Zach Avery

Professional Musician Based in Chicago - Age 28

Blues // Rock // Funk // Soul // Country

Zach Avery began playing in bars and venues at the age of 13. The Minnesota native was active in the Twin Cities’ local music scene, and began sitting in with bands and open jams throughout the area. In January of 2014 and in 2015, he helped lead two different Blues bands down to Memphis, TN to partake in the International Blues Challenge. He moved to Chicago, IL in 2015 to study at Columbia College and quickly established roots in the local Blues and Rock scene. He formed a Funk & Soul band called “The Smokin’ Tones” (2016-2019) which played frequent shows around the Chicago area.

In 2019 he formed a new group called The Zach Avery Band, which continues to play Blues, Rock and Soul regularly around the Chicago area. As the lead singer and guitarist, his music is arranged to move the body and soul, while featuring a guitar driven, funky groove.

Zach has also made a name for himself as a sought after guitarist for hire, playing for a variety of other Chicago based artists including Rick King’s Royal Hustle, Sparkle Carcass, and Black Diamond Sessions, to name a few.

  • In January 2023, at the age of 26, Zach Avery earned the opportunity to open for 8x Grammy Award Winner, Buddy Guy, at the living legend’s club in Chicago.

  • On June 1st, 2024 he released his first original EP “Live At Chicago Music Exchange” which was filmed and recorded live. You can stream it on all major streaming services and watch the video HERE.