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Live Show Review
Album launch - dec 2023
We were at the release concert of Jo Caseley’s most recent album, High on Heart Strings a few months back and were treated to a performance that bodes well for the future of this Southern Highlands of NSW based country music songstress.
Her original songs, brimming with raw emotion and authenticity, encapsulate love, life, relationship, and the intricate journey of motherhood. Each well-crafted melody about the highs and lows of everyday life makes her music relatable and enjoyable.
Caseley has a strong social conscience, which she weaves seamlessly into her music in several songs. Her ability to address societal issues within the framework of her art is commendable and serves as a powerful reminder of music's role as a catalyst for change and awareness.
Her voice, a blend of warmth and strength, carries each song with a grace that is both comforting and inspiring as she shares a piece of her soul with every note. This level of sincerity, mixed with a certain vulnerability, sets her apart from a standard country music formula. She has been through the school of hard knocks and uses those experiences to good effect in her music.
She bridges songs with an easy patter and a good sense of humour. Her musicianship is assured whilst not brash, her guitar well under control and a good understanding with her band on the day.
In a world that often feels disconnected, Jo Caseley's songs remind us of a shared human experience. Her heartfelt anthems of life, love, and resilience will leave you feeling a little like the title track of her album, that is, high on heart strings. Get along and see her live if able.
Kevin Parker –Publisher FestivalAustralia.com.au
I love Jo Caseley’s music, it’s so real! She sings great songs about everyday life based on her journey, which I get being a wife and mother myself. She delivers a fun show and doesn’t leave anything in the dressing room! Seen her a few times and will definitely go again.
Maddi - Kimchi Maker and Beekeeper
“She can deliver a soulful jazz-inflected croon as convincingly as a raunchy country-rock holler and a sweet country-pop serenade. That range, combined with her affecting stories makes Jo a manifold and endlessly fascinating songwriter.” - Chris Familton
— Post to Wire
“Nothing could have prepared me for Jo's performance at the 100% Homegrown concert, stunning beyond words.” - Warren Barnett
— Independent Mastering Engineer, Sony Music
“Great storytellers say what the rest of us think, but are too scared to say out loud. Ripping her heart out of her guitar, Jo exposes all our beauties, secrets and lies. A heartfelt performer who leaves her audience mesmerised. ” - Mandy Newman
— Presenter, Highland 107.1 FM