The Castros

"A musical feast for the heart, some may say. And we agree" -Indie Mag - Based in Central Ohio, The Castros have been making waves regionally and internationally with their heartfelt folky tunes. Their music fluctuates between haunting and deep emotional pieces like "My Dear" or "Forgive Me", and catchy & happy tunes like "Pumpkin Pie" and "Secret Song".Marco is from Costa Rica and has been influenced by everything from heavy music to latin rhythms; Sara grew up in Newark, Ohio listening to

"A musical feast for the heart, some may say. And we agree" -Indie Mag -

Based in Central Ohio, The Castros have been making waves regionally and internationally with their heartfelt folky tunes.

Their music fluctuates between haunting and deep emotional pieces like "My Dear" or "Forgive Me", and catchy & happy tunes like "Pumpkin Pie" and "Secret Song".

Marco is from Costa Rica and has been influenced by everything from heavy music to latin rhythms; Sara grew up in Newark, Ohio listening to classic rock and folk music. It's no wonder how this collapse of influences and cultural conversation makes them want to push envelopes and evolve their sound. They even have songs in Spanglish, and were dubbed as "The Oh Hellos meet boygenius" by the Kentucky Music Preview.

The Castros aim to craft their songs with honesty and passion, hoping they will be meaningful for anybody that will take the time to listen.

That's in essence what The Castros are: a musical treat for the heart ♥

They have been featured in festivals and events such as:

-Songs & Whispers Circuit (Germany, Aug 2014), TEDx Columbus (2013), LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival (Lancaster PA, 2012, 15), Millennium Music Conference (2012, 16), 200Columbus: The Bicentennial of Columbus Ohio (2012), Columbus Arts Festival , MidWest Fair Trade Fest (Ohio State University, 2011-16), Cornerstone Festival (2010-11), Wood and Wire Folk Festival, Indie On The Brink (Nashville, TN) and more.

Other accolades:

-200Columbus: The Bicentennial -"Celebrate Columbus in song" official selection.

-"Best Local Band" at the (614)Magazine ColumBEST

-Columbus Songwriters Association (CSA) Oktoberfest winner.

Discography

2020 - Take Up Your Heart LP - Upcoming

2018 - "Savannah" Single

2015 - "My Dear" Music Video / "Pumpkin Pie" Live Music Video

2014 - "My Dear" EP / "Secret Song" Music Video

2012 - "Here In Columbus" Single

2011 - "The Tiny Airplane" EP

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"Led by vocalist Sara Castro’s cooling croon, “My Dear” starts out as a quiet, plaintive ballad that quickly evolves into a percussive, slinky Civil Wars-esque groove. Perfect for the season" - Will Hodge, NOISETRADE