Mike Zito has been a fixture of the American blues and roots scene for a long time, with 17 albums to his own name, along with ime spent in the Royal Southern Brotherhood and The Wheel. He's an incendiary guitar player, vocalist extraordinaire, true blues-cat, rock-n-roller, and an all-around cool dude!  Greg and and Mike get into it all on this episode of gristle! 2:05 - What’s new with Mike - building up his record label, and the ups and downs of being on the road16:00 - Formal guitar education - the ups, downs, and all-arounds26:12 - Ear training - how important is it?30:19 - Meeting Danny Gatton, and the age-old debate over ‘What are The Blues’38:13 - Guitars, amps - gear, gear gear!50:15 - The changing musical landscape, and the loudness warsTotal Length: 58Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.