Personnel: Tommy Castro (vocals, guitar); John Porter (slide guitar); Keith Crossan (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, background vocals); Tom Poole, Tom Poole (trumpet, flugelhorn); Tony Stead (keyboards); Ronnie Smith, Ronnie Smith (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion); Amber Morris, Amber Swan Morris (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: John Porter.
Recording information: House Of Blues Studio, Encino, CA; Laughing Tiger Studio; The Ice House, San Rafael, CA.
Photographers: Johnny Ace ; Johnny Ace .
Castro's first album recorded for mighty blues indie Alligator
Professional Reviews
Dirty Linen (p.58) - "Castro's powerful voice matches the intensity of the big band, and the disc is also a showcase for his songwriting skills..."
Living Blues (p.38) - "HARD BELIEVER sees Castro, who continues to be one of the most prolific artists in modern blues, bleeding pure Memphis soul."
