cassnoelle

Walnutport, PA, USA

Cass Noelle grew up listening to the great female troubadours of our time. Revered artists like Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell, The Cranberries, and Jewel were among her first inspirations to pick up a guitar at age 12. The eastern Pennsylvania native's influences stretch beyond the "chick folk" of her formative years. Cass draws inspiration from a vast array of artists, from megastar showmen like David Bowie and Billy Joel to architects of "beautifully sad" compositions, like The Civil Wars and Over the Rhine. These influences all share a common thread: they willfully leave an enduring imprint on the hearts of their listeners. "I like music that evokes something in your spirit," she states. Having experienced both overwhelming love and devastating loss, she has come to understand human beings as messy, complicated creatures, and writes songs that encourage listeners to find inspiration in their own stories.