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About

Raymond Castronovo of Streetwise, EMPKT Media Inc

Raymond Castronovo is a lifelong guitarist, singer, songwriter and lover of music. While growing up in Brooklyn, NY, Raymond discovered at a young age that playing the guitar, writing music and performing at local venues provided an escape from reality for both himself and his audience. His natural gift for connecting with the audience caught the attention of a major record label and they offered him a contract. On the brink of signing with the label, the young artist found out his wife was pregnant, and he had to put his music dreams on hold to focus on starting a family.

Now 30 years later, Castronovo has returned to the music scene with his new band, Streetwise. The band released their debut album, Crossing Bridges, in 2021 and three EPs – The Other Side (2022), The Road Ahead (2023) and Appetite for Unity (2024). Raymond has recently partnered with producer/songwriter Chris Palmaro on his fifth release, Love Street, set to arrive in summer 2026.

Live performances at The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead, NY

Paul Glazer on electric guitar - the Streetwise “Unity for Veterans” Benefit 11-2-24
Raymond Castronovo - Streetwise “Unity for Veterans” Benefit 11-2-24
Joe Martinez on bass - the Streetwise “Unity for Veterans” Benefit 11-2-24
Raymond Castronovo on lead vox / rhythm guitar - the Streetwise “Unity for Veterans” Benefit 11-2-24
Carl Obrig on sax - the Streetwise “Unity for Veterans” Benefit 11-2-24
Streetwise - “Unity for Veterans” Benefit Concert at Suffolk Theater 11-2-24
Linda Mackley on drums - the Streetwise “Unity for Veterans” Benefit 11-2-24
Raymond Castronovo on lead vocals/rhythm guitar - the Streetwise “Unity for Veterans” Benefit 11-2-2
Raymond Castronovo with fans - the Streetwise “Unity for Veterans” Benefit 11-2-24
Raymond Castronovo, lead vox/rhythm guitar - the Streetwise “Unity for Veterans” Benefit 11-2-24

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