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SINGER, SONGWRITER, GUITARIST: John Zito STYLE: Blues, rock INFLUENCES: Jimi Hendrix, Son House, Johnny Winter, Steve Earle, Sex Pistols MAIN GUITARS: 1929 Dobro, 1981 Gibson Les Paul, 1967 Gibson LGO, 1957 Fender Strat, 1931 National Style O, 1969 Dan Armstrong LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV BACKGROUND: Zito was self-taught at the age of eleven and has played/recorded with members of Guns N' Roses, Pat Travers and The Ramones. Zito has also scored music for independent films in which his song Rain was featured in the documentary Ride On Brother with the proceeds going to the families of the victims of the 911 tragedy. Although Zito has recently played solo acoustic/electric shows he is currently working with a band which features Tom Pardue on bass and Kent Graves on drums. The band is in pre-production and scheduled to record in mid-September with the music being an art'form of an eclectic blend of ethereal sounds of the past and the future of music. CONTACT: www.myspace.com/John Zito Band plain layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com ::Get Your Own! | ..found this plain layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com ::

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Member Since: 6/26/2006
Band Website: johnzitoband.net
Band Members: JOHN ZITO, DAVE KARR
Influences: 2007 LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST - OPENING BAND JOHN ZITO BAND Each year the Fremont Street Experience has sponsored top-notch entertainment on Friday and Saturday night on the world-famous Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall. Entertainment over the years has ranged from Canned Heat to BTO to Marshall Tucker to Kansas to Blue Oyster Cult to John Kaye & Steppenwolf. Also join us in the Vendor Village for entertainment throughout the day on Friday and Saturday.JOHN ZITO BAND Friday, September 28, 2007Friday, 12:00PM - 1:30PM Village Oasis, Cashman CenterCheck out John Zito and his band as he displays for you how he was influenced by and eclectic group of artists including Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Steve Earle, and the Sex Pistols.John Zito and his band will not dissapoint.Sponsored By: Hogs & Heifers Saloon

Sounds Like: John Zito Band performing Oh Well at MJ's in Las Vegas

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Kim says stop by and say hello........

Boulder Blues Thursday Nights 8pm Las Vegas' premiere blues night featuring the biggest national touring blues performers. NO COVER CHARGE Blues Line-Up ..> Duke Robillia...
Posted by John Zito on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:03:00 PST

Check out this event: Las Vegas BikeFest

Hosted By: John Zito When: Friday Sep 28, 2007 at 12:00 PMWhere: Vendor Village Cashman CenterWashington & Las Vegas Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89101United StatesDescription:John Zito Click Here To View Even...
Posted by John Zito on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:27:00 PST

Vegas Rocks 3rd Anniversary Party

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Posted by John Zito on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 06:09:00 PST

Las Vegas Bikefest, SEPT. 28th

John Zito Band will be kicking off the Las Vegas Bikefest. For more details go to www.lasvegasbikefest.com
Posted by John Zito on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:16:00 PST

June's Band of the Month Figgzilla Music

John Zito Band "Band of the Month" Figgzilla Music We won June's Band of the Month www.figgzillamusic.com
Posted by John Zito on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:43:00 PST

Check out my slideshow!

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Posted by John Zito on Thu, 03 May 2007 02:54:00 PST

NEW PICTURES

Go to pics on my profile and check out new pictures from Money Plays and the House of Blues "unplugged" show. (now that myspace has increased the no. of pics to 300 check by soon for more additi...
Posted by John Zito on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 06:28:00 PST

DEC 28th 9:30pm HOUSE OF BLUES UNPLUGGED THURSDAYS

Don't forget to check us out at Mandalay Bay, House of Blues "Unplugged" Thursdays. We are the second act to go on so approximately 9:30pm....Please show your support!! HOPE TO SEE YOU THE...
Posted by John Zito on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:38:00 PST

FIRST FRIDAY SHOW

Well our First Friday Show down in the Art District was a big success!! We sold merchandise and jammed with out of town bands, Joe Taylor and Whispertrip!! Thanks to all our loyal fans tha...
Posted by John Zito on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 12:08:00 PST

YOU TUBE VIDEOS

If you want to view some live music from JZB go to www.youtube.com and under search type in john zito band Thanks
Posted by John Zito on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:03:00 PST