Chris Castino
NEW SOLO ALBUM
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Chris has logged over 1500 live performances, mostly with The Big Wu. Yet this record is designed to be in your room with you, over a nice set of headphones, on a radio station that gives a shit, while driving highways. Share this album with all those who really appreciate a good song. They’ll thank you. “I’m ready to kick this birdie out of the nest”, says Caz.
FEATURING the hymnal 3-part harmonies of “Happy Birthday, Janis: Tribute” vocalist Jill Mikelson and (The Voice finalist) Nicholas David. The rhythm section is JT Bates (Bon Iver, Dead Man Winter, Hiss) and Chad Whittaker (Annie Mack), drummer and percussionist Doug Christianson (Frogleg), and the beautiful Jimmy Rogers on bass (Bourdebela) super-talented Bettina Villamil on fiddles, the ever-romantic Gregg “Cheech” Hall on slide guitars, Jake “Killer” Ilika on guitar, and original Big Wu member Nate Eklund on Piano. Recorded by Dylan Nau who has worked with Nicholas David, Cory Wong, Dave King, Charlie Parr, Anthony Cox, JT Bates, Zacc Harris, Lady Lark, et al.
Thanks to Dylan (and his daughter Lydia) for everything including adding their own guitars, cellos, and other strings to the sound, as well. OK I think that’s everybody!
word on the street
City Pages
“Chris Castino – “Chinese Whispers” (PREMIERE)
Chris Castino is no stranger to highways. The Big Wu frontman has seen all of Minnesota in his career, and now he’s immortalized those journeys in his first solo album, Brazil. Vast and sincere, the record is suffused with the experience of the road. The video for lead single “Chinese Whispers” is stitched together from memories, a tableau of home movies that functions as a microcosm of the record. Brazil was released on March 13, so you can play it with your eyes closed from inside your lockdown, imagining the big state unfolding in the windshield before you.”
Minnesota history, arcade ragers, and chicken nugget dinners in this week’s Top 5 MN music videos https://t.co/FRt9Mfz3fd pic.twitter.com/5lcijU0yrS
— City Pages (@citypages) March 24, 2020
What’s Up
Do you have a favorite song off of my newest album, “Brazil?” Now available online!
Find out for yourself ➡️ bit.ly/cazstore
3 weeks ago
There’s truly something special about getting together with good friends together to make an album happen. My newest album, Brazil, is now available on my website!
➡️ bit.ly/cazstore
4 weeks ago
Good fun on the Ole Miss! New songs played LIVE for the lucky folks that make it to the historic Trempealeau Hotel (near Winona, MN). This is a great opportunity to be outside, on the river, hearing live music, great food, family vibes, and feeling the sun and the breeze on your face. I'll be vibing with my brother-in-arms Pat Ferguson and friends High & Rising. Please come join me for Upper Valley songwriting and a carefree escape. FREE (donations appreciated, claro) --- just bring chair and mask. Thanks for hanging in there!
Info regarding the venue: www.trempealeauhotel.com/Friends! Couldn't be more excited to announce that brother Chris Castino and I will be back in action together on Saturday 8/29 at the historic Trempealeau Hotel with the wonderful High & Rising. Join us for a free, open air, and safe event right on the banks of the mighty Mississippi!
1 month ago
