Us Goth Girls are still on cloud 9 and still trying to compose complete sentences.

But in the mean time, there is some video from last night - Jason's first post-Idol gig - at the Flytrap Music Hall, Tulsa, OK

Thanks to Jason Castro Street Team HQ myspace for putting this together using video by SisterSusie at Castrocopia.

Jason is featured on the cover of LakeView Image magazine.

With his fast-paced performance, writing, recording, and fan communication schedule, catching Jason Castro on one of his rare days off can be challenging. This Rockwall musician who shot to celebrity status almost overnight via the American Idol television competition owes his success not only to his tonal talent but also his musical moxie.

This past spring, millions of American Idol fans cast their votes for this blue-eyed, dreadlocked phenomenon as he performed unique versions of such songs as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” or Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Jason made it to the top four of this popular Fox Television competition before being eliminated on May 9.

Despite not walking away with the top prize from American Idol, Jason was lauded with hard-earned compliments from the show’s judges. Randy Jackson described one of his songs as “blazing molten hot,” and Paula Abdul declared, “You have the most definitive sound.” Perhaps the most impressive comments came from the discriminating Simon Cowell, who used the terms “fantastic” and “absolutely brilliant” to describe some of Jason’s performances.

Following the conclusion of American Idol, Jason had little opportunity to catch his breath. As a finalist on this popular program, he was required to tour the U.S. with the show’s top ten winners, performing in 53 cities.

Through it all, this 21-year-old singer and musician demonstrated both the talent and the grace it takes to win the adoration of millions of fans, but it may just be his spunk that propelled him to success.

The Goth Girls are thankful for:

1. Jason Castro
2. The music he makes
3. The time he gives us
4. For making us laugh
5. The jeans that he wears (even though they are not ours)
6. The blue eyes that hypnotize us
7. The smile that warms our hearts
8. The dreadlocks he hangs over us in date night vlogs
9. The lip he sucks in date night vlogs
10. The bed he lies horizontal on in date night vlogs
11. The camera he uses to record all of these things
12. His sister for the adorable bike riding video
13. His mom for keeping us updated when he can't
14. His dad for his behind-the-scenes, sound business advice that he is no doubt giving him to assist him in making good decisions.
15. His brother for auditioning for American Idol Season 8 because it gave us new footage of him.
16. The chest we never get to see
17. His boots
18. The pictures he poses for when sighted at football games, concerts, restaurants, thrift stores, etc because they eventually find their way to us.
19. The fans who have the courage to ask for said picture.
20. His perfect, little tush.

Happy Thanksgiving, Jason!

<3

Your Goth Girls

The auction starts on December 1st. Click here to check it out.

Jason judged the Battle of the Bands at the Teen Vogue event in NYC yesterday. AltRock4U's daughter was a dancer at the event. (For those who aren't familiar with AltRock, she is a Lead Mod at JCM.) Read the full story there.

Thanks to catwhisperer for the tip and to AltRock4U for allowing us to blog about it.

Oh, yeah. One more thing. AltRock had this to add about her time with Jason:

Oh I pointed out a Gothic Boutique to Jason and said your Goth Girls. He said he loves his Goth Girls.

Jackie Castro was kind enough to share a family video filmed on their recent trip to L.A. Among his many talents, Jason does animal impressions. Who knew?

It is adorable. Check it out!

The Official Jason Castro Street Team HQ is now on Myspace.



You'll find Blogs with tools, instructions and official graphics for promoting Jason's music and appearances online.

In the very near future you'll find Street Teaming missions and promotional information which will be updated on a regular basis.

Request them as a friend and join the team.

http://www.myspace.com/jasoncastrostreetteamhq

Hopefully, Jason won't mind taking a back seat for a moment while we honor the men and women of the United States military.

This is very personal to me as many members of my family have served and are still serving in the military including my dad (US Army during the Vietnam War) and my brother (Army National Guard). I am certain that one of our original members' (Ambergotskillz) father currently serves our country as well.

Whether you agree or disagree with the cause for which they are fighting, they are worthy of our respect and gratitude. We are free today because of them. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

If you have family members and friends in the United States military, please honor them by commenting this blog post, and if you've never seen this video, please take a few minutes to watch it.

American Soldier, Toby Keith (please listen to the lyrics)


Looking for something patriotic to watch this Veteran's Day? I recommend Saving Private Ryan. Set during World War II...one of the most honorable wars in the history of our nation...it has been recognized by veterans who fought the battle of Omaha Beach and lived to tell about it as the most realistic cinematic representation of the war they had ever seen. It is graphic, yes, but it will make your heart swell with pride and make you even prouder to be an American. The story line is beautiful, and the cast, featuring the likes of Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, is perfection. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

Jason has booked a show at the Flyttrap Music Hall on November 29. He'll be performing with To Have Heroes.

Here's Flytrap's Myspace page.

A beautiful photo collage of Jason snapped during the Elle Magazine photoshoot. Thanks for I<3Jasonnn for the find.



Also worthy of mention is Jason on the red carpet at the City of Hope event. Madi sniffed these out for us. Thanks, Madi.

Jason on the red carpet at City of Hope last night.



Thanks to JCmyfascination for the find!

And Figureskater930 brought us gifts from Live Journal.



Thanks guys!

It is indeed. New music from our favorite guy. Check it out.