History:

Casey was a folk duo based in North Carolina. Casey consisted of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters Graham Carlton and Sandy Hoffman. It's unclear if the duo ever performed in public. While working odd jobs, the duo wrote songs together about their daily life and past experiences. Evenetually they had enough material to visit a recording studio, specifically Bob Davis Sound Studios in Charlotte, and produce an entire album. The eleven track album "Twine" was recorded and released in 1973. 

The album features songs primarily written by Sandy Hoffman, who also played acoustic and slide guitars as well as drums, cello, and harmonica. Graham Carlton co-wrote several songs and also played guitar, bass guitar, and percussion. "Twine" features several instrumental passages as well as short blues and rock inspired folk pieces. The album was pressed in a short run by Century out of California and is very obscure. 

In late 1973 or early 1974, Casey added a third member. Their last name is Link but their first name is unknown. He was most likely a drummer. The trio recorded a single titled "(I'm Using It) For You / Acceptance" on Twine Records. It's unclear what happened to the group after this release. 

Graham Carlton is now a lawyer. As for Sandy Hoffman I am not aware of his current wherabouts.

Review:

Twine (1973, Century Records)

Rating: 9/10

Nothing to really complain about. Solid bluesy folk album with very earnest yet captivating lyricism and creative arrangements. The folk rock material present is the best, including the lovely "Graveyard Song". Wonderful melody and arrangement. "Fantasy Suite" Is beautiful with great cello and vocals. "Ain't It Funny" is cool with some very existential lyrics. "Dark Woods Path" is very cool with it's haunting reverbed vocals and lyrics. Rest of the record is enjoyable, even the three instrumentals are fine.