We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of our latest single, Automatic Amnesia on March 15th.

In the identity parade, sandwiched between Tom Waits and Portishead, the latest single from Philly’s favorite “rockabilly” band is a step downward into a dark cinematic underworld, where black & white film noir gems flicker on a broken TV set, and a Lynchian soundscape illuminates a Raymond Chandler crime scene. Produced by Brian McTear & Amy Morrissey at Miner Street Recordings, Philadelphia (War on Drugs, Sharon Van Etten).

Automatic Amnesia will be available on all streaming platform March 15. Please click here to presave the song on spotify. We appreciate your support and can’t wait for you to hear the record.

Philadelphia: we’ve missed you. The band has been on a temporary hiatus these past few months working on songs for their next record. But the time has come to dust off the suits and get back to the live stage.

Our first show back is a good one. The band will be opening for legendary performer Wayne “the Train” Hancock at Kung Fu Nectie on Sunday, March 24. More information below. Don’t miss this one!

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dave kiss presents Wayne Hancock

Thomas Wayne Hancock III (born May 1, 1965, in Dallas, Texas) better known as Wayne “The Train” Hancock, is an American singer-songwriter. Known as “The King of Juke Joint Swing,” his performances incorporate jazz, blues, western swing, country and rockabilly, styles of music that he began listening to as a kid. His influences include Jimmie Rodgers, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Hank Thompson, Hank Williams and Hank Snow because they were all in his parents’ record collection.

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Mighty Joe Castro & The Gravamen

Based out of Philadelphia, PA, Ameripolitan rockabilly outfit, Mighty Joe Castro & The Gravamen is the latest musical project from accomplished collage artist and musician Mighty Joe Castro (ex-The Situation, The Lift Up). Influenced by 50’s Rock and Roll and infused with post modern Easter eggs cribbed from old episodes of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Mighty Joe Castro takes a modern, lyric driven approach to songwriting while The Gravamen layer on Jesus and Mary Chain-cover-Link Wray guitar atmosphere, booming doghouse bass and swinging beats. The quartet lurks at a crossroads where Sun Records and Creation Records meet.

According to Joe Castro: “Our goal is to play original rock-n-roll, in the style of the pioneers, but update it lyrically and sonically. Take what we’ve learned, everything great that’s come after and go apply it to that original sound. What if Buddy Holly had access to a stack of effects pedals and some Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds records? That’s the ethos of the band.”

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AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show.  NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets.

Doors: 7:00 PM

Show: 7:30 PM

We are pleased to announce the release of the band’s first single of 2023. Embers in the Ash was recorded at Miner St Recordings in Philadelphia. It was produced by Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey. Mastered by Joe Lambert. With it’s folk leanings and the addition of an accordion, the song offers a slight departure for the band. The group is currently recording more songs for an upcoming album release.

Speaking about the song to American Blues Scene, Mighty Joe Castro said:

“Embers in the Ash. Glimmers of last chances set against a bleak Americana night sky. It’s warm and lived in, like a musty old blanket woven by Shane MacGowan and John Prine. Maybe Tom Waits was there, too – holding some yarn while chain smoking a cigarette, I don’t know. If he was there, I’m sure his shoes were amazing.

We recorded this between cups of coffee in the waning hours of the 2022 winter solstice. It was produced by Brian McTear & Amy Morrissey at Miner Street Recordings, Philadelphia. (War on Drugs, Kurt Vile, Sharon Van Etten). This leads off the 2023 edition of our ongoing love letter to mid-century Rockabilly Americana.

More to come, so keep your ear tuned for rumblings on the train tracks.“

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Embers in the Ash Track credits:

MIGHTY JOE CASTRO: vocals, acoustic guitar

DALLAS: drums

MIKE STINGLE: electric guitar

IAN VOS: upright bass

JULIA ALFRED: accordion

BRIAN MCTEAR / AMY MORRISSEY: backing vocals

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In-between recording sessions, the band have still been playing shows. To stay current and updated, please follow Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen on instagram, facebook and spotify.

Vintage Style, Not Vintage Values.

Celtic Punks meet the Rockabilly Rebels Uptown at Sellersville Theater.

Do not miss our last show of the year. We’ll be opening for Kilmaine Saints at the Sellersville Theater. Thursday December 29th. Come shake off those post holiday blues with a night of high energy rock-n-roll. All ages welcome. Doors open at 7:30pm. We hit the stage at 8pm sharp.

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About Kilmaine Saints

Kilmaine Saints is a band formed on good whiskey and bad intentions. The brainchild of two members of a Harrisburg Pipe & Drum band, this project was originally created with the sole intent of getting them free beer at St. Patrick’s Day shows in the central PA area (and might I add – mission accomplished). After incorporating the help of fellow members from the pipe band and other notable musicians from the area, they soon realized they were in for one hell of a ride. Since 2009 they have continued to pound through blistering, high-energy live sets that keep people singing along, stomping their feet, lifting their pints and shouting for more. With several hundred shows at pubs and festivals from New Jersey to California, critically acclaimed releases under their belts, national and international airplay, and an ever-expanding and extremely loyal fanbase, it’s no wonder the world is starting to stand up and take notice. In short, The Kilmaine Saints are equal parts Irish swagger, Scottish pride, and whiskey. This explosive Celtic rock band from central PA will steal your heart, your spirit, and your pint when you’re not looking.

And, as always, you can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify to stay up to date on everything happening with the band.

Cheers, friends!

it’s been a long time coming but the wait is over. The Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen T-shirt you’ve been pining for is NOW AVAILABLE. Grab one (or a bakers dozen, perhaps?) today from our online boutique or in some darken alley after one of our live shows.

2 options available:

For the bold and the beautiful, there’s the ever sleek “June Rose” black tee (pictured above).

For those who like to keep it on the down low, consider the “There Are No Secrets Here Motel Key” option, available in Pink (my personal favorite) and Gray.

$25 American

All are printed on Bella + Canvas Unisex Jersey T-Shirt. Screen printed by Jersey Ink in Reading, PA. Check them out.

Illustration and design by Mighty Joe Castro

And, as always, you can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify to stay up to date on everything happening with the band.

Cheers, friends!