Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers: Band, Songs and Shows
Meet Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, the blues-rock musicians behind the project, plus its origin and what to check for upcoming shows.
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers: Band, Songs and Shows
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers is a live music project built around classic rock and blues. It is not a fictional band from one of Murray's movies. The group brings together the actor and established musicians, giving him a stage for singing and performing away from a film set. Fans looking for concert news should separate this act from Murray's earlier orchestral and theatrical collaborations.
The group
| Bill Murray | Vocal performer and public face |
| Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia | Blues-rock guitarists |
| Jimmy Vivino | Guitarist and bandleader |
Who is in the band?
The group's official materials identify guitarists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia and blues musician Jimmy Vivino alongside Murray. Those names matter: Zito and Castiglia have their own blues careers, and Vivino has decades of experience as a guitarist and bandleader. This is not a novelty group assembled entirely from actors. A typical show blends musical performance with Murray's distinctive personality, but the exact touring musicians may depend on a particular event.
How the project developed
The group's official history points to a September 2024 performance at the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas as an early turning point. During 2025, the musicians presented more performances under the Blood Brothers name. The project mixes cover songs and original material in a rock-and-blues setting. Describing it as a brand-new 2026 band would ignore its documented 2024 origin and 2025 activity.
What kind of music do they play?
Expect blues-rooted guitar playing, classic-rock energy and a live-band format rather than a studio recording of movie dialogue. Murray has appeared in musical contexts before, including public performances with other artists, but those earlier appearances are not automatically Blood Brothers shows. Set lists can vary. A song performed once at a festival should not be promoted as part of a guaranteed repertoire for every future date.
Finding legitimate tour information
Concert dates are time-sensitive, and this page should never claim an upcoming performance merely because an old ticket listing remains searchable. The right way to confirm a show is to compare the official band's schedule with the venue announcement, including city, calendar date and named performers. A third-party resale listing is not reliable proof that a new date was announced. Readers seeking music from the actor should also distinguish this group from the 2015 comedy special A Very Murray Christmas.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bill Murray really in a band?
Yes. He performs with musicians under the name Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers.
Who are the Blood Brothers musicians?
Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia and Jimmy Vivino are named in the project's official introduction.
Did the group begin in 2026?
No. Its documented history goes back to at least 2024.
Related reading
Bill Murray: The Actor Behind Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day • A Very Murray Christmas: Cast, Story and 2015 Release