Albert Castiglia, who plays shows in Safety Harbor and Brooksville, Florida on Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 2024, respectively. Credit: Photo via albertcastigliaband/Facebook

Albert Castiglia’s latest album is a lovefest featuring friends like Ally Venable, Rick Estrin, Jimmy Carpenter, Popa Chubby and others. The 55-year-old bluesman who keeps a home in Florida, and plays twice in the Tampa Bay area over the next week.

His first local show is at one of the state’s most intimate and quirky venues in support of Righteous Souls, which features a handful of originals but mostly covers of Castiglia favorites from the likes of Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, and Buddy Guy. A week later, Castiglia plays a music festival at a Brooksville winery.

Tickets to see Albert Castiglia play Safety Harbor Art and Music Center in Safety Harbor on Saturday, Nov. 30 are still available for $30.

Tickets to see Albert Castiglia play Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyard in Brooksville on Saturday, Dec. 7 are still available and start at $25.