Journey Separate Ways , Featuring Kyle Castronovo Tampa Fl 2012

[@deansnippysnappycast8436]

Guys The kit was set up for my style, he had crashes where my China’s are so it was just natural to go for them.. his kit is a 5 piece with one China by the floor toms all the rest crashes.. yes I cried my eyes out! I’m so proud of the man he’s become as well as a drummer! No drugs, drinking, just music!! Humble and kind to all, even some of you haters lol, got that from me!!

[@mb8kr]

He is absolutely talented.its genetic.

[@giovannidironza7929]

Perfect ... Great performance.

[@Lerxst3333]

Deen, hope you’re on the short list for the tour

[@markhamilton6627]

Great skills. Must have had a pretty good teacher ;-)

[@osanan]

"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." P.S: Deen-o, thanks for the great music, man! I'm praying for you and hope you keep rocking for many and many years!

[@oldbandguy]

Very cool....the kid has some chops!!! But, by far, the coolest thing about this video is the love and pride of a father on display for his son.

[@chrishammond2711]

manuela aarbelaz

[@fireyourrocketts]

Absolutely!

[@mirafildura7866]

Yes i love it when Deen shows his love for his son with kiss and hug. He is very proud and good father.

[@RUHDD4HVN]

I met Deen one day when he came through the music store I was working at in Northern California asking about local gigs....this was about two years before he hooked up with Journey. He gave me his business card that read something about being a double bass champion. It seemed he was a very driven musician looking to go big time. When I heard about his new gig with Journey I thought to myself....well he did it!!! Good for him......... His son is a total banger on them drums too....hard hitter!!

[@saRahrah79]

Love this perspective of seeing the drummer in action. Also very touched by father and son kissing after an awesome performance. Real men not afraid to show their affection - awesome!

[@33drummerr]

Awsum playing Kyle!!! Man you lived the dream of thousands of drummers getting to play with Journey and you killed it bro!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheLastSurvivorAY]

Deen Castronovo's son gave a brilliant performance behind the kit during this video. If I read correctly, Kyle's mother said that Deen was crying over it... I can understand being proud of your son performing like that on stage behind your own band-mates. He showed his father's kind of ability, and he certainly looked like he was enjoying himself.

[@neechee5150]

Just curious do you play drums? Have you studied percussion at a college level?

[@fireyourrocketts]

neechee5150 (your numbers says it all) ahhh the hater shows up!! FYI Dean's son did great; he has lots of talent, he takes after his dad, still, he is NOT his dad, he is a work in progress. He carried the band and the tune very well. I have played drums for over 30 years and are percussion graduated from college level, just in case you wondering.

[@HomerSimpson-nu4qg]

I only hope that my sons feel the same respect and admiration from me that Kyle did from his dad Deen. Great moment in life for you two......

[@midgeanderson5166]

kyle killed it! made me teary-eyed to see him kiss his dad like that. dean must be super proud.

[@fitzgerald69]

Deen is still my favorite Journey drummer of them all. Looks like his son inherited his ability to absolutely tear those toms up. Love it!

[@circuloviciosocr8082]

Mine as well

[@mark197867]

Experience is not inherited! He has worked hard to get there. Do not forget that.

[@angus4463]

Steve smith ..

[@pawadventures5544]

Deen Castronova has been one of my all time favorite drummers going back to the 80's in the band Cacophony with Jason Becker and Marty Friedman.

[@stevenjones618]

@@angus4463 without a doubt Smith is still journey drummer regardless who they put back there.. like saying portinoy can play Neil's parts... he can get close but those are only the songs they made already. Then when he has to come up with new material with rush it will not ever be Neil's input or sound like rush.. Steve smith is an amazing drummer

[@blonby1970]

I went to high school with deens younger brother and have known them for years. I remember working the local clubs and deen playing in bands and I can tell you I have never seen anyone hit the sticks so hard and as far as for his arms being so high when he hits let me just say that's always been his style.. Deen has been my favorite drummer since the beginning I love watching him play and I love his voice. Deen has a new band called revolution saints and the album is amazing I absolutely love it. Last thing I would like to say was that I thought his son was incredible behind the ole man's drum kit he played allot like his dad which had to make deen very proud. Deen I love you bro and have watched you play everytime you come close to town one day I will catch up with you to get myself a autograph pic at least that's what I always tell my best friend jeff todd... Keep it up you his r rock God bless

[@victorneckar7743]

He has the coolest dad on earth!!!,

[@TheLastSurvivorAY]

As for the lead singer argument(s)... let it go, folks. This post is about a performance by a drummer. It's not here for you to whine over the fact that Steve Perry or other parties are no longer Journey's lead. Let it go.

[@iFox1991]

hell yeah ! thats my friend kyle ! went to school with him back in the day . crazy lol . oregon born n raised !!! we legit out here

[@FemoDOGG]

I went to High School with him. I interviewed him for the school newspaper. Glad to see he's doing so well. ^.^

[@danlc95]

That was awesome! My pops always hated me being a drummer, and I'll never have kids. Great to see the torch being passed on, and that it's in good hands.

[@kenjames1418]

Keep playing... Drummers are amazing

[@michaelmdew]

I was at this concert and kyle was simply awesome. It is 3 months later and I still remember it well! Kyle keep it up!!

[@anakina1]

Awesome job. People do not realize how hard it is to play live on stage. No pun intended but he did not miss a beat. A very solid performance. Also a favorite of mine.

[@SteveAshcraft]

people who comment on the sound quality and the "delay" etc.. don't understand exactly what it sounds like onstage from that position. I do. This was a very very solid job . Well done buddy.

[@einarabelc5]

It took me a while to remember but yes, it's the same thing with marching band!

[@chie1709]

I love the POV of this vid. So cool. Everyone checking on him while playing

[@lauramounir3660]

He is marvelous. It’s an emotional moment when we hear and SEE the next generation of rockers take the reins from their father so effortlessly and at such a young age. Rock and roll really doesn’t ever die. Great job Kyle🤘🏻

[@dgcmusi]

The apple 🍎 doesn’t fall far from the tree...nothing makes a father more proud....my dad was a musician as well...

[@tttarms1970]

it's raw. I remember first time playing on stage. such a diffrent experience. at first I was like wtf I'll never be able to do this....I got used to it....and the rush is like nothing else

[@teresemarinelli9421]

My favorite part is the sweet uncles standing by making sure Kyle was okay.

[@tailhookmd2546]

Look at Ross go right up to him to “lock in” as they say. He’s layering his baseline into the drums in the beginning because obviously there will be subtle differences. Total pro!

[@vanessadavis-henry8527]

Like father like son, FLAWLESS!

[@MokeyG]

Omg Kyle was amazing just like his dad!!! Such a great moment for them! And love my Arnel too!

[@rskow89]

Kyle im glad your dad let you play.awesome. your dad is one of the best drummer's out there.

[@crazeking6672]

excellent showmanship the boy can play well done Deen

[@shushutany6034]

Great Kyle! You've got your Dad's power, technique and much more modern essence!

[@AlpaySalt]

Amazing moment! Father and Son! Great Job Kyle!

[@VirtualHysteria68]

That was Absolutely Awesome ! ... misty eyed...

[@dimitrisdukas2655]

Well, you can tell dean is his daddy.. he hit's those skins high and hard!!!

[@markstaana5306]

castronovos ROCKS!!!!

[@Alpha40M]

mark sta ana yup they are badasses

[@Joesfosterdogs]

You know the proudest person is mom!

[@vitahealth.2372]

Jeff Porcaro Groove yes she is behind those greats.

[@erichirsch583]

Awesome job Kyle!!! Your dad Deen really taught you great!!!! I love how you incorporated those china cymbals into your playing!!! Fantastic job there Kyle!! Your dad Deen is a fantastic drummer too!! Glad to see he’s doing well now...

[@bobbyjackson8780]

BRAVO!! brought tears to my eyes!!

[@acvillator]

Awesome! Takes after his dad. Dean you must be very proud.

[@darrenblanchard1706]

Been a follower ever since I was 5,self taught and Journey is where my passion comes from.Great to see Dean's son play,what a moment for him.I have alot of history with their music and is what has created a solid foundation for my playing.I owe you all a dear thank you for your passion

[@ellingsondarren]

Like father like son. Great teaching, dad. Love it (and with the highly-accentuated left hand-snare drum part that shows more energy and enthusiasm) Loved the entire performance. You should be proud, dad.

[@widowssontony.9268]

Like father like son. ❤️🌹❤️

[@tarsier523]

Kyle nailed it..... Bravo... Like father like son👏👏👏👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@MrSonordrumr]

Great drummer and great teacher! Seen Deen at the City Auditorium in Colorado Springs with Bad English way back and his solo gave me chills! Great drumming heritage for sure!

[@saw0314]

How awesome was that. What a proud moment for mom and dad. Talented like Dean and probably a genuine down to earth guy like his father. I had an opportunity to meat and talk a bit with Dean in Chicago and was amazed at how down to earth he is. I complimented him not only about his drum playing, but his singing ability and we was really genuine with his appreciation about my comments unlike others who would stick their nose up in the air as they walked away.

[@theshyguitarist]

Cool to hear the performance from a different perspective.

[@forsaken196984151]

Kyle Castronovo I think he is not kid, He is a man now. He has a great teacher a great legend; His father Dean. He did a great job in that concert.. specially knowing that he was in the spotlight. No matter what the people said. He rocks and he is very good and talented. Most of all he has the support of his father. You can see it at the beginning of the song and in the end of it when his father hld him and kiss him.

[@joemac3118]

I love it 👍 and ya better look out Dean, he looked pretty comfy on your stool 😂😂😂. All kidding aside. He's damn good and what a thrill it must have been to play with journey in front of a journey crowd. I know you are proud. Dean, you truly are extremely talented and blessed because you are the only person in the world that keeps the journey sound (Steve Perry) alive and strong for us! I hope you see that as a compliment. You and your family have overcome some big obstacles and triumphed. I can't wait to see you in concert again. I try to attend every chance possible when you are touring with them. God bless you and your family. Thank you for such wonderful years and memories.

[@alcolavista-22]

What a wonderful skills son.. u nailed it man👍🤘..

[@davidstapleton700]

Man , thats impressive on so many levels

[@tailhookmd2546]

He nailed it.

[@1029julia]

Like father like son! Great talent

[@rikancutie24]

I love this video always come to watch it 🥰

[@73xlh]

Flawless!!! Like father like son!!

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

Excellent playing! I love the live sound. Way to make those drums sing!

[@MikeSavoia]

This is sooo awesome Shelly!!! So weird all these years later and now we have kids that can do what we do ha!! I can't wait for the Mortifeds CD!!! Deen always tells me Kyle is an amazing drummer.

[@Chris05161967]

Double treat Not only seeing Kyle on the drums. But also, getting a true feeling of how a drummer is sort of 'on their own', behind the drums. Because they have to remember all the drum parts without knowing where the guitarist, bassist and keyboardist are in the song. I guess that is why STRYPER Drummer Robert Sweet has the moniker of 'Visual Time Keeper'.

[@jimmyswandyke]

Really cool!!

[@rubiconentertainment]

What a great moment for father and son. Nothing like 2nd gen Journey.

[@andrerone8208]

First of all I know I'm late to the party but like Father and Son Kyle kicked serious ass and people need to stop hating grow up the kids did a good job just like his father case closed😊💪👍🏻❤🇺🇸🎸

[@michaelthe13th]

yeah this dude rocks!!

[@flavellinator]

The hug and the smile of his son at the end says it all!

[@dinaandreasen4777]

Amazing! What a special gift for father and son to share!

[@TheAppleDroidProNerd]

Good job that was so awesome! From Nico

[@dbarber1013]

Very cool, congrats to the Castronovo family, some real talent there!!!!! :)

[@therealawakener7]

All that pressure and he killed it. Rock musicians rule!

[@chevycamaro7545]

That was so koowl for dean to see his son perform professionally and his son will never forget this unbelievable dream come true and he did it with journey .. one of the greatest bands of all time ! 👍👍👍

[@budweiser1961]

Fucking Awesome. You must be so proud as parents! All the best from a lifelong Journey fan.

[@Artrageousss]

That Snare ❤

[@paulyabe]

to the ppl hating on china cymbals: they do sound much better mic'd don't they? Hearing the natural unamplified sound is a lot different than what's coming out of the PA. Anyone agree?

[@Sasukerobinson7383]

+paulyabe I so agree with that

[@panzerken]

+paulyabe drums sound so great miked up! but in person not so great.

[@TempoDrift1480]

paulyabe He needs to lay off them though, China's aren't supposed to be used as a crash. Just my opinion but it just sounds immature to put a China in place of a crash especially on such a classic number. Don't get me wrong, I'm in a life long quest for the perfect China's but... just know their place in a percussion setting.

[@fireyourrocketts]

paulyabe Of course! the complainers do not know understand that

[@fireyourrocketts]

Wizzle I kind of agree with you...but this is a live gig, even Steve Smith would have hit whatever he would have felt like it if he would sit on those drums configured like that; they are set after DC liking and according to his style of playing. In my own cover of that song I hit my chinas only the last 2 hits at the end, I thought it was cool to do. By the way if you still shopping for great chinas get the Sabian Paragons; I got mine from the Neil Peart's Paragon set. Can not go wrong with those, they rock!

[@paulthomasbranda7591]

Nailbiting experience!!! What effort, what talent, tears in My eyes for that father son moment. Prayers for D!!!!

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Thanks for posting this. Really great to get this drummers POV, well sort of. To those confused about the sound, do you really think it sounds the same to them as to the audience over the big speakers? Of course not. I loved hearing this rawer sound from behind the kit. Must've been the highlight of his life right there and we got to share in it, fantastic. Thank You.

[@dougieladd]

+WhoWouldWantThisName totally agree, that was great!

[@benoitc.5400]

+WhoWouldWantThisName Only drummers can appreciate the raw sound of a drum kit ;)

[@Billyjoehenry]

There's not much stage volume now since ear monitor were invented. Without a pair he would have never gotten through that...lol

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

So true.

[@JohnJones-cg2xm]

You can hear the stereophonic sound of the drums when playing big shows. It is really a rush as a drummer when you first play a show with a PA. It's kind of like a massive stereo that you are controlling. I never played a show that size but I'd imagine it would be wild. I played with monitors but it sounds like there are ear pieces for shows this big.

[@Richardson6]

Killed it!! Awesome job Kyle! By the way, whomever posted from this camera angle, thank you!!!

[@sierratherockerchic6305]

super like! , Deen must be so proud of his son Kyle.

[@todwillie8760]

You people know nothing about playing on THE BIG STAGE. What you were hearing was the raw sound of the drums, but did you not see the roadie putting inner ear monitors on the kid when he sat down on the drums ????? He was hearing a everything almost as it was out front.

[@josephforcino8099]

That's awesome when a father and son can have moments like this. I play drums I wish my son would of wanted to play them as well but never did. But I am fortunate to be able to ride motocross with my son and snow board with my other son.

[@DavePeterson64]

Very good and VERY interesting to hear it all from this prospective! Nicely done!

[@bobbydeekeys7756]

Excellent job!! Rock it brother

[@deanabowes1114]

GR8 JOB KYLE!!!!!!!! UR GONNA B JUST LIKE UR DAD!!!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. :)

[@edwardwilliams6514]

Who's watching this after Lollapalooza 2021? Nine years later and it still gets me in the feels.

[@abuzz5395]

He’s got his Dads style. Love you both.

[@Bill-pl1tf]

SPOT ON!!! Kids got the gift!

[@rhondabarton1705]

Like Fathet, Like Son !!!Kyle nailing it likeDeeno!! Rock on you two lobin it !!

[@scottmorehouse]

Beautiful man!! Drumming blood

[@ThompsonFoto12]

Much better than watching Arnel running around stage. Great job!!

[@Johnny5]

Awesome is all I can say!

[@robertlauzon3172]

Incredible talent in the family!.Journey is a class band for sure!!

[@lindaprice-cowsert3137]

Perfect!! TY for the drum shot!! Kyle you are fantastic!!

[@PiercingMetal]

This was awesome. So glad you posted it for the world to enjoy.

[@lealei8961]

wow!!! so much power with his instrument!!!!

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Look at how Ross supports the kid...great bass players know where to be. This is a great video to realize for the fan how hard audio and mix are for the players. People have no idea how things really sound behind the kit...Deen has discussed this in interviews...sometimes the in-ear doesn't work...then you can't hear the mix...deal with that LIVE in front of 25k people!

[@awesomefearsome]

#TeamDeeno. Absolutely awesome!

[@jrnyman78]

KKKKYYYYLLLLEEEE!!!!! Nicely done my man! You've definitely got a lot of your dad's mannerisms and traits when it comes to your attack. One word I've used in so many articles when describing his presence behind the kit is "bombastic" and you've got that in spades. Now, if you can kick a bag as well as he can, you've got some serious chops! Last time I played hackey sack with Deen was in Tucson in '05 and he shamed both Jim and I continuously! You rock bro! Can't wait to hear you on Mother Father

[@rosedalepaint]

Laid it down and killed it! Kyle has good time and discipline!

[@mb8kr]

Great drumming, this guy nailed it, this is how it's meant to be played.

[@brendalibbesmeier7089]

So amazing. Such great talent like his father

[@TheMHD2010]

How cool was that.

[@jon00769]

I’m noticing some comments about the sound... well if you ever happen to make it onto a stage with a lot of sound reinforcement for FOH... this is what it sounds like. Hopefully you’re tight with your band and know exactly what you need to hear through your monitor and/or IEMs.

[@johnstephensjr63]

Kyle's awsome just like his dad dean.deans the best drummer journey ever had.keep it up kyle

[@BOMBSPOTT]

Im a drummer in a band bombspott a local band in washington state..Im the same age as Deen, deen is to me like steve smith is to him, Ive followed his drumming since wild dogs and have every recording hes ever been on..one day I hope I meet Deen and to tell him thanx and want him to know how much joy he brings to me when I hear his playing on every album..Ive heard about deens son kyle 4 years ago..cool to see him play.

[@gjohnsonintn]

WELL DONE YOUNG MAN! ... I am SURE your father was busting with pride to see his son SLAY on the drums like THAT! ... Dean is one of my FAVORITE drummers and in my humble opinion FAR BETTER at rock than Steve Smith was.

[@mojotrexzoller4628]

Dayum!!! Keep doing ur thang babey!!!👍🏾🤘🏽😉