Road Dog Revue

sure but I still gotta play. Had a great time sitting in with and last week in San Diego. Doing the same tonight with at and Jan 7 with , back on the road with soon after that in SoCal. 🚌💨💨💨

One of the best, Kid Ramos on the bill. I’m diggin this

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers with Kid Ramos!

🎸Jan 12, 2024 San Juan Cap, CA - Coach House
🎸Jan 13, 2024 Solano Beach, CA - Belly Up

Grab your tickets at tommycastro.com/tour

Kid and I crossed paths many times in the 80s and 90s when he was touring with harmonica ace James Harman's band, and I was with the Dynatones. In 1995, Ramos got a call from the Fabulous T-Birds' Kim Wilson to join a band that had inspired him 17 years earlier. Kim and Kid's collaboration revitalized the T-Birds, leading to a flourishing career on the road and in the studio.

When it was time for me to create my own record, Kid was at the top of my collaboration wishlist. Luckily, he was available and willing to join me for a couple of quick sessions up north, resulting in my only record to date, "On The Wildside." In 2003, Kid joined my band for a couple of Bay Area dates to celebrate the album's release.

I'm really looking forward to these upcoming dates and to hear Kid play again. Get ready for two shows at two of my favorite venues on the planet. See you all there!

- Randy

Road Dog R***e
I'm humbled and blown away by the response from Wednesday's show. I am incredibly fortunate to have the finest musicians anywhere in my band so, no surprise as to their ability to create excitement, but to have my name on the Marquee and see the best fans on the globe walk through the door is truly an honor. Thank you Terrie Odabi Vocalist for carrying the charge late into the night, Diana for making both RDR shows at the Fox happen, A.J. Rossi for joining us on stage and in the house as well, Frank D Rose picking up my bass carrying that grove, Daryl Hawkins endless selfless support and Vince Caminiti for your abilities to bring consistent and amazing music to the community. Carmen Ratti , AJ Crawdaddy and Otilia Donaire Band where all in the house and will be performing at the Fox in the coming weeks. Do support these amazing musicians with your attendance or ask Vince how you might help sponsor a show. 🚌🌪

I'm really fortunate to build my band with these fun and fierce players. L-R Tal Morris, Kevin Hayes & Michael Emerson. Come for the talent, stay for the "fireworks". See you all there.

Randy McDonald’s “Road Dog R***e” | The California Brand new band led by veteran bassist Randy McDonald plays cross-genre music that’s guaranteed to get you moving!

A huge thank you to all who started following this new Road Dog R***e page. Just weeks into it and so many have added your insight and comments to the page. I'm navigating and posting only what I feel might be most interesting, amusing, and/or informative. Please let me know if I'm on target or if there is any other similar topic or direction you might want to suggest, I'm open. It's Friday and we are winding down the second half of the TOMMY CASTRO November European tour. Another shout-out to all who attended our shows over the past few weeks. Very grateful to have so many fans and friends so far from home. Arriving home next week to play some local shows before taking the rest of the year off. Wed Nov. 29 Club Fox Redwood City RDR, Sat Dec. 2 TOMMY CASTRO with Guest Deanna Bogart, Sun Dec. 3 Road Dog R***e, Sunday Jam @ Bogie's Too 🚌🚋🚠🚈✈️

A very humble thank you to all who have followed, shared, liked and commented here on our new page. I am very grateful to have your support. To further my reach and support my recent events please share and invite others interested in the sights and sounds here at Road Dog R***e. Janneke Michels foto,🚌 Danke

Road Dog R***e Musicians, Songwriters & Producers, performing together. When RDR takes the stage, everyone smiles!

We're looking forward to playing at the Blues Heaven Festival on Friday, November 10th in Frederikshavn, Denmark! 🎸 Grab your tickets at tommycastro.com

Home for one day before racing off to tour Europe with TOMMY CASTRO and nailed my cut again. We'll be home for our last shows of 2023. Get tkts while you can Road Dog R***e @ Club Fox, Redwood City Sweetwater Music Hall Road Dog R***e @ Bogies's Too, San Rafael

I really dig the vibe at these Wednesday blues events. Vince Caminiti has done a great job getting the community together. 🚌💨💨💨

Jeffry Perkins and the Paulthornemusic Band rocked our Sox off on their first Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. What a week. Attend any TOMMY CASTRO show and email proof of tkt to enter to win a cabin on blues cruise Oct 2024. 🚌💨💨💨

Enjoying a Santa Fe sunset in the backyard of Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery with top Dog road hound Matt before we roll of to to engage in pure rockin pleasure TOMMY CASTRO for the next Four nights. Oh don’t miss this. Thanks to all in for coming out and really showing some grit in your neighborhood.

What to expect - Randy McDonald is best known as the veteran bassist behind Tommy Castro & The Painkillers.
2022 marked 30 years of performing together, culminating with six nominations and sweeping three major awards at the 43rd Blues Music Awards in Memphis.

Castro took the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year award, Album of the Year for Tommy Castro Presents a Bluesman Came to Town, and with Randy and the Painkillers, won Band of the Year award. “Randy’s been with me from the beginning as a major contributor to the music we play,” recalls Castro.

Always on the go, Randy has gathered fellow distinguished musicians to perform on the side as ROAD DOG R***E. Fronting an insane amount of musical talent, Randy’s infectious candor pulls you in and before you know it, this dynamic band will have you tapping more than just your feet as they belt out R&B, 50’s Rock’n’Roll, Tex-Mex Border Rock, Swing, and a smidgeon of Jazz & Boogie, including songs from McDonald’s solo recording, “On The Wildside”.

Philip Elwood (San Francisco Examiner) said, “Randy McDonald creates bass lines as intricate as any I’ve ever heard, weaving through the tunes. You may also have seen him step to the mic on occasion to lead the band through any number of raucous R&B and original tunes”.

Road Dawgs include:
Tal Morris - Guitar and Vocals
Guitarist, master teacher, music producer.
Kevin Hayes - Drums
Drummer, songwriter; drummer for The Robert Cray Band.
Michael Emerson - Keyboards
Bandmate, Tommy Castro and the Painkillers; master teacher, music pro