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Rickie Castrillo’s Birmingham Tribute | Huntsville News
This Sunday, Birmingham pays tribute to legendary guitarist Rickie Castrillo, who passed away at 80 after calling the city home since fleeing Hurricane Katrina. The Garage Cafe hosts a heartfelt gathering at 4 PM, complete with music, stories, and a vibrant second line parade — a New Orleans tradition honoring his life. From his first guitar at age seven to playing with B.B. King and working at Tipitina’s, Castrillo lived music deeply. Inducted into Alabama’s Blues Hall of Fame in 2016, his legacy is one of resilience and devotion to sound. Honor him by donating to the New Orleans Musicians’…
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