Zappa Plays Zappa Concert History

The band debuted in 2006 with shows in Europe, Canada and the United States during May and June (the tour was also known as Zappa Plays Zappa - Tour de Frank'). The shows presented a collection of Frank Zappa's rock-oriented compositions from 1960s to 1980s. Apart from Dweezil Zappa on lead guitar, the band consisted of a mix of relatively unknown young musicians and older musicians who previously played with Frank Zappa. Among those, Napoleon Murphy Brock (sax...

Zappa Plays Zappa Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 15, 2019
Zappa Plays Zappa The National Richmond, Virginia, United States
May 01, 2018
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Choice Cuts

The Kent Stage Kent, Ohio, United States
Apr 27, 2017
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50 Years of Frank

Roseland Theater Portland, Oregon, United States
Oct 23, 2016
Zappa Plays Zappa Higher Ground South Burlington, Vermont, United States
Oct 11, 2016
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Turner Hall Ballroom Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 15, 2016
Zappa Plays Zappa Taj Arena at Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Oct 18, 2015
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Royal Festival Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 24, 2015
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Genesee Theater Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Sep 16, 2015
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Zappa Plays Zappa at the State Theatre

State Theatre State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 14, 2015
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Carolina Theater Durham, North Carolina, United States
Sep 12, 2015
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The Plaza Live Orlando, Florida, United States
Jul 31, 2015
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Paramount Theatre Rutland, Vermont, United States
Jul 30, 2015 –
Aug 02, 2015
Gathering Of The Vibes
Billy & the Kids / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Strangefolk / Zappa Plays Zappa / The Primate Fiasco / Railroad Earth / Lettuce / Dark Star Orchestra / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Turkuaz / Twiddle / Greensky Bluegrass / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / The String Cheese Incident / The Word / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Deep Banana Blackout / Max Creek / Peter Rowan / Jaimoe's Jasssz Band / Melvin Seals / David Grisman / Electron / The Gregg Allman Band / Warren Haynes and the Seaside All Stars / Cabinet / Wilco Show all bands
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Seaside Park Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 30, 2015
May 08, 2015
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Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Apr 17, 2015
Wanee 2015 Day 1
Widespread Panic / Gov't Mule / Earth Wind & Fire / The Word / Rich Robinson / Bobby Lee Rodgers / Dumpstaphunk / Leftover Salmon / Zappa Plays Zappa / Tea Leaf Green / Jaimoe's Jasssz Band
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Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Live Oak, Florida, United States
Apr 16, 2015 –
Apr 19, 2015
Wanee Music Festival 2015
Leftover Salmon / Hot Tuna / Tea Leaf Green / Jaimoe's Jasssz Band / The Word / Rich Robinson / JJ Grey & Mofro / Cheap Trick / Butch Trucks / the nth power / Royal Southern Brotherhood / Earth, Wind & Fire / Melvin Seals & JGB / Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio / Dragon Smoke / Pink Talking Fish / Yonder Mountain String Band / Cheap Trick / Zappa Plays Zappa / Widespread Panic / Gov't Mule / Galactic / Gregg Allman / Dumpstaphunk / The Revivalists / Twiddle Show all bands
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Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Live Oak, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 16, 2015
Apr 15, 2015 –
Apr 18, 2015
WANEE FESTIVAL 2015
Widespread Panic / Gregg Allman / Cheap Trick / Earth, Wind, and Fire / Zappa Plays Zappa / Galactic / Leftover Salmon / Hot Tuna / Dumpstaphunk / Butch Trucks / Jaimoe's Jasssz Band / JJ Grey and Mofro / The Word / Tea Leaf Green / Rich Robinson / Pink Talking Fish / Twiddle / The Nth Power / Bobby Lee Rodgers / Royal Southern Brotherhood / Gov't Mule Show all bands
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Spirit of Suwannee Music Park Live Oak, Florida, United States
Apr 11, 2015
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The Keswick Theater Glenside, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 07, 2015
Zappa Plays Zappa Hart Theatre, The Egg Albany, New York, United States
Apr 06, 2015
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Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall Munhall, Pennsylvania, United States

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Zappa Plays Zappa
Oct 11, 2016
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Oct 11, 2016
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Oct 11, 2016
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Sep 24, 2015
 Waukegan, Illinois, United States
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Jul 2, 2009
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Jul 2, 2009
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Zappa Plays Zappa on Feb 16, 2014 [522-small]

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Feb 16, 2014
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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May 25, 2009
 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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May 23, 2009
 Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
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Oct 6, 2007
 Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
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Sep 27, 2007
 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Zappa Plays Zappa
Sep 26, 2007
 Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands
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Genres:

Rock
Experimental
Psychedelic Rock
Blues Rock
Progressive Rock
Art Rock
Jazz Fusion
Symphonic Rock
Jazz Rock
Instrumental Rock
Zolo
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Latest Setlist (10/18/2015):

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  1. Star Wars: Main Title
  2. Inca Roads
  3. Can't Afford No Shoes
  4. Sofa
  5. Po-Jama People
  6. Florentine Pogen
  7. Evelyn, a Modified Dog
  8. San Ber'dino
  9. Andy
  10. Sofa No. 2
  11. Outside Now
  12. The Grand Wazoo
  13. Suzy Creamcheese
  14. Society Pages
  15. Magic Fingers
  16. Sinister Footwear
  17. Cosmik Debris
  18. Drum Solo
  19. Apostrophe
  20. Zomby Woof
  21. Muffin Man

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Concerts Per Year:

2019 1 concert
2018 1 concert
2017 1 concert
2016 3 concerts
2015 15 concerts
2014 8 concerts
2013 3 concerts
2012 4 concerts
2011 10 concerts
2010 9 concerts
2009 28 concerts
2008 13 concerts
2007 18 concerts
2006 17 concerts

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Zappa Plays Zappa had?

Zappa Plays Zappa has had 131 concerts.

What genre is Zappa Plays Zappa?

Zappa Plays Zappa is most often considered to be Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Jazz Fusion, Symphonic Rock, Jazz Rock, Instrumental Rock, Zolo, and Zappa.

When was the last Zappa Plays Zappa concert?

The last Zappa Plays Zappa concert was on September 15, 2019 at The National in Richmond, Virginia, United States.

What setlist does Zappa Plays Zappa play live?

The songs that Zappa Plays Zappa performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 18, 2015 concert at Royal Festival Hall in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Star Wars: Main Title
  2. Inca Roads
  3. Can't Afford No Shoes
  4. Sofa
  5. Po-Jama People
  6. Florentine Pogen
  7. Evelyn, a Modified Dog
  8. San Ber'dino
  9. Andy
  10. Sofa No. 2
  11. Outside Now
  12. The Grand Wazoo
  13. Suzy Creamcheese
  14. Society Pages
  15. Magic Fingers
  16. Sinister Footwear
  17. Cosmik Debris
  18. Drum Solo
  19. Apostrophe
  20. Zomby Woof
  21. Muffin Man

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