When we first came across Live From New York: 1994-2001, we were impressed with the concept, execution and overall quality of the project, yet unfamiliar with its creator, Kevin Casey. We went so far as to suggest, “We’re pretty sure we should know who Kevin Casey is, because he can’t possibly be a total new jack. If he is, this is a damn fine rookie effort. If he’s not, then we slept.”
We didn’t sleep. It’s a damn fine rookie effort.
The Beatnuts’ JuJu and Psycho Les can now add theater to their impressive resume of production and musical work. Their new venture is called Deez Nuts, a workshop production produced by Peter Oasis and directed by Tommy Smith, blending live musical performances and autobiographical narratives based on their their lives growing up in Corona, Queens, and their musical journey