The music of James Casto is a unique blend of pop, soul, and even a little contemporary country. His percussive style of piano playing is derived from 20 plus years as a drummer in metro-Atlanta. His sound has been compared to Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Phil Vassar. A lifelong student of songwriting, James has spent the last three years working the clubs in Nashville. His journey as a performing songwriter has allowed him to play to standing room only crowds at legendary venues like the Bluebird Cafe and the Swallow at the Hollow. For even more info, go to www.jamescasto.com

Press Info

2002, 2003, and 2004 Winner in the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and Country Music Televison (CMT) Song Contest.

Similar Artists

Michael McDonald, Phil Vassar

Influences

Michael McDonald, Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby, Kenny Loggins, Elton John.

Bio

Born in Washington D.C. Now reside in Canton, Georgia.
BA in Communications from Georgia State University, 1988
MBA from the University of Notre Dame, 1996
Started foreStory Music L.L.C. in 1996. forestory distributed music and video products into non-traditional retail. Sold company to DMX Music, L.L.C.
Started Home By Dark Productions in Jan. 2002. Company distributes CDs, DVDs, VHS into retail.
Broke into the Atanta music scene as a drummer in the early 80's. Has written commercial and special project music for Kroger, Mazda, the Mikel Foundation, Camp Hope, the Georgia Special Olympics, and Belanger Corporation.
Has spent the last three years recording, writing and traveling as a performing songwriter.