Casey Neill & the Norway Rats

 Casey Neill's music walks the line between lyrical song craft and high energy live shows. His sound combines haunting ballads, edgy folk-punk, and anthemic rock. Based out of Portland, Oregon, Neill performs solo or with his band The Norway Rats touring throughout the US, Japan, and Europe. His latest record 'All You Pretty Vandals' was produced by Chris Funk of The Decemberists and has gained widespread praise. Neill is also a member of power pop supergroup The Minus 5 and Japanese/American cross cultural band Big Bridges. A new Casey Neill & The Norway Rats record is slated for late 2016.  “Be it through raucous rockers, fragile acoustic ballads, passionate bursts of punk fury or soulful touches of Irish folk, Neill's narrative talent and concern for real people's struggles stand out. (Neill) evokes an epic feel that fits perfectly with the implicit grandiosity of this emotional material, delivered with a raspy, affectionate voice that recalls Life's Rich Pageant-era Michael Stipe. The results are so evocative, you'll be tempted to steep further in these memories, the better to share Casey Neill's particular blend of personal and historical experience.” — SPLENDID.

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