New Album, New Single and Music Video

The official music video for the title track "Jasmine" from the latest Alvalanker album "Jasmine" released January 2025, is now on YouTube.  Also, the lead single to the new album has been chosen, the third track on the...
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DID YOU KNOW THIS?

DID YOU KNOW THIS?

Hello Everyone, Did you know I started creating content for my You-Tube channel? I'm ramping things up over there so that I can show more people what I'm working on and hopefully inspire them to visit my website. I'm working...
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September 9th 2024: Dweezil Zappa Live at The Pageant

Last night my parents and I saw Dweezil at The Pageant! The band played for 2.5 hours, performing exciting arrangements of so many favorites and a few songs I had actually never heard, including Punky's Whips! The early...
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cant wait

i will see you in phoenix and st. paul, this will be shows 16 and 17 for me . you never disappoint...
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COUNTDOWN TO ROXPOSTROPHY!

COUNTDOWN TO ROXPOSTROPHY!

Hello Everyone! The Roxpostrophy Tour begins August 1st, 2024 and we are counting down the days with behind-the-scenes videos here and on Instagram.
  This is the place to binge-watch everything! Tickets are selling...
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Rox(Postroph)y Presale

  Hello Everyone, The Rox(Postroph)y Tour Pre-sale begins tomorrow. When you visit the tour page you will be prompted to do the following quick and easy tasks in order to sign yourselves up to receive the code word and...
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gold

Dear Dweezil

I am a silver guy - What's the difference if i became Gold member?...
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Dweezil’s 2023 update

Dweezil, thanks for the update.  Sorry to hear there are no live shows planned for the immediate future. Covid had a disproportionally negative effect on bands (and roadies) playing smaller venues than say, stadium size...
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Vai & Co

This picture was made by Pia Vai, backstage at the GLivelab Club in Tampere Finland, September 2023. Last year Steve interviewed ME about my book on Frank, for which DZ so sweetly wrote the...
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covering Dweezil

I saw these on YouTube and thought maybe others would like to see them, but not know they are out there.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JokHB3nGD60   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su7UHsKHXas ...
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Happy Mother’s Day

No tasty treats for Mother’s Day?...
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Pay for subscriptions article

I know this is not directly related to Dweezil's site. But, I thought this was a well written piece on the future of subscription based services. I guess my main reason for putting this here is to convince others/new...
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What's it like to play in Dweezil Zappa's band

I"ve found this short documentary, from four years ago, on Dweezil's defunct YouTube Channel. It has interviews and concert clips. (Forgive me if this had already been posted. I couldn't find it...
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Dweezil should get interviewed by someone about Eddie

Wouldn’t it be great if the Dweezil was interviewed by a guitar player about Eddie?? Guitar in hand!   My topics are the following   pls add yours   Thanks Matterhorn    1- his experiences with eddie 2- dweeezils top...
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Episode 21 - Joe Bonamassa

Just finished listining to episode 21 with Joe Bonamassa. Where's Eddie?...
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Dweezil interview with Mdou Moctar in 2018

This is a fantastic and just plain fun interview Dweezil did in 2018 with the brilliant Mdou Moctar of Niger who plays in Touareg styles and his own unique style. https://youtu.be/Ugk8Qeb9BE0...
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For the VH fans/Runnin' With the Dweezil crowd...Rudy Leiren's ONLY interview, done with Steven Rosen in early 1985!

Hi everyone! I thought I'd share this unique interview with the hardcore Van Halen fans, which certainly includes Dweezil! Journalist Steven Rosen gave me permission to transcribe and share this early 1985 conversation he had...
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Hi Dweezil

My 1st post. I have a new EP coming out soon called "Mr Big" Stay Tuned!...
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She taught Frank Italian

I’m on holiday in Sardinia for a week and have randomly just got talking to this couple and because she was from America told her I was a Zappa fan. It just so happens that she is the daughter of Sylvia Cossich, as the story...
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BAZAR MUSIC

http://ichigosamuru.blogspot.com/?m=1...
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Muffin Man with Steve at the Vai Academy 6.0

Super stoked to play Muffin Man with Steve Vai at guitar camp this year! Was really cool to play Frank’s music with one of his prodigies.  Steve fondly spoke of Frank, telling stories during his master classes.  Recall too...
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RWTD UDPATE 7-13-22

RWTD UDPATE 7-13-22

Hello RWTD Friends, There's been a lack of communication on my part for a while and I really apologize for that. I know that the RWTD episodes that are behind schedule are the only things you want to know about. I also...
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How does Frank Zappa get that creamy overdriven electric guitar sound on his Freak Out! album?

How does Frank Zappa get that creamy overdriven electric guitar sound on his Freak Out! album?  ...
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Mixing in ATMOS

Hi Dweezil, I'm curious how you're going to use your new ATMOS studio. I assume you will record your own music, but will you take on outside mixing in ATMOS? Love to hear your plans....
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Audio Documentary Questions part 2

Audio Documentary Questions part 2

Hello Everyone, I've just posted Audio Documentary EP - 8 "Live In The Moment (Part One)" and next week I'll post part 2. In the mean time, feel free to submit some questions for upcoming episodes about: FOH Dweezil Zappa...
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Audio Documentary Questions

Audio Documentary Questions

Hello Everyone, Since we are back in production on the Audio Doc series I thought I would offer up the opportunity to have your own questions answered in some upcoming episodes. Please submit your questions for the Audio...
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Dweezil Plays Favorites

Dweezil Plays Favorites

Everyone has heroes that inspire them. When I started playing guitar I had many! Obviously my dad was a huge inspiration but there were 3 other players that had a huge impact on my playing. They made me want to learn their...
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Our Podcast about concept albums tackled Freak Out!

In our Podcast “Sonic Ventures”, featuring a series of discussions about concept albums, we dedicated an episode to Freak Out! If you get a chance to listen please feel free to share your thoughts. We give a shout out to...
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check this out --Dweezil licks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2209xBFfgVY&t=251s       Dweezil licks...
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