Jason Castro Sings Hallelujah

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Amar A Morir Premiere Night

Aaaahhh goose bumps. Amazing.


Ya, ya, I know. We're supposed to be writing about Michael. But come on, it's his brother. It's Hallelujah. It's Jason. ;-)

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We've been trying to find pics of Michael from the event. So far we haven't found any. But some will eventually turn up. No worries.

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Jason Castro To Perform At The Santa Barbara International Film Festiv

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A rumor suggests that Jason's family will be flying to California to watch his performance. And since Michael's MySpace status (from 16 hours ago) says he is "packing and then off to the airport", I suspect that he will be attending the Santa Barbara International Festival to support his brother.

So if you are anywhere near Santa Barbara, or if you live faaarrrr away, but has the means and the time, why not attend the Festival? Not only will you be able to watch Jason perform his FULL version of the lovely Hallelujah, you might just have the chance to see "the" Michael Castro up close and personal.

And wait, there's more!

The luminous Kate Winslet will be at the festival on the same day to receive the Montecito Award. The awarding ceremony will be in a different theater (Arlington), but hey, if you try hard enough, star sighting is not improbable.

The event which runs January 22 to February 1, 2009, will be honoring the great Clint Eastwood on the 29th. Kristin Scott Thomas, Penelope Cruz and comeback king Mickey Rourke, will also be receiving special awards.

Movie festivals like this are always fun and interesting. There are different programs and activities all day long and if you buy a special cinema pass, you can watch all the movies you like. Sometimes the package even includes access to the gala on the first day and the awards ceremony on the final night of the festival.

For more information on the festival schedule and the ticket/passes packages, here's the link to their website : SBIFF

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Michael Castro Fan Video

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Gontierluvr posted this on Youtube. It's a video using an edited version of Michael Castro's audition. The judges' comments were removed and all you'll hear is our boy's voice.



Michael Castro Singing "I'm In Love With A Girl," by Gavin DeGraw.

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Thanks to Lian for sending it our way.

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Michael Castro Music Hits The 100K Mark

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Well, well, well, take a look at that.

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He has passed the 100K mark in MySpace plays. And 130K+ in views. Very good ratio! Not bad for someone who has ZERO experience.

Sure he's got the famous Castro family name, not to mention that he's a carrier of the Castro genes. BUT still, you've got to give this boy some credit. He made it past the judges on his own merits. He sings well, looks GREAT and is definitely not forgettable.

Plus, the tracks he's got on MySpace (This Boy, Feelin' Good) sound really good. And of course, it doesn't hurt that there are hot pics of him on his page.

Tsk, tsk, our boy is growing up so fast. I'm so proud. :D

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Michael Castro Music

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Look at his MySpace numbers. Pretty impressive don't you think?

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If you haven't been to Michael's MySpace, it's time for you to check it out. :)

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Michael Castro Makes A Splash

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There's a lot of buzz about our boy. Here's another article; it's from the NY Daily:

He's no bikini-girl, but 'American Idol' star Jason Castro's brother Michael has family ties

Well, he's no bikini-girl Katrina Darrell, but Michael Castro still made a splash Wednesday night on "American Idol" for his family ties: the hot pink-haired singer is the brother of last season's sweet-voiced crooner Jason Castro.

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It's a good read. Here's the link.

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Screen cap--- Notice the poll?

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"Pink-Haired" Michael Advances

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An article from USMagazine.

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On Wednesday's American Idol, wannabe singers in Kansas City turned out -- including Michael Castro, the pink-haired brother of last year's finalist Jason Castro.

Michael, 20, impressed the judges with his performance of Gavin DeGraw's "In Love With A Girl."

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Read the full article here.

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MTV Article About Michael

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Whooaa. A whole article about our boy.

Way to go MCas!!!

Now, that's what I call star power.

I do have mixed feeling about the article, though.

This is the part that I like:

The judges seemed skeptical at first, but Michael's mix of shyness and confidence impressed them. Simon Cowell called the audition "goodish," and new judge Kara DioGuardi said he was "kind of ballsy," suggesting that the sly look in Michael's eye meant he had a secret.

It is generally a positive write up about Michael, with the writer even referring to Michael as "a rare legacy act" when talking about the failed attempts of sibling of former Idol contestants to go far on the show.

And then there's the part which I really found distasteful. The writer made some snide (and ignorant) comments about Jason.

MTV, the same company who hired JASON for some reality show years ago, makes an inappropriate and uncalled for attempt at bashing. But even then they couldn't come up with anything original. Geesh...lyric flubbing? That's your best shot? How lame.

Excuse my ranting here. I just can't stand people who attack unsuspecting people without reason nor basis. The writer didn't have to take a swipe at Jason, but for some twisted reason, he felt it necessary to call him names.

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And then here is Jason Castro's video for the I AM SECOND Campaign.

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Jason and Michael Castro in the LA Times

It's more about Jason, but Michael's in it too!

"One star shines bright in Kansas City "

by Richard Rushfield:

The show's most intriguing moment came, however, in a guest cameo -- the return of Season Seven giant Jason Castro to the "Idol" auditions in support of his charismatic younger brother, Michael.

Seeing Jason, an actual, certified Idol walk among the cringing masses in the waiting lounge was such a contrast, it was like seeing a god come down from Mt. Olympus and walk among mere mortals.  The fascinating part is that just one year ago, Jason sat among them, without any special aura or grandeur to his presence. So innocuous was Jason that he was not even shown until the end of Hollywood Week.

Such is the power of "American Idol" that a year later, having worked his way through the "Idol" journey, having stood night after night before millions, he appears with a larger-than-life quality.

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You can read the rest of the article HERE. And while you're there, how about leaving some good words for our boy. Mmmkay?

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Quotes From Michael's Audition

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* Exchange between new judge Kara and our boy:

Kara:  “You have this, ‘I have a secret’ vibe”

Michael: “Maybe I don’t even know it.”

(he is a stud. that is all.)

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*Michael on big bro Jason

Michael: “He’s like, more girly, and I’m more, like, not girly,”

(this is the part where my jaw dropped and then after I had finally picked it up from the floor, all I called say was a big WTH!!! ) =p

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*And my favorite quote of the night:

Jason: “By girly you mean I have emotions and express them well?  Some people call that an artist.”

(and then a collective shriek was heard across Castro land.)

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And by the way, contrary to American Idol's constant claim, Jason Castro is in fact a fun and interesting interviewee. This jab at Jason's interview skills is getting tired. The only clip they ever have of him bungling up an interview  is that pre-performance clip from the Top 20 round. Yes, from week 2. It's that old.

Jason consistently gave honest, polite, down to earth and sincere interviews. His exit interview on Idol Extra was entertaining and truthful and all his radio interviews after AI were fun and revealing.

But I digress.  On the Michael : It will truly be interesting to watch how far Michael will go on his AI journey. I also wonder whether the show is going to treat him more humanely and spare him the savage beating his beautiful soul of a brother got.

To Michael's credit, our guy is a Cage fighter. I'm not saying he's going to get all violent, but I really don't think he's going to take crap from anyone. Not even Simon.

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Michael Castro Audition Video

I can't get it to load here. Grrrr.

But here's a link to it.

Michael Castro - Audition, Kansas City


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Side note:

I noticed that Ryan Seacrest referred to Jason as last year's "fourth runner-up".  WTH?

It was either Ryan's mistake or the writer's. They demoted the guy one rank down.

Just to be clear to everyone,  Jason Castro was the 4th placer last season. He finished in the Top 4 and hence should be called  the "third runner-up".

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MCas Blog #7

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He posted this at the break of dawn.:

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Soooooo

I thought i was havin trouble keepin up with comments and messages before...but after tonight...YIKES.
So thanks to everyone for bein awesome and for friend requests and stuff!
The song i sang is in love with a girl by gavin degraw.
I literally only sang for 20 days before the audition...like...literally. I had like 2 voice lessons, which was basically her just helpin me improve that song. (And improve it did!) but yea....

You can read the rest HERE.




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Michael's Audition

I finally made it here.

I've been trying to load his audition video but it's taking such a freakin' long time.

While it's uploading I thought I'd drop by and say........

(Warning Spoiler ahead)

One More Day

Word on the street is that the Kansas City auditions will be shown this Wednesday, January 14.

Can't wait.

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I didn't watch the show tonight, but apparently Jason and Michael Castro were shown on the preview for tomorrow's episode.

I don't know with you, but I am now doubly excited.

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Thanks to Mariana and Poisnivy for the screen cap.

A Message From Stro

Yes, that's what he calls himself now -"Stro." heh

Here's the new blog:

Monday, January 12, 2009

Been workin hard!! =P

But not too hard!
Wrote a new song! I recorded a rough version buttttt you guys cant hear it till its been done in a studio! But just know a song is on the way haha...
And i just started a new one! Hopefully itll be done soon too!
And i'll have new pics up soon!
Lots of news! Told you Ive been workin hard =P
Peace (of pie)
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Wait... did he say new song?

And we can't hear it yet?

Aaaaargghhhh! Such a tease, this boy is!

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