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Skerik Band features the superior Saxophone stylings of Skerik (Bandalabra, Darkwave, Crack Sabbath, Dead Kenny G's, Critter's Buggin), the groovy Guitar gymnastics of Andy Coe (Bandalabra, Tuatara, McTuff, Andy Coe Band), the dynamically dexterous Drumming of Tarik Abouzied (Pocket Change, Hardcoretet, McTuff, Happy Orchestra) and the bold Bass bombardment of Damian Erskine (The Jaco Pastorius Big Band, Jeff Lorber). Their experimental mix of original and classic jazz, groovy far out funk, and the occasional cover of Frank Zappa and Pink Floyd is not for the faint of heart.


Shovelman is a junkyard beatnik, a shovel guitar wielding surrealist folk superhero. An enigmatic iconoclast, his music will lure you into another place and time. Drawing psychedelic rock melodies out of a barn shovel turned slide guitar, Shovelmanmanipulates cutting edge looping FX to craft broken orchestral experiences, retelling tall-tails and immortal hotel room hymns. The sounds of Mississippi delta blues from the electro-psychedelic future, collide with the antiquated rubble of lyrical one-man-band hoboetry. Shovelman’s industrial barnyard blues has been likened to the music of Tom Waits, Morphine and The Black Keys. Shovelman has become infamous on the west coast festival circuit, sharing stages with acts such as Primus, Beats Antique, Jason Webley and Reggie Watts. He has also performed alongside the west coasts most prominent bohemian circus troupes, including Lucent Dossier, The Vau De Vire Society and The Wanderlust Circus.

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis and is only available for select shows. Note that it is not possible at this time to reserve a specific table. For General Admission ticket holders, seating is limited on a first come first serve basis and may be standing room only.

COURTNEY FREED'S MERCURY RISING
Courtney Freed's one-woman show highlights Freddie Mercury's incredible range and dynamic stage presence through vocal-driven jazz arrangements. Freed also brings to light the life experiences that shaped his talent and ultimitely led to his untimely AIDS-related death in 1991. "Mercury Rising" is not simply a concert of Queen's music, but rather an homage paid to Mercury through the art of cabaret storytelling and a fresh musical take on his most beloved songs.

"If you've seen Freed before, you already know what a captivating performer she is. In this show, she positively dazzles, and not just because she's wearing a dress made entirely out of silver sequins. On opening night, from the moment she came out and sang the first few notes of "Take My Breath Away," Freed had the audience in the palm of her hand."
--Krista Garver, Broadway World

Featuring: Courtney Freed (vocals); David Saffert (piano); T J Arko (drums); Josh Gilbert (sax/flute/uke)

BURLY-Q BURLESQUE
We're proud to announce the return of our our late-night burlesque spectacular, hosted by the Mad Marquis and featuring some of the finest cabaret performers in the Rose City and beyond. Ticket purchasers to Saturday musical performances get free admission! 

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

We're proud to announce the return of our our late-night burlesque spectacular, hosted by the Mad Marquis and featuring some of the finest cabaret performers in the Rose City and beyond. Treat yourself to a sensational evening of sultry and exotic delights, liberally spiced with old-fashioned spontaneous fun. 

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis and is only available for select shows. Note that it is not possible at this time to reserve a specific table. For General Admission ticket holders, seating is limited on a first come first serve basis and may be standing room only.

Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans! Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. He is the lead vocalist and trumpeter of his band “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs.” In addition to performing with his band, Allen has collaborated with many renowned artists around the world such as Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galatic, Harrick Connick Jr, and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few. He is a sought after artist for festivals and venues around the world. In addition to displaying his skills on the front-line as a lead performer, Allen is also a music composer, writer, and producer. With a scintillating and unique sound, look, and exemplary talents, Shamarr Allen transcends musical boundaries. He is the True Orleans experience!

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

We're proud to announce the return of our our late-night burlesque spectacular, hosted by the Mad Marquis and featuring some of the finest cabaret performers in the Rose City and beyond. Treat yourself to a sensational evening of sultry and exotic delights, liberally spiced with old-fashioned spontaneous fun. 

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers: Reserved Seating and General Admission. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited on a first come first serve basis.

The past few years before the pandemic LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends could be found touring with Huey Lewis and the News or Steve Miller up and down the west coast. They have had the pleasure to perform with Van Morrison, Fitz and the Tantrums, Train, Sheryl Crow, B.B. King, Etta James, Beth Hart, Joe Cocker, Al Green, Idina Menzel, Sharon Jones & The Dap King, Paolo Nutini, India.Arie, Erykah Badu, LeAnne Rimes, Joan Osborne, Michael McDonald, Suzanne Vega, Colin Hay, Mavis Staples, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Leon Russell,Charlie Musselwhite, and Los Lobos.

The Bell family legacy extended from Philly to Seattle when Thom Bell, (LeRoy's uncle) opened up the west coast offices of Mighty Three Music. As a young staff writer LeRoy teamed with Casey James and wrote songs that would be recorded by The Spinners, The O'Jays, The Temptations, Rita Marley and most notably Elton John. “Mama Can't Buy Me Love”, from the “Thom Bell Sessions”, went to #9 pop, #36 R&B, and #1 AC in the fall of 1979, earning John a Grammy Nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. That same year Bell and James had their own million-seller with "Livin It Up (Friday Night)" on A&M Records. In 2003 Fat Boy Slim’s re-mix of Elton's "Are You Ready For Love,” reached #1 in England and most of Europe. Released on his own label, Martez Music Group the debut EP “Spending Time,” started the new era. The 2006 release of his first full length CD “Two Sides To Every Story,” received rave reviews. Followed in 2008 with the politically charged “A Change Is Coming,” LeRoy’s most intimate music project yet “Traces,” a solo acoustic project was released in 2010. Followed by “Rock ‘N Soul “ in 2013, and “When That Fire Rolls Around” in 2016. Zahara, South Africa’s leading young “Afrosoul” singer-songwriter was so moved by LeRoy’s voice and performance, she invited him to join her in South Africa to collaborate on her first Live DVD (‘New Beginnings’ – EMI SA) in the summer of 2013 and shipped double platinum. The DVD was confirmed to be one of the fastest selling releases in South Africa, leading LeRoy to sign to EMI South Africa. One of South Africa’s most influential DJs, DJ Sbu, remixed one of LeRoy’s originals, A Change is Coming, and it reached #2 on the South African music charts. Zahara, LeRoy Bell & The Soweto Gospel Choir were nominated for a SAMA (South African Grammy in 2013.

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

STORYVILLE CONFIDENTIAL
Montmartre, Harlem, Storyville - the roots of jazz are intertwined with the boas and tassels of cabaret. Join us for an electrifying evening of live jazz and terpsichorean artistry. Featuring Oregon Festival prizewinner Angelique DeVil, Sandria Dore, Lacy Knightly, and Isaiah Esquire, and the classic jazz sounds of the Ne Plus Ultra Ensemble Gitane, which brings to life the music and style cultivated by Django Reinhardt and The Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France. The hot Jazz sounds heard in 1930s Parisian cafes is lovingly recreated by Twayn Williams and Hamody Hindi on guitars, Patrick Harry on double bass, and band leader Sammuel Murry-Hawkins on vocals and flute.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers: Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited on a first come first serve basis.

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

STORYVILLE CONFIDENTIAL
Montmartre, Harlem, Storyville - the roots of jazz are intertwined with the boas and tassels of cabaret. Join us for an electrifying evening of live jazz and terpsichorean artistry. Featuring Oregon Festival prizewinner Angelique DeVil, Sandria Dore, Lacy Knightly, and Isaiah Esquire, and the classic jazz sounds of the Ne Plus Ultra Ensemble Gitane, which brings to life the music and style cultivated by Django Reinhardt and The Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France. The hot Jazz sounds heard in 1930s Parisian cafes is lovingly recreated by Twayn Williams and Hamody Hindi on guitars, Patrick Harry on double bass, and band leader Sammuel Murry-Hawkins on vocals and flute.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers: Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited on a first come first serve basis.

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

We're proud to announce the return of our our late-night burlesque spectacular, hosted by the Mad Marquis and featuring some of the finest cabaret performers in the Rose City and beyond. Treat yourself to a sensational evening of sultry and exotic delights, liberally spiced with old-fashioned spontaneous fun. 

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

Ethiopian Music’s hypnotically funky rhythms and exotic tonality laythe foundation forTezetaBand, an eight-piece ensemble that plays nostalgic instrumental soul music. With a sound rooted in Ethio-Jazz, Tezeta Band (pronounced tih-zeh-tah Band) have been playing old-school African jams across clubs,festivals and restaurants to popular acclaimsince2008. The groupwas createdbymembers of legendary 90s Portland hip-hop group, Five Fingers of Funk, who became obsessed withthecatchy melodies and pulsing grooves introduced on theFrench compilationseries, Ethiopiques. 10 years later Tezeta Band still createsenergetic and soulful music inspired bythe golden age of Ethiopia.Tezeta Band has had the distinct honor to open for and share the stage with such legends as, Mahmoud Ahmed, Aster Aweke, Toots & the Maytals, Cubanismo, Hugh Masekela,& Vieux Farke Toure. In 2016 Tezeta Band self-released a full length LP "The Origin of Night life" and their music has been featured on several internationally known compilations, Noise and Chill Out: Ethiopian Groove Worldwide and Beyond Addis 1 & 2. In 2014 Tezeta Band's music was also used in the award winning independent documentary "Zemene".Their version of Mahmoud Ahmed’s single “Gizie Degu Neger” was also voted into the top localsongs of 2015by jazz radio KMHDand their single“The Viper” was featured in Songlines Magazine’s CD sampler (October 2016). TezetaBand is currently hard at work on a new album of original material with hopes of a release in the near future.Tezeta Band consists of former Five Fingers of Funk players, Ted Hille/ Saxophone, Tim Cook / Keyboards. Curt Bieker/Trombone& Josh Prewitt/ Trumpetalso Mark Blanding/drums(Brass Roots), Percussionist Jim Fisher, Guitarist Brent Martens (Ural Thomas & the Pain ) & Bassist Arcellus Sykes (Ural Thomas & the Pain)

 Genet Abate is originally from Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Her passionate and alluring voice is a celebration of popular Ethiopian music.  She currently lives in Minnesota and performs on stages throughout the United States.  

BURLY-Q BURLESQUE
We're proud to announce the return of our our late-night burlesque spectacular, hosted by the Mad Marquis and featuring some of the finest cabaret performers in the Rose City and beyond. Ticket purchasers to Saturday musical performances get free admission!

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

We're proud to announce the return of our our late-night burlesque spectacular, hosted by the Mad Marquis and featuring some of the finest cabaret performers in the Rose City and beyond. Treat yourself to a sensational evening of sultry and exotic delights, liberally spiced with old-fashioned spontaneous fun. 

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

Having first made his mark as a songwriter and guitarist for Los Angeles’ Allah-Las, Pedrum Siadatian has etched out a place of his own with his solo work as PAINT.  What started as modest 4-track experiments quickly took on a life of their own as Pedrum began distilling his musical and lyrical inspirations into something both timeless and new. His miniature menagerie of light-psych and proto-punk gems had outgrown their cassette cage and were now ready to be heard.

PAINT’s eponymous debut (Mexican Summer, 2018) appeared out of the ether, fully formed. It was praised for its originality and drew favorable comparisons to the likes of Kevin Ayers, Lou Reed and Julian Cope. The mess was the message and the decidedly mid-fi production found Siadatian both honoring and eschewing tradition. The album was accompanied by videos for the singles “Daily Gazette” and “Moldy Man,” both directed by Sam Kristofski (Connan Mockasin, Pond), with select performances in North America, UK, and Europe.

This year sees PAINT returning with the release of the ambitious Spiritual Vegas. While Ray Davies-smirks and Kevin Ayers-wit abound, Siadatian’s singular touch is unmistakable. Joined once again by producer / engineer Frank Maston at the helm, Spiritual Vegas features a rogue’s gallery of players with performances by Jackson Macintosh (TOPS, Sheer Agony) on bass and guitar, Nick Murray (White Fence, Oh Sees) on drums, and brothers-in-Las Spencer Dunham and Matt Correia on bass and percussion respectively.


Palmiyeler invites you for a drink by wavy beaches where you can enjoy their fun-psych-surf-pop sounds with serious lyrics darken by Istanbul’s genuine chaos.

Founded as an Istanbul based garage rock trio comprised of lead vocalist/guitarist Mertcan Mertbilek, bassist Tarık Töre, and drummer Rana Uludağ. Recorded their debut 'Palmiyeler EP' in 2013 and released on vinyl and all digital platforms in 2015. After the release guitarist/keyboardist Barış Konyalı joined the band. They spent time touring, making videos and recording the next album.

“Hosono and Cornelius and Panda Bear had a love child and his name was Jared Mattson” is what new touring bandmate and collaborator Tony Peppers said of Jared Mattson’s demo tapes for his forthcoming 2022 solo release, Peanut. As the pandemic wrecking ball drama loomed over the music industry, amidst the covid lockdowns and consumed jaunt as a twin assemblage Mattson 2, Jared took to developing his own solo compositions in his casita in the hills of San Diego with drum machines, synths, a P-Bass, and his Stratocaster inspired by the newfound domestic solitude and necessity to keep busy at his work in order to stay alive. What resulted is a tape saturated, bizarre blend of psychedelic guitar, reggae induced city pop. 

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers: Reserved Seating and General Admission. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited on a first come first serve basis. 

For this special Stillpoint book/CD release, General Admission ticket holders will receive a free copy of the Stillpoint CD. Reserved Seating ticket holders will receive a signed book and CD.

"It's been way too long, but I finally have a new book and album coming out on October 8th, both are titled "Stillpoint." I'm only doing 3 solo shows for this, before the rock band takes over my life again. So this show will have me telling stories and showing photos from around the world for the first set, and then my awesome jazz quartet will play the 2nd set featuring: Dave Carter (Trumpet), Ryan Burns (Piano), Dune Butler (Upright Bass), and Barrett Martin (Drums/Vibes)." - Barrett Martin

Stillpoint is the moment between thoughts, when all mental chatter ceases and the clarity of absolute mind emerges from within. Stillpoint is also an album of original music and a book of short stories from Latin Grammy-winning producer, writer, and Zen practitioner, Barrett Martin. Building on his previous two books that also came with musical soundtracks (The Singing Earth 2017, The Way Of The Zen Cowboy 2019), Stillpoint is a stand alone studio album, but it also serves as the soundtrack for Barrett’s 3rd book in the series titled, Stillpoint: Reflections From A Year On The Cliff. 

Both the book and the album were written and recorded during a calendar year between 2019-2020, when Barrett and his wife lived in a remote cliff house inside a wildlife refuge overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, between Washington State and British Columbia. It’s a region where Barrett grew up and locals refer to as Cascadia, a wild and dramatic place with fierce storms, enchanting forests, and magical animals: bald eagles, ravens, hawks, screech owls, coyotes, raccoons, deer, bats, and the odd multicolored snake, are just some of the many creatures that reside in Cascadia and inspire the songs from the album, and the stories in the book. 

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

 

Trio Subtonic is a groove heavy power trio out of Portland, Oregon that blends genre bending funk with slow burning underground soul jazz. Led by keyboardist Galen Clark, Subtonic explores a coalescence of rock, soul, funk, hip hop and jazz that simultaneously draws in listeners and pushes boundaries. Creating a sonic footprint reserved for more than just three people, Subtonic delivers soulful grooves, expansive improvisations and a deep pocket that compels audiences to try dance moves they didn't know they had. Trio Subtonic consists of Galen Clark on keyboards, Bill Athens on bass and Russ Kleiner on drums. The group has performed with Dan Balmer, A Love Electric, JFJO, Scott Pemberton, D'Vonne Lewis, Michal Angela and more. Touring extensively on the West Coast, East Coast and in Mexico, Subtonic brings dynamic energy to festivals, jazz clubs and watering holes alike and has garnered admiration from a wide variety of fans and critics.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers: Reserved Seating and General Admission. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited on a first come first serve basis.

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers: Reserved Seating and General Admission. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is only available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited on a first come first serve basis

Jazz artists Dmitri Matheny and Holly Pyle join forces for one night only in an all-star celebration of Stevie Wonder!

American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Stevie Wonder is a former child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century, mastering virtually every idiom of African-American popular music and synthesizing them all into a language all his own. The 69-year-old Grammy-winner created dozens of unforgettable hit songs, selling over 100 million records. Today he is widely acknowledged as one of music’s greatest living songwriters.

Known for her “soulfully graceful, liquid-like voice” (Phoenix New Times), Holly Pyle started out as an opera major before studying jazz and psychology at Northern Arizona University. Now one of the most popular vocalists in the Valley of the Sun, Holly performs with leading jazz groups, tours with the progressive soul-pop band House of Stairs, and appears regularly as a solo a-cappella act using electronic looping to build masterful sonic creations.

Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). An honors graduate of Berklee College of Music, Dmitri Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene in the 1990s as the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer. Since then he has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal international following, releasing eleven CDs and touring extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.The San Francisco Chronicle calls Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players.”
 

Holly Pyle vocal

Dan Gaynor piano

Eric Gruber bass

Michael Raynor drums

Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn

Important Safety Notice: Covid-19 is a serious and highly transmissible illness, customers should use appropriate caution in any public place.The Jack London Revue strictly follows all Covid-related health guidelines as determined by the CDC, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County.

On his new and first solo record, the soon to be released, OFF AT 11, recording artist and Chicago native now Nashvillian,  JD SIMO  wants you to know that above all things, what matters most to him is that music should be honest.  The gifted artist more than offers this in a psychedelic, free-flowing, dynamic soundscape that exemplifies just that… Honesty.

Acid rock, traditional blues, folk, soul, free form jazz, and the never ceasing desire to improvise pulses from this collection in a mind bending, kaleidoscope of sound, energy and vibe. NPR said, “Nashville blues trio SIMO sounds as if it comes to us straight from 1968.” And Rolling Stone lauded, “J. D. Simo spins soulful psychedelic blues rock with an improvisational bent reminiscent of the Grateful Dead and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Though he’s been performing in bands since his teenage years, [he] has begun to get national attention….” 

With influences as diverse as the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Captain Beefheart, Miles Davis and the Allman Brothers to blues guitarists such as Lightnin’ Hopkins  and BB King, this young artist, is taking the listener on a musical journey using LOVE as the guideposts.  He explains, “There’s an underlying theme of LOVE that permeates the album. Both outward love but also inner and self love. These days, everything is so heavy, but I just want to point out some joy, love and deep passion; in this world, we all share that spirit. OFF AT 11 does that.”

“Castro is one of the brightest stars in the blues-soul genre. Voracious blues energy and ultimate soul power...impassioned vocals and pure inventiveness in his stellar guitar solos.”

–Blues Music Magazine

“Sizzling, slow-burning, gritty blues and rock...shimmering, swampy, downright funky vibes drenched with Castro’s stinging, pure and crisp lead runs and fluid, jet- fueled solos.” 

–Living Blues

“Soul-baring, roadhouse-meets-church, Memphis guitar licks...gritty voice...Southern colors and rootsy textures.” 

–Washington Post“

The hardest thing to do,” says internationally beloved soul-blues rocker Tommy Castro, “is be yourself, take some chances and bring your fans along with you.” Throughout his long, constantly evolving career, guitarist, singer and songwriter Tommy Castro has always remained true to himself while exploring, growing and creating new music, and he has taken his thousands of devoted fans right along with him.

Since his solo debut in 1994, he’s made 16 albums—the last seven for Alligator—each its own unique chapter in the book of Tommy Castro. Ranging from horn-fueled R&B to piping hot blues to fiery, stripped-down rock ‘n’ roll, each release is solidly built upon Castro’s unshakable musical foundation—a dynamic mix of 1960s-influenced guitar-fueled blues, testifying Memphis-soaked blue- eyed soul and Latin-tinged East San Jose funk, all driven by Castro’s grab-you- by-the-collar vocals and passionate guitar work. 

The band has coalesced into one of the telepathically tightest units Castro has ever assembled, making them one of the most in-demand live roots music acts performing today, delivering soul-shaking, muscular music.Castro’s relentless road-dog approach—gig after gig, night after night—has won him loyal, lifelong fans everywhere he plays. The Washington Post says Castro is “phenomenal and funky” with “soulful vocals and inspired blues guitar.” The San Francisco Chronicle describes Castro’s music as, “funky Southern soul, big city blues and classic rock...silvery guitar licks that simultaneously sound familiar and fresh.” No Depression says “Castro plays gritty, string-bending blues like a runaway train...a glorious blend that rocks the soul and lifts the spirits.”