Frank would be proud of Dweezil
by Satchy on 1/27/17State Theatre, Kalamazoo - KalamazooBrilliant! This concert was everything Zappa fans have come to expect from Frank's gifted son and his wildly talented band.
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Brilliant! This concert was everything Zappa fans have come to expect from Frank's gifted son and his wildly talented band.
Dweezil has mastered the Zappa catalog. He features his band mates and doesn't hog attention. His guitar speaks for itself.
Well worth a return via Frank Kappa's son. Quite unique and fascinating. Dweezil remains true to his father's inspirations.
Saw Dweezil do the Roxy album and was really pleased. The Wellmont show was supposed to be covering the freak out album. Started 30 min. late, opened with help I'm a rock which was good then moved into 200 motels music followed by an "80's " medley of various snippits of songs. NOT INTERESTED! Make no mistake the band was tight and was composed of very talented musicians, but I expected to see them perform Frank's music not someone else. We left as they were doing the medley. There are tons of tribute bands out there in which I have no interest in seeing.
Zappa plays Zappa awesome show great 80s melody just wish they played certain songs but still the show and the band were excellent dweezil Zappa guitar playing is killer and a real nice guy after the show he signed autographs if you never been to a Zappa show I recommend it !!
The enthusiastic crowd was a bit perplexed by the obscure opening number from the Freak Out album. My date thought it to be weird, but she said that the last time also! After that, more familiar songs from the early 70s catalog got the crowd going! Dweezil's solos were amazingly close to his Father's, and at times gave me chills! I had seen Frank play only once in Chicago nearly 40 years ago during the Zoot Allures album tour, and have been hooked ever since! The band had a new singer named Miki, with a beautiful voice, and also played keyboard. Then Dweezil brought an audience member on stage and invited him to join in as the band did a medley of non Zappa music from the 80s. A mix of 50 or so different songs segued seamlessly together, it was fantastic!
We've seen ZPZ maybe 1/2 dozen times now, all enjoyable shows. The difference this year, I thought, was the set seemed to loosen up a little. In the past I thought Dweezil was laser focused on playing Frank's music *perfectly*, this time, I thought they were looser and having a bit more fun with the material. The opening set, from Freak Out nuggets right up through Inca Roads was solid gold, one of those best moments you've ever heard things, just amazing. I could live without the 80's medley, that's a nice way to put it. More Frank!
Dweezil Zappa has gotten better with time. This is the 4th time I have seen him and used to regularly see Frank and the Mothers of Invention at the Fillmore East. Dweezil's musicianship along with the entire ensemble were so incredible that I know Frank is smiling on at least one of his children for keeping his memory alive for all the right reasons. What a bunch of immensely talented musicians! Thanks for the wonderful night!
Phenomenal, 2+ hour set without a break. My husband (a guitar player) said that Dweezil was the best guitarist he's ever seen. Scheila Gonzalez (sax, keyboard, flute, etc.) was also incredible. Awesome concert.
Amazing night with the band! Got to meet most of the band and gave Dweezil my personalized license plate. He and the band signed my other plate for me. Went to the bar and had drinks with a few members of the band. Been listening to Freak Out all weekend and I can truly say this concert helped to change my life.
From the genetics or the most cosmic of muffins, Frank Zappa, comes his son, Dweezil and a band that reproduces and executes some of the most complex music ever composed. It's fun, raucus, satirical and full of energy. And the sound of this band live in concert is beyond amazing. Many big concerts have lousy sound and even worse acoustics. The fidelity, clarity, volume, dynamics, mixing and presentation of Dweezil's band has to be heard to be belived and understood. Your ears and your mind will thank you. Simply...the BEST!...and with a library of exceptional music from which to draw. I've seen Dweezil and his band in concert over half a dozen times. I also saw Frank and his bands over half a dozen times. Nothing is left out. Nothing is sacred. Justice is done and the tribute Dweezil and his fellow musicians give to the greatness of his Dad is glorious and remarkable. Fan forever!
The last couple of times that I saw Dweezil and his merry band of musicians play I thought that the act was getting a little stale. They have now shaken things up a little bit and brought some new life back into their show. High lights included audience participation (Raymundo and bull horn guy), Sheila's husband as guest stunt guitarist on Cosmic Debris, and a few older, deeper cuts from Freak Out. The new female singer, Kimmy Hummel?, nailed most of her parts, including many that were originally sung by Mark Volman. Dweezil is also infinitely more comfortable at the mic than he was 10 years ago. Too bad the feud with the ZFT has limited some of the things that they can now do. The play-alongs with Frank on the big screen always brought tears to my eyes. I hope they can someday do those again.
Dweezil and his band are the best musicians I've ever seen. I can't wait till they come back and play somewhere near me. Silver creek event center kinda sucks tho. Everyone sat the whole time and they put the seats really close together.
The "Dweezil Zappa Plays Whatever the F#%k he wants" show was great. He included a variety of Frank Zappa compositions including some added new songs and one never played by them live before , as well as his own compositions . It was a great show ( as usual) Dweezil and the entire band have incredible chops !
Dweezil Zappa and ZPZ are simply amazing. I'm never disappointed.
THIS IS THE 4TH TIME I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ENJOY ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA. THIS VENUE HAS BEEN BY FAR THE BEST YET. FIRST ROW MEZZANINE HAD NO OBSTRUCTIONS AND THE WALL OF SOUND THAT CAME FROM THE STAGE WAS INCREDIBLE. IT WAS A SPECIAL NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE 5 DIFFERENT GUEST ARTISTS THEY HAD JOIN THEM. AS USUAL I WAS EXTREMELY IMPRESSED WITH THE MUSICIANSHIP OF THE TALENTED FOLKS PLAYING SOME OF THE MOST DIFFICULT MUSIC THERE IS. HAD TO TRAVEL 3 HOURS TO GET TO THE SABAN THEATRE, BUT WILL DO IT AGAIN TO LISTEN TO THESE INSANELY TALENTED PEOPLE...BEST SHOW TO DATE!
Dweezil and his crew ... all of them.... did nothing but please the crowd every moment of the show. The musicianship and the audience interaction created nothing but pleasure from the moment they took the stage. I never miss Zappa plays Zappa and for some reason this show stood out. Dweezil plays music that is almost impossible to play ..... and he does it with such ease and grace i could watch and listen for hours. All i can say is thank you over and over and over again ...
Dweezil has done the world an incredible service by providing Zappa plays Zappa and performing his Father's catalogue of work with such incredible musicianship and skill. He has managed to master his Father's crazy-wild guitar style and add his own influence into mix. I have seen the band three times now and each time it has been better than the last. Zappa plays Zappa band mates are wonderful musicians and performers and are a treat to see. They have utilized synths and other stuff to a great degree to provide fills and instrument parts originally performed by acoustic instruments. Again, Dweezil has done a very special thing offering his Father's legacy music for those of us who continue to enjoy such a comedy of notes and lyrics delivered over odd meters. I am looking forward to Zappa's solo album too!
Frank was, is our favorite rock god. Dweezil learned well and his mastery was overwhelming at Saban last Friday. He and his many cohorts made music more explosive than a Chipotle burrito, with no filler. There is nothing like this today, Frank's music stands alone and we are fortunate to have his son take up the yoke so his music can be on display once again. The venue was perfect, the crowd joyous and everyone left with smiles on their faces. We will see Dweezil whenever we can, just like when Frank was here. Good job, our friend, Frank would have been proud. An incredible array of musicians and instruments gave us a show to long remember.
Frigin Zappa, Great set I had a great time will see him every chance I get