Casino Queen

Casino Queen, a band from Moses Lake Washington, is made up of experienced artists who have adopted a new title. The group is composed of longtime friends, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist, Danny Payne, guitarist and lap steel, Brandon Smith, bassist Jeff Ames, and drummer Olga Moreno. They've developed their own unique and alluring style, drawing on inspiration from notable artists such as Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie, Tom Petty, and Wilco. Each member brings an individual talent, all of which meld and play together seamlessly. Their songs about companionship, love, loss and family fuse together genres such as: alternative, country, folk, and indie, and entice the listener with memorable bass-lines, nuanced vocals, nostalgic lyrics, and well-built choruses.

Casino Queen’s songs play like a story, rich with imagery and emotions, from the first listen they stay with you throughout the day. Song to song there’s the plucking of a guitar, a warm voice, clever lyrics, and a compelling rhythm. Their work is genuine, raw, and honest, coming from a place of truth and experience. Timeless, evocative, and memorable. Once you’ve listened to Casino Queen, you won’t be able to stop.