St. Louis’ own, Mike Zito, best known for his seemingly effortless and bone crushing blues licks, will be in town performing a Tribute to Chuck Berry at the Pageant, this Saturday, May 8th. Alongside him, he brings some of the Blues world’s most notable axe masters with which to share the stage. The show will feature Charlie Berry III, Albert Castiglia, Joanna Connor, Tony Campanella, and Dave Kalz.
Zito’s own Big Blues Band is a group of loyal comrades who’ve played with him for the last several years, including: Matthew Johnson – drums; Doug Byrkit – bass guitar; Lewis Stephens – piano, organ; Zach Zito – acoustic guitar; and Lisa Andersen – backing vocals; Eric Demmer – saxophone; and Fernando Castillo – trumpet.
Now, it goes without saying that the Pandemic took a sizeable toll on everyone without discrimination. Sure, it grounded our most beloved music makers, but Zito capitalized on the down time by writing and recording his upcoming release, Resurrection, stating that, “After the year we have had on planet Earth, I believe we all need a rebirth.”
“Resurrection is an album of feelings, emotions, and is very personal. The title track is how I once almost lost my love, but it came back stronger than ever. I have had this song in me for years, but it only makes sense now to share it with the world. After the year we have had on planet Earth, I believe we all need a rebirth. This rebirth has given me an opportunity to be who I want to be musically and artistically.”
Resurrection will hit shelves on July 16th.
The “Endeavor for Normalcy” Series with Mike Zito And Friends – A Tribute To Chuck Berry
Where: The Pageant
When: Saturday, May 8, 2021
Time: Doors @ 6:30 | Show @ 8:00
**All ages show**
Tickets must be purchased in sets of 2 or 4 and you can BUY THEM HERE.
Feel like traveling? Catch Zito and his Big Blues Band on tour this month.
Mike Zito Upcoming Tour Dates
05/06 Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band “A Tribute to Chuck Berry” w/ Albert Castiglia and Joanna Connor – Stocks N Bonds – Omaha, NE
05/07 Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band “A Tribute to Chuck Berry” w/ Albert Castiglia and Joanna Connor – Knuckleheads – Kansas City, MO
05/08 Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band “A Tribute to Chuck Berry” featuring Charlie Berry III, Albert Castiglia, Joanna Connor, Tony Campanella, Dave Kalz and more! – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
05/09 Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band – The City Winery – Nashville, TN
05/12 Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band – The Villages Blues Society – The Villages, FL
05/13 Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band w/ Albert Castiglia – The Event Center – Port Charlotte, FL
05/14 Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band w/ Albert Castiglia – The Key West Theater – Key West, FL
05/15 Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band w/ Albert Castiglia – The Funky Biscuit – Boca Raton, FL
05/16 Mike Zito w/ Albert Castiglia – Coconut Falls – Fort Myers, FL
05/20 The Blue Rooster – Sarasota, FL
05/21 Safety Harbor Art and Music Center – Safety Harbor, FL
05/22 Dexter’s New Standard – Winter Park, FL
05/23 Earl’s Hideaway – Sebastian, FL
05/28 Moxie Theater – Greeley, CO
05/29 Colorado Music & Arts Festival – Westminster, CO
05/30 Memorial Day Blues with Ana Popovic, Laura Vida and Mike Zito – Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation – Destin, FL
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