We finally got the band demo finished. Now on to finishing the CD
and booking gigs. Looking forward to all that is to come... Started writing a new song the other day so stay tuned.
What a great gig at Oddfellows
on Saturday night. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support the band. What a great night! What a great
kick off for the new band:)
Finished the demo version of
the title track of the album yesterday at Starbell Hatchery!!!! Still some tweaking for the final CD. Sounds great!!!
Excited!
The band has been in rehearsals since
February preparing a 36 song show for our first public gig at Oddfellows in Woodstock. I am so happy to be making our debut
in my home town!!! Thanks to everyone who has already shown us so much support. This is a great group of musicians and
I am honored to get to share the stage with them... Come out and rock with us! Cassandra
"Cassandra and the Gravel Road Band were awesome!Their music was fantastic, they interacted with the audience and put
on a great show. Probably the best thing about the band though was they were so easy to work with and were so down to earth.
I can't wait to bring them back next year!" Streetfest July 9, 2011, Champaign, IL - Tony Oligney-Estill, Special Events Manager-Champaign Park District
“It reminds me very much
of the likes of Shaun Colvin or even Mary Chapin Carpenter (both of whom I love). The musicianship is top-drawer, great melodies,
engaging and emotional lyrics. There's little more to say except if there is any justice in the world the band would be
well known" Rich Wilson ~ UK based freelance rock writer for publications like Classic Rock Magazine
“From the moment I put
“Here I am” on, I was taken on a journey…. All the emotional elements were revealed…Cassandra’s
powerful, versatile vocals were inspiring. The first song touched me when the chorus came on. Wow! It’s really exciting
listening to this CD. Cassandra’s vocals, lyrics songwriting and the production are all right there. Each song a story,
a bit of her life in each verse. Peter Calo ~ New York Guitarist, Composer, Producer, best known for
his work with Carly Simon
CASSANDRA'S musical style builds on the traditions of Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow and Sarah Mclachlan, but is uniquely
her own. Inspired by personal experiences and a true desire to help others through music, her original
songs focus on love, loss, self-reflection, healing and dreams. Cassandra's high energy performances and
soaring vocals connect to the audience straight from the heart. Cassandra is available to perform solo, as a small acoustic group
or with her band- Cassandra and the Gravel Road Band.
Listen
to the 2nd grade class at Blackberry Creek Elementary sing Cassandra's song "Colors" for
their Spring program. Cassandra's niece Abbey pitched the song
to her teacher and the rest is history!!
Below is a video done for Pioneer Center for Human Services of McHenry County which features Cassandra's
song “The Teacher.” Recorded by Graham Butler at Emulator Studio. Enjoy and share. (*Music starts at :54)
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