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15-06-2009, 2:38 PM
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Off to Edinburgh on Thursday to see Dweezil and the boys - really looking forward to it.
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15-06-2009, 4:24 PM
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Yes, I saw them a couple of years ago in Manchester (when Dweezil's amp packed up for 30 mins or so).
If you are into Zappa you will like it, but it is not for the faint hearted - they played maybe 'old' Zappa stuff (71-74) rather than the more radio friendly Sheik Yerbouti material (so no Bobby Brown). But I did see a You Tube clip of them playing Yo Mama from that period.
Have fun!
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15-06-2009, 7:05 PM
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Thanks for that Phil- I'm hoping the play some stuff I know  | |
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15-06-2009, 10:33 PM
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I saw Frank on two occasions and I can't imagine going to see his son doing a form of a tribute band. What's the point?
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16-06-2009, 8:43 AM
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Originally Posted by brian s  I saw Frank on two occasions and I can't imagine going to see his son doing a form of a tribute band. What's the point?
Bri | Well Unfortunately I didnt get a chance to see the great man so this is as good as I'll get to a Zappa gig
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16-06-2009, 9:10 AM
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Originally Posted by shb367 Well Unfortunately I didnt get a chance to see the great man so this is as good as I'll get to a Zappa gig | Fair point mate. 
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16-06-2009, 10:48 AM
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What was the great man like when you saw him Brian?
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16-06-2009, 4:54 PM
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Originally Posted by shb367 What was the great man like when you saw him Brian? | I saw him first at Knebworth and he was very good. I tend not to enjoy open air festivals in a field that much. I much prefer clubs or concert halls. I had the very good fortune to see him again at The Newcatle City Hall and he was brilliant. I could've spent another couple of hours listening to his playing. My mate met him backstage that night. He said Zappa was a top bloke.
All the best
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17-06-2009, 5:25 PM
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Would loved to have gone but I am away  | |
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17-06-2009, 7:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenny Glasgow Would loved to have gone but I am away | You'll just have to listen to some of the original. A lot of of his recording were mainly live with some overdubbing. He put them out as albums rather than live recordings unlike some other bands.
Such a recording is Zappa In New York. It shows quite a wide style of his output and is largely superb. Zappa in New York: Frank Zappa: Amazon.co.uk: Music
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17-06-2009, 7:03 PM
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Bri
I have that and another 40 or so FZ albums!
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17-06-2009, 7:07 PM
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I have that and another 40 or so FZ albums! | I'm preaching to the converted. 
All the very best
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17-06-2009, 7:27 PM
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Cheers Bri | |
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17-06-2009, 8:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenny Glasgow Cheers Bri | Kenny
You're welcome as should be anyone with such good taste.
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17-06-2009, 8:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenny Glasgow Would loved to have gone but I am away | I'm in the same boat - down south next week. Quote:
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I have that and another 40 or so FZ albums! | Thank God I'm not the only obsessive one.
I am on about 45 at the moment. Another 3 en route.
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