Tommy Castro and the Painkillers

Name: Tommy Castro and the Painkillers
Start: 2026-09-06
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Santa Cruz

Blues musician Tommy Castro and his band, the Painkillers, are scheduled to perform at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz on September 6, 2026.

Date: Sep 6, 2026
Location: Santa Cruz

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Tommy Castro and the Painkillers

Date: Sep 6, 2026
Location: Santa Cruz

Music Blues Live Performance

Event summary

Highlights

Performance by four-time B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, Tommy Castro
Blues and funky horns music
Renditions of songs by blues legends like Ray Charles and Johnny “Guitar” Watson

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers are set to play a blues concert at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Castro, a native of San Jose, has a notable career, having performed alongside blues legends such as B.B. King and John Lee Hooker. He has also been honored as the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year on four separate occasions.

The band is a familiar act at Moe's Alley, having played the venue many times over the years. Their latest album, “Closer to the Bone,” recorded at San Jose’s Greaseland Studio and produced by Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, pays homage to Castro’s blues music mentors and contemporaries. It features renditions of tracks by notable artists including Ray Charles, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and Brownie McGhee, and includes collaborations with musicians such as Rick Estrin, Jim Pugh, and Chris Cain. Attendees can anticipate an afternoon filled with bluesy riffs and funky horns.

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Location described by the source: Moe’s Alley; www.santacruzsentinel.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Santa Cruz

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