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Zappa Plays More Zappa


08/06/07
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(PR) After an initial roll-out last month, an additional leg of North American tour dates has been added to the Zappa Plays Zappa tour. Demand for the concert experience that brings the music of the late Frank Zappa to the stage, under the direction of his eldest son, Dweezil, has exceeded expectations, prompting the new tour dates. A special Halloween concert at New York�s Beacon Theatre kicks off the just-announced new leg of the �Tour de Frank.� The date represents the renewal of a Zappa family tradition that began over 35 years ago as Frank Zappa could be counted upon to perform at a New York area venue every Halloween.

The new dates continue a tour that launched last month with performance dates in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The newly announced dates, following the Halloween show in New York will see Dweezil and his group in Seattle, Austin, Edmonton and other top tier markets.

Response to initial dates for this year�s Zappa Plays Zappa tour has been excellent from both audiences and covering critics. One may not associate the word "intricate" with a rock concert, but it applies to Frank Zappa's music,� noted The Columbus Dispatch. �At one moment, it rocks out; the next, it abruptly stops and becomes dissonant and strange, like the music of his mentor, classical composer Edgar Varese; and then it may become soulful the next moment. We approve, and look forward to future installments of the "Tour de Frank."

August
6 - Westbury, NY - North Fork Theatre at Westbury
8 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
9 - Baltimore, MA - Ram's Head Tavern
10 - Norfolk, VA - NorVa
11 - Asheville, NC - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
13 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
15 - Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium
16 - Tucson, AZ - Fox Theatre
17 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
18 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
20 - Berkeley, CA - Berkeley Community Theatre
21 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
22 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
23 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre

September
25 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush Empire
26 - Tilburg, Netherlands - Koncerthus
27 - Amsterdam, Netherlands- New Melkweg
29 - Fribourg, Switzerland - Le Fri-Son
30 - Munich, Germany Circus Krone
October
1 - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhunderthalle
3 - Stuttgart, Germany - Beethovensaal
4 - Erfurt, Germany - Messehalle
5 - Paris, France - Grand Rex
6 - Antwerp, Belgium - Elisabeth Hall
8 - Arhus, Denmark - The Music House
9 - Stavanger, Norway � Koncerthus
10 - Bergen, Norway - Peer Gynt
12 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum Scene
13 - Lund, Sweden - Olympen
14 - Stockholm, Sweden - Cirkus

Just added, previously unannounced:

October
31 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre

November
1 � Wallingford, CT � Chevy Theatre
2 - Kingston, NY � Ulster Performing Arts Center
4 - Providence, RI �Providence Performing Arts Center
6 - Buffalo, NY � Town Ballroom
8- Richmond, VA � Toad�s Place
10 - Kansas City, MO - Ameristar Casino
12 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theatre
13 - Austin, TX - Hogg Auditorium
14- Dallas, TX - Palladium
16 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
18 - Portland, OR � Roseland Theater
19 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
20 - Vancouver, BC - Orpheum Theatre
22 - Calgary, AB - Southern Jubilee Auditorium
23 - Edmonton, AB - Northern Jubilee Auditorium

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