Hugh’s Room: Alfie Zappacosta

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Alfie Zappacosta is undeniably one of Canada’s premier songwriters and performers with chart
topping hits and a recording and acting career that has spanned 40 years. He continues to
evolve as an artist by “doing it his way”, an effort that has been rewarded with an impressive
song catalogue and a discerning loyal fan base.

Having decided on a career in music during his teens, then setting his sights upon being a
guitarist, Alfie Zappacosta would go on to become one of Canada’s most promising and
accomplished rock stars. When his vocal dexterity and song writing proficiency were uncovered
by a publisher while writing for his first original band Surrender, events would be put in motion to
champion Zappacosta (dropping his first name) as a solo artist and bring him to the world’s
attention. “Start Again”, “Passion”, “When I Fall in Love Again” and “Nothing Can Stand In Your
Way” became staples on Canadian adult contemporary radio and Zappacosta became a
personified rock star.

In 1987, Walt Disney’s Danger Bay would bring Zappacosta an episode written specifically for
him titled “Rock Star”. In the same year, he penned and sang “Overload” exclusively for the
multi-platinum soundtrack Dirty Dancing and Loverboy would record Zappacosta’s “That’s
Where The Money Goes” for their Wildside album. In 1988, he was awarded JUNOs for Album
of The Year and Most Promising Artist, an American Music Award for Most Popular Album of
The Year, and named the Canadian Publishers Music Association’s Best Rock Star.

The release of Innocence Ballet in 1996 would introduce Alfie Zappacosta (taking back his first
name) and give centre stage to his true rich vocals, his mastery at romance, his astute take on
relationships and his advanced knowledge of music. He was rewarded for his efforts with
numerous award nominations in the smooth jazz genre and a performance with the Thunder
Bay Symphony Orchestra in 2005. Zappacosta has polished his live concert performances
exposing his sophisticated, intimate and intense personality. His performances deliver a blend
of acoustic, jazz and pop music prompting the listener to engage soulfully.

As for the hits that originally brought Zappacosta to the world’s attention, he hasn’t turned his
back on any of them. You’ll hear them in his program performed the way they were originally
written and meant to be heard. Don’t miss out on this cross-genre legend coming to Hugh’s
Room Live Friday February 13.

Event Artists

Alfie Zappacosta

Hugh’s Room: Alfie Zappacosta

Date/Time
Friday, February 13, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Location
Hugh's Room
296 Broadview Ave
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M4M 2G7

Price
$25-55

Phone
647-347-4769

Website
https://hughsroomlive.com/event-details/?slug=alfie-zappacosta-3

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