American Songwriter Premieres “Pick Up Your Guitar”

When Jerry Castle was asked how he would describe his own music, “Appalachian Soul meets Cosmic Country” is the answer he volleyed back.  An interesting summation to say the least.

“Hell if I know, I was hoping you could come up with something that makes me sound like my music is cool and print it,” he jokes. “There are a lot of elements that bleed into my songs. Rock, Country, Alternative, Blues and Soul are all a part of the stew that cooks up the songs. I take pride in the fact that I sound distinctly like Jerry Castle.”

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Wide Open Country: Jerry Castle Shares Lyric Video For Twangy Rocker 'Tequila and Tears' [Premiere]

Singer-songwriter Jerry Castle's next album Midnight Testaments, out this summer via Melrose Artists, will find the Abingdon, Virginia native leaning more on Appalachian Mountain twang and country rock sounds from the opposite coast.

For a snapshot of his evolving sound and songwriting vision, check out the lyric video for recently unveiled track "Tequila and Tears."

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