Description: Daniel Castro - No Surrender Daniel Castro released his debut CD, No Surrender in late 1999. Produced by Daniel and Lee Parvin at Parvin Studios in Pacifica, California, No Surrender features interpretations of well-known blues standards that Daniel put his own twist on, such as a very funky version of Muddy’s “Got My Mojo Working" and a soulful, moving version of Albert Kings “I’ll Play The Blues For You”, in which Daniel plays a mournful, yearning guitar solo, a fitting tribute to one of his guitar heroes. No Surrender also features six original compositions, highlighting Daniel’s writing talents, including the opening song “On That Telephone” with playful lyrics and a groove you can really sink your teeth into and “Talk about My Baby,” a song that would sound perfect blasting out the radio while speeding across a long hot Texas desert. No Surrender closes with a beautifully haunting acoustic original composition “Dos Palomas,” dedicated to Daniel’s mother. Listen to this song on headphones and at the end of the song, after Daniel hits the last harmonics on his steel resonator, turn up the volume and you can hear a choir of angels singing. “Daniel Castro is one of the most dynamic blues guitarists performing in the West Coast.” -- Willie Brown, President, Sacramento Blues Society Describing Daniel Castro as a blues artist doesn’t begin to tell the whole story. A highly accomplished guitarist and singer/songwriter with a strong musical point of view grounded in the very best blues traditions is more like it. Combine those talents with original blues-based material and you begin to understand Daniel’s strengths as an artist. Well-known for being a dynamic performer who “leaves it all on the stage” night after night, Daniel brings crowds to their feet with his blistering solos, soulful singing, and tight arrangements. Daniel has always played with seasoned musicians, but with his newest incarnation, the Daniel Castro Band raises the bar and is truly a force to be reckoned with. “He’s got that real deal feel. Daniel Castro is a great musician and entertainer.” -- Elvin Bishop Daniel grew up in the L.A. area and was heavily influenced by the blues greats Albert KIng, B.B. King and Albert Collins. As a kid, Daniel would hang outside clubs like the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach to hear these blues legends perform and wait for a glimpse of them through the curtains. After cutting his teeth in South Central L.A. blues clubs with “Mighty Mouth” Delmar Evans, who worked with the Johnny Otis Show, Castro backed other great artists from Otis’ band, including Pee Wee Crayton and Little Ester Phillips. He also recorded and toured with many other artists including legendary Small Faces singer-bassist Ronnie Lane. Moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1995, Daniel formed the Daniel Castro Band and quickly became a hot draw in the burgeoning local blues scene. In 1999, Daniel recorded his first release, No Surrender, followed in 2003 with Live at The Saloon, a double CD recorded at San Francisco’s oldest bar and mecca for the blues faithful. Both CDs highlight the talents of Daniel’s playing, songwriting, and arranging and feature stellar performances by some of the Bay Area’s best sidemen. “Daniel Castro is the latest and one of the greatest blues guitarists to come bursting out of the highly competitive West Coast scene. To the classic music of B.B. King, Albert King, and Albert Collins he has added the three T’s taste, tone, and technique. His raw passion warms your soul while his deep groove kicks your butt on fine, fresh originals and well chosen covers.”Dave Rubin -- Guitar Player Magazine Check the other Daniel Castro CD Listings below! The Daniel Castro Band - Desperate Rain Daniel Castro - Live At The Saloon - Double CD Set Daniel Castro 2 CD Combo Pack (Desperate Rain & Live at The Saloon) - Get 2 CDs and Save! Daniel Castro 2 CD Combo Pack (Live at The Saloon & No Surrender) - Get 2 CDs and Save! Daniel Castro 2 CD Combo Pack (No Surrender & Desperate Rain) - Get 2 CDs and Save! Daniel Castro 3 CD Combo Pack - Get all 3 CDs and Save! Daniel Castro Band Ladies T-Shirt Daniel Castro Band Men's T-Shirt Daniel Castro Band Embroidered Cap Track Listing: 1) On That Telephone2) Hear That Guitar Ring3) Talk About My Baby4) Got My Mojo Workin5) Empty Arms6) Drivin Wheel7) Cold Hearted Woman8) I'll Play The Blues For You9) Tryin To Call My Baby10) Funky For The Ice Man **International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
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Location: Morgan Hill, California
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Artist: Daniel Castro
Style: Contemporary Blues
Format: CD
Type: Album
Release Title: No Surrender
Release Year: 1999
Genre: Blues