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15-06-2009, 2:38 PM
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Zappa plays Zappa
Off to Edinburgh on Thursday to see Dweezil and the boys - really looking forward to it.
Anyone else going or saw them 
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15-06-2009, 4:24 PM
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Re: Zappa plays Zappa
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!
Phil
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15-06-2009, 7:05 PM
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Re: Zappa plays Zappa
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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Re: Zappa plays Zappa
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
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16-06-2009, 8:43 AM
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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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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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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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Fair point mate.
Bri
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16-06-2009, 10:48 AM
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Re: Zappa plays Zappa
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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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
Bri
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17-06-2009, 5:25 PM
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Re: Zappa plays Zappa
Would loved to have gone but I am away 
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17-06-2009, 7:00 PM
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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
Regards
Bri
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17-06-2009, 7:03 PM
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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!
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I'm preaching to the converted. 
All the very best
Bri
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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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You're welcome as should be anyone with such good taste.
Bri
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17-06-2009, 8:20 PM
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I'm in the same boat - down south next week.
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I have that and another 40 or so FZ albums!
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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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