The even more lovely Mr. David Slade, from American Princes, wrote a really great article on Lucero for Dry Ink Magazine, and mentions some of the things I did. It was a great night, still one of my favorite nights of all show-going time.
(in no particular order) Lucero, Southern Bitch, American Princes, Cory Branan, Drive-By Truckers, Drag The River, I Can Lick Any Sonofabitch In the House, Bright Eyes, Warren Zevon, Neil Young, Wesley Willis, Ill Mitch, Against Me!, Placebo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Billy Ocean, etc.
Movies
Any thing that is Documentary (Dancin' Outlaw, The Devil's Playground, Trekkies, etc.), anything by David Lynch, Darren Aronofsky, Chris Nolan or Tarantino.
Television
Carnivale, Sopranos, Oz, Family Guy, Rollergirls, and the like.
Books
Henry Miller's 'Tropic of Cancer' changed my life. As well as the short stories of Raymond Carver and Breece D'J Pancake.
Heroes
Bill Hicks, Francis Bacon, Breece D'J Pancake, Raymond Carver, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul Klee
About me: My name is Michael Casey and I am a magician. I mainly perform close-up magic (i.e. Cards and Coins), and I absolutely love it. I have been a featured weekly performer for Maggiano's Little Italy at Southpoint, as well as, The Mellow Mushroom on Glenwood & Peace Streets in Raleigh.
"Mike is regarded by many as the top close-up magician in the Triangle area."
- ZSpotlight.com
"I'm not easily impressed by much...but WOW!"
- Bob Dumas, G105's Bob & The Showgram
"Magic, S'magic! This is obviously the work of the dark lord Satan. Nice work."
- Cory Branan, Singer/Songwriter
"There's something about growing up your whole life with people telling you that most everything is impossible...getting to watch Michael do magic makes me glad I never believed them!"
- Brian Venable, Guitarist, Lucero
"You are an inspiring individual. The biggest lure of tour is the prospect of meeting remarkable folks all across the US, and meeting you has strengthened that argument greatly."
- David Slade, American Princes
"He's a brilliant, brilliant magician, and it's good to know there's a little bit of magic left in the world."
- William Elliot Whitmore, Singer/Songwriter
"Magic that'll scare an old black man into jumpin' around in a stereotypical fashion and'll make a young cracker as nervous as that first sentence."
i'm doing the ess thign anymore. it was way more of a hassle than it was ever worth. i'm workign on a project with deep south right now... www. tigerfanexcursion. com. send a little of your majik my way please! i wish you well, carrie
Open Mic @ Deep South every Tuesday!! 9pm -2am ...Drummers (if you have one) can use the house kit, bring your own guitars, amps, keyboards, etc... Or just plug your acoustic straight into the DI - Sign up starts at 9pm! Winners each week qualify to win Osceola studio time. Drink Specials each week! $4 Jack, $4 Crown, $1 Busch Light!! Hosted by Matt Bowen!
man, that's awesome you got to hang out with marty casey! I had no idea he was with L.A. Guns. His cover of "wish you were here" was heartbreakingly good. hells yeah. -ross
We gotta get together yo! It's great to read the buzz about you magic; I'm proud of you son. Here's to your work ethic, open mind and talent. I've gained more than you know while passing what I know to you through the years. Keep sharing the experience bro. Clark
9,675,000,000 ppl n this world && yet i ended up with your crazy ass as a friend? Damn,Im lucky!
Get 1 back - Ppl feel sorry for you Get 2 back - You have a couple true friends Get 3 back - You aight Get 4 back - Your loved Get 5 back - Your adored Get 6 or more - Damn your a celebrity"
