Ryan Cassata

Ryan Cassata


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20 years ago I had a visionp

Ryan Cassata
Ryan Cassata 12/13/2019 2:38:03 PM

20 years ago I had a vision. I knew that I wanted to be a musician and play guitar. I wasn’t any good at first but passion for it and support from those close to me kept my dream alive.
Every Wednesday, in my teens, my mom would drive me to open mic to perform the songs I had written. I never expected those Wednesday’s to lead me to a Wednesday night at Jazz at Lincoln Center. But they did. Dreams do come true. I am so grateful to accept this award. Thank you to the ASCAP foundation for this huge honor. Thank you to my family and friends and the dedicated fans that listen to the music. Thank you to my sober family. I wouldn’t be here without you. The opiate epidemic has taken so many of our friends this last decade and I cannot accept this award without bringing awareness to the epidemic. Let this award be a symbol that we can be drug and alcohol free musicians and live out our dreams. I’m proud to be a sober songwriter!
Thank you so much. 🙏 Thank you to all my friends and fam for the congratulations, y’all make me feel so loved! Thank you to @marvinguitars for this beautiful guitar to play at this legendary venue! Congrats to all the other honorees!!! Thank you so much @ascapfoundation! It was a night I’ll never forget! Photo belongs to @ascapfoundation @ascap

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