Tommy Castro & the Painkillers at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall presents soul and blues artist Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Active since 1980, Tommy Castro has built a powerhouse career fueled by blues and southern rock, with standout songs including “Blues Prisoner,” “Love Is,” “Somewhere,” and “You to Hold On To.” A prolific songwriter and guitarist, Castro continues evolving by weaving in elements of R&B, earning him a devoted and ever-growing fan base.

With more than 131,000 followers across Spotify and other streaming platforms, Castro draws inspiration from legends such as Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, and James Brown. His career honors include two Blues Music Awards, and he has shared the stage with artists like Tab Benoit, Joe Bonamassa, and Magic Dick.

Castro’s expansive discography includes S.F. Blues Guitar Summit, Vol. III, No Foolin’, Exception to the Rule, Can’t Keep a Good Man Down, Right as Rain, Live at the Fillmore, The Essential Tommy Castro, Guilty of Love, Mystic Theater Live, Gratitude, Triple Trouble (with Jimmy Hall and Lloyd Jones), Soul Shaker, Painkiller, Command Performance: The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue, Hard Believer, The Devil You Know, Method to My Madness, Stompin’ Ground, Killin’ It Live, Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came to Town (2021), and his most recent release, Closer to the Bone.

Admission: Tickets range from $32.52 to $74.34.

Purchase tickets online or at the box office.

Local Box Office: As of August 1, 2025, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall box office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week, and they sell tickets to performances at PVCH and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. You can also purchase tickets for shows at both venues at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre box office on Anastasia Island, 1340 A1A South in St. Augustine, Florida 32080. AXS is the ticketing partner for Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. You can purchase tickets online for both venues at AXS.com.  

When: Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Where: The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082

Parking Information: Free parking is available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis. For events not produced by the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, parking fees are at the discretion of the event producer.