Zappa Plays Zappa 6/22/06

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   Talking about positive. I Just saw Zappa play Zappa. You can't get more positive than that except I hate the venue I saw it in the House of Blues. That venue is not made for a prog rock show which what we had was the highest degree of prog. There were a thousand people crammed into this joint tonight a quarter of which could not see the stage the lower half getting a terrible mix.  You couldn't breathe. Thanks corporate music business.  

The show? Beyond expectations. Wait for the DVD that is sure to come. God if we could have that crowd at every show. The music was unbelivelable the musicians were exceptional. I wish I had every name and song but I am a bit tired but it was pretty musch the same as what has already been poted. If anyone reading this can go to the LA gig or SF gig do yourself a favor and do so. If I had it all over I would see Carl Palmer tonight (Thursday) in LA and then seen this show in LA tomorrow at a bigger venue. Would have been worth the extra miles driven.
 It was played flawlessly by a great band led by Franks son Deewzle. The band also fronted sax/flute/vocalist Napoleon Murphy-Brock who played with The Mothers of Invention for about 5 years in the 70's. Joe Travers on Drums, Pete Griffin on Bass, Aaron Arntz on Keyboards& Vocals, Scheila Gonzales on Horns, Keyboards & Vocals, Billy Hulting on Melodic Percussion and Jamie Kime on Rhythm Guitar.While they all were outstanding playing this kind of music special kudos to Scheila Gonzales who played just about everything had an amazing sax solo and she stood all of about 5'4" tall. The amazing thing about the core band with the exception of Joe Travers and Murphy Brock and Zappa the whole band was under 30. Steve Vai also made a guest appearance playing guitar on Peaches Enregalia, Montana and Village of the Sun. Terry Bozzio was supposed to guest on drums and vocals but had a torn muscle in his arm so the drums were out. But he did take the stage over for the vocals on I'm so Cute through Punky Whips. Had a great time and if you didn't see it I am sure there will be a DVD. All in all it was just great to hear this music being played live again. hope they do this again. 

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Garion81 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2004 Location: So Cal, USA Status: Offline Points: 4338	Topic: Zappa Plays Zappa 6/22/06 Posted: June 24 2006 at 14:22
	Talking about positive. I Just saw Zappa play Zappa. You can't get more positive than that except I hate the venue I saw it in the House of Blues. That venue is not made for a prog rock show which what we had was the highest degree of prog. There were a thousand people crammed into this joint tonight a quarter of which could not see the stage the lower half getting a terrible mix. You couldn't breathe. Thanks corporate music business. The show? Beyond expectations. Wait for the DVD that is sure to come. God if we could have that crowd at every show. The music was unbelivelable the musicians were exceptional. I wish I had every name and song but I am a bit tired but it was pretty musch the same as what has already been poted. If anyone reading this can go to the LA gig or SF gig do yourself a favor and do so. If I had it all over I would see Carl Palmer tonight (Thursday) in LA and then seen this show in LA tomorrow at a bigger venue. Would have been worth the extra miles driven. It was played flawlessly by a great band led by Franks son Deewzle. The band also fronted sax/flute/vocalist Napoleon Murphy-Brock who played with The Mothers of Invention for about 5 years in the 70's. Joe Travers on Drums, Pete Griffin on Bass, Aaron Arntz on Keyboards& Vocals, Scheila Gonzales on Horns, Keyboards & Vocals, Billy Hulting on Melodic Percussion and Jamie Kime on Rhythm Guitar.While they all were outstanding playing this kind of music special kudos to Scheila Gonzales who played just about everything had an amazing sax solo and she stood all of about 5'4" tall. The amazing thing about the core band with the exception of Joe Travers and Murphy Brock and Zappa the whole band was under 30. Steve Vai also made a guest appearance playing guitar on Peaches Enregalia, Montana and Village of the Sun. Terry Bozzio was supposed to guest on drums and vocals but had a torn muscle in his arm so the drums were out. But he did take the stage over for the vocals on I'm so Cute through Punky Whips. Had a great time and if you didn't see it I am sure there will be a DVD. All in all it was just great to hear this music being played live again. hope they do this again.
	"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?"

Empathy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 30 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1864	Posted: June 24 2006 at 23:07
	I saw them in Boston on the 13th. Outstanding show, indeed! Sad to hear about Terry's torn muscle! I was particularly impressed with Scheila as well. A true pro!
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GyrusRex Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: July 12 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11	Posted: July 12 2006 at 01:59
	yeah man i went to the same show, i was supprised by the musicianship displayed by dweezil and the rest of the band especially because they were so young they sounded amazing...but i agree on the venue last concert i saw there was a long time ago and it was reunited mc5 tour thing and both shows sounded crappy sound systym is ughghgrjwhgljgh , and the crouds that come there are all drunk and everyones an asshole and its hard to see, definitly not an intimate place to see a show but zappaplayszappa was amazing kudos, they also have a cool website if you can like search it in google check it out


Zoot Allures Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 20 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 127	Posted: July 28 2006 at 23:22
	I'm hoping to make the show in Montreal in October.
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Zoot Allures Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 20 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 127	Posted: July 29 2006 at 23:12
	Tickets confirmed. Oct. 24th. I'm so happy I could sh*t! Here's a link to the venue. It's a great place to see a gig. I've seen Dream Theater 2wice, Primus and White Zombie there. http://www.metropolismontreal.ca/Metropolis/histoireSalle_en.aspx
	The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side. - Hunter S. Thompson

Third_Uncle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 01 2006 Status: Offline Points: 1	Posted: August 03 2006 at 00:02
	Cool, BTW, you saw them on my Birthday. I saw them on the 15th of June I believe in Meadowbrook, Michigan. Great show, particularly when Terry Bozzio came onstage.

Hierophant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 11 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 651	Posted: October 30 2006 at 15:56
	I saw ZPZ last friday in NJ. Fan f***ing tastic! Really really beyond my expectations. Dweezil's guys were top notch - just amazing players who were really into it. You can see Dweezil genuinly loves his father's music and wants to continue to share it with the world. They aren't just half assing this stuff - they are playing EVERY note, and not just his simpler songs; monster songs like inca roads and the black page. Napolean's sounds INCREDIBLE for his age, and just watching him you can almost feel like you were it was Frank's band in 1979. Steve Vai and Terry Bozzio were like the icing on the cake both ended the night with dueling solos between dweezil and Travers. Guys this is a must see. Don't miss out it's worth every penny.


Garion81 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2004 Location: So Cal, USA Status: Offline Points: 4338	Posted: November 08 2006 at 18:53
	I get to see it again 12/30 in So Cal.
	"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?"