Cat No DFGCD8617

Tommy Castro is one of the most popular and creative blues-rock-roots artists to emerge in the last 10 years or so. On his newest CD, ‘Painkiller’, Castro teamed up with producer John Porter, renowned for his work with a Who's Who list of artists such as Taj Mahal, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Keb Mo, Santana, Elvis Costello, and the Tex-Mex band, Los Lonely Boys.

With the Tommy Castro Band - rhythm mainstay Randy McDonald on bass, saxophonist extraordinaire Keith Crossan, and drummer Chris Sandoval, anchoring the sessions - Porter has fashioned a most tasteful album from the many talented parts of Castro’s patented rock ‘n’ soul music. Special guests Coco Montoya, Angela Strehli, David Maxwell, and Teresa James join in the fun.

Since he first started the Tommy Castro Band sixteen years ago in the San Francisco Bay area, Tommy has gone on to receive international acclaim as one of the most compelling artists on the scene. Not surprising, given his innate charisma and skills as a supremely talented guitarist, gifted vocalist, and engaging songwriter.

“The blues is in good hands. When someone has the right intentions, with sincerity, you can never go wrong. This person has the voice, the sound, and the intentions to touch everybody's heart”. - Carlos Santana