December 2001

Guilty of Love is guitarist Tommy Castro's fourth studio album and, with bandmates Randy McDonald, Keith Crossan, and Billy Lee Lewis, he has effectively raised the ante. Castro's blue/rock/R&B fusion has been a favorite in the San Francisco blues scene for several years. The release of this CD and its current spot on the Lloyd's Blues Music Festival will acquaint a wider audience with this band. The timing is ideal, for every facet of this record, from Castro's songwriting and vocals to the performance of the band, is hard-wired. Key tracks include "Ain't Gonna Make That Call" and "If You ain't Lovin' You ain't Livin'".

PW