NEW YORK (www.bluesbrothercastro.com) - Blues
Brother Castro, armed with their trademark take-no-prisoners guitar-laden music, cruises into New York City in
September to kick off its U.S. debut tour. Hot on the heels of their prestigious appearance at Berlin'sPopkomm Festival, the band begins its American infiltration with a CMJ showcase at 169 Bar (169 E. Broadway @ Essex Street), 7:00 p.m., on Saturday,
September 17, 2005.
But moving forward quickly is what this band is all about, and before you can say, 'Give me a beer,' Blues
Brother Castro heads out on 20+ club date national tour. Luckily, they plan to leave a little piece of themselves behind. A special North American edition of Money Maker Me (Rara Records, 2005), the band'sraunchy first full-length CD, is to be available at each stop along the way on their month-long tour and in selected U.S. retail venues beginning October 1.
Called 'uncompromising'one of the most exciting indie bands around - (Undercurrent, Belgium), Blues Brother Castro got its start in Holland in 2003, playing to sell-out crowds at festivals and clubs around the country. Their self-released EP Flirt (2003) fueled the band'sgrowing fan base, but it was the European release of their CD Money Maker Me (Rara Records, Holland, 2004) that garnered them international attention and acclaim, and the proof is in the accolades. 'I haven't heard any other Dutch act produce such an energetic performance on record so far this year,' raved Steven McCarron at Stayfun after the band'sU.K. tour in 2004. This much-heralded disc, by the way, was produced by Corno Zwetsloot (Venus Flytrap, Green Hornet).
And for many in Europe, including McCarron, 'Blues Brother Castro feels like the real thing.' That sensibility was obviously communicated to an American scout for CMJ Music Marathon who first spotted the band at the Noorderslag Showcase Festival. An invitation to play at the coveted New York showcase quickly followed. Soon, a U.S. tour was in the works and indie alt-rock fans from New York to New Orleans from Pittsburgh to Portland will shriek with delight at Blues Brother Castro'sindestructible sound of screaming guitars and tight harmonies. 'Feels like hearing The Thermals, The Strokes or the White Stripes for the first time,' wrote John Denekamp at OOR.
While the band is here, In Good Faith Entertainment (IGF) will help steer them through their CMJ appearance and the subsequent coast-to-coast tour. In celebration of the group'sU.S. debut, Rara Records has released the North American version of Money Maker Me, complete with two bonus tracks and all new packaging. And it'spoised to hit the college airwaves at more than 400 stations in support of the tour.
Blues Brother Castro'sindie rock sound is textured with lead vocals by guitarist Leon Caren and backup from bassist Mila van de Wall to create 'great rock harmonies that carefully tread the line - (Stayfun). Tjeerd Meindersma'sequally expansive guitar work along with the pulsing drumbeat from Hajo de Reijger round out the band'scutting edge.
For a few additional surprises, be sure to inquire about the band'sintriguing name. As a teaser, Leon offers this insight. 'Blues is more than just a genre. It'sa core element of alternative music. In a way we do play the blues, just in an energetic, loud, violent kind of way.'
Lance LaBreche, IGF Entertainment president, says, 'Blues Brother Castro is gimmick-free, sleazy garage punk you almost never hear on the radio in the States. Already, thousands of American fans are syncing up their Sidekicks to turn out for the tour.'
Infidels all, Blues Brother Castro promises a U.S. club tour like no other. Industry representatives should contact In Good Faith Entertainment at +1-845-231-2432. For media inquiries and to schedule an interview with the band, contact Mantra, Empowered Public Relations at +1-212-645-1600
