Tommy Castro & The Painkillers @ New Orleans Jazz Market

"With a sterling reputation, guitarist and vocalist Tommy Castro is one of the foremost practitioners of electric blues. Searing delivery...rousing and teeming with emotion. [He is] a sheer, soaring tour-de-force," says LIVING BLUES. "Irresistible contemporary blues-rock" with "street-level grit and soul," states BILLBOARD. "Castro plays gritty, string-bending blues like a runaway train... a glorious blend that rocks the soul and lifts the spirits," boasts NO DEPRESSION. "[GA-20] are the real deal, playing high energy, unvarnished, newly-written blues with a traditional sound. If you have the chance to catch them live, don't miss it..." claims AMERICAN BLUES SCENE (2022 Album Review 'Crackdown').

Legendary Blues Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter TOMMY CASTRO AND THE PAINKILLERS bring their electrifying mix of blues, soul, and rock to the stage with 'Closer To The Bone', the most played blues album of 2025 (Big Blues Chart). 10x-Blues Music Award winner and 4x-"B.B. King Entertainer of the Year" honoree, Tommy Castro is renowned for his fiery guitar playing, soulful vocals, and high-energy live performances. Joining Castro and the Painkillers is the Acclaimed Blues Music Award Nominated Trio GA-20. Leading today's traditional blues revival with three 1 Billboard Blues chart topping albums and a raw, vintage-inspired sound rooted in the music of Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, and Junior Wells, GA-20 delivers an unforgettable live experience. Don't miss this exceptional night featuring two of the most exciting acts in contemporary blues.