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CARL CACHO 978-469-1960 carlcacho@greennet.net"blue around the edges" available at www.folkweb.com and www.cdbaby.com
BIOGRAPHY Carl Cacho has firmly established himself as one of the most talented and respected singer/songwriters in New England. 2000 Boston Music Award Nominee for Best New Singer/Songwriter, Winner of the 1996 Rose Garden Coffeehouse Singer/Songwriter competition and semi-finalist in the 1992 Telluride Troubadour contest, his songs and disarming performing style have made him a favorite at venues across the Northeast. Considered an "important new voice," he was invited to participate in the Fifth Annual Martha’s Vineyard Singer/Songwriter Retreat, started by Christine Lavin. Written with stunning detail and clarity, Cacho’s songs draw the listener into focused snapshots of events and people that usually pass unnoticed. Drawing from a wide range of influences, his heroes include Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Lightning Hopkins, Joni Mitchell and Ellis Paul. His songs have been covered by many of his peers, including Jack Hardy, Kevin So and Jimmy LaFave. Carl recently released his debut CD, "Blue Around The Edges," which showcases his lyrical, narrative songs in a variety of musical settings, from Mississippi John Hurt style blues to folk, country and straight-ahead rock and roll. Many of the songs reflect Cacho’s experience as a social worker, such as "Tumbleweed’s At The Fair," written about two teenagers Carl met while working in a runaway shelter in Colorado. Featuring harmony vocals by Ellis Paul and percussion by Catie Curtis, it captures the essence of childhood innocence turning into the hardened cynicism so many develop in order to deal with difficult circumstance:
Gone on cheap love and beer Halfway out of their minds With cigarettes rolled up their sleeves They’re blowing smoke rings through dreams They share with the autumn sky And they hide their hope like an ugly scar Like it’s stolen gold in their pockets They ride this world like it’s a beat up car Some reckless fool has forgotten" "Blue Around The Edges" has received extensive airplay on radio stations across the country, and has received glowing reviews in The Boston Globe, Northeast Performer, Sound Check, as well as numerous other publications. It won’t be long before the rest of the country is echoing award winning musician Geoff Bartley’s praise "Carl you’ve got the JuJu!" NOTABLE QUOTES: "With the eye of a hawk and the tongue of a poet, Cacho swoops in on things ordinary, local and familiar, then lifts them to breathtaking heights..." David Goldfinger, Folk Singer "Cacho performed two absolutely beautiful songs and exhibited a relaxed, self-effacing stage presence which won over the audience..." Mac McLanahan, Rose Garden Coffeehouse "Incredible songwriting...the imagery was riveting..." Vance Gilbert, Singer/Songwriter "A great singer, songwriter and guitar player ... the whole package..." Paul Della Valle, The Plantation Club "Fronting countrified acoustic songs, Carl Cacho’s voice reaches right through the speakers and beckons your ears to his heartfelt, soul touching music" Debbie Catalano, SOUNDCHECK MAGAZINE "That is what is so amazing about Carl Cacho’s debut album...features appearances by Ellis Paul, Catie Curtis, Kevin So... Cacho presents comfortable, honest and well crafted sing-alongs and solo pieces with humble grace and flair..." The Boston Globe "Blessed with a poet’s insight and a soothing, expressive voice, Cacho touches on elements of country-blues and Harry Chapin style story-telling. Honest, emotive and finely crafted." Northeast Performer |
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Contact Info: P.O. Box 734 West Newbury, MA 01985 978-469-1960 carlcacho@greennet.net | |
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