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Dweezil Zappa’s Tour de Frank

Topics: Music | 1 CommentBy admin | October 20, 2008

No poodles were harmed in the course of the performance

If you were to grow up with the name Dweezil, and had a brother named Ahmet Emuukha Rodan, and sisters named Moon Unit and Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, most would find it perfectly acceptable if you turned out to be a serial killer or just plain maladjusted. Frankly (heh, I slipped in a Frank) I don’t know how well adjusted Dweezil Zappa is, but he is certainly one of the most remarkable guitarists and bandleaders I’ve had the pleasure of seeing in concert. Thanks to a client/friend of mine (Paul Hickman; check out the cool art he does with his son here) I got to see Zappa Plays Zappa tonight. If you’re able to catch one of their remaining shows, be prepared for a rather relentless presentation of classic Zappa, immaculately performed. Actually it was a bit too relentless for me; at two hours they were still playing with no signs of fatigue, and the show apparently clocks in at around 2:45. That didn’t seem to bother the true Zappa devotees a bit, however. If you’re more of a fan, their non-stop Tour de Frank will probably be a joyous experience.

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  1. Posted by paul on 11.04.08 12:35 am

    nice plug… just caught this while I was doing my cramming for tomorrows test. Oh yea, I read a few others.

    Obviously got bored with the cramming. I find out last night that I have something in common with McCain, Ambien. Oh the wonders of drugs, ain’t they grand! Gulp… woops there goes another Ambien. goodnight Gracie!

    paul