Michael's EP (Another Update)

They're just about ready!

Be on the look out for your copy.

Michael's EP

Mikey's EP is now available for pre-order.

The Digital Copy goes for $5.99 and the Digital+CD is $8.99.

It has been confirmed that the single "Home" will be one of the tracks on the EP.

To order your copy, visit this website.

Michael at the Well Done Awards

After days of hunting for pictures of Michael at the awards show, I finally got hold of some after a reader sent me a link to a few photos from the event.

Thanks Ali!




with big bro, Jason Castro


I like Mikey's new geeky look. I'm not so crazy about the hair, but I hardly notice it because I look at the pictures and just zero in on his face.

I can't wait to hear and see these gorgeous boys sing together. What a moment that would be.

Michael's Got A Gig!

Watch out for Michael at the Well Done Awards on May 31st at The Grove, in Anaheim, California.

Jason Castro, his big bro, may even make an appearance!

I'm happy for the Castro fans who can watch this event. Bring us some pics!!!

Jason Has Found A Home!

Yep! That's what he said! =p

I interrupt our regular programming (lol) to tell you that Jason Castro, Michael's big brother and American Idol Season 7 Third Runner Up, is now signed with Atlantic Records. Yes. THE Atlantic Records. Home of the Mraz, Collins, Thomas etc...

Apparently, Jason mentioned it during an interview on the night of his appearance on American Idol Extra. For some reason AI conveniently failed to give him the opportunity to say it on air and make it known to the world that he has been signed to a major record deal. Probably because Atlantic is a competitor of 19E. But whatever...

Anyway, someone found this link, so her ya go, watch and listen as Jason makes it official.

And listen to him talk about Michael! He said Michael has the "music bug". LOL Cute.

Jason's Billboard Interview



Good luck sucker!!! Hahaha

Michael’s First Solo Show

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Update from Michael:

IN OTHER NEWS

I have my first little solo show in my hometown of Rockwall comin up on the 14th. So I'm spending all day every day writing and learning songs. I have a bad habit of writing a song and then moving onto a new one before i even learn the first one! So now I have to learn em all in a rush!

That show is kind of a small private thing I think it was sold out a while ago..BUT I was asked to open up for my brother at his show at Texas A&M at the end of March...so as far as I know i'm still on for that

Also the newer songs I've been writing are getting interesting! They're getting bluesier by the minute! I just like the freedom of blues style music...I dont like structured songs too much. Not to say all my songs will be blues style but i'm definitely feelin it. I dont like when music is perfect and structured. It doesnt seem real...I like people to miss a few notes and get carried away sometimes.

I also made 2 new friends that I write really well with back home in Texas so thats awesome.

I'm really looking forward to hearing his new songs. Perhaps he'd sing those on his first solo show.
Too bad I don't live anywhere near Rockwall. :(

If you have the chance to catch his gig, do it! He sounds good, he looks good. What more can you ask for? ;)


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Jason Castro Sings Hallelujah

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This just in:

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. ;-)

P.S.

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 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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One More Day

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

Can't wait.

edt:

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.

New Look!

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I didn't notice it, initially. I only read about it over at the forums and I wondered what was this "background" that some people were talking about.

So I went to his page and looked again. And whadaya know. There it was, in all its splendor. A new background!

Dang it... I think I will need to cut down on the coffee intake a little. How the heck could have I





Pretty awesome, right? Our boy has indeed been working hard. New song, blog, photo ops... He's spoiling us!

And he'd better not stop. Hahaa.

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)
-Stro

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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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Garland Show

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Our favorite daydreaming boy, Jason Castro, performed at a Christmas show with Patty La Belle in his hometown last December. The Heavy Steadies backed Jason up for the second time, the Tulsa gig being the first.

Several Dreadheads, MCas Creepers included, attended the show and the meet and greet event with Jason at the local Barnes and Noble the following day. Unfortunately, I was not able to watch the show. Booooooo. Real life gets in the way sometimes; and busy people like me just have to learn to suck it up.

Anyway, some people who were lucky (and bold enough) to approach the younger Castro, asked him about American Idol. As expected, Michael was very careful with his responses (darn that confidentiality clause!)

Rumors have been circulating that he was cut in the Hollywood round *insert sad face :( here.* BUT…… when asked whether he was returning to school next year, he didn’t say YES, instead he gave a smile and made some funny faces. A NO for an answer would have been more encouraging, but, heyyy… he didn’t say YES. He could have, you know. But he didn’t. That means there is still a chance, no matter how little, that he made it beyond the Hollywood round!

Of course we will not find out until January when the new season begins, but till then… let’s just enjoy all the Michael pics floating around!








































credit to Jackie and Sunshine


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Hollywood Round, Yeah Baby!

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An Idol spoiler that made me do the chicken dance.

From the OCRegister.

"Among those rumored to be taking part in season eight, to some degree or another, include Jason Castro's brother, a Doobie Brother's daughter, the daughter of David Archuleta's vocal coach and the woman who came between Mark Ballas and Sabrina Bryan."

Pssst... the kids's got a name. And it's Michael Castr0.

Hey wait a minute. Who came between the dancer and the Cheetah girl?


edt: The culprit's name is Joanna Pacitti. A recording artist who was under contract with a major label up until September last year. She was released after her album tanked. WTH? What's she doing in an amateur singing competition? She even recorded a song for the Legally Blonde soundtrack! Are they effin' kidding me?!

There's A PLANT, y'all.




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Michael Made The News

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Here's a nice article about Michael and Jason, from Stephanie Lysaght of the LA Times.

Jason Castro: The ‘American Idol’ torch is passed!

Happy news, Jason Castro junkies and die-hard dreadheads: Jason Castro’s little brother, Michael Castro, has auditioned for Season 8 of “American Idol.”

And according to fourth-place runner-up Jason, Michael is the real singer in the family. “He’d always outdo me,” Jason told Fox News reporter Jonathan Hunt of his brother Michael, as seen in this segment posted on You Tube. “Hold notes longer, hit higher notes, and I was always like, 'How do you do that?' Whatever!”

The full article can be found here.

And while you're there, why not leave a note about our beautiful, talented boys. Spread the love; it's a good thing.

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