About Us
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The Cascella Music Club was born from a simple belief: music is better when it's shared. In an era of endless algorithms and passive listening, we aim to bring back the intentionality of a traditional book club to the world of sound. Every week, our community dives deep into the discography of a single artist through a curated nine-song journey. By exploring three chart-topping hits, three personal favorites from the week’s selector, and three tracks that showcase the artist’s most unique experimental sounds, we provide a 360-degree view of the music that shapes our lives.
Our platform is more than just a playlist; it’s a living forum for discovery and debate. From the latest ratings and statistics to our growing archive of past discussions, The Cascella Music Club invites you to pull up a chair, hit play, and join the conversation. Whether you’re a lifelong audiophile or just looking for your next favorite band, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Meet The Club
Vincent Cascella
Favorite Bands:
Linkin Park, Nirvana, Paramore, Pink Floyd,
Breaking Benjamin, Chvrches
1st Concert:
Linkin Park & Chris Cornell @ Projekt Revolution 2008
Favorite Concerts:
Rush @ Prudential Center 2013
Mike Shinoda @ Pier 17 2018
First CDs:
Linkin Park "Meteora"
Avril Lavigne "Let Go"
Three Doors Down "Away From The Sun"
Joseph Cascella
Favorite Bands:
Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Mac Miller
1st Concert:
Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, P.O.D @ Uproar Festival
Favorite Concert:
So many good ones, but gotta go with Post Malone @ SPAC
First CDs:
Custom burnt CDs of mostly grunge & Alt-Rock
Anthony "Dad" Cascella
Favorite Bands:
Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters, Buddy Holly,
Linda Ronstadt
1st Concert:
Jethro Tull & Robin Trower @ Shea Stadium 1978
Yes @ MSG 1979
Favorite Concert:
U2 @ MSG 1987
The Rolling Stones & George Thorogood @ Buffalo Riche 1979
First CDs:
Jethro Tull "Aqualung"
Led Zeppelin "Physical Graffiti"
Lisa "Mom" Cascella
Favorite Bands:
Elton John, Alanis Morissette, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam
1st Concert:
The Pretenders @ SPAC
Eric Clapton @ SPAC
The Beach Boys @SPAC
The Plasmatics @ Paramount Theater 1981
Favorite Concert:
Eric Clapton @ SPAC 1990
U2 @ MSG 1987
John Cougar Mellencamp @ MSG 1987
First CDs:
Elton John "Good Bye Yellow Brick Road"
Meatloaf "Paradise By The Dashboard Light"
Uncle Vin Cascella
Favorite Bands:
Young Dubliners, Eileen Ivers, Elton John
The Who, Billy Joel, Luke Bryan
1st Concerts:
Between 1977-1978:
Jethro Tull, REO Speedwagon, The Grateful Dead, Bruce Springsteen
Favorite Concerts:
Elton John & Billy Joel (Face to Face Tour) 1994
The Allman Brothers w/ Mary Chapin Carpenter & Paul Simon 1993
Elton John @ MSG throughout the 80s
Queen w/ Billy Squire, MSG 1981
Young Dubliners, Knitting Factory NYC, 2002
First CD:
Elton John "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
John Entrieri
Favorite Bands:
Breaking Benjamin, Jimmy Buffet, Counting Crows
1st Concert:
Dope, Sevendust, & Black Label Society @ Starland Ballroom
Favorite Concerts:
Breaking Benjamin @ The Chance in Poughkeepsie
Streetlight Manifesto @ Starland Ballroom
First CD:
D12 "World"