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WED · MAY 6 · 8:00 PM

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers

ft. Tommy Castro

Shank Hall· 1434 N Farwell Ave
$30 · 0+ · Tickets
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Catch Tommy Castro's soulful blues guitar in an intimate setting at Shank Hall.

Part I

The details

About this event

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers are set to light up Shank Hall with their dynamic blend of blues and rock. With a career spanning over four decades, Castro's performances are a masterclass in soulful guitar and powerful vocals. This concert is a chance to see a seasoned artist who knows how to captivate an audience.

Expect a night filled with a mix of horn-driven R&B, hot-blooded soul, and gritty rock. Shank Hall’s cozy atmosphere ensures that every note resonates, making it a perfect venue for Castro’s raw and direct blues style. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his music, this show promises an unforgettable experience.

From the organizer

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.

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

$30 (+$5.78 fees, total $35.78).

Pro tips

  • Driving / parking

    Parking can be tricky around Shank Hall. There's a small lot behind the venue, but it fills up fast. Street parking is available on Farwell Ave, but check for restrictions.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy4/5
ZenMosh Pit
Rowdy

Music

BluesRock
Loud

Who'll Be There

A mixed crowd, primarily adults in their 30s and older, who appreciate live music, blues, and rock. Likely a mix of dedicated fans of Tommy Castro and casual attendees looking for a good night out.

How the Room Feels

Loud musicLive amplified soundStanding room

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Audience-style
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Live amplified sound, no guaranteed seats. On your feet the whole time.

Loud musicLive amplified soundStanding room

The crowd

Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.

You'll leave with

A memory

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