Blood Brothers Gulf Coast Records CD Hits Number One on the Billboard and iTunes Blues Charts!
Blues Music Award-Winners Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia on Tour throughout the Year
NEDERLAND, TX – Gulf Coast Records artists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are celebrating their new Blood Brothers album reaching the coveted Number One slot on both the Billboard Blues Chart and iTunes Blues Chart in the only way they know how: by continuing to flat-out tour around the globe in support of the new disc. One of the most-anticipated albums of the year, Blood Brothers features multi-Blues Music Award-winners Zito and Castiglia, who kicked-off a highly-successful string of “Blood Brothers” shows in the spring/summer of 2022, with the current 2023 tour running through the summer and into the fall, culminating with a special appearance at the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas in September. Blood Brothers was produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith and recorded at Dockside Studio in Maurice, Louisiana.
The album has been generating extensive radio airplay around the world, accompanied by universal rave reviews:
“…a terrific collaboration.” – American Songwriter
“The universe wants what it wants and, right now, it wants this. Miss it and miss out.” – Rock & Blues Muse
“There was big anticipation that this album would be one of those where one plus one equals better than two. And it does.” – Blues Music Magazine
“Packed with fire, inspiration, and a palpable tight bond between the two principals, this is blues rock with some strong songs.” – Glide Magazine.
“This album was a blast to make and I am even more excited to take this music out on the road and perform for the people,” says Mike Zito. “It’s just a bit more complex with an overall band dynamic that I think sets apart from what Albert and I normally do.”
“The making of this album was a ‘brotherhood’ in every sense of the word,” adds Albert Castiglia. “The production team of Josh Smith and Joe Bonamassa, along with Mike and I created something incredibly special. I hope our fans enjoy this collaboration as much as we did.”
Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are true “Blood Brothers” in life and in the music they create both individually and collectively, joining forces in a collaborative effort of songwriting and performances to create a total listening experience greater than the sum of its parts. Added to that process are the talents of producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, who brought fresh ideas to the recording sessions, pushing Mike and Albert creatively and musically to present their best work to date.
“Mike and Albert have a special chemistry together when they plug in and play that few have. They finish each other’s sentences musically,” award-winning guitarist Joe Bonamassa said about the sessions. “Great tunes, great people, great hang! What’s not to like? It was an honor to be involved in this project.”
For the Blood Brothers album, Mike Zito: vocals/guitars; Albert Castiglia: vocals/guitars – brought together their two powerhouse bands, featuring Matt Johnson: drums; Ephraim Lowell: drums; Doug Byrkit: bass; Lewis Stephens: piano/organ. Josh Smith provided his additional talents on guitar to the sound, and Joe Bonamassa stepped up to be featured on the new song, “A Thousand Heartaches.”
With over 45 years combined in the music business, Zito and Castiglia have toured the world spreading joy and bringing the music to the people. For the “Blood Brothers” tour, both Mike and Albert will be onstage performing together for the entire show, so fans can enjoy the amazing chemistry and creativity that these two musicians share with each other – and the audience. The majority of the set will feature songs from the Blood Brothers album.
Blood Brothers Upcoming Tour Dates
April 4 – The Hamilton Live – Washington, DC
April 6 – Infinity Music Hall – Hartford, CT
April 7 – StageOne-Fairfield Theater Company – Fairfield, CT
April 8 – Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club – Portsmouth, NH
April 11 – The Kent Stage – Kent, OH
April 12 – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille – Warrendale, PA
April 13 – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA
April 14 – The Iridium – New York, NY
April 15 – The Music Room – West Yarmouth, MA
April 16, 17 & 18 – Fanatics Pub – Lima, NY
April 19 – Chan’s Egg Roll & Jazz – Woonsocket, RI
April 20 – Bull Run – Shirley, MA
April 21 – Narrows Center For The Arts – Fall River, MA
April 22 – Tupelo Music Hall – Derry, NH
May 6 – Moulin Blues Ospel – Ospel, NL
May 10 – The Rhythm Room – Phoenix, AZ
May 11 – The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano CA
May 13 – Gator By The Bay – San Diego, CA
May 15 – Almost Famous Wine Company – Livermore, CA
May 17 – Alberta Rose Theatre – Portland, OR
May 20 – Sunbanks Blues & Roots Festival – Electric City, WA
June 10 – Holland International Blues Festival – Grolloo, NL
June 15 – New York Stage Blues Festival – Syracuse, NY
June 16 – Rock Box Theater – Fredericksburg, TX
June 17 – Texan Theater – Greenville, TX
June 20 – Antone’s – Austin, TX
June 21 – The Kessler Theater – Dallas, TX
June 22 – Madison’s On Dowlen – Beaumont, TX
June 23 – Doesy Doe – The Big Barn – The Woodlands, TX
June 25 – Blues From The Top Music Festival – Winter Park, CO
July 7 – Warsaw Community Summer Concert Series – Warsaw, IN
July 27 – The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge – Minneapolis, MN
July 29 – Fargo Blues Festival – Fargo, ND
Sept. 7 – 10 – Big Blues Bender – Las Vegas, NV
Sept. 23 – Blues and Bones Festival – Angels Camp, CA
Additional dates forthcoming….
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Studio session photos:
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Social Media Links
Gulf Coast Records: https://www.gulfcoastrecords.net/
Blood Brothers: https://www.bloodbrothersband.com/
Mike Zito: https://www.mikezito.com/
Albert Castiglia: https://www.albertcastiglia.net/
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