Once you hear Casey Hensley live you’ll never forget her. Her talent and power are taking the music world by storm. Surrounding herself with only the best musicians, and heavily influenced by all of the greats, it’s no wonder she has everyone talking. The Oceanside, Calif-based singer/songwriter and her band are well known for their ability to cross blues sub-genres, including jump, swing, and Chicago blues.
In March of 2020 Hensley released her long-awaited debut album, Good As Gone (Vizztone), where the world got to hear the amazing depth and range of her artistry. Good As Gone is Casey’s first all-original studio album, highlighting Hensley’s jaw-dropping dynamic vocals along with the perfectly simpatico backup of master guitarist, Laura Chavez. Hailed as “Best Blues Act” (2019 San Diego Music Awards) and called a “rising star” by the Los Angeles Times, Casey Hensley is a young woman who does not play by the rules and creates music with 100% heart, paving her own way and laying it all out for the world to hear.
What The Media Is Saying: Casey Hensley and ‘Good As Gone’
“Around the world Casey Hensley is noted as a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter. She has taken the modern blues genre by its roots and puts real feeling into her vocal artistry.”
“Imagine, if you will, a young woman of the blues with the powerhouse vocals, brass, and sass of Big Mama Thornton, Candye Kane, and Janis Joplin, all rolled into one package! If you can grasp that scenario, then you can sho’ nuff dig Casey Hensley. She’s got it all, folks–chops, power, stage presence, you name it.”
“A powerhouse belter who might remind you of the late Candy Kayne. Hensley’s dynamic pipes shine here in a collection of nine originals that primarily deal with different aspects of romance as they demonstrate her skill as a songwriter, too. Solid blues that’s performed flawlessly.”
“Good as Gone is nine original tracks by Hensley, an impressive slate of tunes, built around her intense vocal range. The voice of the next generation of Blues singers may very well be Casey Hensley.”
“Casey Hensley possesses one of the greatest voices in the blues today; add her ability to sharpen that voice into an instrument that can knock down walls and blast you into next week. She’s backed by some great musicians. Good As Gone rocks, and rocks hard!”
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With Casey’s new release, GOOD AS GONE the world will get to know the incredible depth and range of her artistry.
Source: Blues Magazine – https://www.bluesmagazine.nl/casey-hensley-good-as-gone/
new release Good As Gone the world will get to know the incredible depth and range of her artistry. The songs range stylistically from Blues to Rock ‘n’ Roll, Soul and Swing and all feature her jaw-dropping, dynamic vocals, full of power, feeling, and finesse. and heart-wrenching, real lyrics.”
With Casey’s new release, GOOD AS GONE the world will get to know the incredible depth and range of her artistry.
Source: Blues Magazine – https://www.bluesmagazine.nl/casey-hensley-good-as-gone/
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“Casey Hensley is an artist with unforgettable power and talent, and she is taking the music world by storm. From title track Good As Gone, with its rolling, rock-and-roll back-beat and underlying Delta blues stylings, each track sparks goosebumps and fire, a feeling that continues throughout.”
“Good As Gone by Casey Hensley is so good, that although it was released in 2020, I am going to feature it on my radio show this Friday, Music Sin Fronteras. It is Casey’s first all-original studio album.”
“Comparisons to Janis Joplin, Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor and more could easily be drawn, but that would essentially be cutting this young star short.”
“5 Quick Questions with Rising Blues Vocalist/Bandleader, Casey Hensley.”
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