Browsing: Tommy Castro

Tommy Castro is the big winner with three awards, with multiple honors going to Sue Foley & Christone “Kingfish” Ingram!

The BMAs honor the past year’s exceptional achievements in blues music recording, performance, and songwriting, as well as supporting the blues rich cultural traditions.

“When Randy and I started out playing blues joints and bars in San Francisco in the early 90s, we had no idea what kind of a ride we were in for. I’ve always been inspired by all the old blues guys and now I’m one of them. I look forward to the next 30 years!” – Tommy Castro

“I was thinking back to when I was growing up in my hometown and all the things that influenced me musically over the years.”

Each song on ‘Stompin’ Ground’ shows a slightly different side of his multifaceted musical personality.

This Week in Blues Past: “Father of the British Blues”, “Godmother of the Chicago Blues”, “Empress of the Blues” and more…

Guitars. Lots of them. But of course it’s a Tommy Castro album, so you know you’re getting a release that is going to lean heavily on the guitar

We sat down with Johnny Childs in a no-holds-barred interview to talk about his infamous video calling out Tommy Castro, his latest projects, the blooming International Blues Music Day, and stirring the pot just a little bit more!

A Full Day Of Blues Music And Family Enjoyment At The Scenic Hummingbird Nest Ranch In Simi Valley; Benefits American Diabetes Association & Local Charities

Alligator’s new album, spearheaded by Tommy Castro, is a commanding live album that is packed to the brim with shockingly large talents such as Trampled Under Foot, Janiva Magness & Joe Louis Walker.