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Pretty cool website! looking forward to seeing & meeting Daniel in person! Kind regards, Terry Lewis
Terry Lewis
lewis4@apple.com
San Jose, ca
Aug 2, 1999 17:29

Hi Dad, I think its very cool that you have your own Web page. I'm very proud of your talents, in a few more years maybe we could sing and play together, what do ya think? I think you need some pictures of Me. ha ha ha well I better go, talk to ya later. Love, Gabrielle
Gabrielle Alexandria Castro
crashiit@earthlink.net
Anaheim, Ca
Aug 2, 1999 23:31

Hey Daniel, So when is the Daniel Castro Band going to play in Southern Cal.?Gabrielle would love that, the web page is a great thing. It looks like you have a lot of good gigs on your calender, well I see bout gabby singing with your, can you see it now? Take care see you in a couple of weeks . Cathy
Cathy Cooper
Crashiit@earthink.net
Anaheim, Ca
Aug 3, 1999 15:16

HEY ALL YOU WEST COAST BLUES FREAKS. THIS IS NO COMMENT, THIS IS FACT....CASTRO IS THE REAL SH T!! ALL YOU GUITAR "owners" need to do yourselves a favor and go hear him play and you`ll know why i said you guitar"owners and not guitar "players"!! .....but don`t let the real deal discourage you from playing.....that would break daniel`s heart.....cause he`s a true advocate of the "musical bretheren"!!! use daniel as a beacon, leading yall home to blues enlightenment. aaaaaahhhhhhh...i could hear you all sigh in relief.....knowing he`s come to take you home! go see this bad, mammy-jumpin, tell it like it is, bluesman...then you tell me.....what is??!!! ain`t no mo to say.....go get you some.....i wish you peace and grace the jones
WAYNE SHARP AKA THE JONES
WSHARP2@BELLSOUTH.NET
GULFPORT, MS
Aug 29, 1999 01:18

Mr Castro, excellent to see you again when we were over in the US. Could'nt believe how we bumped into you outside The Grant & Green on the Sunday night. One of those strange coincedence things I guess. Really enjoyed the jam you did with Nitro at The Saloon and as for the gig at Lou's, what can I say. You really are the real deal. As Antony and I said to you, the feeling just pours out from your playing. Once again, thanks for the music and the warm welcome and looking forward to hooking up with you again at some point Cheers Dave
Dave Paulding
dpauld
London, UK
Sep 14, 1999 08:04

Daniel Castro..... You da' man, you da' man !
Mark Ruhe
mruhe@earthlink.net
San Francisco, Ca
Oct 11, 1999 02:56

Yo Daniel Man, I miss hearin ya play on the wharf! Starving for blues at Mac's Last Cast here in Dillon. Maybe you could do a gig for the fly fishermen and cow punchers. They would love it- as would I. So get sweet little Karenfaye and come see me. Take care. Think good thoughts for you and can't wait to get a cd. Sonya Veck--Montana
Sonya Veck
s_veck@wmc.edu
Dillon, MT
Oct 21, 1999 01:55

Hey D! Love the CD! You and your website designer are destined for great things! I hear you will be playing this summer up here in the land of riots, terrorists and really good coffee! Seattle needs some real Blues! We'll have a double-tall latte ready for you!
Linda Schultheis
Linda_Schultheis@Progressive.com
Seattle, WA
Jan 7, 2000 22:18

Hey it's the guys from Modesto! We had a blast at Lou's last night! You and the band can really cook! Thanks for an earful of great music. We'll look forward to getting you out to the Valley someday!! Take care!!!
Charlie C
christensen@cableone.net
Modesto, CA
Jan 8, 2000 02:38

Daniel(thebluesmaster)Castro, I happened to be in the San Francisco area in mid 1999 and caught your awesome show at Lou's!!!! I've travel this country and have yet to see anyone equal the kind of passion and artistry that you put into the blues. I still find myself telling associates about you guitar playing abilities.... If you ever get the chance to play the mid-west area (Michigan especially) let me know!!! I'll bring a whole gang of Blues fans!!!
Jeff Grey
Jeff.grey@cmich.edu
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Jan 12, 2000 14:20

Have caught your show several times over the last few years at the Grant & Green and Lou's . What can I say but what I told you on several occasions "your great man" !!! I've been waiting patiently for your disc to come out now I see it's here . Please let me know how I can get a few copies without having to fly to Frisco to get it . The very best to you and yours . John H.
John Henderson
jhender178@aol.com
Duvall, Wa.
Jan 14, 2000 16:27

Yo Danny, I've been watchin' you for years here in lil' ole Alameda, and its about time you came out with a CD! Just wanna say thanks for the times your music picked me up when I was down and for the times that were good, even better. Best of luck to you and yours. Crazy white dancin' man
Ethan Elkins
ee000ww@aol.com
Alameda, CA
Jan 23, 2000 01:13

Daniel Rocks! Great guitar player,and a great guy all around. I do all of his guitar repair work, so I am the one who actually provides that great tone to his axe! Just kiddin' Daniel :) Visit me at: www.therealvr.com
Dave Starr
sotn777@aol.com
Alameda, CA
Feb 27, 2000 11:02

So,Henderson starts all this hype, upon return from Frisco, saying he ran into this guitar player who blew the doors off the Grant and Green. Two years past I head out with Henderson for the SF Blues Fest. to find Danny Castro was playing at the Grant & Green on Thrusday. There must have been about ten people in the whole damn place. Hell, I wanted to return to the Saloon, but Henderson kept insisting. Out comes this unassuming individual who sits up the band stand and then proceeds to run through every blues style known to man and then some and did so with such ease. STUNNED, to say the least. After three sets of this, he launches into his closer which was this 12 bar Albert King riff and works the living hell out of it for some 20 minutes - - - looks out at our table - smiles and then pushes the whole thing up to a completely different level when everybody in the place would swear there was no place to take it. Wrong and WOW!!!!! If this kind hearted soul comes to your town, feel blessed and do not miss him. I am not one to beat the drum for others, but you have to catch Danny Castro. There are far too, too many Rock-A-Day Johnnys out there that believe they can play the blues and realy waste all our time. Not Danny Castro. Catch before you grow too, too old, flop and find yourself voting for some Republican. I promise you will not be disappointed. Thanks Danny for one of the best blues shows in a long, long time. Can't wait to see you at Winthrop this summer and don't forget to eat your daily SPAM. Best and thanks again.
John Anderson-Taylor
johnjat@jps.net
Edmonds, Wa
Feb 27, 2000 18:22

Daniel, your CD is absolutely fantastic! Too bad I'm gonna miss you playing this weekend at the Minnow. Oh well, I guess I'll have to catch you next time. Take care Bro. Oh, and thanks for signing my CD!
Mark Amans
jhereg1@usa.net
Alameda, CA
Mar 2, 2000 21:27

Daniel, am a big fan met you last week at Lou's bought (3) copies of your CD and wore two of them out already.. John and I were supposed to see you in Tucson the next night but didn't make it? didn't see any dates down towards San Diego. This town needs you and your guitar come see us soon.
Michael Manry
MJManry@aol.com
San Diego , Ca
Mar 5, 2000 00:38

Daniel, I'm sitting in the library at U.C. Berkeley -- you know, studying; but I'm listening to your CD on my computer CD-rom drive and everybody's looking at me like I'm a freak. Too much head bobbin' and foot tappin' I guess. Anyway some future MBA woman, about 25....hold on I'll ask her...She's 27 and her name is Marcia, was looking at me funny and asked what I was listening to (I'm using headphones -- it's a library after all) and I let her listen to "On the Telephone," and "I'll Play the Blues for You." She thinks you must be a god, or at least one of the Muses. Well, I'll let her tell you herself: were using the UCB internet system. I think it's only supposed to be used for academic purposes. And trust me, your music is anything but academic. We may be at risk for arrest here. But anyway here's Marcia: Daniel your music is beautiful and terribly moving. Scott tells me you're playing at The Saloon Saturday night. I'll be there, and if you live performance is anything like your CD I'm going to sign up as your number one fan. Also, save me a copy of your CD; actually save me two. I'll need to send one to my brother in Michigan too. Can't wait to see you and hear you play. You made the library rock tonight. Marcia Okay, there you have it, an unsolicited endorsement and email order. We'll see you Saturday. Scott.
Scott Palmer
scottonnob@aol.com
San Francisco, CA
Mar 9, 2000 22:35

DANIEL JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I ENJOY YOU LETTING ME HANG WITH YOU GUYS. OF ALL THE DIFFERENT CATS I'VE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR ARE ONE OF THE HIPPIST.YOUR PLAYING IS TRUE EMOTION THAT COMES FROM DEEP WITHIN. YOUR GUITAR TONE AND STYLE ARE UNMATCHED AND SO INSPIRING. MATT AND I ARE WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN ALL OF YOUR ENDEVERS AND AS A TRUE FRIEND ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THERE ISNT ANYTHING THAT WE WOULDNT DO FOR YOU. ALWAYS BESIDE YOU...SCOTTY AND MATT....P.S. THANKS FOR THE FREE LESSON ON THE BOAT LAST SUNDAY YOU ARE A BLUES MASTER
SCOTTY FORD
sfordblues@yahoo.com
OAKLAND, CA.
Mar 25, 2000 17:31

Hey Daniel - we really enjoyed your gig in Lou's back in January and still love the album. When we saw you it was the last night of our 'round the world' trip before getting back to England- a great end to a great holiday. Some of our friends would like to get a copy of the CD in the UK. Could you mail me to sort this out? Cheers!
andrew dellow
andrew.dellow@talk21.com
St Albans, UK
Apr 6, 2000 16:07

Daniel, a friend of mine bought the album on his last trip to SF, i love the album and i hope u going to do a few more! On the other hand it would good to see you live here in good old england or the next time i'm in the US of A Good Luck Thomas
Thomas Lenzen
t.lenzen@btinternet.com
Near London, England,
Apr 9, 2000 12:01

Daniel, Here's the story Bro. Caught your afternoon show a couple of years ago at Lou's during Fleet Week (you weren't even scheduled to appear, you had to fill in at the last minute). Lived in N.Y. then, live in San Diego now. Been waiting to hear about your CD; called the number in the Southland Blues magazine last week and left message, but no reply yet. You should offer the CD for sale on this web page. San Diego has a true blue and loyal blues fan base. You ought to schedule some appearances here and in L.A. etc. How 'bout it Bro.? Regards, Larry R.
Larry R
estring62j@access1.net
San Diego, Ca
Apr 18, 2000 03:15

Hey Danny, I just wantted to let you know I think you have a Rockin C.D. & Website! I'm so happy to see someone who cares as much as you do about the music doing all the right things. I'm not real good with all this email bullshit so I'll make it short. I can't wait to play some guitar with you again, Best of luck Love Always, Your Friend Michael
Michael Locke
Tigerl@concentric.net
North Miami Beach, FL
Apr 19, 2000 11:40

Hi Daniel~ You Rock my Bluesy World! I still have my tickets.... ( "No Surrender" me ) Hope to have you ROCK me in my living room soon!--need to get my CDs first though, eh? PeaceLoveandRock&Roll!! Vikki~
The FlowerGirl
Zdiva2C@aol.com
,
Apr 29, 2000 23:17

danny, great to see/hear you again(last weekend @ eli's). the cd's mighty sharp. great things take time. really like dos palomas. catch you soon. later man. what? no show at the driftwood...
mike mallinger
amall515@aol.com
oakland, ca
May 3, 2000 18:50

Daniel: Whats the problem....to good to come around anymore?? The clip is full.....the safety is off...the nerves are shot....patience wearing thin..... www.therealvr.com
Dave Starr
sotn777@aol.com
Alameda, CA
May 9, 2000 21:55

Hey Daniel: Still remember the kid from Chicago listening to you at the wharf? I bought your CD and back to the city and everyone of my friends who enjoys blues wants to know how they can get a copy of it. Play the blues for us, let it be alive. Best regards. Will
Will Zhang
will_zhang@hotmail.com
Chicago, IL
May 11, 2000 00:02

So Daniel, I guess your amp is still working. You haven't called me anyway. Nice website. Dave
Dave Hodtwalker
dave @fatubesound.com
Hayward, CA
Jun 27, 2000 17:28

Your new CD is smokin'!! I friend of mine just turned me on to it. Fantastic! PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN ORDER A COPY!
Carol Ann Carbone
carolann.carbone@unistudios.com
New York, NY
Jun 29, 2000 15:26

Hey brother, I'm so glad we did the , "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" thing at the Saloon the other night. I think I got the better deal. What a great CD, and you sure picked the right guy to work with. When I did my first album we recorded one cut at Lee Parvin's studio and without a dought it was the best sounding cut on the album. On top of that he's a great guy. Thanks again for trading CDs with me, it's really good and it's going to take you higher.........Hack http://www.ronhacker.com
Ron Hacker
ron@ronhacker.com
Berkeley, Ca
Jul 1, 2000 18:15

D-Man rocked at the Minnow-Dome last Saturday! Marke B. was cool as well siting in. Keep the Faith....www.therealvr.com
Dave Starr
sotn777@aol.com
Alameda, CA
Jul 4, 2000 21:58

Daniel, It was nice to have met you last Friday and both Linda and I are looking forward to seeing you play at Winthrop (I'm taking the day off work and everything)? I was truly impressed with your music, it is obvious you love what you do. See you in a couple of weeks and tell Karen I said Hi (or sorry whichever is more appropriate). Greg P.S. Heard you went to a pretty good Italian restuarant on Monday, WHAT'D YA HAVE?!
Greg Genereux
ggenereux@earthlink.net
Seattle, WA
Jul 5, 2000 23:56

Describe the taste of chocolate. We all know that taste. Yeah, go ahead and describe it now. Come on. Um huh. You can't do it and neither can anyone else. It's unique and something that is all it's own. Castro and Company arrived at the Winthrop Palace during the late afternoon of Friday for his show later that evening and his appearance tomorrow at the Winthrop Blues Festival. He was met by John and karen who returned telling of their conversations with the man. After the envy fell off, the SPAM BOYS and, as Daniel pointed out later during the evening set, 'One SPAM chick', prepared and found our way to the Palace. It was and odd shaped room with off-shoot connecting rooms for seating, a fair sized bar, outer deck and a dance floor the size of your living room without all the furniture. They kicked off the first two hour set with 'On The Telephone and worked their way up tp 'Talk About MY Baby' which became an extended jam that came around three times with the now packed house taking on all the lead vocals just before it was shut down with a smashing/thrashing-type ending. It was one of those experiences where you say to yourself - - - 'I believes I bees in for a longs night with this one here.' Damn, they were very tight, yet loose. I moved back to our table for some relief and - - - off they go again. But, what is that? That sound? Castro has fallen into a 6 or 8 bar riff that is being counter pointed by none other than John on a pea harp. Hell, he's on stage with Castro who is leaving him to his own due - - - and on a pea harp no less. This is priceless!!!!! A short interlude takes place back at our table with all the SPAM crowd when the first cords of 'Mojo' are heard demanding for all to return to the dance floor. WOW!!!! The house picked-up on the call back chorus early in the song which continued to build to an unbelievable pitch. This was it. Muddy would have been proud, if not taken aback, by allthe overall power and grasp the band had of his standard. You had to be there. The second set lost nothing following a short break. It's SHOW TIME!!!! I move back to the dance floor and find two chairs against the wall and stand on one of them to get a better view of the proceedings. Lori, Daniel's peroidic vocalist, joins me on the other chair with the extended jams continuing unabated. I became aware that the chair I am standing on is heaving. I questioned if the floor was sprung like the Avalon, but no. Hell, this place is going to drop right into the Methow River with all this pounding weight and mayhem. GREAT FUN!!!! New song. Slow and deliberate cording. I turn to Lori and ask, 'Watchtower?'. Lori returned, 'Oh, yeah.' Again, in my head, I am questioning Castro's choice of taking on an icon of the folk/rock genre. Does he have the prowess to do so? (Yea, of little faith.) It's presented as a - - - it's arranged as a blues, yet staying true to the original form. WOW!!!! The house takes on vocal responsibilities again with only limited coaxing from Daniel. The whole house is yelling the lyrics as if they were unleashed and angered Dylans. This WAS chocolate. This WAS it. The show closes with the SPAM BOYs and ONE SPAM CHICK retreating with mouths agape and in wait fot tomorrow's set at the festival. They came on at about 1:15 or 1:30. The central Washington sun was also in fine form causing for the vast majority of the audience to lay low in fear of heat exhaustion, but Daniel had them up in no time picking-up where he left off the night before. The party is back on people - - - but it is short lived. Time restraints, you know. The next act and all that sorta thing. But, hey, this is cooking. A GREAT SET!!!! PUSH!!!! PUSH!!!! The bottom was pounding, driving and counter pointing just like the night before. Daniel's fill work on his own lead was exceptional. And, he knew that - - - we knew it as well with that smile and wink of his eye. Twas a wonderful set to say the very least. Daniel falls into his verbal good-bye to the crowd and jumps into 'MOJO' and works the living hell out of it. Build, build, fall-off, build, Build, BUILD!!!!Wham/slam/bam/BOOM!!!!!! He now gets into having the crowd call out the chorus. You know the drill, but this is more than a full house of booze and such. The first tease is given to the audience who respond in loud and uproarious return calling for Daniel to take a step back laughing to himself. Yes, the festival WAS his. He worked and squeezed the end of Mud's song for everything he and the audience could get. And, we got it. EVERYBODY UP!!!!! And, it was over. For those reading this and who have never experienced this band, do so NOW!!!! You say - - -'Oh, hell it's just a blues band.' Wrong. Very Wrong. It's a chocolate sundae with extra rich whipped cream, nuts (big nuts, at that) and unexpected ya-yas. And, after having done so, you can then look into the eyes of others who have likewise been there and mutually be able to explain the taste of chocolate together. On a personal note, - - - Daniel - - - your words to me from the stage rermain deep in my heart. My soul tells me we WILL meet again and, if not here, on the flip side. Love and best to yours and you. You Are family. You will always remain in my heart of hearts. Oh, and don't forget to eat your daily SPAM. We all love ya out here!!!!! Oh, - - - and PS.. Hey Shawn. All them Mojos were for you!!!!!!!!!
John Anderson-Taylor
johnjat@jps.net
Edmonds, Wa
Jul 18, 2000 18:18

Hi Daniel! I know I have already told you, but I must say it again...I have grown up with the blues, it is in my soul...to hear you create your music is unbelievable! You are so talented! I have not had a chance as of yet to see you at Lou's, however I do plan to get there very soon. I wish you all life's happiness and success...You bring so many others joy with your presence, you are truly gifted Daniel and I am honored to know you. See you soon, your friend, Cindy
Cindy Davis
Cindy.Davis@Crownwms.com
San Leandro, Ca
Jul 19, 2000 11:20

Hey Danny, Lloyd introduced me to you after your set at the Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival on Saturday and you asked for feedback after a good listen to your CD. I played it several times on my drive home through the mountains and it's everything you said it was, and more. It's excellent! Thanks for not compromising the quality of your sound for any of the reasons we talked about. Hope you can play the Mt.Baker Blues Festival next year. 'Til i can see you again, keep on sharing your heart and vision through your amazing music.
Stephen Peringer
speringer@jetcitystudios.com
Seattle, WA
Jul 19, 2000 18:29