Casey Harris of X Ambassadors

What this episode covers

So often when people with differing abilities want to try something that is perceived as beyond their reach, well intentioned friends will try and talk them out of it. Concerns are based on safety or chances of success or failure. When our host Erik Weihenmayer began planning his attempt climbing Mt. Everest, learning to kayak or paraglide… there were plenty of people that expressed concerns. Our guest today is Casey Harris. He a professional keyboardist for the  band, the X Ambassadors. He’s also blind. When asked if anyone tried to talk him out of a musical career, he answered no, it was the exact opposite. A blind musician is a completely acceptable, even encouraged, in our society. A blind athlete not so much. This was just one interesting touchpoint in our conversation with Casey.