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BIO
Casey Jones Costello is a recording artist, composer and entertainer with a passion for the past and an encyclopedic knowledge of multiple musical genres, both past and present.His performances combine a rendition of the songs faithful to their era with anecdotal comments on the singers, songwriters, and history of each musical number that breathes life into each song in a way that is uniquely Costello’s own. Employing a perfect balance of song and commentary, his shows are delivered with a reverent sense of humor. His generation-spanning repertoire has brought him over 18,000 TikTok fans, while his senior audiences have often voted him the entertainment “favorite” and routinely seek him out for return engagements. His concerts simulcast on TikTok routinely draw 5,000 - 10,000 viewers.
A true tenor, Casey has been singing since he was two and has performed hundreds of shows for public and private events. Skilled in a wide variety of musical genres, Casey’s repertoire spans hundreds of songs, and his performances include dozens of themed shows. Casey has released 10 albums encompassing more than 220 songs, with more on the way. As a songwriter, Casey enjoys crafting songs that match the time and feel of a particular genre or era so that they fit seamlessly into a show. His songs have made frequent appearances in Casey’s live performances and several are included on albums Casey has recorded. Casey also serves as his own music arranger and is proud to report copies of his recent arrangements of songs have been selling on a well known sheet music website.
In addition to his solo work, Casey has performed with artists and groups, including as a frequent soloist for the Eastman Community Music School’s Striking Strings Hammered Dulcimer Ensemble, and the Sampler Trio. A summa cum laude graduate of Nazareth College, with a B.S. in Music/Business, and a concentration in vocal studies, Casey was the first recipient of the college’s Music Excellence in Music/Business Award and recipient of the Management Department’s Elizabeth Fake Award for his high level of academic achievement and his overall contribution to the School of Management and Nazareth College. A native of Brighton, New York, Casey resides there with three pianos, several Edison phonographs, one Dulcitone and over 7000 pieces of sheet music.
REVIEWS
“Costello has a rich, lovely voice . . . never less than crystal clear . . . a gifted young man with a future of large promise.”
~ Michael Lasser, City Newspaper
“Casey Jones Costello is a 22-year-old anachronism . . . who specializes in crooning the music of a man who died before Costello was born, Bing Crosby. . . Costello cut a slim, romantic figure as he mixed snappy music-hall patter with Crosby’s best known song[s] . . . all delivered accompanied by piano in the lightly fluttering vocals popular with singers of that day.”
~ Jeff Spevak, Democrat and Chronicle
“Casey has been a delight for our residents. His passion for music is evident in the research he provides about his songs as well as the performance of each song. His performance at The Manor House is always an anticipated event and we look forward to when he can return.”
~Rustie Reeb, Life Enrichment Director, The Manor House, Batavia, NY
“His voice is silky and rich and every word is crystal clear, sung with a passion and emotion that is rarely seen in performers today. And he’s a wonderful storyteller … This young man with an old soul is not to be missed ….”
~ Martin S., Fan Review of More Lullabies of Broadway
“Casey’s show was exactly what we were hoping for! He’s such an amazing talent and his pianist was spectacular as well. The audience loved him.”
~A. Tierson, Private Fundraiser
“Singing with the delivery and grace of a bygone era . . . Costello sings these songs the way they were meant to be sung.”
~ Rochester Fringe Festival
Official Guide
“My friend Helana and I thoroughly enjoyed the many Fringe Festival presentations during the past few weeks. The last and our grand finale was an exceptional young singer by the wonderful name of Casey Jones Costello. His performance at RAPA was enchanting and he gifted us with various songs from the golden age of Broadway. Oohs and ahs preceded many of his choices as recognition and appreciation swept the audience. I predict a bright spotlight will follow this recent graduate of Nazareth College.”
~ Karen Walter-Passarell, Democrat and Chronicle
“Casey really has a way of bringing to life these kinds of songs so before he gets famous, we’re delighted he’s singing with us.”
~M. Collins, Eastman Community Music School, Striking Strings Hammered Dulcimer Ensemble, Founder
"Poised and confident, Costello delivers music and stories like you've never heard them before - but trust me, you'll want to hear them again. And again. And again...."
~ Shirley I., Fan Review of Get Happy: Casey Jones Costello Sings the Judy Garland Songbook
"I just want to say how grateful we are that you come to perform at Chapel Oaks…feedback from one of the residents: 'Casey is the best I’ve ever seen- his performance gave me chills!’"
~ M. Sawyer, Recreation Director,
Chapel Oaks Retirement Community