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In the wonderful world of the musical industry, there are the inevitable massive egos kicking around and some pretty repellent personalities that unfortunately exist. This could not be further from the truth however with Musicadium artist Casey Barnes - who, apart from being a fantastic musician who has achieved some dizzying heights,  is also an all-round nice guy. (For proof of this, check out his appearance on Sixty Minutes where he helped out a young musician with some serious health problems).

Casey has just released his latest EP ‘Red Lion Motel’ and if his previous successes are anything to go by, we should expect more great things from this artist. His previous single with DJ/producer Marco Denmark which was re-working of the classic Elton John hit ‘Tiny Dancer’ reached #1 on the UK club charts, and was played and remixed by some of the world’s top DJs including Pete Tong, DJ Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren and Carl Kennedy.

Check out his latest EP ‘Red Lion Motel’  at

We caught up with Casey for a quick chat about what to expect from his latest release.

Your track ‘tiny dancer’ was a huge hit on an international level, achieved the #1 spot in the UK club charts, and has been remixed by Superstar DJs such as DJ Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Pete Tong and Carl Kennedy. How does Red Lion Motel differ from your previous releases?

Yes Tiny Dancer has definitely done very well especially throughout Europe, America and Brazil  but ‘Red Lion Motel’ definitely has a different feel all together. With this release I especially wanted a more acoustic/raw sound and deliberately worked with a fresh group of musicians, studio and producer to give it a new vibe.

What has been the most memorable live gig that you’ve played?

Supporting Bryan Adams on his last Australian tour for the Day On The Green concert series has been by far my most memorable gig so far…. once you get a taste of playing in front of crowds like that you just want to do it again!

You’ve also travelled extensively, performing around the world. Where is your favourite place to perform and why?

I really enjoyed performing in America.  For some reason people over there really come to ‘listen’ to live music and really do appreciate live performances…. not that Australians don’t, it’s just slightly different over there I guess with so much musical variety.

What are some Aussie acts that are exciting you at the moment?

I’d have to say my good friend Marco Demark who I recorded Tiny Dancer with. He’s definitely one to watch over the next 12 months… and as much as I don’t normally tune into Australian Idol I am a big Wes Carr fan only because I heard his original stuff before he went on idol and its brilliant.

If you could collaborate with any musician/songwriter who would it be?

I’d love to work with Bernard Fanning…. also his guitarist Andrew Morris who is another Brissy boy and an amazing singer songwriter himself.

Any funny/embarrassing moments onstage?

Lots and lots of those… from forgetting the words on stage to have all in brawls brake out at venues I’ve played at over the years… I’d love to write a book one day all about all the weird and funny things that happen to you at gigs…. too many things to answer in a short response but I’m sure any guy that’s spent the last 10 years playing many a gig in many a pub would have some similar stories to tell!

How should punters dance to Casey Barnes’ music? (if at all)

Ha ha… um that’s a tough one to answer. My latest release ‘Red Lion Motel’ is more a listening album… if you’re more the ‘dancing type’ then definitely check out ‘Tiny Dancer’.

Finally, what are your plans for 2009?

I’d love to look at another full album release at some point in the year with a lot more live touring too… I’m already excited about what 2009 may bring… stay tuned!

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