919 | OUTSIDE THE 919
Country Soul in The Keys RALEIGH’S JASON ADAMO, DOUG CASTEEN CREATE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
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oulful songs about loves lost, break-ups and make ups, plenty of original music, and inspired renditions of The Beatles’ Get Back and Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah; that’s just some of the special music concert attendees enjoyed when Jason Adamo teamed up with long-time musical partner, Doug Casteen, for an incredible performance recently “Outside the 919” at the Key West Theater in downtown Key West, FL. Adamo, an award winning writer, singer, performer and host of Sunday night’s Home Grown Country Show on 94.7 WQDR has been on the music scene for nearly two decades and shared many hits from his catalog during the performance – including favorites Beautiful Believer, which he co-wrote with another country music star, Brett Young; plus Foundation and Purple Sky – the latter being the first song he wrote as a youth living in New York City. Storytelling intermingled with humor (and much laughter) as the duo touched on the loss of both of their mothers. Casteen’s song, Ghosts of Angels, was dedicated to his mother during the show – as he shared the sadness of her passing six years ago and Jason’s mother, Cathy, in 2019. Casteen’s solo guitar riffs and elegant blending perfectly accompanied Adamo’s rich, soulful sound (many agree there is a familiar Joe Cocker quality to his voice). Adamo has enjoyed time in New York City (where he grew up), years in Nashville, and many more here in the 919. He is
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Jason Adamo and Doug Casteen
married to a beautiful wife, Lisa, and together they have two adorable baby girls. Jason’s health problems have not gotten in the way of making music, touring or meeting new friends. He has been on a quest to find a kidney match for an inevitable kidney transplant that doctors say is required at some point in the future (he has shared his personal story with his fans on his Facebook page and continues to inspire so many people). Key West Theater is a repurposed and fully renovated former church facility in the heart of Key West at 512 Eaton St. Visit thekeywesttheater.com for more information. Catch Jason Adamo on his radio show at 9 p.m. every Sunday on 94.7 WQDR and solo and band performances around town – including at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April16, at The Durham Bulls Athletic Park for the “Beats, Brews and Baseball” series. For more information on Adamo, Casteen and the Jason Adamo Band, visit jasonadamo.com.
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