Most excellent
by CatsAss on 2019-10-03Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - CalgaryRating: 5 out of 5Incredible show! Met the Dweez also.... very friendly guy
Concerts5 Results
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Concerts in Canada
- 2025-04-26Saturday 07:00 p.m.Toronto, ONThe Danforth Music HallDweezil Zappa -The Rox(Postroph)y Tour
International Concerts
- 2025-04-23Wednesday 08:00 p.m.Beverly, MA, USThe CabotDweezil Zappa
Venue
The Cabot
- 2025-04-29Tuesday 07:00 p.m.Buffalo, NY, USKleinhans Music HallDweezil Zappa
Venue
Kleinhans Music Hall
- 2025-05-01Thursday 08:00 p.m.Madison, WI, USBarrymore TheatreDweezil Zappa: The Rox(Postrophy) Tour
Venue
- 2025-06-01Sunday 08:15 p.m.Eindhoven, NLMuziekgebouw EindhovenDweezil Zappa & Metropole Orkest
About
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.
Setlists
Set 1
- 1.Filthy Habits (Frank Zappa cover)
- 2.Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (Frank Zappa cover)
- 3.Nanook Rubs It (Frank Zappa cover)
- 4.St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast (Frank Zappa cover)
- 5.Approximate (Frank Zappa cover)
- 6.Inca Roads (Frank Zappa cover)
- 7.Montana (Frank Zappa cover)
- 8.Cosmik Debris (Frank Zappa cover)
- 9.Oh No / Son of Orange County / The Orange County Lumber Truck / More Trouble Every Day
Set 2
- 10.Lost Zappa Song
- 11.Echidna's Arf (Of You) (Frank Zappa cover)
- 12.Don't You Ever Wash That Thing? (Frank Zappa cover)
- 13.Hello (Lionel Richie cover) (on duck call)
- 14.Livin' on a Prayer (Bon Jovi cover) (on duck call)
- 15.Push Comes to Shove (Van Halen cover)
- 16.Punky's Whips (Frank Zappa cover)
- 17.A Pound for a Brown on the Bus (The Mothers of Invention cover)
- 18.Three's Company Theme / Facts of Life Theme
- 19.Cheepnis (Frank Zappa cover)
- 20.Zomby Woof (Frank Zappa cover)
Encore
- 21.Uncle Remus (Frank Zappa cover)
- 22.Muffin Man (Frank Zappa & Captain Beefheart cover)
- 1.Heavy Duty Judy (Frank Zappa cover)
- 2.Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (Frank Zappa cover)
- 3.Nanook Rubs It (Frank Zappa cover)
- 4.St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast (Frank Zappa cover)
- 5.Approximate (Frank Zappa cover)
- 6.Approximate (Frank Zappa cover) (with the feet)
- 7.Approximate (Frank Zappa cover) (with the mouth)
- 8.Inca Roads (Frank Zappa cover)
- 9.Pygmy Twylyte (Frank Zappa cover)
- 10.The Idiot Bastard Son (Frank Zappa cover)
- 11.Dickie's Such an Asshole (Frank Zappa cover)
- 12.Echidna's Arf (Of You) (Frank Zappa cover)
- 13.Don't You Ever Wash That Thing? (Frank Zappa cover)
- 14.Punky's Whips (Frank Zappa cover)
- 15.Cosmik Debris (Frank Zappa cover)
- 16.Semi-Fraudulent/Direct-From-Hollywood Overture (Frank Zappa cover)
- 17.A Pound for a Brown on the Bus (The Mothers of Invention cover)
- 18.Twenty-One (Frank Zappa cover)
- 19.Cheepnis (Frank Zappa cover)
- 20.Hungry Freaks, Daddy (Frank Zappa cover)
- 21.You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here (Frank Zappa cover)
- 22.Harry, You're a Beast (The Mothers of Invention cover)
- 23.Oh No (Frank Zappa cover)
- 24.Son of Orange County (Frank Zappa cover)
- 25.The Orange County Lumber Truck (The Mothers of Invention cover)
- 26.More Trouble Every Day (Frank Zappa cover)
Encore
- 27.Apostrophe (Frank Zappa cover)
- 28.Sharleena (Frank Zappa cover)
- 29.Zomby Woof (Frank Zappa cover)
- 1.Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (Frank Zappa cover)
Hot Rats
- 2.Peaches en Regalia (Frank Zappa cover)
- 3.Willie the Pimp (Frank Zappa cover)
- 4.Son of Mr. Green Genes (Frank Zappa cover)
- 5.Little Umbrellas (Frank Zappa cover)
- 6.The Gumbo Variations (Frank Zappa cover)
- 7.It Must Be a Camel (Frank Zappa cover)
Other Hot Stuff
- 8.Penguin in Bondage (Frank Zappa cover)
- 9.Penis Dimension (Frank Zappa cover)
- 10.200 Motels / Bogus Pomp (Frank Zappa cover)
- 11.Who Are the Brain Police? (The Mothers of Invention cover)
- 12.We Are Not Alone (Frank Zappa cover)
- 13.Brown Moses (Frank Zappa cover)
- 14.Heavenly Bank Account (Frank Zappa cover)
- 15.Zomby Woof (Frank Zappa cover)
- 16.I Have Been in You (Frank Zappa cover)
- 17.Broken Hearts Are for Assholes (Frank Zappa cover)
- 18.Big Swifty (Frank Zappa cover)
- 19.Coronavirus Medley (Cartman, Chewbacca, Predator, Michael McDonald, Johnny Guitar Watson and Bill Cosby impressions)
- 20.Find Her Finer (Frank Zappa cover)
- 21.Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up (Frank Zappa cover)
- 22.I'm the Slime (Frank Zappa cover)
Encore
- 23.Black Napkins (Frank Zappa cover)
- 24.Montana (Frank Zappa cover)
- 25.Sofa (Frank Zappa cover)
Excellent Show
by ye_who_shall_not_be_named on 2019-10-03London Music Hall - LondonRating: 5 out of 5As 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.
Virtuoso Performance
by Harry S on 2019-10-02Burton Cummings Theatre - WinnipegRating: 5 out of 5From 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.
Decent concert
by Come 13579 on 2019-10-02Burton Cummings Theatre - WinnipegRating: 4 out of 5Maybe 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.
An event not to be missed
by Cloakofcarrot on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - CalgaryRating: 5 out of 5I 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...
Quick & easy!
by Dweezil fan. on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - CalgaryRating: 4 out of 5Great concert and easy purchase at the last minute.
Great music and DZ is an amazing player.
by jpg on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - CalgaryRating: 4 out of 5Guitar 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!
Best Ever
by Martoon on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - CalgaryRating: 5 out of 5Dweezil as always delivered a great show! The sound in the Bella Concert hall was out of this world.
Too loud for the venue
by Albertans on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - CalgaryRating: 4 out of 5Amazing 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...
fast and bulbous
by rootboy on 2019-10-01Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University - CalgaryRating: 5 out of 5great concert!! Dweezil and his band are second to none.