Billy the Mountain, Martyrs’ 2009
Just prior to an unauthorized performance of “Joe’s Garage” at Martyrs’ in Chicago on July 27th, 2009, The Chicago Zappa Collective performed an exceptional version of “Billy the Mountain” as an opening set:
Billy the Mountain – The Chicago Zappa Collective, Martyrs’
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The Chicago Zappa Collective:
Colby Beserra, Matt Reed, and Ben Wilson – vocals
Chris Siebold and Mike Pinto – guitars
Paul Mutzbaugh – keyboards
Chris Clemente – bass
Rick Vitek – drums

November 12th, 2009 at 4:01 pm »
Wow, they are right up there with ZPZ! It sounds like they have more fun too. I would love to hear more. Great one Urban, thanks.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:25 pm »
Now that sounds like it was a dynamite show!
November 13th, 2009 at 2:12 am »
The Vaudeville Mothers Never Broke Up!
November 13th, 2009 at 4:47 am »
A quote from Plooker:
Go to http://captaincrawl.com/ and type in The Chicago Zappa Collective, Plooker. That should bring you to sites hosting more audio of that show. Enjoy!
November 13th, 2009 at 8:12 pm »
wow, I *live* in Chicago and I’d never heard of these guys! They do a good job!
November 13th, 2009 at 8:48 pm »
Widow: I do not approve of your methods!
Artist: Yeah? Well, you’re not from Chicago.