Category Archives: Zappa Plays Zappa

Amsterdam Pics

Posted on Friday, 05/19/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Nice set of pictures of ZPZ in Amsterdam, from a couple of days ago. If anyone else has put their ZPZ photos online, hesitate not and drop me a note. Edit: this one’s even nicer! (See comments)

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Zappa Plays Zappa Reviews

Posted on Wednesday, 05/17/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Now that ZPZ is finally on the road, I figured it would be interesting to open a thread where those of you who have attended any of the concerts could give your opinion, review, setlist, etc. This evening’s Copenhagen, next … Continue reading →

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ZPZ In Amsterdam

Posted on Monday, 05/15/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Zappa Plays Zappa kicks off in Amsterdam this evening! I’ll be reading the Dutch Zappa-list with more than usual attention in the following days… :)

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NYC ZPZ Video

Posted on Friday, 04/28/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Here’s a little audio/visual taste of what we can expect from Zappa Plays Zappa, as recorded at the Jammy Awards last April 20. From the looks of it, the Dweez may be somewhat lacking in showmanship but by golly, he’s … Continue reading →

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ZPZ Video Clips

Posted on Tuesday, 04/25/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Flat Top Sam (no really) sent in links to video clips of Zappa Plays Zappa during rehearsal. They’re short but sweet, have a look: Florentine Pogen (one, two) and The Black Page.

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ZPZ At The Jammy’s

Posted on Friday, 04/21/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Last night was Zappa Plays Zappa’s official opening at the Jammy’s. Judging from this review authored by one Trendmonger at the zappa.com forums, we are in for a treat. A Big Treat: Chick Corea came out for the Fender Rhodes … Continue reading →

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ZPZ: Coming To America

Posted on Sunday, 03/19/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A message to our American friends: check this out…

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Zappa Plays Zappa: European Tourdates

Posted on Thursday, 02/16/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’m probably the last to find out — blame it on too much work and a faulty car-battery at 7pm out in the freezing cold — but the ZFT now has a page up with all the (European) tourdates for … Continue reading →

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Brussels Postponed (2)

Posted on Thursday, 09/15/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Official press-release from Vorst Nationaal (Brussels), announcing the postponement of Zappa Plays Zappa concerts to spring 2006 — as reported earlier.

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One Day On Remulak…

Posted on Tuesday, 08/30/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Via Zappa In France, a slightly updated version of the animated gif that announced ZPZ! (Merci Francis!)

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Switzerland Nicht

Posted on Friday, 08/12/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

And now for the points of the Swiss jury: (Hat tip: Mario Luigi)

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Postponed Indeedy

Posted on Wednesday, 08/10/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The shit, my friends, is hitting the proverbial fan: a Zappa Plays Zappa concert at Le Zenith (Paris, France) is officially annulled. Some vague mention of “maybe sometime in 2006”. Tickets refundable. Hurray for ZFT!

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