Browsing: Mike Zito

“I’ve had some wonderful labels in the past, but signing with Gulf Coast feels like I’m joining a family.” – Joanna Connor

“I cannot tell you how many benefits Mark May has played for free over the years in Houston to help those in need. This is Mark’s time now, and he needs your help.” – Mike Zito

‘Blood Brothers’ was produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith and recorded at Dockside Studio in Maurice, Louisiana.

“After all the years of playing sax with famous guitar players, I realize that, ‘I’m a Guitar Player’…I just don’t play guitar.” – Eric Demmer

“Without question, New Orleans and the music that flows out of that great city have had a huge impact on me, musically and personally.” – Jimmy Carpenter

“When it came to this record, the key words were ‘ACKNOWLEDGE’ and ‘HONOR,’” contemporary blues/soul singer Kat Riggins proclaims about…

City Winery Chicago review: For Zito and Castiglia, it’s still all about the blues!

‘Crown,’ out today, follows the pattern of Eric Gales’ previous albums in addressing social issues of a man who doesn’t understand why the color of a man’s skin should preclude how he’s treated.

“The blues and blues-infused music is rooted in truth. This album is my truth.” Albert Castiglia

Mike Zito ignored the naysayers when he formed his record label. And he’s ahead of the curve with his new album ‘Blues for the Southside,’ a 17-cut live extravaganza that will blow your head off and “take you there” as the Staple Singers would say.