dubstar Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 my man neal... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWiFTQNb-FY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88T7MNImfFI “Casal’s latest might well be his strongest so far. Memorable tunes and reflective lyrics, more worldly-wise than weary. These are substantial songs…” – MOJO The first line of the title track on Neal Casal‘s tenth studio effort Sweeten The Distance says much about where the storied singer, songwriter and guitarist finds himself in his career: “Nothing’s gonna stop you now, everything you want is coming in good time.” After 20 plus years of writing songs, recording albums and touring the world, there’s a confidence and patience present in his latest work that reveals an artist in full creative flight. Produced by Thom Monahan (Fruit Bats, Devendra Banhart, Vetiver), Sweeten The Distance is indeed a defining moment in Casal’s discography. Rich acoustic textures and sophisticated melodies of songs like “Bird With No Name,” “Need Shelter” and “Gyrls of Wynter” give way to a psyched-out ambience on “White Fence Round House” “Feathers for Bakersfield” and “How Quiet It Got.” The depth of the production, with its purposefully layered sounds and oceanic atmospherics, makes Sweeten The Distance as much a multi-dimensional headphone experience as a soul-stirring modern songwriter record. And as such, Casal emerges as an essential voice in the New Cosmic California movement. In addition to his critically acclaimed solo work, Neal Casal made a name for himself as the lead guitarist in Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, with whom he recorded four albums: Easy Tiger (which reached #7 on the Billboard chart), Follow the Lights, Cardinology and III/IV. Currently, he serves as a central component of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood with whom he contributes lead guitar and vocal harmonies. The band toured throughout 2011 and is working on their debut studio recording. Over the last year, Casal has also added guitar and vocals to Ryan Adams Ashes & Fire, Fruit Bats Tripper, The Jayhawks Mockingbird Time, Vetiver The Errant Charm and a forthcoming recording by Beachwood Sparks. Upcoming Shows April 5 | Tin Angel | Philadelphia, PA April 11 | Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2) | New York, NY http://www.nealcasal.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I like his material... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 cool...here is laying it down live in the studio on the '69 SG...the jam > breakdown > jam is excellent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYMi1ay5VpQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 martin days... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8LdKR8qWaU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 those are some good tunes, but he needs to trim the strings at the tuners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Neal is a great player and singer. I saw him with The Cardinals a couple of times, and at the Ryman opening for Ryan(Ryan was actually on drums from what I remember). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 "those are some good tunes, but he needs to trim the strings at the tuners " I think he's got it under control (probably just a quick restring) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H66wBFQAqPU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW-_vOKxRfs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Neal is a great player and singer. I saw him with The Cardinals a couple of times, and at the Ryman opening for Ryan(Ryan was actually on drums from what I remember). found this for you... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H_Rjh0BsUM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgDe-HZ9Mfg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 cool...here is laying it down live in the studio on the '69 SG...the jam > breakdown > jam is excellent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYMi1ay5VpQ whats this taken from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 my man neal... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWiFTQNb-FY Dubstar,..yes "Sweeten the Distance" is his best album yet. But how sure are you that his J-50 is in fact a '57? Could be any thing pre '68 really with that large guard, no??? or am I missing something.... BTW - I love the sound of his J-50 in the above video. Sounds to me like he's dropped down a step. You see those strings moving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 "But how sure are you that his J-50 is in fact a '57? Could be any thing pre '68 really with that large guard, no??? or am I missing something...." I personally can't, but neal thinks it is a '57...purchased in Japan and the provenance is known...I've got a few photos I can post later "whats this taken from ?" avatar sessions...live in studio poromo for "easy tiger"...high quality audio circulates, but I've only seen the video clips on youtube (there are several more and they are all good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I personally can't, but neal thinks it is a '57...purchased in Japan and the provenance is known...I've got a few photos I can post later Interesting,...He must have paid a fortune for it in Japan. I was over in Tokyo a few months ago and the US made guitars were super pricey. Not surprising really... :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 "But how sure are you that his J-50 is in fact a '57? Could be any thing pre '68 really with that large guard, no??? or am I missing something...." I personally can't, but neal thinks it is a '57...purchased in Japan and the provenance is known...I've got a few photos I can post later It's almost certainly the "wider" (1 11/16") nut, which probably means no later than '63 or '64. It certainly has a big voice when tuned down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 It's almost certainly the "wider" (1 11/16") nut, which probably means no later than '63 or '64. It certainly has a big voice when tuned down. Yeah....mine's a '64 Nick with a nice 1 11'/16" . I think they started getting those 1 9'/16" narrow nuts around 1965.... Neal's a big man so I'd image his most probabley also has a pretty chunky neck..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H66wBFQAqPU ..I was at this gig at St.Lukes in London.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Speaking of '57 j-50's check this beauty out: 1957 j-50 for sale Ouuuuuuch. I'm sure you could negotiate a grand of his price but man, that's pricey!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 "..I was at this gig at St.Lukes in London...." that must have been great! "He must have paid a fortune for it in Japan." it was expensive, but he sold some other guitars when he made the decision I can't find the original files right now, so this is the best I have... J50 J50 J50 J50 J50 J50 J50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Speaking of '57 j-50's check this beauty out: 1957 j-50 for sale Ouuuuuuch. I'm sure you could negotiate a grand of his price but man, that's pricey!!!! Way, way too pricey!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 found this for you... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H_Rjh0BsUM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgDe-HZ9Mfg Very cool!! Thanks for posting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 "He must have paid a fortune for it in Japan." it was expensive, but he sold some other guitars when he made the decision I can't find the original files right now, so this is the best I have... I've re-posted your photos,..I hope you don't mind me doing so. She really is a beauty!!! Wow,..you know a lot about the history of this guitar Dubstar, did you sell it to Neal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0YEjOdq4wE Neal Casal record release event for the new album "Sweeten the Distance" (HD version) Rockwood Music Hall, New York City 4/11/12 Neal Casal - guitar, vocals, songs Jon Graboff - pedal steel, guitar Jeff Hill - bass John Ginty - wurlitzer organ Dan Fadel - drums Gary Waldman - management & equipment White Fence Round House Feathers For Bakersfield Hereby the Sea So Far Astray Sweeten the Distance The Gyrls of Wynter (studio) http://www.nealcasal.com http://www.theroyalpotatofamily.com filmed and edited by john aka dubstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Thanks for filming this and posting it John. Great video despite the bloody chatty people in the background. WTF!!!!! Why do people go to a Record Release Party and just drink and chat away at the bar?????? It drives me crazy!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 yes, it's annoying...I saw nels cline with BB&C last week in Brooklyn and the audience was dead-silent, which was a nice change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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