Cassidy (musician)

Cassidy, who only goes by one name, was until recently the lead singer for the band Antigone Rising. Born January 15, 1976 in Sparta, New Jersey, she is a self-taught singer.

Early life

She grew up in Sparta, New Jersey, a small town in Sussex County, New Jersey. She has one older brother. She began singing at a young age, when her father took her to a church where she sang gospel songs. Her mother's taste in music also influenced her: Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, and other artists. After graduating high school, she moved to New York City, where she worked as a waitress. When she wasn't working she often performed solo or with a band. She stayed in New York for about a year and then moved to London, England. During her time in London she sang jazz standards as a session musician and with different bands. She then moved to Los Angeles, where she also worked as a session singer.

Antigone Rising

While in LA, she heard Antigone Rising was looking for a new lead singer. She sent the band a demo tape. She soon joined the band and for time lived with guitarist Kristen Henderson. The band released four independent albums with Cassidy singing lead vocals. They built a dedicated fanbase, known for following them along their East Coast tour stops. They were then offered a record deal by Lava Records in 2003, after Jasom Flom saw one of their shows. Their major label debut "From the Ground Up" was released exclusively through Starbucks coffeeshops, in conjunction with Starbucks' Hear Music series. Their next album, "Tales From Wonderland", was scheduled for release in 2008, but with the breakup of the band its release is uncertain.

Acting

Cassidy will be making her acting debut in the 2007 film "The Skeptic". Written and directed by Tennyson Bardwell,

External links

* [http://www.antigonerising.com Band's official site]
* [http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16881505&BRD=1291&PAG=461&dept_id=523592&rfi=6 Article on recent Weehawken concert]
* [http://antigonerising.blogspot.com Antigone Rising blog]
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