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Tommy C

Coming from the birthplace of baseball, where the first Oreo was sold, and the Chairman Of The Board, Frank Sinatra,  Tommy C was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. Tommy comes from a line of entertainers and musicians from his uncle who was a traveling carnival clown to his grandmother, better known as Judy Allen, a Rockette from way back when. At a young age, Tommy began singing, dancing, and acting in community theater as well as various school performances. Landing roles such as Albert Peterson in "Bye Bye Birdie", Danny Zuko in "Grease", and Nathan Detroit in "Guys & Dolls". Tommy has performed along the east coast with the Cole Brother's Circus Of The Stars for many years under the name, "Shorty The Clown", following in his uncle's footsteps. Over the past couple of years, Tommy has performed on the same stage with many well known performers and groups. Artists such as France Joli, Russel Thompkins Jr., The Duprees, The Elegants, The Tokens, Sonny Turner of The Platters, and many more. Tommy's voice has been heard by millions over various radio frequencies, including KOOL 98.3 with Jerry Blavat, Cruisin' 92.1 with Patti Lattanzi and Billy Carlucci, and most commonly, WOGL 98.1 with Bob Pantano. Up until now, Tommy has released two albums while being featured on and producing 3 others with his mentor and manager, Joey M. Tommy has been working on a new sound from the 60's, releasing fresh arrangements to hits like "Beggin'" form Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, and "Sway", made famous by the late Bobby Rydell. Dubbed, "The Voice Of Tribute", Tommy can take audiences on a musical journey back in time, emulating the voices of entertainers such as, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Frankie Valli, Elvis Presley, Len Barry, Del Shannon, Louis Prima, and so many more. Tommy has allowed his performances to grace the stages at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ, The Rush Lounge at The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ, Fox Park in Wildwood, NJ, The Amish Country Theater in Millersburg, OH, among others.

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Blues/Roots Guitarist & Vocalist Tommy Castro to Perform in Sellersville

Blues/Roots Guitarist & Vocalist Tommy Castro to Perform in Sellersville

Source: Chris M. Slawecki

"Tommy Castro can do no wrong...soulful, heartfelt vocals, and exquisite, stellar guitar work. A seamless blend of blues, gospel-flavored R&B, soul and roadhouse rock." —Blues Revue Blues/roots guitarist and vocalist Tommy Castro will perform at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Castro will be performing songs from his Alligator Records debut, Hard Believer. Castro won four 2010 Blues Music Awards—more than any other artist—including, for the second time in his career, the coveted B.B. King Entertainer ...

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Peekskill NY - Jazz & Blues Festival Starring Blues Music Award winner Tommy Castro Band

Peekskill NY - Jazz & Blues Festival Starring Blues Music Award winner Tommy Castro Band

Source: floyd kitty

Fifth Annual Outdoor Peekskill Jazz & Blues Festival 2011 presented by the Peekskill Business Improvement District and D. Bertolini & Sons. Saturday, July 30, 2011 3pm-10:00 PM. Free and Open to the Public Located near Gazebo on Division Street in Downtown Peekskill Featuring FREE Live Performances by JAZZ and BLUES GREATS: Tommy Castro Band The Curtis Brothers Chris Massey Nue Jazz Project Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble Gary Walker, WBGO ...

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Award / Grant

Tommy Castro Collects Four Blues Music Awards

Tommy Castro Collects Four Blues Music Awards

Source: All About Jazz

Singer-guitarist Tommy Castro scooped up four Blues Music Awards at the non-profit Blues Foundation's annual ceremony, held in Memphis on Thursday. During the Cook Convention Center fete, journeyman Castro received the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award, and also took home honors for band of the year, best contemporary blues male artist and best contemporary blues album (for “Hard Believer," on Chicago indie Alligator Records). Singer-guitarist Joe Louis Walker's “Between a Rock and the Blues," issued by Canada's Stony ...

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Tommy Castro & Coco Montoya to Perform at Keswick Theatre (Glenside, PA)

Tommy Castro & Coco Montoya to Perform at Keswick Theatre (Glenside, PA)

Source: Michael Ricci

TOMMY CASTRO AND COCO MONTOYA TO PERFORM IN GLENSIDE!

Sunday, November 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Keswick Theatre: 291 N. Keswick Ave. Glenside, PA 215-572-7650 keswicktheatre.com $27.50 - $33.50

Tommy Castro Tommy Castro, winner of the 2008 Blues Music Award as Entertainer Of The Year, will celebrate the release of his Alligator Records debut, Hard Believer, with a live performance in Glenside on November 22, 2009. Blues Revue says, “Tommy Castro can ...

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Blues Alley Presents, Chuck Redd, Nate Najar & Tommy Cecil

Blues Alley Presents, Chuck Redd, Nate Najar & Tommy Cecil

Source: All About Jazz

Blues Alley

Jazz Veteran Chuck Redd (Vibraphone) and Newcomer Nate Najar (Jazz Guitar) team up together along with Washington DC Veteran Bassist (Tommy Cecil) for a night of cool jazz at Blues Alley. Redd began performing internationally when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio in 1980 at the age of 21. That year, he joined the Great Guitars (Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd and Herb Ellis). To his credit are twelve extensive European tours and four tours of Japan. Najar is ...

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