hows that for dramatic?
What a trip we had to California!
We rolled in on a weekend off- which did not suck at all.
Rehearsals started off on Monday at the world famous "Alley".
Everyone has rehearsed here- Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Smashing Pumpkins, John Mayer......
the list goes on forever!
Our group was pretty incredible for our showcases:
Tony Braunagel on drums, Teresa James on keys and vocals, Debra Dobkin on percussion and
vocals, and then Bike and Zito!
First show was Tuesday night at the Mint on Pico.
We did a hour set- rocked the house- and had a blast-
then we rolled out to Hollywood to play pool and eat late........
I played the "Hustler" himself (Mars Callahan) at pool.......and believe it or not,
but he kicked my a$$!!!!
Wed night was an intimiate acoustic show at Gengis Cohen with Debra on percussion,
and me playing and singing.
Thursday night was the House of Blues on Sunset in Hollywood!
What can I say- it rocked- it was a blast- and Ron Jeremy was at our gig.......
After the show, we were invited to the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood to see a killer
set of musicians- playing some serious jazz and funk.
Our friend Cara Kidwell got us in the swanky club- and got me onstage to sit in on some
Miles Davis- what a blast.
Friday night we hit Cozy's in Sherman Oaks.
This was an all out jam session- featuring Teresa James, Michael Kalmar, Bike, Joey Pahfumi,
John black, Aaron West, and my man Rand Chortkoff.
We jammed until they threw us out- the night ended with me and Aaron playing an acoustic
version of "Time to go home".
Saturday we hit the beach- Hermosa Beach.
We played at Cafe' Boogaloo- killer club with great food and a Louisiana feel.
I overheard the owner Steve telling someone he was from Bunke......
I said "Bunke, La?"- Yep!
Just like being back home for sure.
Kirk Fletcher came out that night as well as Rand Chortkoff- and we had a night to remember.
We took the day off on Sunday- a day of rest- and headed out on Monday.
I want to thank all of my friends at Eclecto Groove records for everything they do.
Thanks to Tony Braunagel, Teresa James, and Debra Dobkin for all the great music!
Special thanks to my good friend, Rand Chortkoff.
He has made all of these dreams come true for me- and for that I will be eternally grateful.
Peace,
Zito
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