Walking the streets of his birthplace, St. Louis, Zito reconnects with the sounds, stories, and hard lessons that forged his signature blend of soul-driven blues and fearless storytelling. Thirteen years after Gone to Texas, this album feels like a defining moment, marking a new chapter for Mike, his family, and a life reclaimed in the city that started it all.
The songs paint vivid snapshots of city life and personal reckoning, from late-night regret and self-awareness to raw portraits of neighbourhood survival and street-level truth. Tracks like “Downtown at Midnight” and “Grand Avenue” capture the grit, temptation, and consequences of the past with unflinching honesty, grounding the album in lived experience and emotional weight . Zito’s writing is direct and cinematic, pairing tough reflection with compassion and hard-earned wisdom.
At its heart, ‘Outside Or The Eastside’ is a celebration of second chances, an album dedicated to better days, family, friendship, love, and joy found in everyday moments. Life’s unpredictable paths open doors you never expect, and for Mike Zito, this record embraces that truth with warmth, humour, and swagger. It’s a record about choosing connection over chaos and moving forward with gratitude, purpose, and the volume turned up.
Tracklist: Outside Or The Eastside
01. Outside Or The Eastside
02. Don’t Take Advantage Of Me
03. Kiss You All Over
04. Downtown At Midnight
05. Grand Avenue
06. Too Broke To Spend The Night
07. Just Like I Treat You
08. Don’t Bother Me
09. Do I Move You
10. Close To You
11. The Blues Lover
Website: https://www.mikezito.com/
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