Singer-Songwriter LaCasse Producing Follow-Up Album
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Stephan LaCasse is an Acoustic Singer-Songwriter based in Roberts Creek, BC. After cutting his teeth in the Toronto music scene, he moved West in 2022 and released his solo debut, Whiskey Creek Surf Shop Blues (2023). Recorded in a freezing, unfinished garage during a major life transition, the album captures a raw, "Noir Canadiana" sound that blends the storytelling of classic folk with the grit of acoustic rock.
Since the album's release, LaCasse has become a staple of the Pacific Northwest live music circuit, playing over 160 shows in three years. Whether performing at intimate weddings or on festival stages like the Water Lantern Festival, his set is defined by "singalong-worthy melodies," intricate harmonies, and a distinct "kitchen-party" energy. He is currently working on his sophomore album, due for release in mid-2026. |
LaCasse In The BC Woods
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Vernon Morning Star - September 27, 2023
A Vernon local, who has serenaded the B.C. coast for years, is bringing his musical acumen back to his hometown. Stephan LaCasse, a Vernon Secondary School graduate, will perform at Marten Brewing on Friday, Sept. 29, from 7-9 p.m. “This will be my first show in Vernon as a solo performer,” said LaCasse, who has already performed over 50 shows in 2023. “In January, I released my debut solo full-length album, Whiskey Creek Surf Shop Blues, which I self-produced and is available for streaming.”
The singer and acoustic guitarist got his musical start in Vernon, where he played in the local ‘90s punk band Wishing Well, in addition to playing Aladdin in the Powerhouse Theatre’s 1999 production of Aladdin and His Magic Lamp. After graduating, LaCasse made the move to Toronto, where he spent the last 20 years before moving back to B.C. on the Sunshine Coast in 2022. LaCasse’s style is an eclectic blend of rock, pop, punk and folk, which showcases a diverse range of influences.
Bowen Assman Sep 27, 2023
A Vernon local, who has serenaded the B.C. coast for years, is bringing his musical acumen back to his hometown. Stephan LaCasse, a Vernon Secondary School graduate, will perform at Marten Brewing on Friday, Sept. 29, from 7-9 p.m. “This will be my first show in Vernon as a solo performer,” said LaCasse, who has already performed over 50 shows in 2023. “In January, I released my debut solo full-length album, Whiskey Creek Surf Shop Blues, which I self-produced and is available for streaming.”
The singer and acoustic guitarist got his musical start in Vernon, where he played in the local ‘90s punk band Wishing Well, in addition to playing Aladdin in the Powerhouse Theatre’s 1999 production of Aladdin and His Magic Lamp. After graduating, LaCasse made the move to Toronto, where he spent the last 20 years before moving back to B.C. on the Sunshine Coast in 2022. LaCasse’s style is an eclectic blend of rock, pop, punk and folk, which showcases a diverse range of influences.
Bowen Assman Sep 27, 2023
Coast Reporter Friday February 10th, 2023: www.coastreporter.net/local-arts/touring-soloist-stephan-lacasse-animates-the-blues-at-run-with-soup-6520638?fbclid=IwAR2lv_f4W472XeNFyAZsY-Wy0LXhqX8DtSYQACSrc1smDEIoEa4ORvIFuU8
January 2023:
Press: 91.7 CoastFM www.mycoastnow.com/events/stephan-lacasse-live-at-gibsons-tapworks https://www.mycoastnow.com/events/stephan-lacasse-live-at-gibsons-tapworks
From The Straight Music Blog: fromthestrait.com/articles/the-rundown-january-23-2023/
Press: 91.7 CoastFM www.mycoastnow.com/events/stephan-lacasse-live-at-gibsons-tapworks https://www.mycoastnow.com/events/stephan-lacasse-live-at-gibsons-tapworks
From The Straight Music Blog: fromthestrait.com/articles/the-rundown-january-23-2023/
