Tommy Castro & The Painkillers at The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA

Get your tickets to see Tommy Castro & The Painkillers in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Happening on Friday, January 16, 2026 at The Coach House. Doors open at 8:00 PM.

SHOW DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEMultiple award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California-based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, hes captivated audiences with his soul-drenched vocals, searing guitar work, and high-energy live shows. As frontman of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro s released 17 albums that span a wide stylistic rangefrom horn-driven R&B and hot-blooded soul to gritty, stripped-down rock and electric blues.With his latest and eighth Alligator Records release, Closer To The Bone, Castro returns to his roots, delivering what he calls a real blues record, the way they would have made them back in the day. Produced by guitar master Christoffer Kid Andersen at San Joses Greaseland Studio, the album is Castros rawest and most direct blues effort to date.The album features standout originals like Aint Worth The Heartache, Cant Catch A Break, and Crazy Woman Blues, alongside deep-cut covers of songs by Castros friends and influencesJohnny Nitro, Magic Slim, Ron Thompson, Chris Cain, and more. Guest appearances include Rick Estrin, Billy Branch, Deanna Bogart, Chris Cain, Jim Pugh, and gospel harmonies from The Sons Of The Soul Revivers.Castro is one of the most decorated artists in contemporary blues, winning 10 Blues Music Awards, including four B.B. King Entertainer of the Year honorsthe genres highest accolade. His no-frills, 150-shows-a-year approach has earned him a fiercely loyal fanbase and praise from legends like Joe Bonamassa, who says, Tommy has always been top of the heap among blues guitar players. He always puts on a great show.With Closer To The Bone, Tommy Castro strips it all back to deliver an album brimming with grit, fire, and authenticity. This is the deeper blues side of me, says Castro. With these songs, I am at my most authentic.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NON REFUNDABLE, NON EXCHANGEABLE. SHOW DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. There is a Two Drink Minimum per person unless you have made a Dinner Reservation through the Box Office. Dinner reservations get you reserved priority seating for the entire evening that is in front of general admission seating and closer to the stage. There is no additional cost to make a dinner reservation but you are required to purchase a minimum of $20 in dinner the night of the show EXCLUDING DRINKS with your food server. Dinner reservations require you arrive no later than 1 hour after the doors open. To make a dinner reservation please call 949-496-8930. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NON REFUNDABLE, NON EXCHANGEABLE. ALL SHOW DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. If you have any questions please call 949-496-8930 or email boxoffice@thecoachhouse.com to reach our box office directly and a representative will be able to assist you as soon as possible.

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