On Tuesday, August 18, MI’s exclusive Hiring Hall talent showcase is conducting auditions for rhythm/lead guitar, bass, drums and keyboards for Atlantic Records recording artist Jason Castro.

Jason, best known as the third runner-up on the 2008 season of Fox's American Idol, parlayed his Idol success into a major-label deal with Atlantic Records, who signed the artist in April 2009 and will release his untitled debut album later this year. Among his creative collaborators are platinum producer/songwriter, Eric Rosse (Sara Bareilles, Tori Amos, Anna Nalick), Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter, John Fields (Lifehouse, Switchfoot, Soul Asylum), and a number of acclaimed songwriters, including Kara DioGuardi (Kelly Clarkson, Jewel, Santana), Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, KT Tunstall, James Morrison), Sacha Skarbek (James Blunt, Jason Mraz), Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams), and Jason Reeves (Colbie Caillat).

For more information or to schedule an audition contact Todd Berhorst at 323-860-1118.. Hiring Hall auditions are exclusive to MI students and grads. Artists, labels and management companies holding Hiring Hall auditions have included Ashlee Simpson, Macy Gray, The Veronicas, Gwen Stefani, Lauryn Hill, Hoobastank, Nine Inch Nails, Finch, Marjorie Fair, Zappa Plays Zappa, Maroon 5, The Offspring, The Missy Elliot Show, Burning Brides, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Lifehouse, Rob Thomas, Hillary Duff, Rachael Yamagata, Jesse McCartney, Liz Phair, and many others.