“Mike Zito throws himself into his work, embracing blues themes of love and loss while leaning into the healing power of making music,” says BLUES ROCK REVIEW.
“Mike Zito is a top-tier guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who has become a major presence…” states ROCK & BLUES MUSE.
“Mike Zito does the rock-blues equivalent of a victory lap… On ‘Outside Or The Eastside’, Mike Zito adds sprawling arrangements to his delicious, maximal blues-rock sound,” claims AMERICAN HIGHWAYS (Album Review of ‘Outside or the Eastside’).
6x-BMA Winner & 17x Nominated Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter MIKE ZITO is a powerhouse of contemporary blues & blues-rock. His raw voice, blazing guitar, & honest songwriting blend Texas blues, Southern rock, and deep soul into a signature sound. Born in St. Louis, Zito grew up immersed in rock and electric blues and has built a career on chart-topping recordings, relentless touring, and a deep connection to the blues. He recently teamed up with Albert Castiglia as Blood Brothers. In 2026, the duo won the BMA for “Blues Rock Album of the Year” for ‘Help Yourself’. Zito’s ‘Life Is Hard’, 2025 BMA winner for “Blues Rock Album of the Year”, is followed by his 16th solo album, ‘Outside of the Eastside’ (2026), which has received widespread acclaim, with Blues Rock Review saying, “Mike Zito is back and still breathing fire.” Live, Zito is pure energy, building from intimate, heartfelt blues to explosive blues rock. Don’t miss opening act-powerhouse Blues, Rock & Soul Singer JOVIN WEBB!
