| Author | Message | ||
     Court |
The Tommy Castro Band is headed to Kansas City to "Knuckle Heads" this Thursday....tempting, very tempting. | ||
| Daves |
Wish I could've been there. | ||
| Rek |
Any suggestions as to which of Tommy's albums are the best for an overall notion of his "sound"? Thx, Rob | ||
| Rek |
Nevermind, just ordered the Soul Shaker album. Rob | ||
| Court |
Rek: Man....ya gotta give me a minute. I was sitting in a meeting (18 340 ton fans to be lifted off barges this week) and was getting your posts. Going forward, I'll tell ya a secret. Under the Radar Records has us set up a discount arrangement for Buell folks for 15% off any purchase in the UTR store. It's ready and simple. Any purchase in our online store will automatically have a 15% discount applied at checkout. On the first page of the checkout, there's a box under 'Shipping Options' labeled: Gift Certificate Code (if applicable) Enter: buellutr or BUELLUTR It must be all UPPERCASE or all lowercase. I also see that the (made popular by famed guitarist Erik Buell "GRATITUDE shirts are all gone with the exception of small. I've tendered a request for an immediate resupply. Court P.S. - I am listening to the GRATITUDE CD this morning, Erik's personal favorite, and it rocks. | ||
| Josh_ |
If Soul Shaker was an LP I'd say start on the flip side. Track 8 (Wake Up Call) is the best on the album. The DVD/Live CD from the Fillmore is probably the best way to get the TCB "sound". Highlight of the night was after Slick broke 2 strings on each of his 2 guitars he turned Blind Mississippi Morris loose while he restrung. Morris' 2 songs were worth the price of admission. | ||
| Rek |
DOH!, now I've gotta buy another album just to get the discount. (sorry honey, but this is way better than Alanis) Rob | ||
| Josh_ |
>The Tommy Castro Band is headed to Kansas City to "Knuckle Heads" this Thursday....tempting, very tempting. St Louis on Wed night.... | ||
| Anonymous |
Probably the best CD of the classic TC Band sound is "The Essential Tommy Castro". Although I agree that "Live at the Fillmore" is super, too, and it also has a DVD track where you can see Tommy play live. "Gratitude" is covers of songs from musicians that inspired him, and is great. "Soul Shaker" is the new one, and has a move to a more complex style. There are a couple of songs on it that should definitely be on mainstream radio stations. But nothing compares to seeing him live. TC is a really nice, kinda shy person off stage. When he steps on stage, he is totally in his element, and he pulls people into the moment like no one I've ever seen. | ||
| Josh_ |
Tommy's website doesn't list Essential but Amazon.com does. Hmm, he did an album with Lloyd Jones and Jimmy Hall backed by Double Trouble? Guess I need to make space on the CD rack. | ||
| Henrik |
Under the Radar Records has us set up a discount arrangement for Buell folks ... web address?? Henrik | ||
| Josh_ |
From (hmm so that's where I could have gotten 15% off on the 4CDs and DVD I bought) (Message edited by josh_ on March 28, 2005) | ||
| Rek |
There's a link for the under the radar site here http://www.tommycastro.com/tcb_home.htm FYI, the Gratitude cd was only $9.99 (+)15% discount. Killer deal since I just paid $15 for Soul Shaker. Rob | ||
| Court |
>>>>(hmm so that's where I could have gotten 15% off on the 4CDs and DVD I bought) Think of yourself as a MAJOR supporter of the arts! I'll investigate and action for "compensatory supplemental" reimburesement. Let me know which CD you'd like. | ||
| Josh_ |
I bought from Amazon and Tommy's sites not management's (incidentally they need to work on their webstuff but I sent Miki an email on that) Now I need to pick one and get an extra copy for my father-in-law. He helps out some friends who run a music/radio show in Quito. He'll love this. | ||
| Josh_ |
So what would it take to get Tommy to play Homecoming?  | ||
| Blake |
But nothing compares to seeing him live. TC is a really nice, kinda shy person off stage. When he steps on stage, he is totally in his element, and he pulls people into the moment like no one I've ever seen. Interesting. I recently witnessed a similar scenario. At Daytona for the big race I had the good fortune to listen in on Erik Buell talking about his racing days. I guess those two guys have a passion and like to share it. The rest of us are fortunate. I'll be anxiously awaiting a TC tour stop near East Texas while I enjoy his recorded music. Does he have any live recordings available? Court? Fess up techno geek man. Did you not record the entire concert?  | ||
| Josh_ |
Live DVD and CD recorded at the Fillmore East He also has live MP3s on his website. | ||
| Anonymous |
Blake, Check out Tommy's website. He is on his way to Texas right now. In the next week he'll be in Dallas, then Austin, then San Antonio. Road trip, man! | ||
| Blake |
I just downloaded all his online tracks. Rockin! April 1st at the Grenada in Dallas is this Friday! Dang! Not likely I can achieve escape velocity. Yeah, I know, I suck.  | ||
| Road_thing |
Yeah, so do I. Saturday is my 29th anniversary, I don't think a kitchen pass is forthcoming this weekend! rt | ||
| Court |
29th Anniversary with the "child bride", eh? I've some sage advise. The Castro show is great, but......having your ••• kicked is not. Enjoy your Anniversary at Rancho la Romancia! CONGRATULATIONS ! | ||
| Firemanjim |
What a bunch of wimps.Use your head for more than holding up your hat.Just give gift and take her out a day or so early.I go to Bonneville every year at my anniversary time.As long as you remember she should be grateful---and if she is not that understanding about something that you are excited about something is WRONG!!!  | ||
| Blake |
Take her out to see the show in Austin RT. | ||
| Court |
You know what would be cool is to try to have at least 2 Buell folks at each of these appearances: Mar 30 Wed St. Louis, MO Broadway Oyster Bar *! Mar 31 Thu Kansas City, MO Knucklehead's *! Apr 1 Fri Dallas, TX Granada Theater *TBA Apr 2 Sat Austin, TX The Saxon Pub *! Apr 3 Sun San Antonio, TX Sunset Station *! Apr 5 Tue Albuquerque, NM El Ray Theater Apr 6 Wed Phoenix, AZ The Rhythm Room *! Apr 7 Thu Las Vegas, NV Boulder Station Casino *! Apr 8 Fri Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern *TBA Apr 9 Sat San Juan Capistrano, CA Coach House *scmo Apr 10 Sun Santa Barbara, CA SOHO *! Apr 13 Wed Seattle, WA The Triple Door *! Apr 14 Thu Tacoma, WA JazzBones *! Apr 15 Fri Portland, OR Doernbecher Children's Hospital Annual Wine Auction *TBA Apr 16 Sat Salem, OR Lefty's Pizzeria and Blues Club *! Apr 17 Sun Bend, OR Midtown Rock Rink & Roll *! Apr 22 Fri Santa Cruz, CA Moe's Alley *! Apr 23 Sat Santa Cruz, CA Moe's Alley *! Apr 24 Sun Sacramento, CA Sacramento Heritage Concert Series ** Apr 29 Fri Memphis, TN Beale Street Music Festival ** May 7 Sat Modesto, CA Modesto St Scene & BBQ ** May 11 Wed Sacramento, CA - Private Event - *! May 14 Sat San Jose, CA San Jose Metro Fountain Blues Festival ** May 18 Wed Porto Alegre, Brazil Opinao Club ** May 19 Thu Sao Paulo, Brazil Bourbon Street Music Club ** May 20 Fri Sao Paulo, Brazil Festival ** May 26 Thu Evergreen, CO Little Bear Saloon *TBA May 28 Sat Beaver Creek, CO Blues, Brews & BBQ ** May 29 Sun Beaver Creek, CO Blues, Brews & BBQ ** Jun 10 Fri Piercy, CA Redwood Run ** Jun 19 Sun Guerneville, CA Russian River Blues Fest ** Jun 23 Thu Roseville, CA Placer County Fair *TBA Jun 25 Sat Monterey, CA Monterey Bay Blues Festival ** Jun 26 Sun Yorba Linda, CA Irvine Lake Blues Festival ** Aug 13 Sat San Rafael, CA Private Event *! Aug 19 Fri Madison, IN Madison Ribberfest ** Aug 20 Sat South Bend, IN Blues & Ribs Festival ** Sep 2 Fri Frankenmuth, MI Blues Bash on the Cass ** Sep 9 Fri Springfield, MO Greater Ozark Blues Festival ** Sep 10 Sat Gibson City, IL Harvest Moon Fall Festival *TBA Oct 8 Sat Vallejo, CA Summertime at the Maritime ** | ||
| Josh_ |
I have tonight covered. Not sure if we can make May 18 Wed Porto Alegre, Brazil Opinao Club ** May 19 Thu Sao Paulo, Brazil Bourbon Street Music Club ** May 20 Fri Sao Paulo, Brazil Festival **  | ||
| Rek |
grumblegrumblegrumble. Nobody ever comes to Montana anymore. (but at least we have Jared Stewart) Rob (Message edited by rek on March 30, 2005) | ||
| Firemanjim |
Oct 8 Sat Vallejo, CA Summertime at the Maritime ** might be able to get to this one--though the Brazil Festival sounds fun. | ||
| Blake |
<sigh> Man do I miss Brazil. | ||
| Madbandito |
I'm goin to the Saxon, the Saxon, the Saxon.....Austin , Sat April 2.......right after I pick up my new XB12R from Austin H-D...... Sniff.......I thought no one was gonna remember my Birthday on the 12th, so I'm gonna give myself two nice things..... (Message edited by Madbandito on March 30, 2005) |
