Juggling a multitude of different projects Rod always has something brewing on the horizon. His work with Lee Miles (www.myspace.com/leemilesmusic) will be bearing fruit shortly with a dark and sexy record by Carolyne Neuman (www.myspace.com/carolyneneumanmusic) and “some really good pop, r&b, jazz influenced rock,” according to Rod by a new artist he has “dubbed” Bobby...
Rod and Yonatan met one day working for the non profit organization Rock the Classroom. Yonatan was engineering the session and Rod was playing guitar for singer/teacher Lara Karuna (www.myspace.com/laravaidya). Yonatan began playing in Karuna’s band with Rod, and although short lived, the chemistry between the two musicians was solidified. Rod says, “Yonatan is one...
When invested in a project Rod brings so much musicality and versatility to the table, he becomes invaluable almost immediately. Not just a hired gun, he adds depth and emotion to the sonic palette, all while keeping it fun and effortless. From the myriad of groups Rod is involved with, there are a few that...
As with most devoted artists, Rod has his arsenal of music making tools with him constantly. He breathes, eats and sleeps music, playing and performing with countless artists. Though a full-time musician, he is also a full-time single father. Rod’s son is the light of his life, and when he comes home he has the...
Rod Castro’s artistry is based on his emotional connection and openness. He doesn’t go more than a day without picking up an instrument and letting his feelings run through him. He says, “music goes far deeper than my words can express,” but when listening to this talented individual one can understand the depth of his...
"Nothing Without You"
(Co-Composer, Co-Producer, Engineer, Upright Bass, Percussion)
"Is It You"
(Co-Composer, Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica)
"10:53"
(Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"A Pleasure to Meet You"
(Bass)
"Listen"
(Guitars)
"Bill Clinton Rips"
(Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"Double M-Ten V2"
(Mixer)
"Ripe"
(Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Upright Bass, Harmonica, BG Vocals)
"It Ends Tonight"
(Upright Bass)
"Daily Wheatgrass Shots"
(Recording Engineer, Mixer)
"Don't Look Back"
(Producer, Co-Composer, Orchestrator, Recording Engineer, Mixer, Piano)
"Persistent Bamboozle"
(Mixer)
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