Singer/songwriter Corey Case is no stranger to the Orange County music scene; in fact, this folk-indie musician has had his part in more than one OC band, festival, and numerous venues throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County music scene. On Monday, November 9th Case played a show at La Cave in Costa Mesa, along with his new band Corey Case and The Swine, opening for Will Crum. In the dimly lit bar/steakhouse, Case took the stage with his band and introduced his newly released album with a wide smile. The crowd, made up of groups of restaurant diners, bar-hoppers, and fans of the bands, quiets down as Case starts to play. His nasal voice cuts above the noise and tings in my ears; his songs are clearly vocal-driven.
Performing with his full band tonight, Case intertwines his usually soft, acoustic-fold melodies with the loud and energetic addition of a live backup band. Case’s performance thrives with more musicians on stage, and his music actually adopts and epic feel. Soon into the show, the atmosphere of La Cave has come alive with musical energy. Case’s voice gains confidence, as if now he can unleash his vocal talents, now that the entire room is captivated by his music. Case will continue to play a number of shows in Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, promoting his self-titled EP release. He has played shows ranging from Parisian cafés to major festival bandstands, but in a small pub and restaurant, Case happily finds his home.
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