With all the pieces in place, the time is right for Mike Zito to break through as a major voice on
the contemporary music scene. His debut release on Eclecto Groove, “Todayâ€, is currently being
readied for release. Produced by the ‘dream team’ of David Z (Prince, Big Head Todd, Etta
James), Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Burden), and Randy Chortkoff, “Todayâ€
showcases Zito’s music in a distinctly contemporary setting, without any gimmicks or artifice.
The producers perfectly captured the earthy essence and intimacy of Zito’s voice, and the driving
intensity of his music, creating a recording that sounds simultaneously comfortable and familiar,
and brand new and original. Zito’s original material has never been stronger; songs like “Todayâ€,
“Holding Out For Love†and “Superman†would mesh perfectly with the playlists at any Hot AC or
Triple A format radio station, while the strutting “No Big City†and “Hollywood†won’t disappoint
long-time fans from his hard-rocking days. And Zito’s sensitive, acoustic cover of the Prince
classic “Little Red Corvette†will have listeners who are familiar with the song hearing it in a
whole new light.
Zito is that rare new artist who completely in synch with the contemporary music scene, while at
the same time having a lifetime’s worth of experience to draw from that informs his music with
soul, depth, and lasting appeal that grows with repeated listening. And thanks to his alliance with
Eclecto Groove, it looks like “Today†is the day for Mike Zito.
TOURDATES:Â
05/29/08: West Hollywood, CA – The House Of Blues (Foundation Room)
05/30/08: Sherman Oaks, CA – Cozy’s
05/31/08: Hermosa Beach, CA – Cafe Boogaloo
06/05/08: Huntsville, AL – Humphrey’s
06/07/08: Marietta, GA – Darwin’s
06/08/08: Chattanooga, TN – Riverbend Festival
06/10/08: Nashville, TN – Bourbon St.
06/11/08: Grand Rapids, MI – Blues On Grand
06/12/08: Lansing, MI – Blues On The SQ.
06/25/08: Coumbia, MO – Summerfest
06/26/08: Springfield, MO – Harlow’s
06/27/08: Topeka, KS – Varsity Blues
06/28/08: Slater, MO – Bear Creek Blues Festival
06/29/08: Nashville, TN – BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups
06/30/08: St. Louis, MO – BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups
07/10-07/13/08: Biloxi, MS – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
08/03/08: Osage Beach, MO – Dog Days
08/16/08: Kansas City, MO – Boxcar Blues Festival
08/30/08: Freeport, TX – Summertime Blues Festival