Out In The Day - Peter Casey

"Just in the same way Bob Marley sings of Kingston Jamaica and The Saw Doctors sing of Tuam, Peter Casey sings of North Clare. The great songwriters make their neighbourhood important to music people from all over. We recognise the importance of place and the power of place when the story is presented with passion for that place. Peter is comfortable with who he is and with where he comes from in North Clare. He is the bard of old who sings of his neighbours like the shop in Ennis that sells everything and the GAA community that is such a big part of his world. We listen because behind the laughter at the hilarious scenarios we are presented with, we recognise the reverence he holds for his community. This singer and these songs will travel because the integrity of the words and the strong local accent with the perfect diction of the singer is what moves the listener. Peter Casey never refuses when asked to sing and he makes us feel good about stuff. Each song is a journey on a worthwhile trip.
Beir bua Peter Casey!"                      Eoin O’Neill