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'''Arturo Castillo, Jr.''' (born October 16, 1986 in ]), better known as '''AJ Castillo''', is a Mexican-American ] recording artist, accordionist, singer, performer, and producer. His debut album, “]”, was released in 2009, and his second album, “]”, was released in 2010. '''Arturo Castillo, Jr.''' (born October 16, 1986 in ]), better known as '''AJ Castillo''', is a Mexican-American ] recording artist, accordionist, singer, performer, and producer. His debut album, “]”, was released in 2009, and his second album, “]”, was released in 2010.


== Life and Career == ==Life and career==
Having spent several years as a studio musician and having recorded and performed with many of the Top Tejano artists in the industry, AJ Castillo is known for his ] sound and style, and his visually customized accordions. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://galleries.austin360.com/gallery/accordion-player-j-castillo/#103442 Having spent several years as a studio musician and having recorded and performed with many of the Top Tejano artists in the industry, AJ Castillo is known for his ] sound and style, and his visually customized accordions. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://galleries.austin360.com/gallery/accordion-player-j-castillo/#103442
|title=Accordion player A.J. Castillo|last= Robinson|first= Julia| date=2010-8-4|work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://galleries.austin360.com/gallery/accordion-player-j-castillo/#103443|title=Accordion player A.J. Castillo|last= Robinson|first= Julia| date=2010-8-4|work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> In late 2008, he felt it was time to step to the front of the stage. He entered the Tejano scene as a solo artist in 2009 and has brought a “fresh new attitude to ] Music” <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.woai.com/entertainment/story/Tejano-Music-Awards-in-S-A/2HjRlhBhB0elImz6QEr0xw.cspx|title= Tejano Music Awards in S.A.| date=2009-7-16|work= WOAI.com|publisher=Newport Television LLC|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref>. With the release of his debut CD “]” and his 2nd and newest CD “]”, he has introduced a fresh new urban/fusion sound (combining influences from ], ], ], ], and ]) that expands the boundaries of accordion music and has helped energize the Tejano scene. <ref name="Austin360">{{cite web|url=http://www.austin360.com/music/a-j-castillo-crafts-a-new-austin-sound-841242.html|title=A.J. Castillo crafts a new 'Austin sound'|last= Gettleman|first= Parry| date=2010-8-4|work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> <ref name="SANews1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/sacultura/Castillo_creates_a_more_urban_version_of_Tejano.html|title=Castillo creates a more urban version of Tejano|last= Saldaña |first= Hector | date=2009-7-16|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> <ref name="SANews2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/Youth_joining_old_faves_at_Tejano_awards.html|title=Latin Notes: Youth joining old faves at Tejano Awards|last= Saldaña |first= Hector | date=2009-7-16|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> <ref name="SANews3">{{cite web|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/Newcomer_brings_lively_first_act_to_Tejano_Conjunto_Festival_93741829.html|title=Accordionist delivers lively kickoff to Tejano Conjunto Festival|last= Beal Jr. |first= Jim | date=2010-5-13|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> <ref>Patoski, Joe Nick. “The Accordions of Texas,” ''No Depression #77: Surveying the Past, Present, and future of American Music'', March 2009, P. 34</ref> |title=Accordion player A.J. Castillo|last= Robinson|first= Julia| date=2010-08-04|work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://galleries.austin360.com/gallery/accordion-player-j-castillo/#103443|title=Accordion player A.J. Castillo|last= Robinson|first= Julia| date=2010-08-04|work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> In late 2008, he felt it was time to step to the front of the stage. He entered the Tejano scene as a solo artist in 2009 and has brought a “fresh new attitude to ] Music” <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.woai.com/entertainment/story/Tejano-Music-Awards-in-S-A/2HjRlhBhB0elImz6QEr0xw.cspx|title= Tejano Music Awards in S.A.| date=2009-07-16|work= WOAI.com|publisher=Newport Television LLC|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref>. With the release of his debut CD “]” and his 2nd and newest CD “]”, he has introduced a fresh new urban/fusion sound (combining influences from ], ]s, ], ], and ]) that expands the boundaries of accordion music and has helped energize the Tejano scene.<ref name="Austin360">{{cite web|url=http://www.austin360.com/music/a-j-castillo-crafts-a-new-austin-sound-841242.html|title=A.J. Castillo crafts a new 'Austin sound'|last= Gettleman|first= Parry| date=2010-08-04|work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref><ref name="SANews1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/sacultura/Castillo_creates_a_more_urban_version_of_Tejano.html|title=Castillo creates a more urban version of Tejano|last= Saldaña |first= Hector | date=2009-07-16|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref><ref name="SANews2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/Youth_joining_old_faves_at_Tejano_awards.html|title=Latin Notes: Youth joining old faves at Tejano Awards|last= Saldaña |first= Hector | date=2009-07-16|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref><ref name="SANews3">{{cite web|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/Newcomer_brings_lively_first_act_to_Tejano_Conjunto_Festival_93741829.html|title=Accordionist delivers lively kickoff to Tejano Conjunto Festival|last= Beal Jr. |first= Jim | date=2010-05-13|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref><ref>Patoski, Joe Nick. “The Accordions of Texas,” ''No Depression #77: Surveying the Past, Present, and future of American Music'', March 2009, P. 34</ref>


=== '''History / Accomplishments''' === ===History / Accomplishments===


AJ Castillo is a native of Austin, Texas, and is a recent graduate of The ]. He was introduced to the accordion by his grandfather and started playing at around the age of 10 and began his professional music career at 13 with his family band. Today at the age of 24 and at the beginning of his solo career, the Tejano industry is recognizing the buzz surrounding this young musician. A "rising star" in the Tejano industry, <ref name="Austin360"/> <ref name="SANews2"/> he has accomplished many things in a short period of time. He has released two CDs “Who I Am” & “On My Way” and has won over many Tejano music fans <ref name="SANews3"/> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/slideshows/29th_Annual_Tejano_Conjunto_Festival_en_San_Antonio.html?c=n#10|title=29th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio (AJ Castillo Austin performs)|last= Whitney |first= Jennifer | date=2010-5-13|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref>; within the first seven months of his solo career he was asked to perform at the 2009 Tejano Music Awards and in 2010 accepted his first Tejano Music Award; he is receiving airplay on Tejano stations across the nation (traditional and internet stations); he released an official video for his single “Todo Me Gusta De Ti” <ref name="TMG"> Directed by: Jorge Flores (Graphic Studio Music, Inc.)</ref>; he kicked-off the 2009 Tejano Music National Convention in Dallas, TX; and most recently, he became a three time award winner being named the Tejano Music Awards Best New Male Artist and the Tejano Academy's Best Accordion Player and Best Emerging Artist at the July 11, 2010 awards show in San Antonio, TX. <ref name="Austin360b">{{cite web|url=http://galleries.austin360.com/gallery/tejano-music-awards/#99587|title=Tejano Music Awards (AJ Castillo wins)|last= Davenport |first= John | date=2010-7-11| work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> <ref name="SANews1"/> <ref name="SANews2"/> <ref name="TTMA">{{cite web |url=http://www.tejanomusicawards.com/awards-show/past-award-winners |title=Tejano Music Award Past Award Winners |accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> <ref name="Academy Awards">{{cite web|url= http://quepasa995.com/2010/07/12/30th-annual-tejano-music-awards-winners/|title=30th Annual Tejano Music Awards Winners|date=2010-7-12|work=] Que Pasa 99.5 FM|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref> AJ Castillo is a native of Austin, Texas, and is a recent graduate of The ]. He was introduced to the accordion by his grandfather and started playing at around the age of 10 and began his professional music career at 13 with his family band. Today at the age of 24 and at the beginning of his solo career, the Tejano industry is recognizing the buzz surrounding this young musician. A "rising star" in the Tejano industry,<ref name="Austin360"/><ref name="SANews2"/> he has accomplished many things in a short period of time. He has released two CDs “Who I Am” & “On My Way” and has won over many Tejano music fans <ref name="SANews3"/> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/slideshows/29th_Annual_Tejano_Conjunto_Festival_en_San_Antonio.html?c=n#10|title=29th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio (AJ Castillo Austin performs)|last= Whitney |first= Jennifer | date=2010-05-13|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref>; within the first seven months of his solo career he was asked to perform at the 2009 Tejano Music Awards and in 2010 accepted his first Tejano Music Award; he is receiving airplay on Tejano stations across the nation (traditional and internet stations); he released an official video for his single “Todo Me Gusta De Ti” <ref name="TMG"> Directed by: Jorge Flores (Graphic Studio Music, Inc.)</ref>; he kicked-off the 2009 Tejano Music National Convention in Dallas, TX; and most recently, he became a three time award winner being named the Tejano Music Awards Best New Male Artist and the Tejano Academy's Best Accordion Player and Best Emerging Artist at the July 11, 2010 awards show in San Antonio, TX. <ref name="SANews1"/><ref name="SANews2"/><ref name="Austin360b">{{cite web|url=http://galleries.austin360.com/gallery/tejano-music-awards/#99587|title=Tejano Music Awards (AJ Castillo wins)|last= Davenport |first= John | date=2010-07-11| work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref><ref name="TTMA">{{cite web |url=http://www.tejanomusicawards.com/awards-show/past-award-winners |title=Tejano Music Award Past Award Winners |accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref><ref name="Academy Awards">{{cite web|url= http://quepasa995.com/2010/07/12/30th-annual-tejano-music-awards-winners/|title=30th Annual Tejano Music Awards Winners|date=2010-07-12|work=] Que Pasa 99.5 FM|publisher=]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref>


== Discography == ==Discography==
* '']'' (2009) * '']'' (2009)
:Features a special guest appearance by Tejano artist Ram Herrera. :Features a special guest appearance by Tejano artist Ram Herrera.
* '']'' (2010) * '']'' (2010)
:Introduces Castillo’s younger brother Sergio Castillo and features special guest appearances by Tejano artists David Lee Garza and Mark Ledesma. :Introduces Castillo’s younger brother Sergio Castillo and features special guest appearances by Tejano artists David Lee Garza and Mark Ledesma.

== Music Videos == ==Music videos==
* 2009 <ref name="TMG"/> (Official Video) * 2009 <ref name="TMG"/> (Official Video)
* 2009 (Picture Video) * 2009 (Picture Video)
* 2010 (Picture Video) * 2010 (Picture Video)

== Awards and Recognitions == ==Awards and Recognitions==
* 2010 Tejano Music Awards Best New Male Artist <ref name="TTMA"/> <ref name="Academy Awards"/> <ref name="Austin360b"/> * 2010 Tejano Music Awards Best New Male Artist <ref name="TTMA"/><ref name="Academy Awards"/> <ref name="Austin360b"/>
* 2010 Tejano Academy’s Best Overall Accordion Player <ref name="Academy Awards"/> * 2010 Tejano Academy’s Best Overall Accordion Player <ref name="Academy Awards"/>
* 2010 Tejano Academy’s Best Emerging Artist/Group <ref name="Academy Awards"/> * 2010 Tejano Academy’s Best Emerging Artist/Group <ref name="Academy Awards"/>
== Philanthropic Events ==


==Philanthropic Events==
'''1st Annual AJ Castillo for Kids''' – September 16, 2010 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2010/09/14/aj_castillo_leads_fundraiser_f.html?cxntfid=blogs_austin_music_source|title=A.J. Castillo leads fund-raiser for schools|last= Music Source| date=2010-9-14|work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref><br />

'''1st Annual AJ Castillo for Kids''' – September 16, 2010 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2010/09/14/aj_castillo_leads_fundraiser_f.html?cxntfid=blogs_austin_music_source|title=A.J. Castillo leads fund-raiser for schools|last= Music Source| date=2010-09-14|work=Austin360.com|publisher=]/]|accessdate=2010-11-20}}</ref><br />
Event held to raise schools supplies for kids who live in the more underprivileged areas in Austin, Texas. Event held to raise schools supplies for kids who live in the more underprivileged areas in Austin, Texas.


== External Links == ==External links==


* Official Website: http://www.ajcastillo.com * Official Website: http://www.ajcastillo.com


== References == ==References==
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AJ Castillo
Musical artist

Arturo Castillo, Jr. (born October 16, 1986 in Austin, Texas), better known as AJ Castillo, is a Mexican-American Tejano recording artist, accordionist, singer, performer, and producer. His debut album, “Who I Am”, was released in 2009, and his second album, “On My Way”, was released in 2010.

Life and career

Having spent several years as a studio musician and having recorded and performed with many of the Top Tejano artists in the industry, AJ Castillo is known for his accordion sound and style, and his visually customized accordions.Photo Photo In late 2008, he felt it was time to step to the front of the stage. He entered the Tejano scene as a solo artist in 2009 and has brought a “fresh new attitude to Tejano Music” . With the release of his debut CD “Who I Am” and his 2nd and newest CD “On My Way”, he has introduced a fresh new urban/fusion sound (combining influences from Tejano, Cumbias, Jazz, Cajun, and R&B) that expands the boundaries of accordion music and has helped energize the Tejano scene.

History / Accomplishments

AJ Castillo is a native of Austin, Texas, and is a recent graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio. He was introduced to the accordion by his grandfather and started playing at around the age of 10 and began his professional music career at 13 with his family band. Today at the age of 24 and at the beginning of his solo career, the Tejano industry is recognizing the buzz surrounding this young musician. A "rising star" in the Tejano industry, he has accomplished many things in a short period of time. He has released two CDs “Who I Am” & “On My Way” and has won over many Tejano music fans Photo ; within the first seven months of his solo career he was asked to perform at the 2009 Tejano Music Awards and in 2010 accepted his first Tejano Music Award; he is receiving airplay on Tejano stations across the nation (traditional and internet stations); he released an official video for his single “Todo Me Gusta De Ti” ; he kicked-off the 2009 Tejano Music National Convention in Dallas, TX; and most recently, he became a three time award winner being named the Tejano Music Awards Best New Male Artist and the Tejano Academy's Best Accordion Player and Best Emerging Artist at the July 11, 2010 awards show in San Antonio, TX. Photo

Discography

Features a special guest appearance by Tejano artist Ram Herrera.
Introduces Castillo’s younger brother Sergio Castillo and features special guest appearances by Tejano artists David Lee Garza and Mark Ledesma.

Music videos

Awards and Recognitions

  • 2010 Tejano Music Awards Best New Male Artist Photo
  • 2010 Tejano Academy’s Best Overall Accordion Player
  • 2010 Tejano Academy’s Best Emerging Artist/Group

Philanthropic Events

1st Annual AJ Castillo for Kids – September 16, 2010
Event held to raise schools supplies for kids who live in the more underprivileged areas in Austin, Texas.

External links

References

  1. Robinson, Julia (2010-08-04). "Accordion player A.J. Castillo". Austin360.com. Austin American-Statesman/Cox Enterprises. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  2. Robinson, Julia (2010-08-04). "Accordion player A.J. Castillo". Austin360.com. Austin American-Statesman/Cox Enterprises. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  3. "Tejano Music Awards in S.A." WOAI.com. Newport Television LLC. 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  4. ^ Gettleman, Parry (2010-08-04). "A.J. Castillo crafts a new 'Austin sound'". Austin360.com. Austin American-Statesman/Cox Enterprises. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  5. ^ Saldaña, Hector (2009-07-16). "Castillo creates a more urban version of Tejano". San Antonio Express-News. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  6. ^ Saldaña, Hector (2009-07-16). "Latin Notes: Youth joining old faves at Tejano Awards". San Antonio Express-News. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  7. ^ Beal Jr., Jim (2010-05-13). "Accordionist delivers lively kickoff to Tejano Conjunto Festival". San Antonio Express-News. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  8. Patoski, Joe Nick. “The Accordions of Texas,” No Depression #77: Surveying the Past, Present, and future of American Music, March 2009, P. 34
  9. Whitney, Jennifer (2010-05-13). "29th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio (AJ Castillo Austin performs)". San Antonio Express-News. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  10. ^ "Todo Me Gusta De Ti" Directed by: Jorge Flores (Graphic Studio Music, Inc.)
  11. ^ Davenport, John (2010-07-11). "Tejano Music Awards (AJ Castillo wins)". Austin360.com. Austin American-Statesman/Cox Enterprises. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  12. ^ "Tejano Music Award Past Award Winners". Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  13. ^ "30th Annual Tejano Music Awards Winners". KKPS Que Pasa 99.5 FM. Entravision Communications. 2010-07-12. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  14. Music Source (2010-09-14). "A.J. Castillo leads fund-raiser for schools". Austin360.com. Austin American-Statesman/Cox Enterprises. Retrieved 2010-11-20.

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