Journey's Drummer Ventures Out Locally

[Chubby321]

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article ... ut-locally

Journey's drummer ventures out locally
Credit Goes to Seven of AP's site.
October 29, 2009


Sometimes, even the drummer for Journey gets bored.

That gentleman — who goes by the name of Deen Castronovo and lives in Keizer — needed something to fill his time since he got off tour, so E.R.M.C. was born. The group — which also includes music luminaries such as Bob Esh on bass and vocals, Brian Phyll Miller on vocals and Jesse Ruggles on guitar and vocals — will be playing all kinds of classic rock — tonight.

There may be some Journey snuck in there, Castronovo said, though they don't have a keyboardist, which complicates things.

Even better, 25 percent of the proceeds will be donated to area nonprofits.

"Union Gospel Mission and the Boys and Girls' Club ... we're just gonna pick one every week that we play and give it to them," Castronovo said.

This is the first of several shows scheduled for E.R.M.C., including a Nov. 21 performance at South Liberty Bar and Grill, and a to-be-announced performance at IKE Box.

The show is for those 21 and older. For more information, call (503) 581-5278.

— K. Williams Brown

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

that's so fun!

[RocknRoll]

Glad to see Deen is keeping busy. He now has an official website as well thanks to Barb.

http://www.deencastronovo.net/index.htm

[lights1961]

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article ... ut-locally

Journey's drummer ventures out locally
Credit Goes to Seven of AP's site.
October 29, 2009


Sometimes, even the drummer for Journey gets bored.

That gentleman — who goes by the name of Deen Castronovo and lives in Keizer — needed something to fill his time since he got off tour, so E.R.M.C. was born. The group — which also includes music luminaries such as Bob Esh on bass and vocals, Brian Phyll Miller on vocals and Jesse Ruggles on guitar and vocals — will be playing all kinds of classic rock — tonight.

There may be some Journey snuck in there, Castronovo said, though they don't have a keyboardist, which complicates things.

Even better, 25 percent of the proceeds will be donated to area nonprofits.

"Union Gospel Mission and the Boys and Girls' Club ... we're just gonna pick one every week that we play and give it to them," Castronovo said.

This is the first of several shows scheduled for E.R.M.C., including a Nov. 21 performance at South Liberty Bar and Grill, and a to-be-announced performance at IKE Box.

The show is for those 21 and older. For more information, call (503) 581-5278.

— K. Williams Brown

Deen is my favorite member of Journey... His drumming is INTENSE to say the least.

[stevew2]

Thats cool, he could sing and nail the whole catalog, more power to him, better than the karoke shit Arnel is doing

[Enigma869]

Thats cool, he could sing and nail the whole catalog, more power to him, better than the karoke shit Arnel is doing

Arnel's voice is FAR stronger than Deen's voice! Not even close, in my opinion. I like Deen and think he has a nice singing voice. That said, I've never quite got the yahoos on this board who cream in their pants when he sings "Mother/Father". I personally think Arnel could do that song a whole lot more justice, simply because of the power he has. Again, this isn't a knock on Deen. He simply doesn't bring enough power to the table to sing "Mother/Father", in my opinion!

[StoneCold]

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article ... ut-locally

Journey's drummer ventures out locally

That gentleman — who goes by the name of Deen Castronovo ...

As opposed to what, his real name? Dr. Bruce Banner?

[SP Fan in Oregon]

I live in Oregon! I have tickets to soto's show at the Rose garden on the 22nd and now
have a good reason to go up a day earlier to see Deens show! Thanks for posting this.

[portland]

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article ... ut-locally

Journey's drummer ventures out locally

That gentleman — who goes by the name of Deen Castronovo ...

As opposed to what, his real name? Dr. Bruce Banner?

no silly Deen Friga!!! sorry could not resist that one!

[JH'sTXfan]

I live in Oregon! I have tickets to soto's show at the Rose garden on the 22nd and now
have a good reason to go up a day earlier to see Deens show! Thanks for posting this.

Wow! Envious here.