trying to get caught up here.
We opened for Sonny Landreth a few weeks back in Charlotte, Nc.
It was an incredible show- at a killer theatre in Charlotte.
Thanks to boys of Intrepid for this opportunity.
Sonny and his band were unbelievable- and very inspiring.
Sonny was nice- we took a few pictures- and talked guitar- awesome!!!
We then headed north to Michigan and Ohio.
We opened the "Blues on the Mall" series in Grand Rapids, Mi.
Over 5000 people downtown on a wed. night for a free blues concert with yours truly!!!!
What a rush- and we had a great show.
We did it again the next night in Lansing as well.
We then headed down to the Blue Devil in Toledo, Oh- and rocked the house.
Jeff Mancini was a true gentlemen and treated us like kings!
So- we have a road manager/merch guy now on the road with us.
His name is Dave Sherbrook. He's from Detroit, Mi- but we met in LA.
He was an intern for the label- and he was helping us out in California.
I told him he needed to go on the road with me- so he quit his job and packed his bags!!!
Dave met up with us in Alabama- and has been rocking ever since.
He is also and exceptional drummer- and his family is also the bomb.
His parents gave up their basement when we had a few days off, for us to sleep and hang out.
His brother plays a mean guitar and his dad plays bass!
We had a few days off last week in St. Louis- visiting family ad friends.
Ironically- my label mates - Jason Ricci, and Ana Popovic were both in town at BB's.
We saw Jason and his band last Sunday night- great show- and some killer jams.
Jason can play the harp- like no other!
Tuesday night we saw Ana and her band.
WOW! What a show. You would never know she just had a baby!
She rocked hard and her band was stellar!
I took my son Zach- who is 13 and playing guitar-
I think he fell in love!
We have been dragging around now for about 6 weeks- and we have one more.
We will be in Columbia, Mo tonight with Tab Benoit.
Check our calendar for this weeks dates.
St. Louis on Sunday night at BB's- which is always a rocking show!
I am looking forward to a family vacation over the 4th of July with my wife and kids.
Hope you are having a great summer!
Peace,
Zito
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