Tommy Castro & The Painkillers
Multiple award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California-based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, he’s captivated audiences with his soul-drenched vocals, searing guitar work, and high-energy live shows. As frontman of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, he’s released 17 albums that span a wide stylistic range—from horn-driven R&B and hot-blooded soul to gritty, stripped-down rock and electric blues. With his latest and eighth Alligator Records release, Closer To The Bone, Castro returns to his roots, delivering what he calls “a real blues record, the way they would have made them back in the day.” Produced by guitar master Christoffer “Kid” Andersen at San Jose’s Greaseland Studio, the album is Castro’s rawest and most direct blues effort to date. The album features standout originals like Ain’t Worth The Heartache, Can’t Catch A Break, and Crazy Woman Blues, alongside deep-cut covers of songs by Castro’s friends and influences—Johnny Nitro, Magic Slim, Ron Thompson, Chris Cain, and more. Guest appearances include Rick Estrin, Billy Branch, Deanna Bogart, Chris Cain, Jim Pugh, and gospel harmonies from The Sons Of The Soul Revivers. Born in San Jose in 1955, Castro picked up the guitar at age 10 and was inspired by icons like Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, and Mike Bloomfield. He absorbed everything from Ike & Tina Turner to John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy, developing a uniquely uplifting and soulful style rooted in blues, R&B, and funk. After early stints with Bay Area bands including NiteCry and The Dynatones, Castro formed the first Tommy Castro Band in 1992. Castro’s career took off when his band became the house band on NBC’s Comedy Showcase, airing after Saturday Night Live. He soon built a reputation as a must-see live act, touring relentlessly and releasing acclaimed albums with Blind Pig, Telarc, 33rd Street, and eventually Alligator Records, where his 2009 debut Hard Believer marked a new chapter of critical and commercial success. Notable releases include The Devil You Know (2014), Stompin’ Ground (2017), Killin’ It – Live (2019), and A Bluesman Came To Town (2021), which AllMusic hailed as “a towering achievement.” Castro is one of the most decorated artists in contemporary blues, winning 10 Blues Music Awards, including four B.B. King Entertainer of the Year honors—the genre’s highest accolade. His no-frills, 150-shows-a-year approach has earned him a fiercely loyal fanbase and praise from legends like Joe Bonamassa, who says, “Tommy has always been top of the heap among blues guitar players. He always puts on a great show.” With Closer To The Bone, Tommy Castro strips it all back to deliver an album brimming with grit, fire, and authenticity. “This is the deeper blues side of me,” says Castro. “With these songs, I am at my most authentic.”
Danny Worsnop & Tyler Rich
VIP MEET & GREET PACKAGES INCLUDE: ● One General Admission Concert Ticket ● Meet and Greet with Danny Worsnop & Tyler Rich ● Private Pre-Show Acoustic Performance from Danny Worsnop & Tyler Rich ● Exclusive Autographed Poster Bundle (One Danny Poster, One Tyler Poster, One Poster with both Danny & Tyler) ● Commemorative VIP Laminate ● Early Entry into the Venue ● Crowd Free Pre-Show Merchandise Shopping VIP MERCH PACKAGES INCLUDE: ● One General Admission Concert Ticket ● Exclusive Autographed Poster Bundle (One Danny Poster, One Tyler Poster, One Poster with both Danny & Tyler) ● Commemorative VIP Laminate ● Priority Entry into the Venue ABOUT TYLER RICH: Northern California-raised, Nashville-rooted Tyler Rich, found his love for music at an early age during family gatherings. Growing up, he would spend countless hours, watching his uncle and friends sing everything from Garth Brooks, John Denver, to Creedence Clearwater. Fast forward to graduating college with a degree in Economics, Tyler moved to LA to pursue a different game of numbers – music – exploring various genres with songwriting and bands before taking the leap as a solo artist. Tyler’s music embodies the feelings all people have in common – the need for acceptance, devotion and a place to call their own – and that empathetic spirit extends to animals too. With Rich Rescues, Tyler visits local shelters while out on the road to raise awareness for pet adoption to fans in those cities. ABOUT DANNY WORSNOP: Danny Worsnop is a genre-defying singer, songwriter, and performer whose artistry has consistently pushed beyond expectations. Born in Yorkshire, England and now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Worsnop has carved out a solo career that fuses the grit of blues, the storytelling of country, and the soul of timeless rock. His voice — powerful, raw, and unmistakably emotive — carries songs that reflect a life lived at full volume, balancing moments of vulnerability with unapologetic swagger While many first discovered him as the voice of Asking Alexandria, Worsnop’s identity as a solo artist has proven just as compelling. He thrives on reinvention, crafting music that resonates across genres and audiences. As he continues to expand his creative universe, Danny Worsnop stands as an artist who refuses to be defined by a single lane — a performer with the rare ability to move seamlessly between worlds while remaining entirely his own.
