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Fall River, get ready for a soulful night with **Tommy Castro And The Painkillers** at the beloved Narrows Center For The Arts—one of the city’s go-to spots for live music. **Tommy Castro And The Painkillers Fall River** is set to light up the room on 4/23/2026 at 8:00 PM. Castro’s gritty, gospel-tinged vocals and razor-sharp guitar meet a band that hits like a rhythm section with something to prove—tight grooves, punchy horns, and blues-soaked R&B that keeps the energy rolling. The Narrows offers an intimate, great-sightline setting with a welcoming vibe and an easy-to-reach waterfront location that makes the night feel like a local getaway. Don’t miss **Tommy Castro And The Painkillers Narrows Center For The Arts**—grab your tickets and come be part of the sing-along.

Thursday, April 23, 2026 $36 Advance | $38 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Multiple award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California-based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, he’s 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 & The Painkillers, he’s released 17 albums that span a wide stylistic range—from 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 Jose’s Greaseland Studio, the album is Castro’s rawest and most direct blues effort to date. The album features standout originals like Ain’t Worth The Heartache, Can’t Catch A Break, and Crazy Woman Blues, alongside deep-cut covers of songs by Castro’s friends and influences—Johnny 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 […]