Size: 119,0 MB
Time: 51:03
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2025
Styles: Blues
Art: Front
1. Can't Catch A Break (3:53)
2. The Way You Do (3:12)
3. One More Night (3:56)
4. Crazy Woman Blues (5:25)
5. Woke Up And Smelled The Coffee (3:05)
6. Keep Your Dog Inside (3:48)
7. She Moves Me (3:50)
8. Ain't Worth The Heartache (3:42)
9. A Fool For You (3:46)
10. Freight Train (Let Me Ride) (4:05)
11. Everywhere I Go (3:29)
12. Bloodshot Eyes (2:53)
13. Stroll Out West (3:01)
14. Hole In The Wall (2:52)
Tommy Castro’s music is blues for the soul. "Closer to the Bone", is as raw and unfiltered as he’s ever been and this return to his roots suits him well. The album strips away excess, dialing straight into Castro’s blistering guitar work, expressive vocals and airtight songwriting. It’s a back-to-basics blues record - one that feels both fresh and steeped in tradition. The 14 tracks carry the Tommy Castro stamp, and if you’ve been around for a while, you’re familiar with his brand of blues and soul magic.
A multiple award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Castro knows how to surround himself with the best, and ‘Closer to the Bone’ is no exception. Backed by his road-tested band, The Painkillers - Mike Emerson (keys), Randy McDonald (bass/vocals), and Bowen Brown (drums) - Castro also brings in heavy hitters like Christopher “Kid” Andersen, Rick Estrin, Chris Cain, and Billy Branch. Saxophonist/vocalist Deanna Bogart and keyboard ace Jim Pugh round out a lineup that’s nothing short of elite.
Even though he’s known as a brilliant guitar player, Castro’s chops sometimes get overshadowed. Not here. "Closer to the Bone" showcases his fretboard finesse as a feel player and you’ll hear influences that hint of Buddy Guy, Elmore James, Freddie King, B.B. King and others. Part of Castro’s appeal is his personality - it comes through in the songs. He feels real. Perhaps that’s part of what contributed to Castro winning the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award three times, in addition to three Band of the Year Awards, and Album of the Year for his last release "A Bluesman Came To Town". /Martine Ehrenclou, Rock & Blues Muse
A multiple award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Castro knows how to surround himself with the best, and ‘Closer to the Bone’ is no exception. Backed by his road-tested band, The Painkillers - Mike Emerson (keys), Randy McDonald (bass/vocals), and Bowen Brown (drums) - Castro also brings in heavy hitters like Christopher “Kid” Andersen, Rick Estrin, Chris Cain, and Billy Branch. Saxophonist/vocalist Deanna Bogart and keyboard ace Jim Pugh round out a lineup that’s nothing short of elite.
Even though he’s known as a brilliant guitar player, Castro’s chops sometimes get overshadowed. Not here. "Closer to the Bone" showcases his fretboard finesse as a feel player and you’ll hear influences that hint of Buddy Guy, Elmore James, Freddie King, B.B. King and others. Part of Castro’s appeal is his personality - it comes through in the songs. He feels real. Perhaps that’s part of what contributed to Castro winning the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award three times, in addition to three Band of the Year Awards, and Album of the Year for his last release "A Bluesman Came To Town". /Martine Ehrenclou, Rock & Blues Muse
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4 comments:
Thanks Rooster. HappyWhatever makes you Happy!
Thank you RR! I'm a Tommy Castro big fan!
Thank you very much, Red Rooster
You're most welcome Tommy C, glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for your comment, it's appreciated.
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