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2024 Neal Casal Fellowship with Backline
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2024 Neal Casal Fellowship with Backline

In its second year, Backline and the Neal Casal Music Foundation announce The Neal Casal Fellowship for 2023-2024. The fellowship will be a unique opportunity to work with Backline…

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Tribute by Tyler Ramsey - “Flare (For Neal Casal)”
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Tribute by Tyler Ramsey - “Flare (For Neal Casal)”

“This is a picture I took of Neal and Circles Around The Sun while I was out on a short run of shows opening for them. Off the stage the pretty lights reflected back in all their eyes illuminate my darkest nights. Being a touring musician is extremely satisfying…”

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Cora Jones, A Christmas Ballad
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Cora Jones, A Christmas Ballad

In the early 1990’s, Neal spent a lot of time on outdoor adventures with his close friends Eric and Libby McDonald at their house in rural Wisconsin. It was a beautiful, idyllic time that inspired this Christmas ballad about a tragedy in the community.

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A Benefit Concert on December 10th at the AWE Bar
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A Benefit Concert on December 10th at the AWE Bar

The Awe Bar in Yucca Valley presents a fundraiser for the Neal Casal Music Foundation! Featuring performances by many of Neal’s great friends, this desert night in December will be a night to remember.

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The Neal Casal Fellowship with Backline
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The Neal Casal Fellowship with Backline

Backline and the Neal Casal Music Foundation announce The Neal Casal Fellowship for 2022-2023. The fellowship will be a unique opportunity to work with Backline, a non-profit organization focused on providing customized mental health and wellness resources to the music industry and their families.

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Rain, Wind and Speed Vinyl Release
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Rain, Wind and Speed Vinyl Release

Neal's second studio album, Rain, Wind And Speed, has been announced for December 2nd reissue on limited edition vinyl. The 11-song collection—originally released in 1996—will be presented on three color vinyl variants…

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“Ship Of Fools” from Move Me Brightly
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“Ship Of Fools” from Move Me Brightly

Neal was invited to perform at Move Me Brightly as part of the house band, only leaving the stage a few times in the 5+ hours of the event. We hope you enjoy this stirring version of “Ship of Fools.”

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Superhighway from Highway Butterfly
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Superhighway from Highway Butterfly

Our new video for Neal’s song "Superhighway" from the Highway Butterfly tribute album is out now! Shot by Justin Kreutzmann at the Skull & Roses Festival in Ventura, California, this special treatment is the perfect kick-off to summer…

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Cover of Tom T. Hall’s “Running Wild”
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Cover of Tom T. Hall’s “Running Wild”

Neal made many 8-track recordings at his home studio in Columbia, New Jersey between 1997 and 1999. Most were largely based around his acoustic guitar, John Ginty’s B3 organ and Angie McKenna’s beautiful harmony singing.

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Auction for Mental Health Awareness Month
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Auction for Mental Health Awareness Month

This month, we have a an auction for two special items signed by Neal. One is a Shure microphone donated by the Shure team and was used by Neal during a Chris Robinson Brotherhood show in 2016.

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Record Stores with Highway Butterfly Vinyl
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Record Stores with Highway Butterfly Vinyl

We’re proud to share a (partial!) list of record stores that are carrying Highway Butterfly vinyl. Give them a call if you still need your copy of our limited edition box set tribute in honor of Neal…

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