Extended Weekend Getaways Ali Walker
Jan. 17/NIXA – 7 p.m. at the Aetos Center for the Performing Arts. A country singer-songwriter hailing from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Sh has emerged as a dynamic force in Nashville’s music scene. With early achievements in sports and bagpiping, she pursued her musical dreams with relentless dedication. Relocating to Toronto, Walker navigated the music industry through hands-on experience before releasing her debut album, The Basement Sessions: What I’ve Learned So Far, in 2019. Her sophomore album, Growing Up, debuted at #6 on the global iTunes Country charts, boosted by viral hits like “The Whiskey’s Gone.” Now signed with RECORDS Nashville, Vector Management, and Sony Music Publishing, Walker’s recent singles, including “I Like Big Trucks,” “Creek,” and “Nashville,” showcase her innovative blend of country and pop/rock. Tickets are $25+ and available at https://www.aetoscenter.net/events/aetos-events
Mike Zito
Jan. 23/COLUMBIA – 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Note. One of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since. His album, Make Blues Not War, debuted on the Billboard Blues Album Chart at number one and garnered him recognition as the 2018 Rock Blues Artist of the Year at the Blues Music Awards. In 2019, Zito released a tribute album of fellow St. Louis native and rock ‘n’ roll legend, Chuck Berry, and featured an array of guest guitarists ranging from Joe Bonamassa, Walter Trout and Eric Gales, to Robben Ford, Luther Dickinson and Sonny Landreth, as well as Berry’s own grandson. Rock ’n Roll: A Tribute to Chuck Berry debuted on the Billboard Blues Album Chart at number 1 and remained on the chart for several weeks. Rock ’N Roll won the Blues Music Award for Blues Rock Album of the year and Mike also received the Blues Music Award for Blues Rock artist. Ticekts are $15-29.50. See more at https://thebluenote.com/event/mike-zito-2/
