# Event Details

- **Event Name**: TOMMY CASTRO and the PAINKILLERS
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.”
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saratoga-springs/tommy-castro-and-the-painkillers/200029457431143
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, comedy, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 126

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Saratoga Springs
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 40 lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States, New York 12866
- **lat**: 43.08261
- **long**: -73.78243
- **full address**: 40 lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States, New York 12866

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is TOMMY CASTRO and the PAINKILLERS being held?
  - **A:** TOMMY CASTRO and the PAINKILLERS takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 40 lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States, New York 12866.
- **Q**: Who is organizing TOMMY CASTRO and the PAINKILLERS?
  - **A:** TOMMY CASTRO and the PAINKILLERS is organized by Fast Tony Productions.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** TOMMY CASTRO and the PAINKILLERS is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saratoga Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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