ZIO

International Pop Prog Band ZIO is the brainchild of former Karnataka drummer Jimmy Pallagrosi. The band made its live debut at Crescendo Festival in France in 2018, unveiling a lineup that included Olivier Castan (keys), Marc Fascia (guitar), and Liz Hayes (bass), alongside guest vocalists Hayley Griffiths (Karnataka/The Hayley Griffiths Band) and former Enid vocalist Joe Payne. Together, they released their award-winning debut album, Flower Torania, a concept album inspired by video games, fantasy, and 80?s sci-fi films. Flower Torania received critical acclaim, winning rave reviews and earning the top spot on Notes Reviews' list of best albums of 2020.
In 2023, ZIO released TRUEWAVES, their second album, featuring a stellar lineup of vocalists, including Eric Gillette (Neal Morse Band), John Mitchell (Arena/Lonely Robot/Frost*), Corvax, Hayley Griffiths, Magda & Miranda, and Gabriel Agudo (Incontinuum Band/Steve Rothery Band).
ZIO?s energetic and powerful live show was captured with the 2024 release of ?LIBOMEVIL, a live concept album showcasing tracks from both Flower Torania and TRUEWAVES, and recorded during their 2023 UK tour.

The band returns in 2026 with an exciting lineup that includes newcomers Mary Reynaud (Franck Carducci), Simon Fitzpatrick (Carl Palmer), and Ben Vize (Pyjean). Bursting onto the UK scene, the band will perform an exclusive run of four shows in 2026, commencing in London on the 5th May.

Full band lineup:
Hayley Griffiths - Lead vocals
Mary Reynaud - Lead Vocals
Marc Fascia - Guitar
Ben Vize - Keys
Simon Fitzpatrick - Bass
Jimmy Pallagrosi - Drums

Special guest support That Joe Payne is a progressive music vocalist recognised for his involvement with a variety of projects, from solo releases to collaborations with artists such as Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), The Enid, John Holden, and indeed with ZIO.

Based in Northampton, England, and remembered by audiences for boasting an impressive five-octave range and flamboyant showmanship, his voice has appeared on no less than seventeen album releases since his career began in 2011.

Personal achievements include being voted Best Male Vocalist two years running by the readers of Prog Magazine, a Best Album Progspace Award with Jordan Rudess, and three Progressive Music Award nominations for his work with The Enid.