of Jason's "Bold and Beautiful" appearance:



(I'm sure you had this one recorded even if you missed the first one somehow, but just for sake of completeness.)

In case your recording device failed you, here it is:

(via MJsBigBlog)

Now, go set your DVR/DVD/VCR/whatever immediately for today's episode!

This is a 2 parter...

Part 1 in which Jason talks about his charity work with Malaria No More and about overcoming his fears and shyness:

We Love Soaps: How did a shy person who plays drums by himself adjust to being recognized and screamed at by millions of people?

Jason Castro: I’m still adjusting. The hardest part is that I can’t get away. I can’t hide, I can’t put on a hat. It’s definitely a challenge because I am a private person. I am definitely outgoing and I enjoy meeting new people. I am not used to having the attention all the time. It’s one thing to have it on a stage, then being off stage and actually talking. It definitely makes me uncomfortable. But I take it one day at a time. And every time someone recognizes me it means I have a chance to share some music with them. I’m very grateful for that.

Part 2 in which he discusses his music, his fears in life and his role on the Bold and the Beautiful:

We Love Soaps: I have a quote from an interview. You said, “My biggest fear is wasting my life.” Can you tell me what that meant?

Jason Castro: It’s a daunting fear. I don’t want to look back at the end of my life and ask, “What did I do? Did I spend all my time trying to make money? Or was I doing things to change people’s lives? Was my music affecting people? Was I doing whatever I was doing with all my heart?” That’s a big thing for me. It’s an open ended question, what it looks like to not waste your life.

You all might have met the charming Cole Keeton at the merch table at the start of the State Lines tour last winter. If you did, you met a guy with a permanent smile on his face and a hilarious quip or funky dance move. He's a hotty mchotterson too. Do a friend of Jason a favor, or help out Cole because you know what I say is sooth. Either way, check this link and help get Cole a walk on spot on Mad Men next season. Hopefully, if you don't see him on that page, it means he's moved up so check page 2. You are supposed to be able to vote once per day... Some of us have multiple computers and devices too ifkwim.

Here's Jason to remind you!!

You know that trip to Washington State that Jason made last week?


Photo Credit: Patrick McGhee & AAFES


Photo Credit: Patrick McGhee & AAFES


Photo Credit: Patrick McGhee & AAFES

For a whole slew of photos from Jason's Excellent Flying Adventure (and other McChord Field/Fort Lewis Air Force Base doings) head on over to JasonCastroMusic.com!

There's a nice article in the Toronto Star blogs today:

Let's see, since he finished in fourth place on Idol's Season 7, he has released a debut album, is planning a tour in the fall, got married and got to sing on a soap opera.

On July 29 and 30, Jason will be seen on The Bold and the Beautiful performing his song "Love Uncompromised."

"I'm really excited I got to sing that one," he said. "It's probably one of the most romantic songs on the album. It reminds me of a good old-fashioned love song."

Jason also got about six lines of dialogue, maybe more, in his scenes with Hope (Kim Matula), Oliver (Zack Conroy) and Aggie (Sarah Joy Brown).

Head over here for the rest of the interview, which includes more nifty tidbits. (Thanks for the find, ohiocastrofan!)


Yesterday there was a cool mention in a very interesting blog that is well worth a look for itself, "The Boogie Man Is My Friend...", written by a "40-something female police officer and mother working in a "big city" in the west." (Wheels is the rookie she's been training.):

So I decided to give Wheels a break from 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Bone Thugs. [...] Now....time to see how he operated in a different realm.

Jason Castro. His album is good for the soul. On another note, Hallelujah has to be one of the best songs ever written by Leonard Cohen. And Castro's version is amazing.

Wheels was so excited when he heard the music, you would have thought I goosed him in the britches.

And lastly (at least for the nonce), "Let's Just Fall in Love Again" has made the top 5 of Norway's Hit 40 for the 11th week in a row--which includes 2 weeks at #3, 3 weeks at #2 (where he's sitting now), and 5 weeks at #1. US radio stations, get on the ball!

Hey! That question is from me! Woo hoo!

Want to see if your question has been answered yet? Head on over to the Fan Club Blog and Video pages and see. And keep checking for new answers every Tuesday, because Jason's not done yet!

And if you haven't joined the Fan Club yet, head over here for more info. You don't want to miss out on any of the fun!

As you may recall (see below), last week Jason participated in a flight safety course with the Patriots Jet Team, and he took some awesome video of his flight to share with us. Check it out at JasonCastroMusic.com!

There was a press release at hometownclipper.com announcing Jason's appearance in their show:

Castro and Adams will fly with the Patriot Jets in their Vodochody L-39 Albatros jet trainer, a sleek aircraft originally made for the Czechoslovakian military. Each of the L-39 are two-seaters. The Patriot Jets are meeting the two celebrities and media around noon at the Olympic Flight Museum, at the Olympia Airport. Normally, the Olympic Flight Museum charges a fee to visit the museum, in honor of the Air Expo and because of the excitement of the Patriot Jets and the celebrities, there is no admission cost on Thursday.