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Sockpuppet and I just learned of Neal Casal’s death. She was especially hard hit by the news, because she used to frequent the Terrapin Crossroads, and knows these musicians.
This is the song we were listening to when we read about Neal’s unexpected death last Monday.
Neal Casal died by his own hand last Monday at the age of 50. Unoffical cause of death reported to be by hanging.
This song was recorded in 2013 at Jerry Garcia’s birthday bash. Sent to our heartbroken Sockpuppet with love.
Another song for Socks:
Neal Casal at the Terrapin Crossroads in 2013 performing Santana’s “The Sensitive Kind.” Some real heavy hitters on that small stage.
More Neal Casal from Terrapin Crossroads. “They Love Each Other.”