BEST HONKY-TONK HERO: CHRIS CASELLO
"There's no shortage of jaw-dropping six-string sharpshooters working Lower Broad, but few of them are as entertaining and musical as Chris Casello. If you've ever had your mind blown by a guitarist who looks a little like Silvio from The Sopranos, then you know the guy. Whether he's fronting his trio or working as a sideman (most notably, with the fabulous Brazilbilly), he stands out more for what he doesn't play: While a lot of other axmen on the strip try to wow you with their gazillion-notes-a-second chicken-pickin' virtuosity, Casello is a paragon of taste, emphasizing melody, groove and a healthy dose of musical humor, as he combines vintage country, slap-back rockabilly, blues and jazz. And he's a badass steel player to boot.' - JACK SILVERMAN
Chris Casello is a Nashville based guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. Originally from the Detroit area, Chris has worked with dozens of artists and toured the world, pecializing in roots styles from Swing, Rockabilly, Blues, and Jazz to Country.
worked in theaters and has appeared in videos, performed on soundtracks and placed several songs in motion pictures.
played in more than a dozen countries with his own trio and many rock 'n' roll and country legends.
received honors as best instrumentalist in the rock, country and jazz categories in the polls conducted by alternative Detroit weekly newspaper The Metro Times.
honored as the # 1 Honky Tonk Hero 2011 by the Best Of Nashville Scene.
listed among the Top 10 Best Dressed in Nashville by MyFashionMaven.com.
The following is a list of artists I've performed with on stage, in studio, video productions, or jamming with in public.
Jack Earls
Gail Davies
Raul Malo
Vince Gil
Victor and Roy Wooten
Joe Nichols
Mel Tillis
Br-549
Robert Gordon
Jack Scott
Carlene Carter
David Ball
Rosie Flores
Ronny Stoneman
Rayburn Anthony
Johnny Powers
Bo Diddley
Barb Pittman
Billy Lee Riley
Alvis Wayne
Jack Greene
Sam Bush
Tho' Legendary Shack Shakers
Mark Collie
Red Simpson
Bill Kirchen
Martha Reeves
Sonny Burgess
Trisha Yearwood
Big Sandy and The Flyrite Boys
Gillian Welch
Dave Rowlings
Lori Morgan
Hal Ketchum
Brooks and Dunn
Captain Midnight
