DATE NIGHT!!

Check out this write-up from the LA Times, which features Heather's video!! Hell, yeah!!

Thanks to I♥Jasonnn for the find.

Check out this wonderful piece from The Santa Barbara Independent regarding last night's premiere of Amar a Morir and how the film makers discovered Jason's rendition of Hallelujah.

Thanks to overstrung for the find.

Congratulations, Jason!



Credit: JCM for the graphic

While on Idol, a little sibling rivalry came into play. It was all in fun but Jason said the words we have felt all along.







We didn't need to be convinced.

Big bro was there to support little bro at his American Idol audition.
Let's just say... neither disappointed.

You sure are a man, baby.

The Jason Castro Street Team has announced its State Teams Leaders. This brings to mind this blog has never addressed the Regional Leaders.
That's right, we never properly congratulated our own Singin72/Melinda for being the Southeast Regional Leader of the Jason Castro Street Team. It's a giant job and Melinda has handled it with her usual enthusiasm, diligence and charm. We are so very proud of her for taking on this challenge.

Four Goth Girls have also been chosen as State Team Leaders:

Laura Anne- Arizona and New Mexico
JCmyfascination/Tammy - Alabama
Iheartjasoncastro/Kathy - New York
Karlasu/Colleen (oh shit, that's me) - Southern California

In addition, many of our other girls have signed up for the street team and have offered to work in any capacity needed.

So does this mean the Goth Girls are going to stop lusting over this man? Hell no!
It just goes to show what we've all known for a long time. Goth Girls are smart and dedicated fans. We all intend to work our asses off for Jason!
Come on Jason, show some love to your best girls!

We've been just a little behind on the latest news. We're getting caught up now. Any news is good news, right?

KBTX, a TV station in College Station, TX listed Jason going on American Idol as one of their Top 10 Stories of 2008.

An Aggie idol's rise to fame comes in at #9 on our Top 10 Stories of 2008 as voted on by KBTX.com visitors.

Construction Science major Jason Castro went from small town singer to the top four on the nation's most popular television show, American Idol.

Before last spring, Castro was just your average college student at Texas A&M. That was before Idol.

It didn't take long for the dread-locked crooner to became a favorite on Fox's hit reality show, especially among Aggies.

Fans fancied the 20-year-old from Rowlett for his smooth voice and laid back style, as he belted out songs like "September Morn," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Hallelujah."

Watch parties popped up around town as fellow students cheered on the singer. A local gift store even made shirts supporting the Aggie Idol.

It all came down to Rock and Roll night on the show, when Castro sang his heart out for a spot in the top three. A&M even began planning for a homecoming party on campus.

But after forgetting the words during "Mr. Tambourine Man," the judges told him to pack his bags.

Although Jason Castro didn't become the next American Idol, no one can deny Castro-mania in 2008.

go here to see a short video with the article.

Jason is mentioned in this article from the Post-Bulletin in Rochester, MN.

The weirdest moment of the year, naturally, belonged to Paula Abdul, "American Idol's" free bird.

After a Jason Castro performance, Ryan Seacrest asked the judges for their reaction.

"Oh, gosh, we've never had to write these things down ... fast enough," said a flustered Abdul. "Jason, first song, I loved hearing your lower register, which we never really hear. Um ... the second song, I felt like your usual charm wasn't -- it was missing for me. It kind of left me a little empty."

Us, too. Especially since Castro had sung only one song.

What instruments do they play on your planet, Paula?

He lives. He speaks. He changes batteries. He shops at Cosco.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

back to work! heyyoooo! so im back in la. its been an eventful 24 hours. first, let me back track a bit. 3 days ago it was in the 70's and i was enjoying a wonderful meal by my grandmother in her backyard. 2 days later i get up to go to the airport and there is ice on the trees!!!! whaaaaat?! the weather in texas gets crazier every year. so ya i go to the airport, have to stand outside while i wait to check my bag...i am shaking im so cold and exhausted because my family stayed up wayyyy to late the night before. haha something that happens alot when everybodys home! so i go in the airport and find a nice cozy seat. it really was out of the ordinary. big leather right in front of a flat screen. there was only one row of these, it was awesome! i sat down and started reading a book ive been working on for a while now! the historian, it was a gift sometime this summer. im hoping they will read this and let me know it was them so i can say thank youuuuu! im loving it. so yaaa our plane was and hour and a half late which was ok for me and my book but not ok for the band rehearsal i was supposed to be attending that evening!!! so i find a nice window seat(literally find... southwest airlines... oh man i hate having to pick a seat! haha but i love cheap tickets!) so ya i have a seat and am joined by a fellow musician that i chatted with just before boarding. hes studying music in arkansas and i cannot remember his name. a chronic problem i have. haha so yaaa we get de-iced and on our way and arrive in la... i usually dont check bags but i did for the holidays because i took home everything and was bringing it all back out so i wait... and wait... and remember why i never check bags. haha and then i head to the condo, unload my stuff and its time to go! a second more and ill be late! so i get in my car andddd it doesnt start. haha of course it doesnt start! lol so luckily i find a car to borrow from my second family out here and head to practice. band practice!!! our first plugged in rehearsal. booyuhhhh have a blast and then i drive home and go to sleep. i was tiredddd. so today, i try to jump start my car. it tries but it isnt working so i had to go buy a new battery and install that sucker. i also went grocery shopping while i was at it. went to costco and bought ALOT of food. so i ate a double portion tonight. haha so yaaaaa im back to work! just wanted to say hey and let you know that i am safe and sound and wrecking the town! haha not so much that last one... talk soon! jasonnn.