The Zappa Band at the Greek Theater 8/6/21

[@Jay_C51]

Seeing Them Tonight at the Whiskey in Hollywood. I am 25 and Love Frank Zappa 🔥

[@wuvsmusic]

How was it?

[@Jay_C51]

@@wuvsmusic They were great! First time seeing them and definitely would see them again! Shredding on the guitar and just overall an amazing band!

[@Vincent-fo7xp]

@@Jay_C51 I was there too I had a seat reserved up in the balcony

[@bojohnbonham]

God bless these musicians for keeping Franks music alive! Incredible. The Man from Utopia changed my life simple as. 🙏🕉

[@chrismorgan7494]

I just saw them open for King Crimson. They were insanely good, showing superhuman technical prowess. They closed with an extended Andy. I couldn't believe how tight they were.

[@jperryfan]

Just saw them at PNC in NJ last night. Yeah, Mind Blown!

[@mhvaz3972]

@@jperryfan yeah man!!!! I was there too. That was an unbelievable experience. I've never seen either band before but holy shit. Both bands jammed their best. I just wish they didn't do the tickets on your phone cause this deserved a real ticket stub framed on a wall.

[@ghanley]

I just saw them in Boston. Blown away.

[@chrismorgan7494]

@@ghanley My mind is still blown about it. My mom was laughing at how old they were, until they proceeded to blast her into another universe. She said, "Damn! They're not too old." Yeah, mom. They're fucking legends at the highest pinnacle of artistic performance.

[@chrismorgan7494]

@@mhvaz3972 Between Zappa and Crimson, there's nothing left. Musically, it was measuring stick that all others will judged by.

[@wheels845]

Ray White still has it! ❤️ 40+ years a ZAPPA FAN 💪🏼💪🏼✌️✌️

[@artifexastrum]

I loved it last night! If any were unaware of just how amazing and gifted Mike is before this show, perhaps unaware of his work with Frank, Beer For, or with littl' Stevie Vai, last night should have woke em to Keneally's amazing talent. Rare indeed!

[@sterbus79]

You forgot the Dolphins ;)

[@tixximmi1]

If you listen to Ed Palermo doing Aybe Sea, Keneally does such a great lead with a Palermo great arrangement.

[@sterbus79]

@@tixximmi1 where can I find it?

[@tixximmi1]

@@sterbus79 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5yzhZqtgJ52sJY Very emotional lead. Turn it up.

[@sterbus79]

@@tixximmi1 thanks mate!

[@mhvaz3972]

Went last night to holmdel nj to see this show. It was out of this world. Both bands jammed and threw down one of the greatest concerts and experiences I've ever had in my life. I've been a fan of king crimson since I was 13(1996-97) but never saw them until last night and I am still in awe this morning. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@MrSnappy67]

They were such a treat. I traveled there for Crimson, but a sensational night of music all around. For most of us, our first concert since covid hit and we needed it. Ray sounded so glad to be performing, and his voice sounded great (as evidenced here). Last time I'd seen Mike Keneally (the Best Band tour) he was "the kid" onstage ~ and here he was handling FZ's parts (among Ruth's and others')...really impressive. These guys put a big smile on my face their whole set.

[@jimhardiman3836]

I was there. Impeccable playing!

[@jimhardiman3836]

@@wretch1173 No they played maybe 45 minutes. Perfect set list.

[@davidonna11]

@@wretch1173 opened with zombie woof and peaches en regalia

[@johntabacco]

Great drummer.

[@Arfshesaid457]

Joe Travers, a superhuman.

[@davel.9467]

Incredible! I look forward to seeing them soon.

[@gogoyubari366]

I was there too! They were amazing!

[@Arfshesaid457]

I hope the Baked Potato puts up video of last month's Beer For Dolphins shows. They were phenomenal.

[@ozweber1609]

Please come to Germany! Both!

[@mariosantana7414]

Thanks Fernando , ticket ready for september 5.

[@BlackWhirlies]

This is far better than the hologram tour stuff. They're not playing to the click and Ray is rightfully the lead vocalist.

[@DavidGolden99]

Is Keneally still the Musical Director? My hat is off to him. Nice eyebrows!

[@ghanley]

He looked like David Gilmore from where I was sitting at the Boston show. I was in a very relaxed state of mind which might have been relevant.

[@IronChef3]

Peavey!

[@fredmirandadiaz1111]

Line up?

[@tixximmi1]

Who's in the band. Mike, Scott, Ray, Bobby and . . . Is this the group who opened for KC? Saw Crimson but had the California Guitar players. They were good but not Zappa.

[@erikmaronde2244]

Joe Travers on drums?

[@davidcarney1827]

No one is as good as Frank as far as other bands

[@antidote7]

And Frank can't play like Keneally either. That's the point of being an artist.

[@tixximmi1]

@@antidote7 Franks music is not about Keneally.

[@antidote7]

@@tixximmi1 Who said it was? I love Frank. My point is every musician, especially good ones have their own finger print. This is why they can't be Frank, and vice a versa. Who would want to be someone else?

[@lepoisson]

Nice Alien.

[@sterbus79]

Look at those tiny little amps!

[@timcardona9962]

You realize amp stacks are fake right?

[@sterbus79]

@@timcardona9962 Really? Cause if they're miked it doesn't really matter how much they're big... Plus when a band is supporting they rarely have super gear

[@timcardona9962]

@@sterbus79 I must have misunderstood; it sounded like you were suggesting that the amps should be bigger than they are

[@sterbus79]

@@timcardona9962 in a way yes, I was surprised about the dimension... "amp dimension is worrying me, I can hardly sleep at night" :)

[@timcardona9962]

@@sterbus79 LOL totally... I play professionally so I know first hand about amp setups and it blew my mind too when I first realized those stacks were just for show!

[@evangraziano2912]

I would love to see them but not sure if I want to sit through the King Crimson. How many sets did they play?

[@DamienTheCat]

KC is the better act of the two lol give me a break. They have Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Tony Levin... just don't go to the show if that doesn't pump you up.

[@mhvaz3972]

I think if you do go and decide to see king crimson, you will most likely like them a lot. They're incredible and they can jam with the best. I had that exact thought and mindset about Jane's addiction when I went to see nine inch nails and Jane's addiction in 2009. Nine inch nails played first and I thought about leaving but I decided to see Jane's addiction and ever so thankful and grateful because Jane's addiction was the best band I've ever seen live. I hope you decide to check them out, toy just never know. Live music is much more appreciated. Both bands rocked Holmdel, nj this past Saturday night. Hope your go and enjoy buddy. It's a good time🤘🤘

[@MrSnappy67]

Well, you could've made like the guy next to me at the Greek and left after the Zappa Band. But you'd have missed a mindblowing set by KC. (Whom you likely won't see on these shores again.)

[@jp1194]

Ray was the best singer FZ ever had. EVER!! Hearing him sing Florentine Pogen was sick. Nappy’s voice always got on my nerves.

[@Peter-K]

I put Ike Willis up there with Ray, and when they were together, even better!

[@Peter-K]

@@HakanTunaMuzik the assistant Illinois Enema Bandit cemented himself in Zappa lore with that song...

[@graxjpg]

Ray was so pitchy, but otherwise this was absolutely fantastic.