Mar 23 2025 24 mins
Celebrating 50 Years+ of Sweetwater Music Hall with Tommy Castro!
Tales From The Green Room redux! In Mount Tam Media's first drop of it's “one from the vault” series of never released episodes -recorded during Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary celebration in Nov. 2022 - host Dennis Strazulo sits down with legendary blues musician, Tommy Castro. Castro reminisces about his deep connections with the iconic venue, including early gigs, significant milestones, and memorable performances alongside notable musicians like Bonnie Raitt and John Lee Hooker. The conversation also highlights the return of long-time saxophonist Keith Crossan for the anniversary gig and the venue's rich history under the stewardship of Jeanie Patterson and now Maria Hoppe. Tune in for an engaging trip down memory lane and insights into the vibrant music scene at Sweetwater.
This timeless episode is released on the day of Tommy Castro & The Painkillers' return to Sweetwater celebrating their chart topping new album “Closer To The Bone" - proving the star of Castro is also timeless!
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Tommy Castro And The Painkillers - Closer To The Bone
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https://www.tommycastro.com/
https://sweetwatermusichall.org/
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