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NEAL CASAL (USA)

0	NOTTINGHAM: The Maze
P	Wednesday 30th May, 2012
N	7:30pm

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Neal Casal’s debut record, Fade Away Diamond Time, was released in 1995 to much critical acclaim. Produced by Jim Scott (Wilco, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash) in a sprawling mansion in the hills of Santa Ynez, California, the album introduced the intimate song writing and lyrical guitar work that would become the foundation of his career. In between recording and touring with other artists such as Beachwood Sparks, Vetiver, Fruit Bats, Lucinda Williams, The Jayhawks, Gin Wigmore and Rufus Wainwright, Casal has maintained a steady output of his own solo releases. More recently he has become better known as the lead guitarist of Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, with whom he recorded four albums. Since Ryan Adams dissolved the Cardinals 2 years ago Neal has gone back to heading up roots rock combo Hazy Malaze, recording and touring with ex Black Crows man Chris Robinson and staring in Gwyneth Paltrow’s band in Nashville drama ‘Country Strong.

Solo work has always been high on his priority and his 10th solo record, “Sweeten the Distance”, is a painterly study in his trademark bittersweet song craft. While listeners will recognize Casal’s strong yet understated vocals, his acoustic-driven melodies have been amplified by complex sonic layers, resulting in a new, expansive sound that is the culmination of this prolific songwriter’s multifaceted catalogue.