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Review 1 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

The best music you've probably never heard.

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 16, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Shaking hands w Dweezil afterwards, and again, hopelessly fumbling my words of admiration. Fav concert moment - Dweezil's amazing Carolina solo. @

Setlist: Sexual Harassment In The Workplace, Plastic People, Hungry Freaks Daddy, Dirty Love, Any Kind Of Pain, Blessed Relief, Mother People, Debra Kadabra, Carolina Hardcore Ecstasy, Advance Romance, The Handsome Cabin Boy, More Trouble Everyday, Lucille, Eat That Question, The Brain Police, Ride My Face To Chicago, Son Of Mr Green Genes, Dancin' Fool, Willie the Pimp, Whippin' Post @

Posted 02/21/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Redwood Shores, California, USA

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This was my 4th ZPZ concert -- and probably the best venue so far (Uptown Theatre, Napa -- beautiful and spacious, yet intimate). Mother's veteran bass-player Scott Tunis was the special guest, and he added a lot of humor and energy to the amazing performances. Scheila Gonzalez was totally amazing on keyboards, vocals & sax. Sexy moves Scheila, I could watch you dance all night!

Words cannot express Dweezil's amazing talent - jaw-dropping guitar solos, especially in Carolina Hard Core Ecstasy, Dirty Love and Willie the Pimp.

At all 4 ZPZ concerts I've attended, Dweezil hung around after the concert for a good hour, talking to the most dedicated fans, shaking hands and signing autographs -- an amazingly kind and sincere soul to take this time for the fans during such a grueling tour.

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 16, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Shaking hands w Dweezil afterwards, and again, hopelessly fumbling my words of admiration. Fav concert moment - Dweezil's amazing Carolina solo. @

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Review 2 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

not just amazing...oh my god amazing!

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Wed, Dec 8, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Every moment that Dweezil looked like he was enjoying himself as much as the audience. @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 12/10/2010

by hexus

Location:nashville, tn

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I can't even put into words. Brilliant. Beautiful. Extraordinary. Awesome. All of these words fit, but none are enough. Even together they do not begin to describe the experience.

The Pageant @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Wed, Dec 8, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Every moment that Dweezil looked like he was enjoying himself as much as the audience. @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 3 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Zapmazing!

The Music Box @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When Frank appeared on the screen in Cosmik Debris. @

Posted 12/10/2010

by LtlwngQ

Location:California

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This band just never fails to deliver. I've seen them several times and each show is special in it's own way. I would highly recommend this band to anyone who loves QUALITY musicians....they all rock....but beware, they're highly addictive!

The Music Box @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Fri, Dec 3, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When Frank appeared on the screen in Cosmik Debris. @

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Review 4 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Came Back for More

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- 02/07/2013 @

Favorite moment: Debra Kadabra @

Posted 02/24/2013

by JohnVirginia

Location:Lexington VA

I have seen three ZPZ tours, the first 2006 one, the Progressive Nation one in 2009, and this one. I can't wait for next year. Great song selection each time. I enjoy the fans as much as the music. It's great to be with kindred spirits and Dweezil always connects with the audience. The merchandise selection was good. Love the cap and tour shirt. This is an excellent venue.

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- 02/07/2013 @

Favorite moment: Debra Kadabra @

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Review 5 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

THE DWEEZE!!!!

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moments were the sax solo during "Penguin in Bondage" and when my son elbowed me and said "did you see/hear that?" @

Setlist: Zomby Woof, Hungry freaks Daddy, teenage prostitute, Dirty love, Echidna's arf (of you), Penguin in Bondage, Pygmy twylyte, I'm the Slime, Baby Snakes, What's new in Baltimore, Let's make the water turn black, take your clothes off when you dance, Harder than your husband, wind up workin in a gas station, Ride my face to Chicago, Moggio, the evil prince, debra kadabra, who are the brain police?, outside now, packard goose, cosmik debris...... and a few more.... @

Opening act(s): none. @

Posted 02/13/2013

by crookedshoes

Location:Philly

Zappa plays Zappa was, no doubt, among the best shows I've seen. From the clear talent of the players to the choice of songs in the setlist, this was a delight. It was my 13 year old son's first show ever and he was blown away. We laughed and talked about it for the entire hour drive home.

Frank was a hero of mine (and I have like two heroes). Dweezil manages to take Franks arrangements and play them with energy and clarity. And, if I could say something directly to him, I'd say "your interpretation of Frank's solos are, I think, what he heard in his head and approached in reality. You have managed to nail what he was thinking."

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moments were the sax solo during "Penguin in Bondage" and when my son elbowed me and said "did you see/hear that?" @

Opening act(s): none. @

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Review 6 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Awesome!

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Thu, Feb 7, 2013 @

Posted 02/12/2013

by Zekexxx

Location:Richmond, VA

This show was absolutely awesome! Band was tight! Music was the best. Just wish they played a few more of the classics.

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Thu, Feb 7, 2013 @

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Review 7 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Dweezil was extraordinary!!!!

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Dance contest! @

Setlist: Zomby woof, I'm the slime, baby snakes, Debra kadabra featuring Pete jones, the evil prince, strictly genteel, hungry freaks daddy just to name a few @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 02/11/2013

by Poof638

Location:Sayville

When zappa plays zappa comes to your town do not hesitate to go see them. The band is fantastic you'll love it it's a way of life!!!!!!!

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Dance contest! @

Setlist: Zomby woof, I'm the slime, baby snakes, Debra kadabra featuring Pete jones, the evil prince, strictly genteel, hungry freaks daddy just to name a few @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 8 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Almost like Frank was still with us !! Zappa plays

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Thu, Feb 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: He recalled Captain Beef Heart calling the house saying "I have a Platypus in my briefcase" so he just gave the phone to his dad. @

Setlist: Baby Snakes, Dirty Love, many many more @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 02/11/2013

by Fitrepairs

Location:Richmond VA

Fantastic ! Close your eyes and it was like Frank was on stage. Dweezil's guitar playing would make his dad proud, some stuff was looped but I am not sure Frank could even replay all the licks. Scheila Gonzalez is phenomenal !! Sax rocked but so did her keyboard and flute. Ben Thomas - great vocals. They played all most 3 hours straight !

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Thu, Feb 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: He recalled Captain Beef Heart calling the house saying "I have a Platypus in my briefcase" so he just gave the phone to his dad. @

Setlist: Baby Snakes, Dirty Love, many many more @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 9 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Great show and venue!

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Outside Now @

Posted 02/11/2013

by zappafreak69

Location:CT

The show was incredible, ZPZ does not disappoint. It was great to see them at Harrah's in Atlantic City, the crowd was more excited than usual. I've been going to ZPZ shows since they started touring and would recommend to anyone who enjoys Frank Zappa's music.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Outside Now @

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Review 10 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Zappa Plays Zappa rocked!

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When 50 people from the audiance got up on stage to dance. @

Opening act(s): N/A @

Posted 02/11/2013

by Playvintage

Location:Burlington nj

One of the best show I have ever seen. I will be sure to see this show every time it comes around.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When 50 people from the audiance got up on stage to dance. @

Opening act(s): N/A @

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Review 11 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Awesome show

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: What's new in Baltimore @

Posted 02/10/2013

by KennyB65

Location:Palmyra. NJ

Great jam band Will see them again. The Music is an acquired taste but they are great musicians

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: What's new in Baltimore @

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Review 12 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

best show ive seen yet!!!!!

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: oncore,when they let everyone on stage to dance!!! and played cosmik debreeze ,muffin man, @

Setlist: packaed goose,whats new in baltimore,the slime,evil prince,harder then yur husband,working in a gas station,cosmik debreeze,muffin man, @

Opening act(s): evil prince @

Posted 02/10/2013

by pizzapete

Location:tuckerton,nj

it was awsome show,every member of that band is awsome and played the music to a tee,spot on,clean crisp, the guitar solos were unbeleaveable and so were the sax,drums and heyboard and base solos,cant wait to see them again, pizzapete

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: oncore,when they let everyone on stage to dance!!! and played cosmik debreeze ,muffin man, @

Setlist: packaed goose,whats new in baltimore,the slime,evil prince,harder then yur husband,working in a gas station,cosmik debreeze,muffin man, @

Opening act(s): evil prince @

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Review 13 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Zappa Plays Zappa

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Audience dance party, end of show. @

Posted 02/10/2013

by Daisy516

Location:Clinton NJ area

Great show! Awesome, talented musicians.
Perfection, not a miss. Incredible vocals & instruments by all.
Multi talented band.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Audience dance party, end of show. @

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Review 14 for Zappa Plays Zappa

4 / 5

Dweezil was great.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Posted 02/10/2013

by medicrn07

Location:Atlantic City, NJ

All top quality professional musicianship !! pretty Awesome

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

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- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

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Review 15 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Zappa Plays Zappa never disappoints!

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Dweezil's interaction with the audience. @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 02/10/2013

by loraxe

Location:Harrah's Atlantic City

This is the 5th or 6th time I've seen ZPZ and each show was awesome! Dweezil is agreat guitar player who makes playing Frank's music look easy. He surrounds himself with the best musicians who look like they enjoy performing the music as much as the audience enjoys watching the show. I look forward to seeing this show again then next time they are in the area.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Dweezil's interaction with the audience. @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 16 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Incredibly talented musicians!

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Brought about 50 fans on stage to "dance". @

Posted 02/10/2013

by HAL62

Incredibly complex music to perform. I've seen over 150 name acts perform live. This concert was literally one of the best musical performances I've ever seen live.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Brought about 50 fans on stage to "dance". @

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Review 17 for Zappa Plays Zappa

4 / 5

Zappa Rockef

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Posted 02/10/2013

by armdanger

Location:White Plains, NY

Good show and very nice venue. Usually the casinos force the acts to cut their show short, not at Harrah's. Sight lines and sound quality were awesome. Going to see Zappa again for Halloween in NYC.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

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Review 18 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Best tribute band

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Dweezil was out in the lobby signing autographs and having pictures taken with guests @

Posted 02/10/2013

by IggyFuzzball

Location:Somers Point, NJ

Dweezil is an incedible guitar player. More Satriani-like fingering than the picking style of the late Frank Zappa, the timing isn't there like his father, it's too fluid. The show was still excellent and the band was technically proficient. The setlist was awesome performing songs from Thingfish, Zoot Allures, Freakout, Joe's Garage and more. Audience participation on stage was introduced for the encore and the thirty or so participants handled themselves rather well with only one woman being escorted off stage. It was good to see alot more younger people enjoying the music of Frank Zappa rather than all us old folks.

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City @

- Atlantic City @

, NJ @

- Fri, Feb 8, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Dweezil was out in the lobby signing autographs and having pictures taken with guests @

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Review 19 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

Amazing!

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Thu, Feb 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: "Harder than your husband" @

Opening act(s): They didn't need one. @

Posted 02/10/2013

by Zappalova

Location:Richmond

I've seen them 6 times and each time they up their game. Bravo, keep spreading that Zappa joy. WE NEED MORE YOUNG FOLKS AT THESE SHOWS!!

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Thu, Feb 7, 2013 @

Favorite moment: "Harder than your husband" @

Opening act(s): They didn't need one. @

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Review 20 for Zappa Plays Zappa

5 / 5

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Thu, Feb 7, 2013 @

Posted 02/09/2013

by Anonymous

Close your eyes and it was just like Frank playing.

The National @

- Richmond @

, VA @

- Thu, Feb 7, 2013 @

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