Celebrate the Life and Music of James Casey Tickets

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Quick Facts About Celebrate the Life and Music of James Casey

• Biography: James Casey was a sought-after saxophonist, vocalist and producer who performed with TAB, Soulive, Lettuce and Meghan Trainor; he passed away on August 28, 2023 after a two-year battle with colon cancer. He was also an advocate for colorectal cancer screening, highlighted by appearances on TODAY and charity work with CCA/ABGH. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Casey_%28musician%29))
• Genre and style: Casey’s music spanned funk, jam-band vibes and rock, with wide cross-genre collaborations. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Casey_%28musician%29))
• Discography (albums, most recent first): The Kauai Project (2024) on Casey-Miles Conglomerate; A Little Something For Everyone (2022) on 12-23 Records. ([gratefulweb.com](https://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/original-solo-debut-by-james-casey-the-kauai-project-set-for-august-28th-release/?utm_source=openai))
• Top singles (most recent first): New Bloom (2023); E.J.B.M. (2023); Outside (2023); This Place (pars Animus) (2024); Secret Sax (2024). These appeared on The Kauai Project and related releases; several were highlighted by press and NPR. ([jambase.com](https://www.jambase.com/article/james-casey-posthumous-album-kauai-project))
• Awards/achievements: NPR recognized New Bloom among Best Songs of 2023; Casey appeared on TODAY for colon cancer awareness; posthumous releases and charitable campaigns supported colon cancer screening and related causes. ([nysmusic.com](https://nysmusic.com/2023/03/15/james-casey-announces-release-of-new-single-during-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/?utm_source=openai))
• 2025 events (tour/venue-related): Inaugural James Casey Birthday Benefit announced for 2025 (virtual auction Feb 25 and webinar/screening March 2); Trey Anastasio Band held a James Casey tribute in Rochester, NY on March 12, 2025 at Eastman Theatre Kodak Hall. ([nysmusic.com](https://nysmusic.com/2025/02/06/inaugural-james-casey-birthday-benefit-announced/))