Casto started his musical career as a drummer doing session work and live performances in Atlanta, GA. Not seeing much of a future in music, Casto earned an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and set out to make it in the business world. But his passion for music and songwriting never left him. In 2002, Casto took a leap of faith, left corporate America and began aggressively pursuing songwriting. The decision changed his life... for good. He quickly became a mainstay in Nashville and a regular performer in Atlanta, Chicago, Louisville, New York City and the Eastern US. He's written music for Macy's, Mazda, Kroger, and many more while also having cuts by a host of indie artists and platinum selling country artist Lila McCann.
The story of James Casto is about taking a chance, a leap of faith to pursue a passion. Reflecting back on the fear and doubt that once held him down, Casto sums up his new life and the lessons he learned in his popular song "Two Inches Deep"... TODAY I'M TAKING BACK MY LIFE, LETTING GO OF THINGS I CANNOT KEEP, CAUSE TODAY I LOOKED UP AND REALIZED I'VE BEEN DROWNING IN WATER TWO INCHES DEEP.
JP Williams, a staff writer for Major Bob Music, is a soulful-singing songwriter who’s making his way in Nashville after years earning his supper (and his stripes) on the road. JP’s distinct vocals and original music have scored him the chance to share bills with the wide-ranging likes of Bruce Hornsby, David Wilcox, Charlie Daniels, T. Graham Brown, Wet Willie, Marshall Tucker, Randy Travis, Jo Dee Messina and Ricky Skaggs. He’s even brought his ‘t-shirt-and-jeans’ groove to the college set, playing tours of universities in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US. He’s got more than a few war stories after all that gigging from Atlanta to Boston and just about everywhere in between. .
Today, JP’s focus is on his home base, Music City, where he spends his days songwriting and his evenings playing out at venues such as The Bluebird and The Basement. Though blind since age 10, JP writes and sings with incredible insight, vision and clarity. He’s thankful for the down’s and the ups, ‘cause—when you’re a songwriter and an artist—it’s all material. JP blends memorable melodies and lyrics about life, love and the human experience to create songs that pierce the heart, lift the spirit and open the mind. And he sings ‘em like he means it—because he does. Though he’s knock-your-socks-off talented, JP’s just about as genuine and approachable an artist as you can find.
"Music for the intelligent heart" is the mantra for my music. Whether playing an informal coffehouse or house concert to playing festivals such as "Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival", music will always be an experience for the ears, heart and soul. I am influenced by good music: Bonnie Rait to Tuck and Patti to Bryan Duncan. Great authors: Gabriel Garcia Marquez to Hemingway to Sara Parentsky and beautiful nature:Paradise Valley, MT to Ipanema, Brazil. There is nothing too simple or plain to be of inspiration to this observer's heart. Since starting on this journey, Sabrina has had the opportunity and privilege to share her music from intimate house concerts to world renown clubs like Ghengis Cohen in L.A. to The Bluebird in Nashville.
-A performance at the Regal Room, in London, England hosted by Tony Moore -An in-studio performance on KTLA-TV morning show in Los Angeles, CA -Winning the "Sonic Search for a Star" competition
Released first solo CD in 2006 "Angels Watching." Released second solo CD in 2008 "Simply."
JOE WEST
Joe was born in Fayetteville Arkansas to Sarge and Shirley West a country music duo with origins in traditional Country and Gospel. Sarge and Shirley, an African American couple, broke down walls and helped build the foundation for other artist to be able to pursue Country & Western Music. They had national success with two hits, "Ain't It A Shame" and "Good Time Tonight", both written by Sarge.
Joe sang with his parents while growing up and later started a busy solo career. A pivotal moment for Joe came one night in New Mexico when he fell asleep at the wheel and totaled his car. Joe evaluated his life, his dreams and ambitions and made the move to Nashville. Joe quickly began to gain attention by winning The Gibson Songwriting Contest, becoming a finalist on The Charlie Daniels Roundup and being asking to join The Nashville Songwriters Tour. He has infused a diversity of styles in his music and has been described as a cross between, Merle Haggard, James Taylor,Stevie Wonder and Kenny Loggins.
You could write a book on Joe's life from the events that have transpired just in the last few years. He has survived heart failure, a condition known as a Dissected Aorta. He continues to battle Spinal Stenosis. And he is the survivor of a devastating tornado that blew the roof off of a Nashville restaurant in which he was eating. Joe West is clearly alive for a reason, perhaps to entertain, perhaps to inspire, or perhaps to give hope to those facing incredible odds. Joe West is the REAL deal.
