About

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.