Tag Archives: ZPZ

ZPZ Wins At The Grammys

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Dweezil Zappa’s ZPZ band has won this year’s Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance: “Did you feel it? The world actually fell off its axis,” said Dweezil Zappa, accepting the award for best rock instrumental performance for “Peaches en Regalia,” … Continue reading →

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Pound For A Dweez

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Balint

Nice solo, ain’t it?

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Persona Non Grata — Ottawa Edition

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

André Cholmondeley, whom you probably know for his excellent work with Project/Object, is currently working as tour manager/guitar tech for the Adrian Belew Power Trio. The crew were to open for ZPZ at Ottawa Bluesfest last Saturday. André had wanted … Continue reading →

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On The Bus

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Balint

ZPZ on the road again – a few words from DZ: It’s true we’re back on the road. We’re headed to Minneapolis to start the 08 tour with a bunch of new material. The same core band is with me … Continue reading →

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ZPZ: Afraid Of Europeans?

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Just had a look at ZPZ’s 2008 tourdates. While there’s loads of US gigs, the European chapter of the tour has been limited to this: Jul 13, ’08 – Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS — North Sea Jazz Festival Jul 15, ’08 – … Continue reading →

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One Shot Deal

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Dweezil Zappa just hit the “Post” button on the latest Z-newsletter. In case you’re not subscribed, some choice quotes: The [ZPZ] DVD is available at last in stores now and will be available as a 2 disc set and as … Continue reading →

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UMV Playing FZ – and Vault News

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Balint

The University of Vermont Jazz Ensemble will present the music of Frank Zappa at a concert on March 25 at 7:30 in the Grand Maple Ballroom of the Dudley H. Davis Center. Alexander Stewart, director of UVM’s Jazz Studies program, … Continue reading →

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