Old Rock House Presents:

Mike Zito

All Ages
Mike Zito
Friday, May 08
Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Experience the raw power of Mike Zito, a heavyweight of the modern Blues Rock scene. Fusing St. Louis rock and roll with soulful, grit-soaked vocals, the multi-Blues Music Award winner delivers a high-voltage set of world-class guitar work and deep-grooving Americana. He will be joined by Jimmy Griffin, a master of melodic grit and high-octane performance. 
 
All ages show – $2 cash surcharge at ehe door for minors

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Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Zito was immersed in the gritty sounds of the south side that would unknowingly become the groundwork of his future in music. Like the legends before him, music has coursed through his veins from the early age of five, when he began singing and performing. It didn’t take long for him to discover his instrument of choice – electric guitar – after receiving a Van Halen record for his birthday. His education and journey were just starting – little did he know he would find himself among such legends at a local guitar shop just out of high school. “Everyone from Chuck Berry to Bennie Smith came in that store,” Zito shares of his experience. “I soaked up the sounds of that store and began building my own style.”

Zito’s journey took off at the age of 19, when he busted into the local St. Louis music scene, developing his sound even further from the stage. His first independent release arrived in 1996, titled “Blue Room” which included raw and funky songs “Hollywood” and “Pull the Trigger”. His songwriting experience would break through on his sophomore release titled “America’s Most Wanted” in 1999. This album shares his pop sensibilities and intense guitar work. "Crazy People", "Deal Me In" and his own rendition of Elton John’s "Rocket Man" all set the pace to bring him into a national audience.
Jimmy Griffin is a prominent singer-songwriter and guitarist who has been a staple of the St. Louis music scene for over two decades. He is best known for fronting his original rock band, The Incurables, and for his major roles in several high-profile tribute acts, most notably the Pink Floyd tribute El Monstero.