Category Archives: Zappa Plays Zappa

Conceptual Continuity Circle

Posted on Saturday, 12/22/07 by Balint

The last few days I’ve been listenning the wonderful CD of the Banned From Utopia (the best ever versions of some tunes!), and that led me to create this continuity-chain (or circle): Chad Wackerman plays beautifully on drums -> surprise: … Continue reading →

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Interview With Dweezil

Posted on Tuesday, 11/20/07 by Balint

In The Oregonian, Saturday, November 17: ED CONDRAN: Project Object takes exception to your work. This is what PO’s Andre Cholmondeley told me recently: “Our band is the closest to how (Frank) Zappa did it. We leave room for experimentation. … Continue reading →

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ZPZ On DVD

Posted on Saturday, 11/17/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

It’s here. It’s hot. The Zappa Plays Zappa DVD, finally available on Barfko-Swill. Warmly recommended by all of us here at Barry Towers! Word of warning: NTSC format — unlike the PAL copy I bought at the Antwerp gig…

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ZPZ: Big In Japan

Posted on Sunday, 11/04/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This just in — Kataoka Hiroshi, Our Man In Japan, writes: Just a quick report to let you know that Zappa Plays Zappa will come to Japan to play next year!!! They have 3 concerts. The first one is on … Continue reading →

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ZPZ On Conan O’Brien

Posted on Saturday, 11/03/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

As you probably know, ZPZ appeared on Conan O’Brien’s show last October 30th, playing Willie The Pimp. Took a while for that video to appear on YouTube, but here it is now: Smokin! Hat tip: Ryan McNealy

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Download: Dweezil Zappa On Rockline 26/10/07

Posted on Friday, 10/26/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Ah the joys of Audio Hijack! Dweezil on Rockline is now available for download right over here. The file is about 101Mb, so please download directly to your hard disc (right-click, save as) instead of listening online. Bandwidth is a … Continue reading →

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Zappa Plays Zappa on Rockline Replay

Posted on Friday, 10/26/07 by urbangraffito

Dweezil and Zappa Plays Zappa are live in studio on Rockline Replay, which includes five individual on air segments, wherein Dweezil answers questions from callers as well as from the host Bob Coburn, in between performances of FZ’s and Dweezil’s … Continue reading →

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ZPZ DVD: Sneak Preview

Posted on Tuesday, 10/09/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

So the Zappa Plays Zappa DVD is finally for sale at concerts since the Paris gig (Oct 5). Want to have a look at the goodies? Here’s a little sneak preview to whet your appetite…

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Zappa Plays Zappa: Fall Tour!

Posted on Tuesday, 09/25/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

It’s that moment we’ve all been waiting for here in the Old Continent: ZPZ hits Europe today, playing at Shepherds Bush Empire, London this very evening. I know Magic Fingers is attending, so I’ll be interested to read his review. … Continue reading →

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The First Guy To Rap In The 70’s

Posted on Wednesday, 09/05/07 by Balint

From the ZPZ blog: Dude 1 said to Dude 2, “Who’s playing tonight”? “Frank Zappa’s kid,” replied Dude 2. “Who’s that?” said Dude 1. “You never heard of Frank Zappa?” replied Dude 2. Dude 1, “No.” Dude 2, “Dude, he’s … Continue reading →

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ZPZ:OZ

Posted on Friday, 08/24/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

For those of you who didn’t receive todays’ Barfies newsletter: The Dub Room Special CD is now shipping Some new tourdates for ZPZ — including 4 shows in Australia

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Dub Room Special: The CD Version

Posted on Wednesday, 08/08/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Apparently, a CD version of The Dub Room Special DVD is being sold at ZPZ concerts. Tracklist: A Token of My Extreme (Vamp): 2:29 Stevie’s Spanking: 5:54 The Dog Breath Variations: 1.42 Uncle Meat: 2:16 Stink-Foot: 3:58 Easy Meat: 6:51 … Continue reading →

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DZ-Spot Tornado

Posted on Saturday, 08/04/07 by Balint

Dweezil whips it out – quite impressive! (Especially if one compares it the way he did in in 1991.) Nice job!

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Snapshots & Video From The Winnipeg Show

Posted on Thursday, 07/19/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

With many thanks to Ian Schuff who was present at ZPZ’s Winnipeg gig yesterday, here’s some pictures, as well as some short video clips. Gotta love the internet! :) Clips (Quicktime required): One | Two | Three

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Zappa Plays Zappa II: On The Road Again

Posted on Wednesday, 07/18/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I just realized ZPZ is having its first gig this evening at Winnipeg’s Centennial Concert Hall. I’ll be interested to read reviews from anyone who’s going to this or any of the other ZPZ II concerts…

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