Nashville-based singer-songwriter Casey Daniels to make UK gig debut in Rotherham
The Country and Americana artist has just released the first song from his upcoming EP 'Lonely Led To You'
A Nashville-based Country music artist is swapping south eastern Tennessee for South Yorkshire – with his debut UK gig in Rotherham this week.
Casey Daniels will be making his UK debut at The Three Cranes on High Street on Saturday September 26 – just a week after releasing new track Lonely Led To You.
The 34-year-old grew up in Reno, Nevada and has been playing music most of his life including with his dad Matt Barrett, also a musician ,including in an Eagles tribute band with his father as well as various other projects which he dubs “side quests” before deciding to move to Nashville four years ago to pursue his dream of making a living from his own music.
Now he has written, recorded, and produced a forthcoming EP and released the first single Lonely Led To You – which he wrote about his wife Rotherham-born businesswoman Lucie Jayne Barrett who he met while he was performing in Nashville and she was on a trip to the Tennessee capital, widely known across the globe as Music City.
Casey, who lists his music influences as including Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, said: “It has been really fun and so rewarding to be able to focus on building my brand as an independent artist, writing and producing this whole record, this EP which I have been working on for many years.
“The last six months I have been working hard as a small independent artist and now the song is out there on all streaming platforms – I feel like I can add that qualification of ‘musician’ officially to my CV!
“I am super excited to be playing The Three Cranes for my first UK gig.
“I love Rotherham, I love all of the history and all the beautiful old buildings here in this town of which this pub is one.”
And he is also keenly aware of the strong links the much-missed Country star and global icon Dolly Parton has with the town.
“My wife and I were so upset when she passed. We had been to Dollywood a couple of months ago and are both so glad we did – it was a beautiful experience.
“I knew about the Imagination Library (reading scheme which the singer, actor and philanthropist launched in the borough in 2007) and I knew she set that up here in Rotherham as the first place in the UK but I didn't know until recently about her other links with the town like with Rotherham Hospital, too.
“My wife and I – like so many others – are still mourning her passing.”
He is also impressed by the town and wider South Yorkshire region's musical heritage, too.
“Rotherham has The Reytons which is great! And of course Sheffield has Arctic Monkeys – and also Def Leppard which I have to admit I didn't know about until quite recently!
“I can’t wait to get on stage and play some songs to the people of this town which has been so welcoming to me.”
Casey's gig on Saturday is the latest show in a line up of live acts which have played at The Three Cranes, and follows little more than a week after the pub put on a showcase for Rotherham Day last Friday.
A spokesperson for the venue said: “Casey blends soulful vocals and raw acoustic guitar with classic rock, country, and blues influences.
“Known for his authentic storytelling, he explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth through heartfelt performances.
“With his new song out, Casey continues to build momentum and captivate audiences wherever he plays – and we can't wait to welcome him.”
The free gig starts at 8pm.