4,500 shows, 29 years—quite a period since ZOSO was formed. In the mid-90s, Matt Jernigan, founder and lead vocalist (aka Robert), had the idea of creating a band that would pay homage to the mighty Led Zeppelin. He, along with co-founder Adam Sandling—multi-instrument master and occasional bassist (aka John Paul)—began building a band that would be unparalleled in channeling Led Zeppelin through the most realistic performances possible for their audience.
ZOSO performs Zeppelin classics just as they were played around the world by Led Zeppelin themselves. This is the essence of the Zeppelin experience that made the band legendary, and ZOSO does an incredible job of replicating that magic.
In 2015, the band welcomed a new member, drummer extraordinaire Bevan David (aka JB), who brought his thunderous sound to the group. Bevan has quite a musical history, having toured with notable artists such as Danzig, Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), Static-X, and Billy Duffy (The Cult).
The newest addition to the lineup hails from Nashville, TN—James Volpe Rotondi (aka Jimmy), ZOSO's lead guitarist. James is a multi-talented musician and also contributes to guitar magazines. He has worked with renowned acts like Humble Pie, Mr. Bungle, and the French band AIR.
As you can see, ZOSO is an extremely well-oiled behemoth of a band, churning across the country and delivering the bombastic performances of a true Led Zeppelin experience. This is why they are widely regarded as the "be-all, end-all" of Zeppelin tribute bands today!
Zoso performs 140 shows, and spends 50 weeks a year on the road!Even your modern day artists don't have that kind of touring schedule anymore! Unless you caount the oversea shows, but we are talking in the USA.
In January 2025, the band will embark on their 30th Anniversary Tour! Also coming up in December '24, is a 30-show tour opening for Zakk Sabbath—marking the first time the band has ever toured as a support act.
We recently had the chance to speak with guitarist James over the phone. Below is a brief summary of the interview, with the full interview to be posted later today.
So if you get a chance to catch these guys live, all I can say is Do It!
ZOSO are:
Matt Jernigan - Vocals
Adam Sandling - Bass and many more
Bevan Davies - Drums
James Volpe Rotondi - Lead Guitar
Catch them at a venue near you!!
ZOSO TOUR DATES
10/2/2024 – Suck Bang Blow -Murrells Inlet, SC
10/4/2024 - The Blue Note @ 7:00pm-Columbia, MO
10/5/2024 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Sioux City, IA
10/10/2024 – Iron City – Birmingham, AL
10/11/2024 – Miller Theater – Augusta, GA
10/12/2024 – The Casino – Dania Beach, FL
10/18/2024 – XL Live – Harrisburg, PA
10/24/2024 – Blue Note Hawaii – Honolulu, HI
10/25/2024 – Da Playground – Wailuku, HI
11/1/2024 – Carolina Theater – Greensboro, NC
11/2/2024 – Harvester Performance Center – Rocky Mount, VA
11/7/2024 – The Warehouse – Fairfield, CT
11/8/2024 – Infinity Hall – Hartford, CT
11/9/2024 – Bull Run – Shirley, MA
11/15/2024 – Lorian Palace – Lorian, OH
11/16/2024 – Emerald Theater – Mt Clemens, MI
11/29/2024 – Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY
11/30/2024 – The Clyde Theater – Fort Wayne, IN
KING OF MONSTOURS w/The Iron Maidens and Zakk Sabbath
12/1/2024 – Regency Ballroom – San Fransico, CA
12/2/2024 – The Majestic Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA
12/4/2024 – Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV
12/5/2024 – Riverside Municipal Auditorium – Riverside, CA
12/6/2024 – Marque Theater – Tempe, AZ
12/8/2024 – Ogden Theater – Denver, CO
12/9/2024 – The Admiral Theater – Omaha, NE
12/10/2024 – Liberty Hall – Lawrence, KS
12/12/2024 – Emo’s Austin – Austin, TX
12/13/2024 – Tannahill’s Tavern – Fort Worth, TX
12/14/2024 – The Hall – Little Rock, AR
12/15/2024 – Fillmore East – New Orleans, LA
12/17/2024 – The Signal – Chattanooga, TN
12/18/2024 – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH
12/19/2024 – Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN
12/20/2024 – Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
12/27/2024 – The Fillmore Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
12/28/2024 – The Norva – Norfolk, VA
12/29/2024 – The Queen – Wilmington, DE
12/30/2024 – Empire Live – Albany, NY
12/31/2024 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
1/2/2025 – State Theater – Portland, ME
1/3/2025 – The Strand Ballroom – Providence, RI
1/4/2025 – The Paramount – Huntington, KY
1/5/2025 – Buffalo River Works – Buffalo, NY
1/7/2025 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
1/9/2025 – The Rave/Eagle’s Club – Milwaukee, WI
1/10/2025 – The Rust Belt – East Moline, IL
1/11/2025 – Pop’s Nightclub – Sauget, IL
1/12/2025 – Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK
END OF MONSTOURS
2/14/2025 – Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
2/15/2025 – Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
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