
Beehive Love and The Galaxie Agency
Albert Castigliawith Piper & The Hard Times
Thu, 19 Mar, 7:30 PM CDT
Doors open
6:00 PM CDT
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37210
Description
Beehive Love and The Galaxie Agency are excited to present Albert Castiglia on March 19 2026! Piper and The Hard Times will be opening the show!
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Florida-raised blues powerhouse Albert Castiglia has earned his reputation the hard way through relentless touring, fearless guitar work, and a deep respect for the tradition that fuels his modern edge. A former protégé of blues legend Junior Wells, Castiglia cut his teeth backing icons before stepping fully into his own as a commanding solo artist.
Over the course of his acclaimed solo career, Castiglia has released a string of celebrated albums praised for their raw honesty, sharp songwriting, and incendiary guitar tone. His work has earned multiple Blues Music Award wins and nominations, and his live shows are equal parts grit, groove, and soul making him a staple on the international blues and roots circuit. Critics consistently highlight his ability to balance reverence for classic blues with a forward-leaning, contemporary fire.
In addition to his solo work, Castiglia is one half of Blood Brothers, the electrifying collaboration with Mike Zito. Together, the duo has released chart-topping albums and toured extensively, delivering high-octane performances that blend searing guitar interplay with hard-won storytelling. The Blood Brothers project has become one of modern blues’ most celebrated partnerships.
Castiglia is also a featured member of Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, the genre-bending ensemble led by the iconic actor. The project has drawn widespread attention for its musical credibility, spontaneity, and joy introducing blues to new audiences while earning respect from longtime fans.
Whether fronting his own band, trading licks as part of Blood Brothers, or sharing the stage with Bill Murray, Albert Castiglia remains a fiercely authentic voice in modern blues grounded in tradition, fueled by experience, and always playing from the gut
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Piper & The Hard Times are a powerhouse blues and soul poplar local act known for their deep grooves, sharp musicianship, and emotionally charged performances. Fronted by Piper’s commanding vocals and backed by a seasoned band steeped in Southern soul, funk, and roots blues, the group delivers high-energy shows that honor tradition while sounding fresh and vital. Whether on a club stage or festival bill, Piper & The Hard Times bring authenticity, grit, and heart to every performance.
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages

Music
Piper & The Hard Times
Piper & The Hard Times
Music
The Nashville, Tennessee-based blues & roots music group, Piper & the Hard
Times, deliver intense and rhythmically dynamic performances. In January 2024 they
took first place in the band division at the prestigious International Blues Challenge held
in Memphis, Tennessee. The band’s frontman, Al "Piper" Green, brings charisma,
flamboyance, and the earthiness of blues with the power and authority of gospel. The
band has an instrumental prowess that enables them to improvise with flair, while still
creating blues-based music that can immediately connect with audiences who want
musical competence and inspired original songs with strong grooves and catchy hooks.
The Memphis Flyer stated, “Piper & The Hard Times is a powerhouse ensemble fueled
by rock-tinged guitar.”
