only Music Competition.

The album reached #4 on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts when released digitally and has attracted positive reviews from The Sydney Morning Herald's Bernard Zuel and Post To Wire's Chris Hamilton, the latter remarked "She can deliver a soulful jazz-inflected croon as convincingly as a raunchy country-rock holler and a sweet country-pop serenade. That range, combined with her affecting stories makes Jo a manifold and endlessly fascinating songwriter."

The title track was written in Albany, Western Australia, whilst Caseley took a grass roots approach and toured nationally for 7-months with her husband, two young children and caravan in tow to many outback remote areas to promote her previous release Dusty Dirt Track.  

After visiting the Desert Corp Memorial and later that day swimming in the same water that sailed the first two convoys of Anzacs to Gallipoli, Caseley found herself grief stricken for the soldiers who never returned and the war widows left behind, and felt a woman trying to tell her story. She listened whilst letting the waves of the ocean break over her and by the time she returned to her touring van and picked up her guitar in open DADDAD tuning, Albany was born. 

Co-written with Chambers, The Baby’s Cry tells the heartbreaking story of Caseley’s American/Welch heritage. Her great-grandmother sailed from Wales to the USA in 1911 to hide her illegitimate pregnancy. After giving birth to Caseley’s grandfather, she abandoned him, leaving him to a stranger before sailing home to Wales with tales of a wonderful Wild West adventure.  

It’s songs such as these that show the depth of her writing. Moving, evocative songs that can’t be faked. But before emotions get too bogged down with songs such as Come Home; a woman’s plea for her man to get home safely after drinking, she breaks the ice with great tongue and cheek with songs like Can’t Keep My Panties On, Baby Don’t You Love Me and I Think I’m Losing It. 

The catchy single Ain’t Love The Sweetest Thing features John Kane on mandolin and was written for a friend who asked Caseley to sing at her wedding. In Dreamin’ Bout the River, Caseley uses the river as a metaphor for her youth and delves back in time to her carefree younger days. 

Theres a song each for the three men in her life. The Cattle Truck is an intimate tribute song for her father written about their bond forged over years of travelling together to country shows in a cattle truck, Sonny Boy was written after her then 4 year old told her he would look after her when she was old and grey, and Keep The Wolves from the Door is about her mechanic husband and one for the hardworking tradies who give up so much to keep food on the table for their families. 

Caseley hosts The Old Mil & Railway Sessions, intimate hall concerts held in her Southern Highlands village home of Penrose which she created in order to perform locally in an sympathetic environment whilst networking with other artists. Her sell-out concerts have featured artists such as Bill Chambers, Kevin Bennett, Lachlan Bryan, Allan Caswell, Harry Hookey & Lou Bradley. 

With 6 years since her last release spent honing her craft from some of the greatest songwriters in the country, Caseley offers us her most personal and honest songs yet with Albany; an inspirational album of home truths and the joy found between life’s up and downs.

An independent release, the album is available personally signed from the artist via the Store from the web page, or as a digital download.



01/16/2016

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Time to shoot a music video!! 


I'm really excited to be getting organised for my first video shoot and I'd love you to be in it!!
We'll be shooting the clip for Ain't Love The Sweetest Thing at Corbett Plaza in Bowral at 6pm, Tuesday 17th Nov.
Please come along and bring your friends!!

10/29/2015

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Next Old Mill & Railway Session Friday 13th Nov features Kevin Bennett - SOLD OUT 

With two weeks to go, the last Old Mill & Railway Session for they year has SOLD OUT. 
Thanks to all my loyal supporters who got in early to secure their tickets.
I know there will be many serious Kevin Bennett fans in the audience (I am certainly one of them), and I'm just so grateful that he will be joining the list of amazing artists who have played at the Penrose Hall.
Can't wait for this!!

09/21/2015

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That's a wrap, Syd! Studio work done and dusted for new record. 


Here we are! My producer Syd Green and I celebrating the final day in the Mono Nest studio in Nowra recording the new album. 

I found the recording process of this this album my most challenging yet. As a producer, Syd went above and beyond, pushing me harder then I've ever been pushed to find the real Jo Caseley. That kinda frightened the shit out of me. It's easy to fall into old comfortable habits. It's easy to try to sound how we want to sound without realising we are doing it. 

I definitely had to raise the bar for this album, finding myself and being true to myself as an artist and I know I've done that.

There are 11 original tracks and they are my most honest yet. I'm really proud of these songs.

Now mixed and being sent away for mastering to Jeff McCormack to work his genius, I can't wait to hear this album and set these new songs free!!





 

09/02/2015

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2015 Unsigned Only Music Competition Semi Finalist 

So humbled to have two songs reach semi-finalist status in Nashville's 2015 Unsigned Only Music Competition. Both Albany and Dreamin' Bout The River have caught the ears of the judges. It's the greatest compliment an independant singer/songwriter could wish for!

07/12/2015

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Previous events

Jul19

Jamberoo Music Festival

Sunday, July 19, 2020 @ 12:00PMSun, Jul 19, 2020 @ 12:00PM

Jamberoo Music Festival, Jamberoo

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Band Together 2020

Band Together 2020

Saturday, March 28, 2020 @ 12:00PMSat, Mar 28, 2020 @ 12:00PM

Club Menangle, Racecourse, Menangle

Join us for Band Together 2020 fire & flood - Thanking Our Firies and Emergency Services On March 28th@ Club Menangle Trackside, Menangle Park from 12pm.

The festivities will run throughout the day with live music, food and beverage stalls, family amusement rides, market stalls and more.

The main music concert will be on the expansive main stage from the afternoon right into the evening with some amazing local talent and acts from across the Australian Music industry, artists performing include Golden Guitar winners Christie Lamb & Luke O'Shea and CMC award nominee, Missy Lancaster- visit the band together website for the full list and stay tuned over the coming weeks as more amazing artists are revealed.

All the money raised from this event will be distributed to our local Wollondilly RFS units, along with the local SES & Wires groups.

There will be free entry to the event for local RFS, emergency services and their families. All children will be free and adult tickets will be $20 each.

$20 Adults - RFS and kids enter for free.

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Mar13

Jo Caseley

Friday, March 13, 2020 @ 8:00PMFri, Mar 13, 2020 @ 8:00PM

Eden Brewery, 1/19 Cavendish Street, Mittagong

An exciting night of my favourite covers and a sneak peak into some new material. A small $10 cover charge will apply.

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Sep7

Bundanoon Ukesters Performance

Saturday, September 7, 2019 @ 7:00PMSat, Sep 7, 2019 @ 7:00PM

Bundanoon Hall, Anzac Parade, Bundanoon

Jo will perform a guest spot at the Ukesters Concert.

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Sep5

T Guitars Workshop presents Songwriters in the Round

Thursday, September 5, 2019 @ 7:00PMThu, Sep 5, 2019 @ 7:00PM

T Guitars Workshop, 2 sherwood avenuen, bowral

An intimate night of songs and the stories behind them featuring: Michelle Cashman Jo Caseley Angus Murray

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Jan11

Supporting 19-Twenty

Friday, January 11, 2019 @ 7:00PMFri, Jan 11, 2019 @ 7:00PM

Lizotte's Newcastle

Up Close and Personal

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Nov30

Supporting Harry Hookey

Friday, November 30, 2018 @ 7:00PMFri, Nov 30, 2018 @ 7:00PM

Tallong Hall, Tallong

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Jo Caseley Live at the Quarterdeck

Jo Caseley Live at the Quarterdeck

Saturday, November 24, 2018 @ 6:30PMSat, Nov 24, 2018 @ 6:30PM

Quarterdeck Narooma, Riverside Drive, Narooma

Returning to my hometown to play an intimate show at the coolest Tiki bar on the South Coast!

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Drought Relief Concert

Drought Relief Concert

Saturday, November 10, 2018 @ 12:00PMSat, Nov 10, 2018 @ 12:00PM

Sutton Forest Inn, Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest

Come and support our farmers!!

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Jo Caseley Supporting James Blundell

Jo Caseley Supporting James Blundell

Friday, September 21, 2018 @ 7:00PMFri, Sep 21, 2018 @ 7:00PM

Bowral Bowling Club, Bowral

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Bundy Blues & Roots with Harry Hookey

Bundy Blues & Roots with Harry Hookey

Friday, July 8, 2016 @ 7:30PMFri, Jul 8, 2016 @ 7:30PM

Bundanoon Memorial Hall, Corner Anzac Pde and Church St, Bundanoon

Tickets $25.00

Book an individual seat, seats or a whole table.

Doors open 7:30pm for 8pm show.

Bring your own drinks, glassware and nibbles.

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Jo Caseley - Album Launch with Band - SOLD OUT

Jo Caseley - Album Launch with Band - SOLD OUT

Friday, February 26, 2016 @ 7:30PMFri, Feb 26, 2016 @ 7:30PM

Bundanoon Hall, Corner Railway Avenue and Church Streets, Bundanoon

Jo Caseley will launch her new album, Albany, backed by her good friends and studio band, the boys from 19-Twenty and guest picker John Kane (Flying Emus).

Support sets by Jemma Beech and Cilla Jane.

Book a seat, or a table. Tables seat 8. First 8 tables booked will receive a complimentary bottle of wine.

Bring your own drinks, glassware and nibbles for a BYO picnic!

Doors open 7:30pm. Show starts: 8pm.

Tickets: $25.00

No children's prices but bring a pillow/beanbag for the kids and sit them up the front on dance floor.

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Cancelled due to laryngitis - Alt-Country Showcase at The Dag Sheep Station, Nundle

Cancelled due to laryngitis - Alt-Country Showcase at The Dag Sheep Station, Nundle

Sunday, January 24, 2016 @ 11:00AMSun, Jan 24, 2016 @ 11:00AM

The Dag Sheep Station, Nundle

Tickets $35 includes fruit and cheese platters and roast buffet meal.

Alt-country Showcase with Mick Daley, Karl Broadie, Den Hanrahan, Lou Bradley and Katie Brianna.

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Cancelled due to laryngitis - Tamworth Country Music Festival - Writers in the Round

Cancelled due to laryngitis - Tamworth Country Music Festival - Writers in the Round

Friday, January 22, 2016 @ 9:00AMFri, Jan 22, 2016 @ 9:00AM

Tamworth Services Club, 199 Marius Street, Tamworth

A Free Show!

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Jo Caseley & Kevin Bennett @ Penrose Hall

Jo Caseley & Kevin Bennett @ Penrose Hall

Friday, November 13, 2015 @ 7:00PMFri, Nov 13, 2015 @ 7:00PM

The Old Mill & Railway Sessions - Penrose Hall, Corner Mill & Kareela Streets, Penrose

The Old Mill & Railway Sessions are intimate singer/songwriter nights and feature some of the finest country, folk & blues artists touring the country.

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The Vault Cabaret

The Vault Cabaret

Friday, September 25, 2015 @ 8:00PMFri, Sep 25, 2015 @ 8:00PM

Mittagong Playhouse, 114-116 Main Street, Mittagong

Join us in the playhouse as we heat things up with a captivating and naughty night of comedy, circus, burlesque and live music, right on your doorstep. Your disciplined and demanding host The Governess leads an eclectic and outrageous cast including local talent who are ready to give you a pleasure filled lesson.

Venus Vamp is set to tease with a scintillating burlesque number, Luscious Lou will tantalise with her hooping prowess, Di Barkas brings the sass to a laugh out loud comedy routine, and Bellelf injects warmth with her poetic words. Alternative/modern rock band Contagen showcase their original tunes and Jo Caseley reveals her latest alternate country and blues melodies.

The Vault Cabaret is an eclectic mix of comedy, circus, burlesque and live music – with a healthy dose of audience participation thrown in. Come along for a thoroughly heart starting, body temperature rising, charming night out.

Doors open from 7.45pm.

Recommended for ages 15+. May contain strong language, nudity and material that can offend. This is a popular event and can sell out quickly on the night.

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The Old Mill & Railway Sessions present Nick Rheinberger & Jo Caseley @ Penrose Hall

The Old Mill & Railway Sessions present Nick Rheinberger & Jo Caseley @ Penrose Hall

Friday, September 11, 2015 @ 7:00PMFri, Sep 11, 2015 @ 7:00PM

Penrose Hall, Kareela Road , Penrose

Adult Show Only - $20.00 Adult Show & Meal - $35.00 Under 16 - $5.00 Under 16 with meal $10.00

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Bundy Blues & Roots: Jo Caseley with Kane Dennelly & Bob Corbett

Bundy Blues & Roots: Jo Caseley with Kane Dennelly & Bob Corbett

Friday, July 3, 2015 @ 8:00PMFri, Jul 3, 2015 @ 8:00PM

Bundanoon Memorial Hall, Corner Anzac Parade and Church Street, Bundanoon

$20 online or $25 at the door

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Jo Caseley with Bill Chambers & Lou Bradley

Jo Caseley with Bill Chambers & Lou Bradley

Friday, June 5, 2015 @ 7:00PMFri, Jun 5, 2015 @ 7:00PM

Penrose Hall, Kareela Road, Penrose

$35 with meal or $20 Show Only

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