Released on: May 15, 2008, 12:39 am

Press Release Author: Chip Schutzman

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Growing up in St. Louis, it didn\'t take long for him to
discover his instrument of choice - electric guitar - after receiving a Van Halen
record for his birthday

Press Release Body: Los Angeles, CA, May 15, 2008 -- Eclecto Groove Records is proud
to announce the release of singer/songwriter/guitar player Mike Zito's national
debut release, Today on May 20, 2008.

On Today, Zito has teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer David Z. (Prince,
Etta James) and a lineup of studio musicians that includes bassist James \"Hutch\"
Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Joe Cocker); Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch
keyboardist Benmont Tench; co-producer/drummer Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, B.B. King)
and percussionist Michito Sanchez (Nelly Furtado, Steve Winwood). Also appearing on
Today are Joe Sublett (saxophone), Darrell Leonard (trumpet), Mitch Kashmar
(harmonica) with Teresa James and Ce Ce Bullard (background vocals). Featuring
Zito\'s powerful original songs about love, compassion and respect, (along with his
unique spin on Prince\'s \"Little Red Corvette\"), his richly expressive vocals and
intense solo guitar work, Today takes the listener on a journey into the mind and
heart of this gifted artist.

\"A blazing guitarist who possesses a warm and expressive vocal style\" (Bill
Blankenship/Capital-Journal)."

Mike Zito grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and now calls Southeast Texas his home.
Growing up in St. Louis, 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 legendary musicians 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.\"

His first independent release arrived in 1996, titled Blue Room, which included raw
and funky songs. 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.
He found his true sound from all his experiences, new and old, and released his
fourth album, Superman in 2006. Touted as \"Soulful pop\" by critics, Zito\'s formative
influences blend with musical heroes and legends including Prince, Van Halen, Jimi
Hendrix, and many others. Zito\'s journey has lead him to sharing the stage with
artists such as Chuck Berry, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tab Benoit, Walter Trout, and
many more.

In 2007, Mike Zito\'s path crossed with Randy Chortkoff of Delta Groove Music. Within
months, Zito signed a deal with Chortkoff\'s label Eclecto Groove Records and booking
agency Rick Booth/Intrepid Artists. With Mike Zito\'s national debut release Today
due in stores on May 20, 2008, a new chapter of Mike Zito\'s life is unfolding. Mike
Zito has only begun to scratch the musical surface.
For more, visit Eclecto Groove Records www.eclectogroove.com.
PR Distributed By MuzikReviews.com


Contact:

Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
6622 Delongpre Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tel: 323-806-0400
Fax: 323-462-0829
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mikezito.com
ECard: http://www.mikezito.com/ecards/zito_today.html

Web Site: http://www.mikezito.com

Contact Details: Miles High Productions
6622 Delongpre Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tel: 323-806-0400
Fax: 323-462-0829
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mikezito.com
ECard: http://www.mikezito.com/ecards/zito_today.html