Date/Time
Sep 3, 2013
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
79 Washington St
Providence, RI
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Zappa Plays Zappa, the Grammy(R) winning group that has made and recreated history performing the music of Frank Zappa, is set to embark on an epic musical trek across the US, Canada and Europe celebrating the classic Frank Zappa album Roxy & Elsewhere. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of that pivotal Zappa fan favorite, the entirety of its repertoire — including the provocative rhythms of “Don’t You Ever Wash That Thing?” “Echidna’s Arf (Of You)” and Be -Bop Tango (of the Old Jazzmen’s Church)”* will be performed live on stage.
Beginning this September, Zappa Plays Zappa will hit the road premiering songs that have not been performed on previous tours and cutting its teeth on additional surprise material. “The Roxy album has always been one of my favorites and I’m excited to play it top to bottom. It has a great balance of musical styles and showcases some of the funkiest grooves and most devilishly frenetic instrumental passages my father ever composed.”
As a bonus to the tour, a 90 minute personalized guitar instruction session from Dweezil’s annual musical bootcamp, Dweezilla, will be offered as a separate ticket in the afternoon before sound check in every city. Players of all skill levels are welcome to attend. “I really enjoy sharing musical ideas and improvisational strategies with people. In these classes we discuss technique and application as our main topics. People will also get a chance to have a close up look at the newly released Frank Zappa Roxy SG made by Gibson Guitars,” notes Zappa.
Masterclass Tickets Price: $75
Doors 1:30 pm | Class: 2 pm
For just the show, advanced tickets are $30. You can also buy tickets at the door on the day of the concert for $35.