Casting High Hopes for Castro

American Idol Top 4 Week and Jason Castro is in the cross-hairs of the A. I. Big Guns; this fact noted all over the internet and physical press. Speculation, not without merit Castro poses a direct threat to the Double Dave Extravaganza allegedly already planned. Tonight, viewers will see Jason Castro performing under high stress, his fans holding high hopes, this blogger included, that he can overcome the odds.

As a show of support for Jason Castro, A & M University will be holding a "Vote Jason Home" podcast, available on Texas A&M on iTunes U by clicking here:
Aggie Maroon Out for Castro. Contacts for this podcast, Olga West, Texas A&M’s Division of Marketing & Communications, (979) 845-4600 or email: olgawest@tamu.edu or Sherylon Carroll, (979) 862-2369 or email: s-carroll@tamu.edu.

Should Jason Castro continue to the final three, it seems that Texas A&M University would be sharing the "Hometown" billing with Rockwall, Texas. Castro will perform live and FOX would tape the “American Idol Maroon Out” from the east steps of the Jack K. Williams Administration Building, beginning at 7 p.m. (CST) Thursday. Fans are encouraged to attend. Attend and wear the Aggie Maroon. Gig 'Em Jason! WHOOOOP!

The city on the lake, Rockwall, Texas will hold Jason Castro Day May 9th should Castro sneak past the show's machinations to make it to the Top Three. The Rockwall Herald-Banner article says, that tentative plans are to host Castro's return at The Harbor's amphitheatre on Friday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m. Tentative the operative word here as Castro is in a fight against a juggernaut of a television show that likes to have its way.

On a lighter note:
"High Hopes" by the first 'Ol' Blue Eyes':

video c/o ramssax
"Just what makes that little old ant
Think he’ll move that rubber tree plant
Anyone knows an ant, can’t
Move a rubber tree plant...

But he’s got high hopes, he’s got high hopes
He’s got high apple pie, in the sky hopes"

Keep the Faith, Castro.

Check out my fellow Castro fan blogger's recent blog regarding PaulerGate HERE.

Jason Castro Slides Into the Top Four

Here's the thing, Jason Castro has gone this far - against some serious odds. Jason has climbed those mountains of melisma, he's scaled the grandiose insanity of group sings and - ack - Neil Diamond week. He's come out on top. Jason Castro was the first one to grab a couch cushion.

(Waving at the dude from Idol who reads me daily * Hi You!*)

I had my doubts regarding Castro simply because I'm built that way. I'm use to issues, problems, trying to find That Perfect Solution. Nothing comes easy to me. Ever. Instincts from last night, told me Jason was safe. My brain, ever use to having to find solutions and solve problems wouldn't accept the good 'news'.

Darling Man trying to make me feel better said, "Well, if he's off, he's coming home, isn't that good for you? Look how close he'll be." I said, "No, I want him to do it, to win it, to be the you know, The Best He Can Be." That made D.M. groan.

Seeing Castro on that horrible crushed blue velvet settee made the Rocky Music start up in my head. I jumped around the den. It was a double shot of Jack Daniels moment. Darling Man rolled onto the floor from the sofa still groaning.

Good Times.

Loved how Jason was laughing during that horrible group sing tonight. Man, my boy has an amazing sense of humor. Jace, you cheeky, brilliant and beautiful guy.



This one of my favorite performances, Love That French Baker's Wave: it's at 1:51

Castro, Keep the faith. Top 4, let's see what we can do with this...