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Award-winning blues and R&B guitarist/singer/songwriter Tommy Castro has become the honorary Captain of The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruises, where famous blues stars perform together on the open seas of the Pacific and the Caribbean. Inspired by the thrilling, no-holds-barred jam sessions on the ship, Castro decided to bring the excitement and musical spontaneity of these gigs on the road. Leading the Revue, he brings the spirit and energy of the onboard jamming to audiences all across the country.
This album is a white-hot collection of the highest highlights from the Revue's recent live performances. In addition to Castro's stellar fretwork and blue-eyed soul vocals, the album features harmonica master Rick Estrin, charismatic vocalist Janiva Magness, guitar giant Michael "Iron Man" Burks, award-winning string-bender Debbie Davies, soul man Theodis Ealey, R&B belter Sista Monica Parker, acclaimed singer/guitarist Joe Louis Walker and the 2008 International Blues Challenge Award winners, rising stars Trampled Under Foot.
Tommy Castro is on a non-stop mission to bring his blistering blues, soulful vocals and stellar band to as many people as possible. Between his fiery shows—supported by his Blues Music Award-winning band —and his leading role in The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue, Castro is succeeding beyond all expectations. In May 2010, he won four 2010 Blues Music Awards—including his second B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year Award (the highest award a blues performer can receive) plus Contemporary Blues Male Artist Of The Year and Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year (for his latest Alligator studio CD, Hard Believer). Blues Revue says, "Tommy Castro can do no wrong...soulful, heartfelt vocals, and exquisite, stellar guitar work. A seamless blend of blues, gospel-flavored R&B, soul and roadhouse rock."
FULL PERFORMANCE LISTINGS:
1. Wake Up Call Tommy Castro, Vocals and Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Ronnie Smith, Drums Recorded on The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, October 20, 2010 2. Gotta Serve Somebody
Tommy Castro, Vocals and Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards and Background Vocals; Scot Sutherland, Bass and Background Vocals; Ronnie Smith, Drums and Background Vocals Recorded on The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, October 20, 2010 3. Voodoo Spell
Michael Burks, Vocals and Guitar; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Chuck ìPopcornî Louden, Drums Recorded at Knuckleheads, Kansas City, MO, May 1, 2010 4. It's A Shame
Joe Louis Walker, Vocals and Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Ronnie Smith, Drums Recorded at the Kalamazoo State Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI, April 9, 2010 5. Never Say Never
Sista Monica Parker, Vocals; Tommy Castro, Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Ronnie Smith, Drums Recorded on The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, October 21, 2010 6. My Next Ex-Wife
Rick Estrin, Vocals and Harmonica; Chris ìKidî Andersen, Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Ronnie Smith, Drums Recorded at The Palms Playhouse, Winters, CA, October 15, 2010 7. Fog
Trampled Under Foot: Nick schnebelen, Guitar; Danielle schnebelen, Vocals and Bass, Chris schnebelen, Drums Recorded at Knuckleheads, Kansas City, MO, May 1, 2010 8. PainkillerTommy Castro, Vocals and Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Ronnie Smith, Drums Recorded at Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne, CA, February 4, 2011 9. Think
Janiva Magness, Vocals; Tommy Castro, Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Ronnie Smith, Drums Recorded at Earl Warren Fairgrounds, Santa Barbara, CA, September 17, 2010 10. This Time I KnowTheodis Ealey, Vocals and Guitar, Tommy Castro, Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Ronnie Smith, Drums Recorded on The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, October 21, 2010 11. All I Found
Debbie Davies, Vocals and Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Ronnie Smith, Drums Recorded at The State Theatre, Falls Church, VA, April 3, 2010 12. Serves Me Right To Suffer
Tommy Castro, Vocals and Guitar; Keith Crossan, Saxophone; Tom Poole, Trumpet; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Ronnie Smith, Drums Recorded at Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne, CA, February 4, 2011