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August 2010 Exciting news with Casey making the final 2 of the Titans 'Power Stage' competition! The Gold Coast Titans have had a different act perform at each home game this year with the public voting for their favourite act via the Titans website. Now down to the final 2, the winner gets a whopping $10,000 towards their music career which will potentially help with Casey's next single release and next video clip. Casey will perform again in the final Friday 6th Aug at the Titans next home game then we have 5 days to go to the Titans website to vote. We'll be sure to post the link after next Friday's performance but just to be safe here is the link in advance: http://www.titans.com.au/default.aspx?s=apg-power-stage July 2010 Casey's brand new single 'I Promise' is continuing to do well and has been well received by radio stations all across the country with the music video also featuring on Hit List TV, Landed Music and the Benchwarmers Oz Made TV show! Look out for the video again this coming Saturday morning 17th July on Channel Ten's 'Video Hits' and keep requesting it at your local radio station. If you'd like to download a copy its available on itunes now OR you can order a copy of the EP 'Red Lion Motel' (which the single is on) off the website and we'll post it straight to you! June 2010 Casey's new single 'I Promise' is now officially out and is available for download exclusively on iTunes. The track has been well received by radio stations all across the country and the music video featured on Hit List TV, Landed Music and the Benchwarmers Oz Made tv show last weekend! Look out for the video too this coming weekend 12th/13th of June on Channel Ten's Video Hits and keep requesting it at your local radio station. Thanks to everyone for their support so far! May 2010 Casey and band are now confirmed as one of the headline acts at this year's 2010 'Caxton St Seafood and Wine Festival in Brisbane! The festival will be held on Sunday May 2nd and tickets plus more information are available on the official website: www.caxtonstseafoodandwinefestival.com The website also has a full line up of all other bands set to perform on the day. Hope to see you there! You can keep track of all the latest news and gigs via Casey's official Twitter page: www.twitter.com/Casey_Barnes April 2010 Lots happening this month! February2010 Casey will be performing a very special acoustic show with fellow Australian Idol finalist James Johnston on the 13th February at Titanium Bar on the Gold Coast. Tickets will be $10 and available on the door or pre-purchase by calling 07 55389677. The gig starts at 9pm so hope to see you there!!  Casey is also excited to share that he has recently teamed up with both Scott Newnham and James Johnston from this years Australian Idol top 12 to bring and new concept show called 'The Next Stage'. The very talented three have banded together to share their love of music in 3 distinctive styles and bring their dynamic show to their fans rather than just behind the television screen. Keep your eye on the website for upcoming dates plus for bookings and more details email: casey@caseybarnes.com.au To help raise money for Paradise Kids (www.paradisekids.org.au) Casey was recently involved in a celebrity Cricket Challenge on Sunday 31st January alongside ex Aussie cricketers Damien Martyn , Andy Bichel, Michael Kasprowicz and Jimmy Maher. The day was a huge success and also raised a heap of money for a great cause in Paradise Kids! December '09 Merry Christmas to everyone and thanks so much for all your support throughout 2009! Looking forward to an even bigger 2010 with lots of exciting stuff on the horizon. If you'd like to celebrate Casey will be headlining this years Carols In The Park at Burleigh on Sunday the 13th of December. They're expecting over 20,000 this year so it is set to be a huge night! Casey will also be performing at the Broadbeach Christmas Carols on Saturday 19th December at Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach. November '09 Make sure you're watching Hit List TV on Southern Cross Ten Saturday the 7th & Sunday the 8th of November. Casey will be making a special guest appearance on the show plus he'll be performing a couple of tracks acoustically. He'll also be talking about your chance to win tickets to the upcoming Australian Idol grand final in Sydney! October '09 Firstly a massive thanks goes out to everyone who has supported Casey with his involvement in this years series of Australian Idol! What an amazing ride it was with him making it thru to the top twelve and wowing crowds with his dynamic heartfelt performances. For those that missed any of the episodes you can now view any of them by going to the following link: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=6AD836C010A73406 August '09 A very exciting month is about to start for Casey with lots of exciting stuff happening!! If you're travelling anywhere on Jetstar in the month of August make sure you tune into Jetstar Titans Radio as Casey will feature again this month. He talks in depth about the last tweleve months, the new EP Red Lion Motel and whats on the cards for the rest of 2009.... Plus they'll be featuring some of Casey's latest tracks too. A massive thanks too goes out to all the guys from the Gold Coast Titans who have been extremely supportive throughout the season. If you'd like to hear Casey's recent performance before the kick off at Skilled Park in front of nearly 25,000 check out 'Titans TV' @ www.titans.com.au June '09 Casey is excited to announce that he will be performing live 'centre field' at the Gold Coast Titans next home game! The match is scheduled for Monday night the 8th of June if you can make it! May/June '09 If you'd like to come along for a listen Casey will be doing a special 'instore acoustic performance' at the brand new Apple Store at Robina Town Shopping Centre on Saturday the 6th of June from 2pm..... Would be great to see you there!! April '09 If you're travelling on any Jetstar flight in the month of April make sure you invest in the extra $2 for a set of headphones and tune into Jetstar Titans Radio. You'll be able to hear Casey talking about the brand new EP 'Red Lion Motel', the international success of Tiny Dancer and also helping young Connor Maclean as part of last year's story on 60 Minutes. You'll also be able to hear 'I Promise' which is one of the new tracks off the EP. Jetstar radio is also available as a podcast. March '09 Casey is happy to announce that if you're travelling on any Jetstar domestic or international flight in April you'll be able to tune in and hear him on Jetstar Radio... which is part of the airline's in-flight entertainment! Casey chats about the release of Red Lion Motel, the international success of Tiny Dancer and also helping young Connor Maclean as part of last year's story on 60 Minutes. You'll also be able to hear 'I Promise' which is one of the new tracks off the EP. Stay tuned for more info on this and also how to download the full podcast. Feburary '09 Casey has started a fresh new year with the release of his brand new EP 'Red Lion Motel'. A big thanks goes out to everyone who has picked up a copy so far but for those who don't know... it is now available on itunes, at any live show and also via the website - just follow the links to purchase a copy!! December '08 Casey's brand new EP 'Red Lion Motel' is set for official release on the 15th December. It will be available for download on itunes worldwide and CD's can be purchased via the website, Sunflower Music or at any live show... so spread the word! If you'd like to get a taste, 5 of the new tracks can be heard on both Casey's myspace and facebook pages. November '08 August '08 April '08 I'm happy to announce that the remastered version of the album 'Say What You Feel' has now officially been released on iTunes worldwide. Make sure you check it out as it also includes 2 new bonus tracks! For most of you guys there are songs on this album that you would never have heard until now. Enjoy! March '08 With the current massive success of the new single Tiny Dancer in both the UK and Europe, the track is set for it's official Australian release in both stores and iTunes on the 8th of March... So make sure you grab your copy! Most major Australian radio stations have now added the track to their playlists along with both Video Hits and Channel V getting behind the video clip... if you haven't seen it yet you can also view it on youtube! Tiny Dancer is also sitting at number 6 on the ARIA club charts and climbing which is great news! Thanks to everyone requesting the song at your local radio station. February '08 January '08 Tiny Dancer continues to exceed expectations and is currently rising swiftly through the charts in both the UK and Europe. There are now several remixes out there and a video clip very shortly on the way. A big thanks goes out to all the radio stations that have picked up the track and are giving it a plug! It's been a great experience working on this track with someone as talented as DJ/Producer Marco Demark. To listen to the song and different mixes go to www.myspace.com/caseybarnesmusic or www.myspace.com/musicdjdemark December '07 November Update iTunes - My BRAND NEW self titled album is officially out and is finally also now available for download on iTunes worldwide! If you'd like the hard copy of the new album posted out to you just click on the link to the right of this page to take you to paymate and it can be posted anywhere for just $20 AUD. Its also now available in Sunflower Music stores. Tiny Dancer - The remake of Elton John's 'Tiny Dancer' I recorded with talented producer/DJ Marco Demark has just been signed to Carl Kennedy's new label Wasted Youth. The track has also just been crowned 'Essential Tune Of The Week' on Pete Tong's UK radio show. Expect to hear more developments over the coming weeks... To listen to the track being played on Pete Tong's show visit: www.myspace.com/caseybarnesmusic 60 Minutes - If anyone missed the story or the interview and performance on Mornings with Kerri-Anne you can now view it here on the front page or via my myspace page. Thanks again to everyone who has followed the story and for their support! Charity Single - Connor Maclean and I have just recorded our own version of 'How Good It Would Be' at Sony/BMG in Sydney which is now available on iTunes and via the website with all proceeds from the single going to the Children's Hospital at Westmead. October '07 New Album Out! September '07 New Album Out! June '07 20th September 'Rock 4 Connor' Charity Concert OK guys... I thought I'd send out a personal mesage considering that this is a pretty personal and important event to me - so I hope you read on. We're putting on a charity concert on the 20th September to raise money for a sick little boy I recently had the privilege to meet called Connor Maclean. Basically we're trying to raise funds to help him with both his ongoing health care and his dream of recording his very own CD. Sony BMG have just got behind the event and have agreed to put Connor in their Sydney studios for a day which is amazing news!!! To coincide with the concert I will be releasing my 3rd album so it should be a huge night! We're also lucky to have the support of another very talented local artist in Dan Carroll who will be performing on the night along with (if we're lucky) Connor himself too!!! The concert will be held at Southport RSL here on the Gold Coast and we want to get as many people behind this as possible...
June '07 Well June is set to be a pretty busy month with the release of several new tracks which will appear on the new album. To tune in and have a listen go to Casey's myspace page www.myspace.com/caseybarnesmusic. If you're on myspace you may also want to check out a little side project that Casey has been working on with well known producer/DJ Marco Demark: www.myspace.com/marcodemarkftcaseybarnes
If you're watching channel 10 on June the 12th tune into the 9am TV show to see a special story on the Wishes by Wyndham program 'Dreamday' where Casey also performed to the kids out at Dreamworld. On June 17th Casey will perform along with several other acts at 'A La Carte In The Park' which is a music and food/wine festival on the Gold Coast. Tickets are available on the day... please go to the website (www.caseybarnes.com.au) for more information. May/June '07 * Well Casey is officially back on the Gold Coast after a very successful 5 week tour of both America and Europe promoting the current album. It looks likely that he'll be returning back to the U.S in the second half of the year to do a more extensive tour and possibly to record some of the tracks for his new album due out later this year.
* On another note Casey would like to thank the guys at Wishes by Wyndham for inviting him to perform as part of their 'Dream Day' for disadvantaged and special needs children. Thanks to Wishes by Wyndham, 30 kids and their carers from around Australia and New Zealand were flown to the Gold Coast where they were treated to two unforgettable days and nights, with the highlight being a VIP trip to Dreamworld where Casey also performed. A special will be aired on the Channel 10 program '9am' during the week of the 28th of May for those who'd like to catch a glimpse of what unfolded! * For those on Myspace - there are two brand new tracks up with another not too far away. Also some pics from Dream Day and the recent tour of the US and Europe. www.myspace.com/caseybarnesmusic April '07 Casey is currently 2 weeks into his 4 week promotional tour of both America and Europe with things going really well so far. Last Thursday he was fortunate enough to perform an acoustic set at one of Chicago's most famous live music venues - 'Joe's' with the next stop being New York in a few days.
He has also had the opportunity to meet and perform acoustically in front of some of the music industries most influential people, who's ears in the past have been graced with the likes of Bon Jovi, Britney Spears, Tom Petty, Gavin Degraw, Justin Timberlake and Shakira to name a few. The feedback so far has all been great so fingers are crossed that this all leads to some major developments over here in the coming months. March Update '07 #2 Its now less than 2 weeks before Casey heads to both the USA and Europe to do a selection of showcases, gigs and radio interviews to help promote both the new single ('All Falls Down') and current album.
Stops include: San Francisco, Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Prague and Singapore
The new single will be available to download online shortly but if you'd like a sneak peek its now up on Casey's myspace page: www.myspace.com/caseybarnesmusic. If you've got your own page feel free to add yourself aswell and help spread the word!
March Update '07 #1 Casey is officially off in April now to both America and Europe to promote his current Jan/Feb Update '07 At this stage it looks likely that Casey is headed the USA and Europe to do a
promotional tour of the current album at the start of April. Shows have been booked in Chicago, New York and London with more to be announced shortly. New Gigs & New Look Website for 2007 Hi all and a very Merry Christmas! To launch into a fresh 2007 Casey has added a number of new venues where he'll be playing from January '07. Namely a new Sunday arvo session at 'Varsity Tavern' and some Friday nights at 'The Monkey Cage' so come along and have a listen! You'll also notice a new look website which features a number of new additions. Casey is currently back in the studio working on new tracks with a 3rd album due for release in 2007 so it should be a big year ahead! Casey in 'The Whiteroom 10' - NOV 06 Thanks to your support and online voting Casey's track has made it to the 'Whiteroom 10' in the U.K! The 'Whiteroom 10' is a web site designed to unearth unsigned bands and artists on a major level. Its also linked to a radio show of the same name where the tracks are played to a weekly audience of over 1 million listeners. If you'd like to see Casey remain in the top 10 please keep your votes coming in! (http://www.whiteroom.tv/whiteroom10.php) INDY 2006 - Gold Coast Indy festivities are over for another year and a special thanks goes out to everyone that was at the show on Indy Sunday.... Was a lot of fun! For all the latest updates and tunes go to: www.myspace.com/caseybarnesmusic Casey in 'The Whiteroom 10' - SEP 06 Casey's song 'What The Hell Are You Waiting For?' has been selected as one of the few tracks in 'The Whiteroom 10' which is a web site set up in the U.K designed to unearth unsigned bands and artists on a major level. Its also linked to a radio show of the same name where the tracks are played to a weekly audience of over 1 million listeners. To help keep Casey's track in the top 10 over the coming months please vote by clicking on the link below: http://www.whiteroom.tv/whiteroom10.php On another note.... Casey is proud to announce the recent marriage to his beautiful wife... the new Mrs Michelle Barnes which occurred on Saturday the 26th August!!! Triple J Unearthed 2006' You can now listen and give your own personal review of Casey's title track 'What The Hell Are You Waiting For?' on Triple J's Unearthed website. 'Casey On Sea FM' Sea FM have again been fantastic with their support of Casey's latest album release. If you have been tuning in you may have noticed that they have featured several of the new tracks on the night show with the lovely Age and Renee. To listen to one of the interviews Casey did click here ... Casey's Latest Album Review This is a snippet of an article that appeared in The Border Mail, newspaper Thursday, April 27, 2006. For the full story just click here: 'CASEY Barnes may well be Queensland’s best-kept musical secret. The Gold Coast singer-songwriter has come off an amazing year in which he opened for visiting Canadian rocker Bryan Adams and showcased his radio-friendly rock style alongside well-known Aussie acts such as Eskimo Joe, The Whitlams and Diesel. Now, Barnes has released his second album, What The Hell AreYou Waiting For?, an apt title for a record just waiting to be discovered by the masses. On his new release, available through his website, Barnes delivers what can only be described as incredibly passionate music. It’s honest, it’s easy to digest and boasts many memorable moments, the acoustic stunner In Your Eyes and the single-worthy Accidently just two that come to mind. Fans of Rob Thomas and Matchbox 20 will love WTHAYWF and Casey Barnes is definitely a name to keep an eye on.' In Store Appearance Sunflower Music 1st April 1pm To follow up from this weekend's Waterfront Festival, Casey will be doing an in store appearance on Saturday the 1st April at 'Sunflower Music' Pacific Fair. Things will kick off from 1pm and Casey will be doing a half hour acoustic set with band followed by a CD signing of the new album. Casey's New Album Now Available For Sale The wait is finally over...... You can now purchase Casey's brand new album ('What The Hell Are You Waiting For?') for $20 both on line on the web site or at Sunflower Music Pacific Fair. The official launch of the CD will be next month at the 'Waterfront Festival' where Casey will be performing with band alongside Eskimo Joe, The Whitlams and Laura Imbruglia. We'd love to see you all there as it should be a great day! Anyone wanting tickets to this event please contact us direct (via email) as we have a limited amount for pre sale for $45. For more information please visit www.waterfrontfestival.com.au
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