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Casey Ryder’s music defies categorization. The talented, multi-instrumentalist’s latest CD, the surprise-filled and wide-ranging Here showcases Ryder’s unique, versatile multiformity. He’s a musical vagabond whose idiosyncratic, original songs use a variety of styles from swampy rockabilly, to gypsy swing, to twisted, Brechtian ballads and beyond. read bio...

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September 23, 2008: Casey has a new band: THE NOW! Check out the band pic and gigs...
August 21, 2008: New videos posted on the Music page!
October, 2007: New gigs up to the end of 2007 have been posted - check 'em out.
August 25, 2007: Casey is busy teaching at Long & McQuade this summer & throughout the school year, running the "Rock School 101" program and private lessons. For more info click here.
April 3, 2007: Unfortunately the Casey Ryder Trio is no longer playing at Swan's Brewpub on Sunday evenings... read the whole story.
March 9, 2007: Casey Ryder Trio is now playing a new regular gig @ Spinnakers Brewpub every Tuesday, 8:30-10:30. While management still wants Casey's electric group, the vibe should be a bit lower key. Featuring Josh Dixon on drums and Leigh Grisewood on acoustic bass.
Recording the new acoustic cd has been delayed due to a change in direction. "At first I was wanting to do a gypsy jazz recording but now I think an eclectic mix is more of an accurate depiction of my work." Casey plans on having it out by August 2007.
October 4, 2006: Casey Ryder & Twango are moving to Wednesday nights @ The Ross Bay Pub...same time, same great place! info: 370-1152
October, 2006: New gigs for October & November 2006 have been posted - check 'em out.
September 28, 2006: Casey has begun working on a follow up cd to 2005's "Here". This will be an acoustic cd with some Gypsy Jazz, Swing, Country and perhaps even some Hawaiian sounds! Look for it in early 2007...
July 19, 2006: New "Here" CD review in Victoria's Monday Magazine - more details...
July 6, 2006: Casey Ryder & Twango have a regular trio gig again! Thursdays 8-10pm @ the Ross Bay Pub. Great food and beer, plus it's a bit more stylin' than most pubs. Sweet! For more info call 370-1152.
March 27, 2006: Casey and his latest album "Here" have been nominated for the 5th Annual Island Music Awards in 4 separate categories including: Male Songwriter of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Producer / Engineer of the Year, and Album of the Year!
March 20, 2006: New gigs for April & May 2006 have been posted - check 'em out.
March 9, 2006: Casey Ryder CD release party, Steamers Pub, 10 pm, with special guests.
February 19, 2006: Online Stage Plots have been added - Casey Ryder | Twango
January 17, 2006: Online Presskit has been added - click here to download.
January 1, 2006: New gigs for early 2006 have been posted - check 'em out.
December 3, 2005: The caseyryder.com Online Store is up and running! You can now buy Casey's CDs via secure credit card payment.
November 24, 2005: Casey's new CD "Here" is being manufactured and will be available Dec. 15th! Pre-order your copy now...
October 5, 2005: Casey is doing the final mixes on his new CD "Here" - release is slated for early December.
October 5, 2005: New website launched! Let me know what you think...
October 2, 2005: Hi there folks! Casey Ryder & The Swingin' Bachelors are now playing at the Canoe Club every Monday from 7-10 pm - Damian Graham-drums, Ollie Swain-bass, myself on guitar and vocals...come on down sometime and have a hang with us! Cheers, KC.