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Topic: Albert Castiglia's new CD and tour dates

I finally got a copy of "These are the Days" and it was well worth the wait. His voice is rich..When he does "Nightime is the Right Time" you can hear Ray Charles!  The songs are a mix of originals and wonderful covers. It's getting good air time at Sirius.
 
   I've gushed often about this young man and for good reason. He is another of those talented, yet humble, musicans we all love. He has some dates outside of Florida and I hope some of you will make an effort to catch a show. It will only take 1 and you too will be a fan.


7/10             Court Street Grill                                              Pomeroy, OH
7/11             Rhythm On The River                                     Pomeroy, OH
7/18-19       Uncle Bo's                                                        Topeka, KS
7/21-22       Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar          Nashville, TN
8/1               Bradfordville Blues Club                               Tallahassee, FL
8/16             White Mountain Boogie & Blues                Thornton, NH
8/18             Timeout Pub                                                     Rockland, ME
8/22             Boundary Waters Blues Festival                Winton, MN

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Re: Albert Castiglia's new CD and tour dates

Cathy folks might enjoy

Videos From The CD Release Party
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Bad New Blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q0WMNo8AsM

Twister
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuEdWzQqhWI


For W/E June 14 Albert's CD
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is # 3 On The XM Blues Charts
   #10 on The Weekly Blues Roots Charts

Bluesville Picks To Click:
For the week of June 14

01 West Side Strut – Eddie 'The Chief' Clearwater –
     Alligator Records
02 Mess Of Blues – Jeff Healey –
     Ruf Records
03 These Are The Days – Albert Castiglia –
     Blues Leaf Records
04 Sentimental Streak – Catherine Russell –
    Harmonia Mundi
05 Maricela’s Smile – Joe Moss Band –
    212 Records
06 Radio Blues – Steve Guyger –
    Severn Records
07 Backbone & Gristle – Mac Arnold & Plate Full Of Blues –    Self Produced
08 Peace, Love, & BBQ – Marcia Ball –
     Alligator Records
09 Gravi-Tas – Tas Cru –
     Self Produced
10 Loaded – The Wood Brothers –
    Blue Note

Above item courtesy of: Bill Wax, Proprietor of Low-Fi's Bar and Pool Hall in the heart of Bluesville

www.rootsmusicreport.com/2.0/charts.php?name=blues

Generated on: Friday 13th of June 2008 01:14:58 AM
TW  Artist: CD Title: Label: Weeks On: Location:
1  PINETOP PERKINS PINETOP PERKINS & FRIENDS   
    STONEAGLE / TELARC 3 TX
2  MARCIA BALL PEACE, LOVE & BBQ
    ALLIGATOR 12 TX
3 SMOKIN' JOE KUBEK & BNOIS KING BLOOD BROTHERS
    ALLIGATOR 18 TX
4 SONNY LANDRETH FROM THE REACH
    LANDFALL 8 LA
5 EDEN BRENT MISSISSIPPI NUMBER ONE
    YELLOW DOG    16 MS
6 JEFF HEALEY MESS OF BLUES
    RUF 12 CANADA
7  JW-JONES BLUELISTED
     NORTHERN BLUES 7 CANADA
8 MICHAEL BURKS IRON MAN
    ALLIGATOR 12 IL
9  BILLY BOY ARNOLD SINGS SONNY BOY
     ELECTRO-FI 5     IL
10  ALBERT CASTIGLIA THESE ARE THE DAYS BLUES
     LEAF 16 NY
11  THE MANNISH BOYS LOWDOWN FEELIN'
      DELTA GROOVE 9 CA
12  KENNY NEAL LET LIFE FLOW
      BLIND PIG 7 CA
13  MORELAND & ARBUCKLE 1861
      NORTHERN BLUES 15 KS
14  STEVE GUYGER RADIO BLUES
      SEVERN 16   
15  TAB BENOIT NIGHT TRAIN TO NASHVILLE
      TELARC 11 LA
16  EDDY 'THE CHIEF' CLEARWATER WEST-SIDE STRUT
      ALLIGATOR 17 IL
17  SAMUEL JAMES SONGS FAMED FOR SORROW & JOY
      NORTHERN BLUES 15   
18  DAVE SPECTER LIVE IN CHICAGO
      DELMARK 6 IL
19  ERIC BIBB GET ON BOARD
      TELARC 20 SWEDEN
20  MISSISSIPPI HEAT HATTIESBURG BLUES
      DELMARK 7 IL

3 Reply by cathysiler (edited by cathysiler 2008-07-06 21:37:27)

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Re: Albert Castiglia's new CD and tour dates

I wanted to bump this up because Albert will be on this tour SOON. If he's near you, PLEASE go see him. I met him at the Blues fest in Ft. Lauderdale a few years back and loved his style. I bought  some CD's, loved them, and after Blues Review named him "One of the Ten To Watch" I sent him a congratulatory note. I got a very nice reply with in days. He's the kind of musican we all like, maybe his years as a social worker helped. I hope all this doesn't give you the impression that he can't stand on his talent alone, because that is certainly NOT the case! Remember he was Jr. Well's guitar player until his death. It's more a matter of feeling so many people out there are missing this gem. I promise a great time. Tell him I sent you!!

I'm still enjoying his new CD!!!!                               Cathy

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Re: Albert Castiglia's new CD and tour dates

cathysiler wrote:

I wanted to bump this up because Albert will be on this tour SOON. If he's near you, PLEASE go see him. I met him at the Blues fest in Ft. Lauderdale a few years back and loved his style. I bought  some CD's, loved them, and after Blues Review named him "One of the Ten To Watch" I sent him a congratulatory note. I got a very nice reply with in days. He's the kind of musican we all like, maybe his years as a social worker helped. I hope all this doesn't give you the impression that he can't stand on his talent alone, because that is certainly NOT the case! Remember he was Jr. Well's guitar player until his death. It's more a matter of feeling so many people out there are missing this gem. I promise a great time. Tell him I sent you!!

I'm still enjoying his new CD!!!!                               Cathy

I second the motion....based on the recommendation of a South Florida Pat Travers fan, I sought Albert out at an "all-star jam" at a local club.  Spoke to him afterwards to tell him how much we enjoyed his performance, told him I played guitar and he said "man, you shoulda told me, I'd have gotten you up on stage to play".  He then proceeded to tell me that he was coming to a club we frequent in PA, and when I told him we'd definitely come see him, he said "bring your gear and I'll have you sit in".  Well, I thought "I won't hold my breath", but I did and he got me up on stage for a few numbers late in the 2nd set.  Cathy was actually at this gig but unfortunately left early.  I've since gotten to play his personal guitar a few times at gigs.

He's plays in what seems to me to be a more traditional style, but he's got skills, and is a super-nice guy as well.  His previous CD "A Stone's Throw" has been stuck in my CD player for weeks at a time.  Just a great guy and a real smooth player.  I would definitely say to go see him and buy his stuff....it's GOOD.

CarljMD

Takers get the honey, givers sing the blues
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Re: Albert Castiglia's new CD and tour dates

Just wanted to pull this up and remind you all to try to catch a show if he's in your area.

8/15    Turning Point Cafe, 9pm, 468 Piermont Ave., Piermont, NY, Tel. 845-359-1089
                                                     www.turningpointcafe.com

8/16     White Mountain Boogie & Blues Festival, 4pm, Route 175, Thornton, NH, Tel. 603-726-3867
                                                          www.nhblues.com

8/18      Timeout Pub, 7pm, 275 Main Street, Rockland, ME, Tel. 207-593-9336
                                                www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

8/20       Blues On Grand, 8pm, 1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, Tel. 515-244-3092
                                                        www.bluesongrand.com

8/22        Boundary Waters Blues Festival, 9pm, Winton, MN
                                                             www.elyblues.com
Thanks, Cathy