Category Archives: Zappa Plays Zappa

French FZ-Fans To Boycott ZPZ’s Paris Concert

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

This just in via Uni-Muta: French FZ fansite Les Fils de l’Invention are calling for a boycott of the upcoming ZPZ Concert in Paris. Translation: Just after last month’s dismissal of the case of the ZFT against the Arf Society, … Continue reading →

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On/Off

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A mix of things that you may or may not already know… New ZPZ tourdates are announced. Gail and Dweez talk about an upcoming Ruben & The Jets release (mp3 link), akin to, or so it seems, the MOFO project. … Continue reading →

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Peaches, Peaches, Peaches en Regalia!

Posted on February 14, 2009 by urbangraffito

Grammy Award aside, Peaches en Regalia is a fantastic song regardless of when it is performed and by whom. These videos show Zappa Play Zappa performing the song from their live DVD; FZ and his 1988 Best Band performing the … Continue reading →

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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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Review: Zappa Plays Zappa, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, Dec. 31, 2008

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Balint

Kevin shares his thoughts on the show at Crush All Boxes, including a nice piece of art by Ward Shelley (don’t miss the hi res picture!)  At one point, Les Claypool came out in a longcoat and chimp mask and … Continue reading →

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Dweezil’s Guitar Rig Pr0n

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

My eyelids got a little heavy at the 5 minute mark — your mileage may vary.

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2009: The Year Of Roxy?

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Just a casual update from Balint on the ZPZ Grammy post: No official confirmation for this at all, but here’s what z dot com forum user Gregory had to say as an addendum to his review of ZPZ’s December 12 … Continue reading →

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ZPZ For Grammy

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Balint

Pete Griffin bassist says: As you may have heard, Zappa Plays Zappa has been nominated for a Grammy! We’re in the Best Rock Instrumental category for our live performance of “Peaches En Regalia.” Seeing as how I’ve always felt this … Continue reading →

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Short News

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Balint

Just a few things, in short: – “Delayed reaction: Uncle Meat” (Frank Zappa Mini Film Festival?…) – ZPZ: the mix of the 1st Chicago show is ready. – Lumpy Money: delay – Project/Object: show cancelled… – NOT for the above things: applause … Continue reading →

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Persona Non Grata: Adrian Belew Weighs In

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

With regard to this, here’s what Adrian Belew has to say: I told dweezil I would try my best to insure he would not see andre. but I put it off and put it off and I want to make … Continue reading →

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