Cass McCombs (born Concord, California in 1977) is an American musician, best known for releasing a number of albums since 2002. Read full biography of Cass McCombs →
Folk art has never been much about politics; it's about action and utility.
I grew up in the suburbs and was raised on rap radio, so it took me a long time to stumble upon the acoustic guitar as a resource for anything.
I just write songs whenever I feel like it, whenever they come to me.
I was just a folk singer. I cut my teeth on the streets, you know.
I wouldn't go into the studio if I didn't have a band who's ready, willing, and able.
I'm making music with my friends. It's fun. It should be fun. You shouldn't make music if it isn't fun.
Lyrics are my racket; music is play - the fluff stuff.
Musicians wake up and create a more loving community by creating heavier music.
Opinions only carry weight in the second or third person.
I don't think music is my job - I don't think about it that way, because I don't really get paid. There's no paycheck at the end;... →
I have no idea what will become of my work in the future, the future folk will not be aware of our influence over them, as we are unaware of how our... →
I project love, music and love, and I pray for peace. A good song cuts straight to the heart; sometimes it doesn't need to be too many lines - of... →
I've always littered my songs with jokes. You might need to dig a little deeper to find the humor, but I would totally object to being some kind... →
Cass McCombs (born Concord, California in 1977) is an American musician, best known for releasing a number of albums since 2002.