Casey McPherson

Casey McPherson (born September 15, 1978) is a singer and songwriter based in Austin, Texas where he lives with his two daughters. He is currently the frontman of the bands Alpha Rev and Flying Colors, as well as his own solo career. He is a classically-trained pianist and guitarist.

Personal life Casey grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was home schooled by his mother, and spent much of his childhood outdoors exploring nature. At a young age, he lost both his father The group has released three studio albums, and three live albums, to commercial success and critical acclaim.

Casey also launched an app for musicians and performers called SkaFlash, a software program designed to more easily connect fans to the bands and performers they follow.

Philanthropy

Mental health By the age of twenty-three, Casey had lost both his father and brother to suicide. After mourning their deaths, he dedicated over a decade to help others face mental health and prevent suicide. He joined the boards of Mental Health Texas and Austin Child Guidance Center, where he worked on policy change and mental health advocacy. He became an outspoken voice to raise awareness and over $1 million for the cause.

Rare diseases In 2018, Casey's youngest daughter Rose was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, HNRNPH2. He is currently working in the scientific field to bring genetic treatments to children across rare diseases. He founded and runs the non-profit, To Cure a Rose Foundation, and is in the process of launching the N-of-1 Fund, a sustainable model to drive rare disease treatments forward.

He is an advocate of the sound-health connection, using music to engage the brain to improve communication and motor function in children with rare neurological diseases like his daughter Rose.

Discography With Endochine i (2001) Day Two (2004)

With Alpha Rev Alpha Rev (2006) The Greatest Thing I've Ever Learned (2007) New Morning (2010) City Farm: Roots (2011) Bloom (2013) Case.E Sessions Volume 1 (2018) (I Wish You Were) Open (2020)

With Flying Colors Flying Colors (2012) Live in Europe (2013) Second Nature (2014) Second Flight: Live at the Z7 (2015) Third Degree (2019) Morsefest 2019 (2019) Third Stage: Live In London (2020)

With The Sea Within The Sea Within (2018) (album guest and live musician)