Casey James

This was the American Idol and Nashville country star Casey James taking his talent to a whole different level where the Blues meets Country & Rock & Roll!!! It was Casey, very comfortable in his skin as a triple threat writer, guitarist & singer performing each song in a way that would have made BB King very proud. Amazing!!!!!!

Casey James is awesome live. Became an instant fan the first time I saw him! He has a great voice, interacts with the audience. I will see will everytime he is nearby!

This is the third time I saw Casey James in concert. He was fanominal!!! He never lets me down. Shame on those who didn't come out to see this very talented young man and his band. A must see. I enjoyed watching and listening to him " making love " with his guitar. it goes right through you. Casey is right up there with Keith Urban and Brad Paisley.I love that he keeps coming back to the Jersey Shore. I will miss the up close and personal concerts that does, when he makes it big; AND he WILL! Plus the Meet and Greets are a PLUS. : )

Very good show. I enjoyed Eden's Edge and Casey James. Some of the general admission concert attenders could have been a little more respectable, though, and stayed off of the dance floor, especially when they were told to get off of it unless they were dancing.

Loved Edens Edge and Casey James but I had no idea that the concert would start so late. That is my only complaint. The food was great - loved the venue - great service. I would come again but starting earlier would be nice.

Casey James was absolutely awesome! I can't wait until he releases his next albumn.

CASEY WAS BETTER IN PERSON, HE HAS A GREAT VOICE, A GREAT BAND, HIS GUITAR PLAYING IS AMAZING! WE HAD A GREAT TIME.

Kick ass ! This dude can jam on the guitar. Can't wait till CMA

Casey was amazing as usual...Billy Bobs however, was not. After Casey finished playing my friends and I went to get in line for his autograph. After we had waited in line for an hour, with 2 people in front of us, Billy Bob's goons whisked Casey away with no explanation to him or his fans. This could have been handled differently. The line of people left was not unmanageable and it was only 1:30 a.m. They should have let his fans know that at a certain time Casey would be asked to leave or after a certain point in line that would be the last autograph he could give. It was very inconsiderate to Casey's fans who paid Billy Bobs money to support him. Our time is equally as valuable and it was disrespectful to say the least.

"I'm a country boy" Casey tells an interviewer, tho its clear its his bluesey Texas guitar slayin' style that so many fans are here to see. And he keeps us waitin' for the most part, til the second half. His self-written "You Need Some Texas" satisfies however, and rises up as a signature song, along with the poignant and lyrically complex, "I Lied." To give his band a break, he'll give us two acoustic numbers so new the ink ain't dry. Note to file, I'll take "Why I'm Feelin' Blue" on my country anthem toppers any day of the week! That and the lilting "Undone" tell us he has been workin mighty hard over his time since he was signed in Nashville--PS tho!, that hard work is really nothin but love (of the craft) and not really work for him! lol. And as if we needed another treat he throws in one the wrote oh so long ago, before fame was a twinkle in his eye "Shine your Shoes" with appropriately symplistic lyrics serving as a prophetic statement(?) and obvious counterpoint to the others we'll see on his CD. Don't touch it kiddo! When the band returns we think they're punkin him- but no, he's ready to launch into the Withers anthem "Use Me", with guitar work someone said "ought to be illegal in some states". My long time fav, "Done Made Up My Mind" followed. Its the most musically true to his own heart, I think, and the introspective "When My Guitar Gets Tired (of playin the blues) had better make the CD or heads will roll I'm tellin ya . Now he calls the woman who is responsible for him being here, his "Momma" @BybeeDJames onstage for "Angel from Montgomery" and a duet on "Small Town Saturday Night." "Something happens that squeezes my heart" said a friend of Casey's voice goin on harmony with Debra. Unforgettable. One move cover and the self-written (w/ Kristain Bush/Sugarland) "Hold On" closes us out to a thankful & clappin'/ hootin & wavin' public reception of hometown and cross- country /(international) fans. (A couple of folks came in from England.) Now to the long meet & greet line which sadly surpassed the time allotment with folks wants to see him beaming and not tired after 21 songs-- all Full-On, too; his golden skin and loose gold locks outshining the neon Coors signs. He took some disabled fans ahead in line & readily remembered a woman for whose ill hushand he had been asked to pray I'm not worried, there is so much more ahead and I know @CaseyEJames is right on it, the country boy with the soul (and heart) full o' th' blues.

I was blown away with Casey James' performance! Usually I know most of the songs of the concerts I attend. I didn't know a single song that he performed (except one that he sang with his mom in the encore - how cute is that!?) and it didn't even matter. Every song was amazing. I can't wait to purchase his album when it FINALLY comes out. I would go see him again & again in concert too!

Casey is awesome. He's a wonderful guitarist and OH SO good to look at. He just needs to put a litte more excitement into his performances. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Didn't care much for my seating as the pole was in my way, but not much can be done about that. :)

The music was great, Casey was great, but the sound was horrible. You could not even hear the words to the songs, so it made it much less enjoyable at this venue.

Casey James is a fantastic performer and a guitar marvel! He sang 12 original songs, introduced two new songs and performed a handful of cover songs. The audience was enthralled with the show and the Meet & Greet line stretched for a thousand feet inside the building. This musician has a very bright future!

Casey was great as long as you watch on the TV's could not see him a post was in the way for our table.....terrible seats and the sound was terrible.

This was an amazing performance - soul, country, rock, blues - with ENERGY just blowin' off that Billy Bob's Stage. Started out with "Need Some Texas" - with so much blues / country and loved that "HONKIN' like a long necked goose" line. Then Casey James announced that this ONE would soon be on the radio - a NEW song - ""She's MONEY" and the crowd ROARED..... And then we feel in love with "If I said I loved YA - I LIED" - just off the charts. LOVED every minute. Then one of my favorites - which I'd heard him sing before in Little Rock - "Let's Don't Call it a Night". Casey said he RECORDED this one last FRIDAY. We are all so excited about the ALBUM. Then one we'd heard at Keys before - but he REALLY killed this BLUES pick and beat that white guitar "to death". "Drowning on Dry Land" - Lordy -it was getting hot in there... LOVE it. HEAD BANGIN' - Guitar pickin - rocked the house. Then "Long Tall Texas" which Casey delivered with GUSTO. He is getting better and better each time on this one. Then a new acoustic, SAD SONG (LOVE Song) that he SAVED for this hometown performance - this was the 1st time he did it in public - "Why I'm Feelin' Blue" - this was so sweet, sad, soulful. Really beautiful song. Then another acoustic - heart breaker - "Come Undone" - we were all UNDONE by this point - the audience was mesmerized. And one I'd heard on YouTube - but it was so sweet in person - "Wash Your Windows... Shine Your Shoes" And the Bluesy "USE ME" where he introduced the band and he was really beatin' up that white guitar. Casey was at the top of his game and songs / music were flying off that stage. I've never seen anything like it... Then came "Need Your Love So BAD" and Casey was so good and the singing and guitar playing were like being in a dream. And then "Til My Guitar Gets Tired of Playing the BLUES" - 1st song he wrote in Nashville - LOVE this song. "Too Sweet" which he had played at keys before - and it was SO sweet - not "too sweet for me". Then he said he loved food, cars and his dogs and that he loved this next song and it was "SO SWEET" and he said HE LOVED us too. Then the southern ROCK song - "DRIVE" with the BLUE guitar and the electric slide work was off the map. CASEY was moving all over the stage and the energy was amazing... the crowd was in a frenzy. And then he brought Debra (Bybee) James - his Mom - onto the stage and the crowd went wild again. I think the song was "Play Me an Angel" - not sure of title - but they were amazing. Such good harmony between them and the synergy . Debra is a fantastic musician in her own right. We were all so blessed to see this special performance. And then "off the cuff" - Casey says - can she sing harmony to "Small Town Saturday Night" - and they started - but he couldn't remember all the words... and then he got them and it was amazing. And they gave a tribute to his late Grandpa - her Dad - "PawPaw" who recently "passed away". Saying "Put a dollar worth of GAS in his PawPaw's truck"... We were all in Heaven and I know PawPaw was lookin' down with pride as his daughter and grandson were so amazing in this performance of a life time. And then Casey closed with "Green Light Girl" - it was a great song too.... and full of rock and beatin' those guitar strings all over the stage. Then "HOLD ON" which he co-wrote with Kristian Bush from SugarLand... and he killed it on the white guitar. And AS he was leaving and we were all screaming - Casey James said "This was for my PawPaw" It was the the night of a lifetime. He stayed after to sign autographs and the line was out of Billy Bob's it was so long... They finally made him stop at 2:30 since the bar was closing. Never have I seen so much passion and so much talent and delivery in one night. THANK YOU so much Casey James and also Debra (for the most amazing sets).

Casey was amazing!!! If he was allowed to play like that on idol he would have won. Awesome musician, cant wait for the album!!!

Casey is AMAZING!! He will blow you away with his singing and playing. Great music!!

Casey is really cute but the venue didn't do him justice. Billy Bob's sound is absolutely HORRIBLE!!! Couldn't hear the words and couldn't see his face. We left after 45 minutes....Too bad for Casey.

Casey James is so talented! It was one of the best concerts. Can't wait till his CD comes out.

Bluebird bar is an awesome venue. It's definitely a more intimate vibe. The stage is set up high, so you can always see. Casey James and his band leave it all on the stage every show. They are so talented and their smiles and energy are contagious! Nothing beats how sweet they are, staying after theirs shows until they meet every fan. Impressed and I'll be back.

It was an awasome concert and casy is a nice guy:)

The food was great and the show was awesome !! Will recommend the Pepsi cola roadhouse to friends

Casey James is a very talented musician, singer, and songwriter. He has a great rapport with the audience and it's clear that he loves entertaining. I love the way he blends traditional country with a little rock and blues. He is an excellent guitar player as well...the complete package as far as I'm concerned. He is most gracious to his fans, staying after the show for individual pictures and autographs. I would see him again in a heartbeat! P-L-E-A-S-E invite him back soon!!!!!!!

As a Valentine's Day gift, Casey James made it her best ever! She got front row, the meet & greet, made new friends, and we had a great time. The venue was awesome, the staff and fellow patrons were polite and courteous. Thanks again.

The show itself was incredible. He is so charismatic onstage and really gets into his performance. The seats were okay (not the best and definitely not the worst). I cannot wait until he comes back to town....such a nice guy!!

I saw Casey in Camden, and can say he is a captivating performer. I loved all of his songs, but the highlights for me were Done Made Up My Mind and You Need Some Texas. I also liked Let s Don t Call It a Night and So Sweet. And when I played back So Sweet at home, I liked it even more. Casey s voice is always expressive. It can be bluesy, deep, sultry, wry, nasty, playful, and sweet. His growl is ubiquitous and he has the rare ability to convey vulnerability with this vocal technique and there are injections of vulnerability in every song he sings. Physically, Casey conveys his feelings with each guitar strum, shoulder roll, and passionate facial expression. "Let s Don t Call it a Night" is slow and groovy. Casey starts out with sultry vocals and gives us a little rasp. The song builds with passionate, growling pleas, and ends with a lovely, fading guitar solo. "So Sweet" is one of the two new songs Casey brought out. At its start, the melody rocks gently and Casey s voice is sweet and sensual, but the chorus is where he draws you in. Here is where he emphasizes his notes with charismatic growls that convey intense passion and vulnerability. "You Need Some Texas: is the second new song Casey introduced. Casey performs this ditty with a bouncy exuberance, and the lyrics allow him to express his pride in his home state. The hook is incredibly catchy. When I got home, I repeatedly played the video online. I loved when his voice went deep and playful on the line You need some Texas , and wry and sarcastic on Whatcha get is whatcha see . And once again, he used enthusiastic growls to build the song s climax. "Drive" has a stellar intro with a riff that is heard again at certain times in the song. I d like to hear what this song would be like with an additional guitar player, possibly one that continues the intro riff longer and throughout this piece. There was a point about three quarters of the way through, when Casey and the band teased the audience by abruptly stopping and pausing before finishing the song. The audience screamed with enthusiasm at this playful move. "Done Made Up My Mind" is a rock song that displays Casey s dirty, nasty side, and you can tell how much he loves it. It s a great showcase for his many and varied guitar playing skills. He starts by digging into the guitar intro and giving us some enthusiastic jumps, head tosses and hair flips. Casey continues with biting vocals as he sings about leaving the past behind. As it builds, Casey brings the song to a crescendo by vocally pushing out the notes with increasing gusto while ripping on his guitar. With his body and head jerking to the beat and his hair flailing, he grabs the top of the guitar and turns its body to bend the note, then gives us a flurry of strumming before the band plays a decisive final note. I can t wait to see Casey again in concert

From the honky tonk toe tapper, "Bulletproof" (Delbert McClinton co write) to the melancholy "Show me a Bridge" its clear from note to note that Casey James' years paying his dues at small local venues (initially with his mother, singer-songwriter, Bybee D. James) have paid off well. And if anything beats his performance chops it has to be his credibility as legitimate songwriter with an ability to make all that is gutwrenching come off as completely organic. Other self-penned work include the hard-drivin "Drive" and (possibly the most musically true-to-self offering) "Done Made Up My Mind" with its awesome guitar work; and the retrospective "I Lied." Well done and well-chosen covers ('Lil Liza Jane, Poke Salad Annie) round out the set. For someone whose out-of-spotlight personality oozes humility, Casey's confidence and stage presence, (coupled with his very-evident love of the craft) makes for a winning combination I'd pay good money to see anytime!

This was my first time to see Casey James live. I had only seen him on American Idol so I was in for a treat! Casey is now playing his own music, along with new songs. I can't wait for the release of his new album, which should be later this summer or early fall. With a single that should be released anytime now. He did an awesome show!!!

Oh my, Casey E. James was unbelievable in Indy at the Country Music Expo! I went just to see & hear him and he sure didn't disappoint. He is just as awesome on accoustic guitar as he is on electric. He also has such a beautiful, pure voice full of passion! He performed new songs he has written for a CD that I keep singing in my head. I can't wait for his CD to come out. I would also recommend anyone to see him live whenever and whereever you can!! There is more than one Casey James & the bio on this site is for a different Casey James but the concert dates, etc. are correct for Casey E. James playing at Billy Bob's in Texas and has opened for Sugarland and will again plus many other venues in June/July 2011!

Casey was absolutely amazing/awesome!!! I would totally see him again! Loved the intimate setting!

Casey was very downt to earth and engaging. We really enjoyed his music.

Casey always puts on a great show! His passion for music is undeniable! He leaves all he has on the stage every time! If you have the chance to see him live, please do!!!! His voice, awesome guitar skills and passion will draw you into his music!

This was probably the best show that I've seen of Casey James yet!! The venue was pretty sweet too!

This was the best I've seen Casey live. It was his bday show and he had plenty of faithful and new fans there to help celebrate. Casey guitar playing is better than ever, I could look around and see people Go "WOW" He is an excellent slide player. he played the acoustic at the VIP (well worth it) and is not just a country strummer. That man can play blues, rock, country. His vocals are sexy on 'A Woman's Touch" & "Let's Don't" and rockin on "Shes Money" and "Apt Song". Hes sweet and tender on "Love the way you Miss Me". The rest of the band are excellent players and we love the energy that Justin brings. The final jam is by far the most anticipated by me he blended "50 ways to leave your lover" w/ "Polk Salad Annie" and killed his guitar in the process!! So every time I see Casey he's get better and better and has never disappoints.

Had a great time at Bluebird seeing Casey James. Would see him again. Really liked that he played some of his new material. Like where he is going with his music.

Overall I enjoyed the concert. The Bass player was excellent-very impressed. Casey is a good singer but I would like to see more variation in his songs. 2-3 chords with every songs gets repetitive. Bluebird is a great place to see/hear live music. Always a great time.

Casey and his band are what music is all about! They put so much heart and soul into their shows!

You will not be disappointed with Casey James. He is absolutely great at what he does & he and his band put on one heck of a show. Worth every single penny & more!! If you like country & blues, you will love Casey!

Casey James at Jenkinson Pavillion was awesome. He put on such an awesome show. I left that the event was near the water. Can't wait for the next time

We caught him at the Pepsi Cola Road house and it was an awesome show. The opener was Corey Crawford who was fantastic. Casey was good as well and stuck around after the show to meet anyone who wanted to meet him.

Saw Casey James May 25th at the Pepsi Cola Roadhouse and I enjoyed the show tremendously!!!! Opening with "Drive" set the pace for the evening and the new material from the upcoming CD was sooooo great!!! The band was amazing and you can see and hear how much Casey and the guys really love what they are doing. The opening act, Corey Crowder was wonderful way to start the night as well!!! So glad I got to be there!!!!!

Casey James put on an awesome show. Who would believe it would be freezing outside on April 19th in Birmingham, Alabama but it was worth every minute in the cold! He not only sounds great live, he interacts with the audience and takes time to talk to his fans. For those who may not have heard of him yet, he was on American Idol Season 9. I know because I voted for him non-stop. Check him out on You Tube and he has a CD out that is amazing. If you haven't heard of him, you will. If you haven't seen him live, you should. AWESOME SHOW!

Casey James was amazing...if you are not familiar...get that way...one of the best CDs I own

Casey shredded the multiple guitars he played!! He sang some new songs - A Woman's Touch, Runaway, Falling Too Hard - and delighted the crowd with favorites from the first CD. His band is terrific!! I especially enjoyed the riffing guitars from Casey, DIno and David. Justin played a trumpet solo that was fantastic! And Blaine is always great on drums! It was a wonderful show!!

Casy James was the closest you can get to Eric Clapton, very talented guitar player and singer. Surrounded by Country fans not all off them liked it because he wasn't country enough but for somebody who likes smooth rock like us we loved it. Seats where unconfortable.

The live shows that are put on by Casey & his band, are some of the best shows you can see. If you want a mixture of country, rock, and blues - this is the show to see!

This was a really good concert. Alot of guitar and drums. Could of done a few cover songs but overall was good!

This was the first time ever to check out an event at 8 Seconds Saloon, and I was impressed with the staff as well as the patrons. Everyone was genuinely polite and everyone appeared to be having a wonderful time. I plan to attend future acts at this establishment and recommend anyone who hasn't been there to go. I scored big points for making this a Valentine's Day gift. A BIG Thank you to Casey James for making it her best ever.

I loved every moment of watching and listening to Casey James. He just gets better and better. He is so talented and so charming! I also really enjoyed Corey Crowder. I hadn't heard of him but enjoyed him. I did not particularly enjoy Eden's Edge and would have liked to skip them. Since Corey didn't start playing until 8:45 and Eden's Edge came on after him, Casey didn't start playing until 11:15. He always does a "meet and greet" after his shows and I wouldn't miss that, so I didn't get to bed until 3 a.m. Seeing Casey will always be "worth it"!