Blood Brothers featuring Albert Castiglia & Mike Zito

Blood Brothers brings together award winning blues guitarists and vocalists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, combining decades of road-tested experience with searing guitar work, gritty storytelling, and high energy performances that have made the duo one of the most exciting collaborations on today’s blues circuit.
Their latest album Help Yourself has earned widespread acclaim and multiple award nominations, further cementing their reputation for powerful songwriting and electrifying live shows.
“Two of the hardest working musicians in blues today.” — Joe Bonamassa
Mike Zito is a powerhouse in modern blues rock. He’s an artist whose gritty guitar work, deeply human songwriting, and magnetic stage presence have made him a defining force in the genre. From smoke-filled bars in St. Louis to major festival stages around the world, he has built a career on emotional honesty, fearless playing, and an unshakable commitment to the song.
A lifelong road warrior, Zito has spent decades sharpening his craft onstage, channeling the sounds of classic blues, rock, soul, and Americana into something unmistakably his own. His live shows are equal parts fire and heart: searing solos, powerhouse grooves, and storytelling that invites audiences straight into his world.
Albert Castiglia has earned his reputation the hard way through relentless touring, fearless guitar work, and a deep respect for the tradition that fuels his modern edge. A former protégé of blues legend Junior Wells, Castiglia cut his teeth backing icons before stepping fully into his own as a commanding solo artist.
Over the course of his acclaimed solo career, Castiglia has released a string of celebrated albums praised for their raw honesty, sharp songwriting, and incendiary guitar tone. His work has earned multiple Blues Music Award wins and nominations, and his live shows are equal parts grit, groove, and soul making him a staple on the international blues and roots circuit. Critics consistently highlight his ability to balance reverence for classic blues with a forward-leaning, contemporary fire.
And then there’s Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, a more theatrical, humor-driven extension of the Blood Brothers universe letting Zito, Castiglia and the band lean into joy, storytelling, and over-the-top rock ’n’ roll while staying anchored in the same serious musical fire.