Blood Brothers announce “Help Yourself”

Blood Brothers, Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, will release their sophomore studio album, Help Yourself, on Gulf Coast Records September 19. The debut Blood Brothers album was voted Blues Rock Review’s #1 album of 2023.

Help Yourself was recorded at Shock City Studios in St. Louis.

“It was great to capture the band live in the studio, just like live on the stage,” says Mike Zito.

“The camaraderie comes through in every note played, I love this band!” added Albert Castiglia.

Songs from the album include real-life experiences. “Alive is about my girl Jackie,” Zito said. “After the tremendous loss of my wife Laura, I was certain life was pretty much over, especially for love. But God had another plan and brought me this angel to make me feel alive again.”

The Castiglia penned “Can’t Be a Prophet” compares the contrast of being on the road and coming home. “It’s based on all of our experiences, being treated like a King, and coming home to very little fanfare for the local guy,” said Castiglia.

The band features Scot Sutherland on bass, Lewis Stephens on keys, and drummers Matthew R. Johnson and Ray Hangen.

TRACK LISTING

1. Help Yourself (Zito)
2. Can’t Be A Prophet (Castiglia)
3. Alive (Zito)
4. Soulard Serenade (Zito, Castiglia, Sutherland, Stephens, Hangen, Johnson)
5. Low Down (J.J. Cale)
6. The Best I Can (Zito, Castiglia)
7. Prove My Love (Zito)
8. Ol’ Victrola (Castiglia)
9. Running Out Of Time (Zito)
10. Do What You Gotta (Castiglia)