Category Archives: Zappa Plays Zappa

ZPZ DVD Previews

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

Zappa.com’s what’s new section really needs permalinks, because I can’t link to any entries directly. Which is why I’m copying them here: * * * ZPZ DVD Previews, Posted 03 July 2007 Ladies and Gentlemen, for your audio & visual … Continue reading →

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ZPZ II

Posted on Thursday, 06/28/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The second edition of Zappa Plays Zappa kicks off next July 18, so the Dweez is starting to do interviews again: It’s been really hard learning a lot of the new stuff. We have a lot more vocal responsibilities this … Continue reading →

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ZPZ DVD Trailer!

Posted on Monday, 05/28/07 by Balint

So: on the slightly renewed ZPZ page here’s the trailer – and also a few words for The Still Hoping European Audiences: I have already made my own inquiries into the possibilities of increasing the number of European dates. If … Continue reading →

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Dweez On ZPZ

Posted on Friday, 05/25/07 by Balint

Dweezil’s new post on the ZPZ Tour lineup: I’ve noticed that there seems to be a bit of confusion surrounding the lineup of this year’s tour. I would love to clarify things for all of you. …and he continues: I … Continue reading →

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ZPZ Antwerp: Tickets Now On Sale!

Posted on Friday, 05/25/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Tickets for Zappa Plays Zappa’s Elisabeth Hall gig in Antwerp (Oct 6) went on sale this morning and by golly: they are flying out the door. When I checked half an hour ago, the entire upper balcony was already sold … Continue reading →

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Zappa Plays Zappa ’07’s Special Guest: Ray White

Posted on Tuesday, 05/22/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

As noted in the comments by KUR’s Intrepid Eastern Europe Correspondent Balint, ZPZ’s summer/fall tour will not feature Napoleon Murphy Brock on vocals. Filling the void, guitarist and vocalist Ray White is said to join the tour instead. GuitarWorld Magazine: … Continue reading →

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New European ZPZ Dates!

Posted on Monday, 05/21/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

And here they are, according to zappa.com‘s mailing list: Sep 25, 2007: London, UK – Shepherds Bush Empire Sep 26, 2007: Tilburg, Netherlands – 013 Sep 27, 2007: Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg Sep 29, 2007: Fribourg, Germany Switzerland – Le … Continue reading →

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Zappa Plays Zappa DVD

Posted on Tuesday, 05/01/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Pretty cool news from Dweezil: Hello Everyone, For those of you who have been scratching your head and asking yourself, “I wonder what is going on with that ZPZ DVD?” I’ve got good news.

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ZPZ: New US Tourdates

Posted on Friday, 04/27/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Starting July 18 Zappa Plays Zappa is back on the road. Check the tourdates. Unfortunately there will be no Bozzio and no Vai on this leg of the tour. I’ve also read somewhere that the playlist is supposed to be … Continue reading →

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ZPZ DVD?

Posted on Saturday, 12/16/06 by Balint

Dweezil says: I am very pleased to announce that we will be filming and recording in Seattle and Portland for a DVD release in spring 07. I’ll give you all of the details later. In any case, I can’t thank … Continue reading →

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You Are What You Dweez

Posted on Saturday, 10/28/06 by Balint

New videos on the ZPZ tour page – two solos by Dweezil and Vai. My opinion: simply fantastic.

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The Making Of MOFO

Posted on Thursday, 10/26/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

So the ZFT just sent out another newsletter (which I didn’t receive, thanks Rob!), announcing that “Trance-Fusion is out at long (fill in the blank) last”. The 2-CD version of MOFO is reported to have at least a two week … Continue reading →

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Dweezil’s On The Road Again

Posted on Tuesday, 10/24/06 by Balint

The newbies: Andy, Call Any Vegetable, Tell Me you Love Me, Who Are The Brain Police, Can’t Afford no Shoes, Willie the Pimp, I’m The Slime, Pound For A Brown, Advance Romance, Black Napkins, The Torture Never Stops, Regyptian Strut. … Continue reading →

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Wherein Barry Blatantly Copies The ZFT Newsletter

Posted on Tuesday, 09/26/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

… for those who didn’t receive the Zappa Plays Zappa email… Starting now, you have a chance to bid on premium seats, a tour poster, and access to sound check the night of the show. Starting Wednesday, Sept 27th, ALL … Continue reading →

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Air Guitar Vai

Posted on Friday, 09/15/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

(Via another Barry — thanks, Another Barry!) Update: video still up over here. Thank god we didn’t end up violating vai.com copyright with regard to this seminal performance as caught on tape.

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