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Dweezil Zappa

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Dweezil Zappa was born on September 5, 1969, in Los Angeles, the son of the iconic musician Frank Zappa. Over the past three decades, Dweezil has carved out an eclectic and illustrious career that spans music, television, film, and entrepreneurship.

A Grammy-winning guitarist, Dweezil has left an indelible mark on the music industry with over 2000 concerts performed worldwide. Known for his masterful performances and deep connection to his father's music, he's returning to concert stages in 2024 for the first time since the 2020 Hot Ratz Live! Tour, continuing to guide fans through the thrilling and sophisticated world of his father's music.

His virtuosity on the guitar is matched only by his prolific compositional skills, which have generated numerous original works spanning multiple albums including "Confessions of Deprived Youth" (1991) and "Via Zammata" (2015). Notably, his compositions have even been performed by a 100-piece orchestra in Holland, showcasing his versatility and command of orchestral arrangements. His music effortlessly traverses genres, seamlessly weaving together elements of rock, fusion, and experimental sounds, all while maintaining a signature style that is unmistakably his own. In addition to his solo work, Dweezil has collaborated with an impressively varied roster of artists, including Edward Van Halen, Deep Purple, Lisa Loeb, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Steve Vai, among others.

In 2020, Dweezil further solidified his reputation as a pioneer in the industry by completing construction on "Hikari," a state-of-the-art multimedia studio. As a sought-after audio mix engineer, he showcased his expertise by crafting the stereo and Atmos mixes for the 50th anniversary re-release of Deep Purple's legendary album "Machine Head" in 2024, cementing his status as a unique voice in sound engineering.

Beyond his artistic pursuits, Dweezil is deeply passionate about music education. He frequently shares his knowledge and expertise by teaching guitar, both through his own music camp, "Dweezilla," and online lessons. His collaborative spirit has led him to work with a diverse array of musicians all while honoring the legacy of his father, Frank Zappa.

In all his endeavors, Dweezil remains committed to upholding integrity and pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity. As he continues to innovate and inspire, Dweezil Zappa stands as a true luminary in the world of music and beyond.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 43 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Most excellent

    by Wubalubadubdub on 2019-10-03Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - Calgary

    Incredible show! Met the Dweez also.... very friendly guy

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent Show

    by K. on 2019-10-03London Music Hall - London

    As always, Dweezil and Co. put forth a spectacular musical performance. They played 'Hot Rats' from start to finish completely flawlessly. The rest of the show was filled with great tunes, predominantly from the 70's era of Frank's work. It is always a joy to see Dweezil's latest band lineup work their magic on a career-spanning, revolving set of FZ's work. Every tour I've been to has included a totally different set list.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Virtuoso Performance

    by Harry S on 2019-10-02Burton Cummings Theatre - Winnipeg

    From the soundcheck to the encore, Dweezil and his band performed flawlessly and with the imagination and daring of his famous father. Not flashy at all, Dweezil played with all the flourish necessary to provide visual entertainment whilst your ears were treated to an ensemble of auditory excellence. I can't wait for a return visit.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Decent concert

    by Come 13579 on 2019-10-02Burton Cummings Theatre - Winnipeg

    Maybe Hot Rat is not the right type of music for DZ. He doesn't seem loose and enjoying the music. DZ is much better when playing playing some of the more quirky music that his father composed. Overall still a good concert just wish there sound was better.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    An event not to be missed

    by Cloakofcarrot on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - Calgary

    I would like to express my profound thanks to Dweezil and his band for the opportunity for my daughter to see, feel and experience the full brilliance of Frank Zappa’s music the way it was meant to be heard ...There is no comparison to witnessing the full force of the compositions performed live by musicians brave, experienced, driven and talented enough to realize the nuances and intricacies of the arrangements. Dweezil and his band provides transcendent renditions of the music with powerful improvisation that makes it their own in a way that must be seen to be believed...

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Quick & easy!

    by Dweezil fan. on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - Calgary

    Great concert and easy purchase at the last minute.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great music and DZ is an amazing player.

    by jpg on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - Calgary

    Guitar could have been a little hotter in the mix and the band really interpreted the Zappa music as it was meant to be played and heard. Loved it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best Ever

    by Martoon on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - Calgary

    Dweezil as always delivered a great show! The sound in the Bella Concert hall was out of this world.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Too loud for the venue

    by Zappa_Fan on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - Calgary

    Amazing musicianship, unbelievable rendition of the full Hot Rats album, and some other late 60's gems. Dweezil has certainly followed closely in hos father's footsteps and is an amazing guitarist. However, the room mix was so loud that the music lost much of its impact. My wife was enjoying the show but had to leave because of the high Db levels. My ears are still ringing after 3 days...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    fast and bulbous

    by rootboy on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - Calgary

    great concert!! Dweezil and his band are second to none.