His guitar playing has defined modern day instrumental guitar the world over. His melodic compositions have not only changed the way musicians play, but what audiences demand out of their guitar heroes. To see Ohio native Neil Zaza’s influential impact on guitar across the globe, merely tune into the legion of thousands of fanatical fans performing his international hit, “I’m Alright” on YouTube. Neil’s trademark “singing” and lyrical guitar style is easily recognizable and can only belong to one man: Neil Zaza.

"It's always been about the song for me," states Neil. "I remember all the tunes that really moved me when I was growing up and it wasn't about the guitarist playing 128th notes. It was about an inexplicable connection I felt drawing me to wear out my records as I couldn't get enough of that rush of the song itself! That's what I try and do with my music today. It's always about the song!”

Neil Zaza worldwide touring has cemented him as a true guitar phenomenon. He’s played alongside and shared the stage with such guitar luminaries as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Nuno Bettencourt. His recordings feature collaborations with Van Halen’s Michael Anthony, Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess, drumming legend Steve Smith, Peter Frampton among others.

In his latest studio release entitled Vermeer, Neil has set the melodic bar even higher with a project taking his melodic stylings to even greater heights. Vermeer boasts songs that put composition and melody on par with his stunning guitar prowess. The combination is deadly and sure to set the watermark for how expressive and emotive a guitarist can be.

Neil Zaza

Neil’s going to back to China! This excited tour starts August and continues through the month. Stay tuned for more details and cities as they are added.

8/02 BEIJING

8/03 CHANGCHUN

8/04 DALIAN

8/06 WUHAN

8/07 GUIYANG

8/08 XINGYI

8/10 SHENZHEN

8/11 GUANGZHOU

8/12~13 MASTER CLASS

8/02 BEIJING SHOW

8/03 CHANGCHUN SHOW

8/04 DALIAN SHOW

8/06 WUHAN SHOW

8/07 GUIYANG SHOW

8/08 XINGYI SHOW

8/10 SHENZHEN SHOW

8/11 GUANGZHOU SHOW

8/12~13 MASTER CLASS

24/04 The Music Place - Avezzano IT

25/04 Bluesiana - Velden Am Worther AT

26/04 D'Zuckerfabrik - Enns AT

27/04 New Drive Club - Holesov CZ

28/04 Kofola Music Club - Krnov CZ

29/04 Mestske Divadlo - Kolin CZ

30/04 Stary Klasztor - Wroclaw PL

01/05 Thanks Jimi Fest - Wroclaw PL

02/05 Dum Kultury - Topolcany SK

03/05 Klub Satlava - Budisov nad Budisovka CZ

04/07 Attic Club - Litvinov CZ

07/05 Bergkeller - Reichenbach in V. DE

10/05 Il Peocio - Trofarello IT

11/05 Let it Beer - Roma IT

12/05 Industrie Sonore -Isola del Liri IT

8-30 Lock 3 (Akron, OH) with Zoso

7/27 Nelson (Rock The Block, Wilmington, OH)

Vermeer

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One Dark Night… is a terrifying symphonic rock experience that mixes the best of classical masterworks, classic rock mashups, cinematic Hollywood horror, ballet and a powerful stage show into a Halloween production that you won’t soon forget!

What better way to explore the darkness of man and celebrate Halloween than through classic Hollywood noir with a soundtrack written by Beethoven, Metallica, Mozart, Black Sabbath, Chopin, The Beatles, Prokofiev, Alice Cooper and other masters reimagined by Neil Zaza?

It’s a rock concert. It’s a classical concert. It’s an embrace of classic Hollywood horror films and monsters. It’s an exploration into the darker side of humanity to find out who the real monster is…and it might be you!

The ultimate Halloween musical spectacle that you must experience to believe.

Rocktober, indeed!