Minneapolis song smith Sam Cassidy brought his all-American rock 'n roll train to town for a stop at Club Garibaldi's for an evening of good tunes and great times. Cassidy's soulful voice was backed with a terrific band, the Red Daughters, which featuring two additional guitarists, a bass player, drummer and keyboardist. The large ensemble brought a full sound and raw energy to a set of material which largely highlighted Cassidy's stellar debut release, 2014's Debts.
Cassidy's music harnesses a new take on a classic Minneapolis sound paved by acts like the Replacements and the Jayhawks. A stalwart storyteller, Cassidy creates tunes with characters in mind and injects the listener into their tales. "Hard Road," describes hopeful perseverance in the face of adversity. The jangly optimistic tracks "Hallelujah," "Caffeine," were other stand-outs. Ruckus set closer, "Valley Below" showcased Sam Cassidy and the Red Daughters's biggest strength- the ability to tell-tales and put on a juggernaut of a rock show rock all at the same time. Cassidy and his band mate's playful banter and humor was well-received, and the band seemed very relaxed and energetic in their performance.
Opening for Cassidy was Milwaukee singer-songwriter and Twin Brother bandleader Sean William Raasch. Raasch performed a handful of newer tunes showcasing his passionate vocals and guitar playing. Raasch mentioned working on a new record with Twin Brother next year and we can't wait to hear how that turns out.
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