Ryan Cassata’s Greetings from Echo Park transforms the struggles of chronic illness and the fight against transphobia into a fearless, genre-blending punk-folk howl.
“I feel like I’m trying to protect something about my myself, about my heritage here. I know there is enough goodness in my ancestors to produce me, and I don’t hate myself. I have at points in my life, and it’s taken a whole lot for me to control that and that’s what some of my music is about.” – Joseph Allred
“I feel like I’m trying to protect something about my myself, about my heritage here. I know there is enough goodness in my ancestors to produce me, and I don’t hate myself. I have at points in my life, and it’s taken a whole lot for me to control that and that’s what some of my music is about.” – Joseph Allred
For the first time since Salem 66’s breakup over 30 years ago, their music is now available in a new compilation. It’s time to reexamine this unique Boston band.