Del Castillo, from Austin, TX, uses their influences from the U.S-Mexico border to create a Latin rock sound that has garnered the six-piece band many prestigious awards in the music world.
Comprised of Alex Ruiz, Mark del Castillo, Albert Besteiro, Carmelo Torres and Mike Zeoli, Del Castillo produce a fusion of Flamenco guitars, blues and Latin that makes the band sound as if they have been playing for decades. On the contrary, Del Castillo has only been a band since 2000 and performing live shows since 2001.
Del Castillo was first introduced to the true spotlight when Director Quentin Tarantino selected their track “Malaguena Salerosa” for the “Kill Bill, Vol. 2” soundtrack.
Following that, Del Castillo won “Best Latin Traditional Band” at the Austin Music Awards/South By Southwest in both 2006 and 2007. Also this year, the band won “Album of the Year” for their latest album, Brotherhood, also at the Austin Music Awards/South By Southwest.
Here is a YouTube video provided by Del Castillo’s street team that was put together the when the group won “Album of the Year”
Del Castillo has actually won too many awards to list, but you can check them out on their official website.
Del Castillo’s music is enjoyable if you speak English or Spanish or neither, because the band sings in both languages and the instrumental aspect of their music is so strong that lyrics almost aren’t even necessary.
This Latin rock band will show Tucson what it’s made of on Nov. 30 when they hit Solar Culture at 31 E. Toole St. Del Castillo will be supported by Ryan Bingham, and the all ages show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $10.
For more information about the show at Solar Culture, check out Solar Culture’s website.
To hear songs by Del Castillo, check out their MySpace page.
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