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Rachel Dean became acquainted with Neal Casal when he was playing with Ryan Adams and the Cardinals. They became close friends who shared many adventures, and Neal worked closely with Rachel on her debut solo album Indian Summer, co-producing, playing, and even taking the photos for the gatefold. Most recently, Neal contributed his signature guitarwork to Rachel's self-titled release with her band Starlight Cleaning Co. Rachel shares stories from these sessions and their friendship in this interview. Learn more about Rachelâs music: http://www.starlightcleaningco.com/about.html
Song clips in this episode:
âSo Far Astrayâ - Neal Casal, Roots & Wings
âThe Cold & The Darknessâ - Tim Heidecker, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âSo Far Astrayâ - Rachel Dean, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âThe Raceâ - Starlight Cleaning Co. Self Titled
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Jesse Aycock is a musician from Tulsa, Oklahoma who was a long-time fan of Neal Casal before they connected through a mutual friend. After meeting and becoming friends, Neal worked on Jesse's solo album Flowers and Wounds before recruiting him to join Hard Working Americans. In this interview, Jesse describes the fortuitous circumstances of their introduction, stories from recording his version of "The Losing End Again" for Highway Butterfly, and the importance of having honest conversations about mental health.
Song clips in this episode:
âThe Losing End Againâ - Jesse Aycock, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âThe Losing End Againâ - Neal Casal, Roots and Wings
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Kenny Roby first met Neal back in 1997, when Kennyâs Raleigh, NC based band, 6 String Drag, signed to Steve Earleâs E-Squared record label and made their classic album High Hat. Neal and Kenny became great pals and Neal invited Kenny along to open a month of shows on his 1998 tour of the UK and France. They sang together every night and when the tour ended they came back to the states and recorded their duo album Kenny Roby & Neal Casal: Black River Sides. They stayed friends until Nealâs passing in 2019 and Kenny recorded a fantastic version of Nealâs song âToo Much To Askâ for the Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal tribute album. Learn more about Kenny: https://kennyroby.net/
Song clips in this episode:
6 String Drag Bottle of Blues
Ainât Got The Time
When I Loved You
Silver Moon
Too Much To Ask
New Day
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Lauren Barth met Neal Casal at a show in her hometown of Santa Barbara, and the two became fast friends, and soon, musical partners. In this episode, Lauren shares the wisdom Neal imparted in their time playing together, how he laid the groundwork for her current musical and professional path, and why she chose to pay tribute to her friend with her stunning rendition of "Lost Satellite" from Neal's 2006 album No Wish to Reminisce. Visit Laurenâs website for info on past and upcoming releases: https://laurenbarthmusic.com/
Song clips in this episode:
âSleepless Nightsâ - Neal Casal and Lauren Barth, The Echo (Los Angeles, CA)
âLost Satelliteâ - Lauren Barth, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âLost Satelliteâ - Neal Casal, No Wish To Reminisce
âOcean Eyesâ - Farmer Dave & The Wizards of the West
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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For their first time together since the beginning of the Highway Butterfly tribute album project in February 2020, co-producers Jim Scott and Dave Schools along with executive producer Gary Waldman gathered at PLYRZ Studio in Valencia, California where Neal loved recording and where nearly all songs on Highway Butterfly were mixed or recorded prior to lockdowns.
Jim, Dave and Gary have a roundtable discussion sharing song by song stories about the recording process, revisiting the unique ways each of the tribute songs came to be included in the 41-song collection, released on November 12th, 2021.
Learn more about âHighway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casalâ: https://nealcasalmusicfoundation.org/highway-butterfly
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Neal joined Ryan Adams & The Cardinals in 2005 and they built an unrivaled musical synergy together as they toured globally and recorded several studio releases. Jon Graboff and Brad Pemberton of The Cardinals chat with guest host Gary Waldman as they revisit memories of life on the road and in the studio with Neal, plus recording their respective parts for the Highway Butterfly tribute album.
âKiss Before I Goâ - Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Jacksonville City Nights
âStella Blueâ - Willie Nelson, Songbird
âTwoâ - Ryan Adams, Easy Tiger
âEverybody Knowsâ - Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, David Letterman performance
âNeed Shelterâ - Jaime Wyatt, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âHighway Butterflyâ - Steve Earle & The Dukes, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Eric D. Johnson, AKA Fruit bats, met Neal Casal through their mutual friend Thom Monahan, and Neal subsequently added his signature touch to several songs on four of Eric's records. Thom produced many of Eric's records and also produced Neal's 2012 album Sweeten the Distance. That album features the song "Feathers for Bakersfield," which Eric covered for Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal. In this episode, Eric discusses why he chose this tune, how Bob Weir almost snatched it up first, and memories of what it was like to record with Neal. Learn more about Fruit Bats at http://www.fruitbatsmusic.com/.
âFeathers for Bakersfieldâ - Fruit Bats, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âFeathers for Bakersfield - Neal Casal, Sweeten the Distance
âShivering Fawnâ - Fruit Bats, Tripper
âThe Banishment Songâ - Fruit Bats, Tripper
âMy Sweet Midwestâ - Fruit Bats, Absolute Loser
âMandy from Mohawkâ - Fruit Bats, Gold Past Life
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Neal met John Ginty in 1991 when he was looking for a keyboard player to record on his early solo demos. John became his main musical sidekick and was a huge part of Neal's sound, becoming the only other musician to play on all of Nealâs solo albums. John has also played with an incredible lineup of artists, including Dixie Chicks, Jewel, Citizen Cope, Robert Randolph & The Family Band and is currently a member of the Allman Betts Band. Find out more about John at www.johngintymusic.com
Song clips in this episode:
âSilver Dollarâ - Neal Casal, 1991 demo
âLittle Wingâ - Neal Casal Band at Arlington Cafe
âAngels on Holdâ - Neal Casal, Rain, Wind & Speed
âMidwayâ - Neal Casal, Field Recordings
âFell on Hard Timesâ - Angie McKenna, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
Episode artwork photography of Neal Casal and John Ginty, 1995
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Todayâs episode features guest host and one of Nealâs great pals, Jon Graboff. Jon chats with Shooter Jennings about his work as a producer and the many times he brought in Neal to play on records that he was producing. Shooter recently won Grammy awards for his work with Brandi Carlile and Tanya Tucker and he tells us about his version of one of Nealâs most loved songs, Maybe California, performed on Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal. Learn more about Shooter at: shooterjennings.com/
Song clips in this episode:
âBroken Horsesâ - Brandi Carlile, âIn These Silent Daysâ
âThe Neverending Storyâ - Shooter Jennings, Brandi Carlile, âCountach (For Giorgio)â
âMaybe Californiaâ - Neal Casal, âFade Away Diamond Timeâ
âMaybe Californiaâ - Shooter Jennings, âHighway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casalâ
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Neal first saw Warren Haynes play with the Allman Brothers Band in 1989 and was blown away by his guitar playing. A few years later, Neal and Warren met and by 1995, Neal was opening for Govât Mule in support of his debut album, Fade Away Diamond Time. In this podcast episode, Highway Butterfly co-producer Dave Schools hosts a conversation with Warren about what it was like to play with Neal, how it felt to record âFree To Goâ for Highway Butterfly, and more. The new Govât Mule album Heavy Load Blues is out on November 12th, learn more at www.warrenhaynes.net/.
Song clips in this episode:
âHeavy Loadâ - Govât Mule, Heavy Load Blues
âFree To Goâ - Warren Haynes, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âFree To Goâ - Neal Casal, Fade Away Diamond Time
âStraight To Hellâ - Hard Working Americans, Hard Working Americans
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Leslie Mendelson bonded with Neal after she co-wrote "A Human Touch" with Jackson Browne. Though their friendship was short, Leslie's piano-playing and singing prowess elevates the Highway Butterfly tribute album and in this episode, you'll hear her version of Neal's "Feel No Pain," from his debut album, Fade Away Diamond Time. Learn more about Leslie at www.lesliemendelson.com/
Song clips in this episode:
"Feel No Pain" - Neal Casal, Fade Away Diamond Time
"Feel No Pain" - Leslie Mendelson, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
"A Human Touch" - Jackson Browne, Leslie Mendelson, Downhill from Everywhere
Episode photography by Fred Kuhlman
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This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you or a loved one are in need of mental healthcare, call 1-800-273-8255 or contact an organization such as Backline, MusiCares or the National Alliance on Mental Health as listed below.
Adam MacDougall and Neal Casal were bandmates in the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Circles Around the Sun (CATS), and played together in many other iterations, like jam sessions at Terrapin Crossroads and at Bob Weirâs TRI studios. Of course, they were also extremely close friends. In this episode, Adam reflects on their life on the road together, how CATS came about, and more memories of his dearly missed friend. He also talks about the changes he's made in his own life since Neal's tragic passing to care for his own mental well-being. See Adam perform with his band Circles Around The Sun on tour this November, dates can be found at www.circlesaroundthesun.com.
Song clips in this episode:
âVibration & Light Suiteâ - Chris Robinson Brotherhood, The Magic Door
âGilbert's Grooveâ - Circles Around The Sun, Interludes For The Dead
âSweeten the Distanceâ - Neal Casal, Sweeten the Distance
âAll The Luck In The Worldâ - Billy Strings & Circles Around The Sun, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âBird With No Nameâ - Jimmy Herring & Circles Around The Sun, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âThe Losing Endâ - Jesse Aycock, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âShip of Foolsâ - Neal Casal (2008), Circles Around The Sun (2020)
Resources
Music Industry Health and Wellness Services
MUSICARES: musicares.org/get-help
BACKLINE: backline.care/get-help
NUĂIâS SPACE: nuci.org/get-help
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Resources
SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255, suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
CRISIS TEXT LINE
USA + Canada: text 741741
UK: text 85258
Ireland: text 50808
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL HEALTH: nami.org
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Farmer Dave Scher is a musician, sound designer, and healer who worked on many projects with Neal over the years, from Beachwood Sparks and the Skiffle Players, to Death Valley, Emerald Triangle and many more. Dave also contributed to Neal's albums Roots and Wings and Return in Kind. In this episode, the Wizard of the West describes his musical friendship with Neal over the years, their bond through surfing, and the gifts Neal continues to deliver in mysterious forms. Farmer Dave invites any and all to contact him whether they need a helping hand or have ideas on how to heal humanity. Reach him through his website at www.farmerdavescher.com.
âThe Portland Waterâ - Neal Casal, Return In Kind
âYou Donât See Me Cryingâ - Beachwood Sparks & GospelbeacH, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âLost Satelliteâ - Lauren Barth, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âSo Far Astrayâ - Rachel Dean, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âYou'll Miss It When It's Goneâ - Skiffle Players, Skiff
âDearestâ - Skiffle Players, Piffle Sayers EP
âYou'll Miss It When It's Goneâ - Cass McCombs, Ross James, Joe Russo, Farmer Dave Scher, Dave Schools, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Gary Waldman was Neal Casal's close friend, manager, and confidante throughout the entirety of Nealâs career. Today, he is the founder and executive director of the Neal Casal Music Foundation, the executive producer of Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal, and wearer of many other hats with his companies Morebarn Music and TourProLogic covering artist, producer and musician management as well as tour production. In this episode, Gary remembers the early days of Neal's solo career and walks us through his musical timeline, sharing memories of each milestone along the way. From Fade Away Diamond Time to Circles Around the Sun and everything in between, Gary has priceless insights into the making of all the musical magic that makes up Neal's legacy.
Song clips in this episode:
âAll The Luck In The Worldâ - Billy Strings & Circles Around The Sun, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âFree To Goâ - Warren Haynes, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âFeel No Painâ - Leslie Mendelson, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âDestinyâ - Exire, Steal The Show (1987 self-released cassette)
âHighway Songâ - Blackfoot, Strikes
âSunnyside of The Streetâ - Neal Casal, home demo recording from 1989
â Indian Summerâ - Neal Casal, 1991 demo recording
âMaybe Californiaâ - Neal Casal, Fade Away Diamond Time
âFeathers For Bakersfieldâ - Fruit Bats, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âDark End Of The Street (instrumental)â - Neal Casal, The Sun Rises Here (hidden song inside track 11)
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Musician Aaron Lee Tasjan first met Neal in New York City when Neal attended an open jam that Aaron hosted, and gained a deep admiration for his musicianship and versatility immediately. Over the years, Aaron connected with Neal over their mutual love of Johnny Thunders while Aaron toured alongside Hard Working Americans. Aaron recorded âTraveling After Darkâ from Neal Casalâs 2006 album No Wish to Reminisce. His is the first track on the album and it was just released as a single along with a video shot by McKenna Kane featuring footage of the recording sessions at PLYRZ Studio. In this episode, Aaron shares memories of talking music with Neal, touring with Hard Working Americans, and the importance of mental health, particularly for musicians. Learn more about Aaron's latest album Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! at https://www.aaronleetasjan.com/.
Song clips in this episode:
âTraveling After Darkâ - Aaron Lee Tasjan, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âTraveling After Darkâ - Neal Casal, No Wish To Reminisce
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Neal Casal was a huge fan of Beachwood Sparks before he joined the band in 2001 to go on tour opening for the Black Crowes. Founding member of the Beachwood Sparks Brent Rademaker and Neal continued to play together for the next two decades and became very close friends, starting the band GospelbeacH together and discussing a future collaboration on another Neal solo album to be released on Brent's label, Curation Records. For the tribute album Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal, members of both Beachwood Sparks and GospelbeacH recorded a beautiful version of "You Don't See Me Crying" from Neal's 2006 album No WIsh To Reminisce. To hear more Brent and Neal collaborations, check out GospelbeacH's version of Neal's song "Freeway to the Canyon," the albums Pacific Surf Line and Let It Burn by GospelbeacH, and The Tarnished Gold by Beachwood Sparks. Learn more about Curation Records at www.curationrecords.com
Song clips in this episode:
âCanyon Rideâ - Beachwood Sparks, Beachwood Sparks
âOld Manateeâ - Neal Casal, live performance
âTarnished Goldâ - Beachwood Sparks, The Tarnished Gold
âFighterâ - GospelbeacH, Let It Burn
âYou Donât See Me Cryingâ - Beachwood Sparks & GospelbeacH, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âYou Donât See Me Cryingâ - Neal Casal, No Wish To Reminisce
âThe Cold & The Darknessâ - Tim Heidecker, âYou Donât See Me Cryingâ Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Musician Jaime Wyatt became a fan of Neal Casal back when he was playing with the Cardinals. She suggested writing together when she met him in Ventura, California, but felt too shy to follow up to his affirmative response. Cut to years later when producer Shooter Jennings asked her how she'd feel about having Neal Casal play guitar on her next album. Jaime enthusiastically said yes and today you can hear Neal's awesome guitar work on her 2020 album, Neon Cross. In this episode, Jaime talks about working with Neal in the studio, why she chose to record "Need Shelter" from the 2009 album Sweeten the Distance for the Highway Butterfly tribute album, and shares some road survival tips for industry folks. Neon Cross, produced by Shooter Jennings (also a contributor to Highway Butterfly) is out now. Learn more at https://www.jaimewyatt.com/.
Song clips in this episode:
âNeed Shelterâ - Jaime Wyatt, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âNeed Shelterâ - Neal Casal, Sweeten The Distance
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Grammy Award-winning recording engineer/producer Jim Scott helmed the dials and hosted the musicians who recorded Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal at his studio, and co-produced the record alongside Dave Schools. Jim worked closely with Neal since the early 90s, producing his debut album Fade Away Diamond Time and working with him until the end, when Neal recorded with Circles Around the Sun just days before he passed. In this episode, Jim shares those memories from the very beginning of Neal's career, discusses the magic made at PLYRZ during the Highway Butterfly sessions, and why Neal became his go-to guy to call into the studio. Learn more about Jim at https://www.plyrzstudios.com/.
Song clips in this episode:
âSunny Side of the Streetâ - Neal Casal 1990 demo
âFeel No Painâ - Leslie Mendelson, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âBe Strong Nowâ - James Iha, Let It Come Down
âMoneyâs No Optionâ - Circles Around The Sun, Self-titled
âDay In The Sunâ - Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Dave Schools met Neal Casal the day they were set to go into Bob Weir's TRI Studio to record what would become the debut Hard Working Americans record. Bonding over Col. Bruce Hampton after a session, it didn't take too long for the two music lovers to become fast friends. Neal traded Dave his 2012 album Sweeten the Distance for a Hampton Grease Band album and Dave was blown away by Neal's capabilities as a singer and songwriter. Dave co-produced Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal, and is an enthusiastic champion of the Neal Casal Music Foundation's mission. In this episode, Dave discusses the enormity and subsequent fulfillment of completing the 5-LP box set, touches on a few of the album's highlights, and discusses how providing mental health care and instruments and music lessons to children can be both life-changing and life-saving.
Song clips in this episode:
âTime Down The Windâ - Hiss Golden Messenger, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âDeath Of A Dreamâ - J Mascis, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âBird With No Nameâ - Jimmy Herring, Circles Around The Sun, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
âToo Much To Askâ - Kenny Roby, Amy Helm, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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Billy Strings first saw Neal Casal perform with Hard Working Americans, then soon after heard Circles Around the Sun (CATS) and became inspired by Neal's tastefully restrained playing style. He had an opportunity to jam with Neal at a festival and discussed recording with CATS, which unfortunately would never transpire. But when Billy came to PLYRZ Studio to record "All The Luck in The World," from Neal's 1996 album Rain, Wind and Speed, as the first single from Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal, Circles Around the Sun was the backing band and something about it felt right. In this episode, Billy and Dave Schools discuss transmuting one's pain into something beautiful on stage, Richard Mink's airbrush artwork, and the importance of mental health care, particularly for performers who spend much of their lives on the road. Billy's new record, produced by Jonathan Wilson (also a contributor to Highway Butterfly) is out on September 21st via Rounder Records. Find out more at https://www.billystrings.com/.
Song clips in this episode:
âRoman Candlesâ - Hard Working Americans, Rest In Chaos
âHallucinate A Solutionâ - Circles Around The Sun, Interludes For The Dead
âAll The Luck In The Worldâ - Billy Strings & Circles Around The Sun, Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal
Episode artwork photography by Neal Casal
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