Friday, October 23rd 2026

An Evening With: Mike Zito

2024 Blues Rock Artist and Album of the Year

Doors 7pm / Show 8pm

21+ Unless w/ Adult or Guardian

Zito is a powerhouse in modern blues rock. He’s an artist whose gritty guitar work, deeply human songwriting, and magnetic stage presence have made him a defining force in the genre. From smoke-filled bars in East St. Louis to major festival stages around the world, Mike has built a career on emotional honesty, fearless playing, and an unshakable commitment to the song.

n 2025, Zito claimed the Blues Music Award for Blues Rock Album of the Year with Life Is Hard, a deeply personal and sonically bold record that cements his place among the genre’s elite. The win followed his 2024 sweep, where he was honored with Blues Rock Album of the Year and Blues Rock Artist of the Year, reflecting both his creative output and his relentless touring schedule.

A lifelong road warrior, Zito has spent decades sharpening his craft onstage, blending classic blues, rock, soul, and Americana into something unmistakably his own. His live shows are equal parts fire and heart: searing guitar work, powerhouse grooves, and storytelling that invites audiences straight into his world.

Offstage, Zito is a respected producer and co-founder of Gulf Coast Records, championing fellow artists and helping shape some of the most exciting new music in today’s blues landscape.