Focus on the Keys..."Lost" John Casner
It was, we think, 1988 when John Casner walked into
the middle of us.
More than content to
continue to perform with his various Country/Texas-Swing bands, not the least of which being THE AUSTIN ROADHOUSE
BAND in the early 80’s, John was hardly looking to align himself with such a bunch
of rag-tag-rock-n-roll-goofballs.
But at
the time he did generously offer the band the use of his studio and the
recording equipment therein; all the while consistently stating that he had
no interest in being “in the band”, but would gladly contribute keyboard parts as
needed…not to mention the occasional vocal here and there.
Of course, he didn’t see it coming.
Despite his best efforts at escaping the PY gravitational
pull, his piano and organ work gradually became an integral part of the Poor Yorick
sound. It’s not hard to hear the influence and presence…give a listen to the
infectious piano riff on
“Let’s All Be Normal“ (1992);
or the smooth,
left-bank-evoking accordion work on
“I Might Be Wrong” (2012); or, of course, his signature vocals on
“Ellie May” (2012)…just a small sample of John's skill to
be sure.
So, ladies and gentlemen, though he may have cringed at the
idea at one time in the early days…(and perhaps occasionally still does), a round of
applause, if you please, for Poor Yorick’s very own…
“Lost” John Casner!
WATERLOO ICE HOUSE (38th Street, AUS TX)
FRI January 17th
1 The Wise One
Polka! Polka! Polka! 
It was the summer of 2003 when Trish threw in with PY and started rehearsing some of the band's older material. Since then she's contributed to four album projects, a handful of singles, as well as making countless live appearances with this goofy group....and it is plenty goofy. 
OR....if you just gotta have a hard copy of something in your grubby little hands you can ORDER CDs form our Official Website...we'll make it easy on you...we trust you...you got an honest face.
It was, we think, 1988 when John Casner walked into
the middle of us. More than content to
continue to perform with his various Country/Texas-Swing bands, not the least of which being THE AUSTIN ROADHOUSE
BAND in the early 80’s, John was hardly looking to align himself with such a bunch
of rag-tag-rock-n-roll-goofballs. But at
the time he did generously offer the band the use of his studio and the
recording equipment therein; all the while consistently stating that he had
no interest in being “in the band”, but would gladly contribute keyboard parts as
needed…not to mention the occasional vocal here and there.
“Lost” John Casner! 
OR...
...any way,...with all that and some additional work on some other newer material we have been quite occupied, BUT!..
Just another reminder that PY will NOT be appearing on the first Friday in May at Waterloo ...BUT we will be back at... 
SERIOUSLY!
Just an additional reminder that POOR YORICK is yet again scheduled for the first Friday in April...the 5th...at 7 PM...at Waterloo Ice House (38th Street)...for a post Vernal-Equinox-type-show! However, Woody still refuses to wear the bunny suit...but we'll work on him.
