Castaways (The Original)

ABOUT THIS PERFORMER
Dennis Craswell ..The Original Castaway known for hit song : "Liar Liar". Formerly from Minneapolis, MN, and is a former member of the bands: The Castaways and Crow. Playing in the Rio Grande Valley since 2010. Awarded a Valley Star Award in 2020, by the Winter Texan Times and voted for by the Winter Texans in the Rio Grande Valley RV Resorts. Venues are on South Padre Island and in the Rio Grande Valley at RV Resorts including dances and shows. Dennis has 6 regional Rock n Roll Country of Fame awards .Dennis is an original member of The Castaways “Liar Liar” number one hit from 1965. In addition to touring with The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Sonny and Cher. Dennis appeared on TV shows that include Dick Clark’s...”Where The Action Is”, Hollywood A-Go-Go, and appeared in the movie “It’s A Bikini World Dennis Craswell adds keyboards, drums and vocals, and is a Drummer on TWO top twenty Billboard hits. Dennis is an original member and co-author of The Castaways famous song "Liar Liar" number one hit from 1965. The song "Liar Liar" has been used in four movies, and 3 networks and cable TV have used the song. Dennis plays up north in MN in the summer and spends winters in the Rio Grande Valley. Click "See Photo Galley" next to our photo, to see more photos. Check our Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/the.castaway.craswell/
LINKS:   
AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS
Castaways (The Original)
Available for Dances and Shows
Oldies Rock-n-Roll, Country & Island Steel Drums

Performs in: RGV, TX

Available for Beach Parties, Luaus, Classic Country, and 50s / 60s Sock Hops
Available as Solo or as the Band

To book Castaways (The Original) for an event, contact
Dennis Craswell
craswelldennis@gmail.com
218-841-4863
SCHEDULED EVENTS
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - November 26, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - November 27, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - November 28, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - November 29, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - December 03, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - December 04, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - December 05, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - December 06, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - December 10, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - December 11, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - December 12, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - December 13, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance
Saturday - December 14, 2024
7pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
218-841-4863

Valley View Estates | 2100 Vernon | Mission, TX 78572
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - December 17, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - December 18, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - December 19, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - December 20, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - December 26, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - December 27, 2024
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance
Tuesday - December 31, 2024
8pm   -
NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-580-4477

Hidden Valley Ranch | 7600 Long Dr. | Mission, TX 78572
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - January 02, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - January 03, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - January 07, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - January 08, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - January 09, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - January 10, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - January 14, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - January 15, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - January 16, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - January 17, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - January 21, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - January 22, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - January 23, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - January 24, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - January 28, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - January 29, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - January 30, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - January 31, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance
Saturday - February 01, 2025
7pm-10pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-519-8597

Enchanted Valley Ranch | 7300 Monroe St. | Mission, TX 78572
Castaways (The Original)
Entertainment
Monday - February 03, 2025
4pm - 7pm   -
MEET & GREET
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-787-0907

Alamo Country Club | 438 Country Club Dr | Alamo, TX 78516
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - February 04, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - February 05, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - February 06, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - February 07, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - February 11, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - February 12, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - February 13, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - February 14, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - February 18, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - February 19, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - February 20, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - February 21, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - February 25, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - February 26, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - February 27, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - February 28, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - March 04, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - March 05, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Thursday - March 06, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Friday - March 07, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-761-6551

Margaritaville Beach Resort | 310 Padre Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance
Saturday - March 08, 2025
7pm - 10pm   -
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.
956-581-1871

Sleepy Valley Resort | 2301 N Abram Rd | Mission, TX 78572
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Tuesday - March 11, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
Castaways (The Original)
Dance/Entertainment
Wednesday - March 12, 2025
2pm - 5pm   -
Playing on the outdoor patio by the bay.
Come enjoy a mix of country, 50's, 60's, and Island music.

956-433-5499

Laguna Bob | 2401 Laguna Blvd | South Padre Island | TX | 78597
PHOTO GALLERY






Dennis Craswell


2020.....Nominated 6 consecutive years


6 awards for: Country & Rock n Roll


Dennis Craswell & Rich Morris


#1 hit song Liar Liar


The Original Castaways play many different venues


Rich Morris


Dennis and Rich




Dennis Craswell, The Castaway. Star Valley 2020 Award winner.
PHOTO GALLERY






Dennis Craswell


2020.....Nominated 6 consecutive years


6 awards for: Country & Rock n Roll


Dennis Craswell & Rich Morris


#1 hit song Liar Liar


The Original Castaways play many different venues


Rich Morris


Dennis and Rich




Dennis Craswell, The Castaway. Star Valley 2020 Award winner.
REVIEWS
 Aug 26, 2017, Corrine & Carl said:

We love seeing Denny and the Castaways on the Holiday Inn beach in Detroit Lakes, MN all summer. Playing oldies, island music, country and current hits as well, he entertains us on the keyboards and steel drum. His easy beat makes you want to get up and dance! Then in the winter, he plays all over the Rio Grande Valley. He always plays his hit Liar Liar, which he wrote in the 60s and remains a favorite for everyone. Thanks Denny for providing us with great music!
 Feb 2, 2017, Logan said:

I Have Been watching Dennis at the Holiday Inn every summer for four years on the Beach in Detroit Lakes every fr. and sun. a great time for all.Love the oldies and the steel drum
 Sept 22, 2016, Carla Van said:

Hey I`m tickled that Dennis kept his musical talent and passion up all these years ...he can probably survive without having to work just on `Liar Liar` royalties ...but he played and tired all his life and with all the great bands ...plus , a greatest hits album --how many of us can say that ? Go Dennis ! Id love to come check - out one of your performances there in Minnesota ( I`m born in 1958 so was 7) Liar Liar remains one of my all time 60's hits and I was astounded at how young Dennis the drummer and vocalist was in 1965! Yes I was just 7 but grew up with early Rock in the town of Rockville MD, where I still am. A retired hairdresser and earmarks learning teacher I`m now exploring TV with my teenage son ( Rob Lowe is a third cousin - lol )
 Dec 7, 2015, Clint and Jan said:

We love you Dennis! Hope to see you sometime this winter!
 Nov 27, 2015, Buffee Gabrielson said:

Wow always wondered what happened with you since my wild days at the Derby Lanes when you were with CCLC
 Jan 21, 2014, Don & Joyce Swendsrud said:

Old friends want to see you !!
The Castaways playing Wipe Out..This is our signature song that we have played for 15 years. We gave these T-shirts out as a gift. These dancers at this 55+ park, like to lay on the floor and pretend to be Cockroaches..! So much fun. Book us..and have fun with The Castaways..!
Dancing with The Castaway on the outdoor patio..