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Nick Torres is an American songwriter from Huntsville, Alabama. He was the singer for the now defunct indie rock quartet Northstar. He currently performs under the moniker Cassino. [1] He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Discography

Northstar

Cassino

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References

  1. Welch, Chris (2008-06-12). "Victrolas, Cassino have local ties". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved 2009-03-09.[ permanent dead link ]