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’
[audio:20091110-Billy The Mountain.mp3]

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

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6 Responses to Billy the Mountain, Martyrs’ 2009

  1. Plooker says:

    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.

  2. Another Barry says:

    Now that sounds like it was a dynamite show!

  3. Bob says:

    The Vaudeville Mothers Never Broke Up!

  4. urbangraffito says:

    [quote comment=”8218″]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.[/quote]

    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!

  5. jonnybutter says:

    wow, I *live* in Chicago and I’d never heard of these guys! They do a good job!

  6. overheard says:

    Widow: I do not approve of your methods!

    Artist: Yeah? Well, you’re not from Chicago.

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