Frank Zappa's obscure 'Yellow Shark'
score is being performed in Philly
When armed with an electric guitar, the compulsively
outrageous Frank Zappa radically redefined any pop musical genre that
crossed his path. But classical? The Yellow Shark, a collection of 17 orchestral
works that he wrote and recorded shortly before his death in 1993, is driving
Philly's ...
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Son of a Zappa: Dweezil Zappa to perform at
the State Theatre
Dweezil Zappa, son of the late Frank Zappa, has
dedicated his life to playing his father's songs and he'll be bringing his
latest tour of Zappa music to the State Theatre on Thursday, April 19. He spoke
to the Ithaca Times about the tour. Ithaca Times: Everyone here is very curious
about what you'll be ...
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Here's what the Long Beach Symphony has
planned for its new classical season
The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra is mixing the music of
legendary composers with modern classical writers in its upcoming six-concert
season. “I wanted to present an exciting variety of composers, styles, and
experiences – from the small but fiery ensemble of Frank Zappa's G-Spot
Tornado to the ...
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