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Project/Object Feat. Frank Zappa Alumni Ike Willis & Don Preston to Tour US Spring 2016
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 16, 2016


Project/Object is the longest continually touring alumni-based Zappa tribute band in the world. For over twenty years they have toured with more Zappa alumni than anyone other than Zappa himself.

MotorCity Casino to Welcome George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic to Sound Board, 5/5
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2016


Clinton's visibility and presence became familiar to a wider audience thanks to appearances in movies "The Night Before," "House Party," "PCU," and "Good Burger," his hosting the HBO original series "Cosmic Slop," and doing commercials for Apple, Nike, and Rio MP3 players. Clinton composed the theme songs for popular TV programs "The Tracey Ullman Show" and "The PJs".

2016 Sundance Film Festival Kicks Off Feature Film Lineup Today
by TV News Desk - Jan 21, 2016


Sundance Institute's feature film lineup for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival features the highly anticipated narratives, documentaries, episodic work and events in the Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and Special Events sections. The Festival takes place today, January 21, through January 31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Sundance and Ogden, Utah.

An Evening With George Winston Set for Boulder Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2015


Z2 Entertainment will present An Evening with George Winston at the Boulder Theater tonight, December 23rd, 2015.

Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention 'The Lost Broadcast: The Beat Club '68' to Be Released on DVD
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2015


For the first time ever, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention “The Lost Broadcast: The Beat Club '68” entire show will be released on DVD by Gonzo Multimedia in December 2015!

Guitar Virtuoso Todd Grubbs to Release New Vocal Album 'As The Worm Turns'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 11, 2015


Best known for his virtuosic guitar instrumental albums, Tampa guitarist Todd Grubbs will be releasing for the first time a predominantly “vocal” album titled “As The Worm Turns”.

Frank Zappa's 'Sheik Yerbouti' Double Album Remastered for 2-LP, 180-Gram Vinyl Reissue
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


Frank Zappa's 1979 double album, Sheik Yerbouti, is newly remastered from the original analog masters for worldwide vinyl reissue on December 11 by Zappa Records/UMe. The 2-LP, 180-gram vinyl is presented with replicated original artwork.

Feature Film Lineup Complete for 2016 Sundance Film Festival
by TV News Desk - Dec 7, 2015


Sundance Institute today completed its feature film lineup for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival with the highly anticipated narratives, documentaries, episodic work and events in the Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and Special Events sections.

Drum Legend Terry Bozzio to Release 'Composer Series' 4-CD/DVD
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 3, 2015


Legendary & award winning melodic drummer, Terry Bozzio is releasing worldwide, what he calls a “Life's Work” project of Art & Music on the Japanese label Ward Records in December 2015

Guitar Virtuoso Micha Schellhaas Releases Full-Length Debut Album 'Double Take' Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2015


Much to the excitement of guitarists worldwide, guitar virtuoso Micha Schellhaas will be releasing his full-length debut album “Double Take” on December 1st.

Guitar Virtuoso Micha Schellhaas to Release Full-Length Debut Album 'Double Take'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2015


Much to the excitement of guitarists worldwide, guitar virtuoso Micha Schellhaas will be releasing his full-length debut album “Double Take” on December 1st.

Live Performance of Frank Zappa's '200 Motels (The Suites)' to Be Released Worldwide Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015


Recorded for posterity, the acclaimed, one-night-only 13-suite performance of Zappa's 1971 masterwork will be released worldwide on November 20 by Zappa Records/UMe.

UK Hitmakers Cutting Crew Release First New Album In Ten Years
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 26, 2015


CUTTING CREW has announced details of their first new material for ten years. The multi-million selling, Grammy nominated UK outfit fronted by Nick Van Eede were responsible for one of the biggest hits of the 1980s

World Premiere of INHALE HARMONICA Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015


From the award winning director Pat Towne (Frank Zappa's JOE'S GARAGE, 2 LA Weekly Awards; GOREY STORIES, Ovation Award for Best Musical; EXORCISTIC, THE ROCK MUSICAL, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Musical) and rising LA playwright Nathan Wellman (RYAN IS LOST, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Writer; A BILLION TUESDAY MORNINGS, SCI-Fest Finalist) comes a Kentucky Family Drama about tradition, secrets, and what it means to be trapped by your home.

SkyPilot's INHALE HARMONICA Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015


From the award winning director Pat Towne (Frank Zappa's JOE'S GARAGE, 2 LA Weekly Awards; GOREY STORIES, Ovation Award for Best Musical; EXORCISTIC, THE ROCK MUSICAL, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Musical) and rising LA playwright Nathan Wellman (RYAN IS LOST, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Writer; A BILLION TUESDAY MORNINGS, SCI-Fest Finalist) comes a Kentucky Family Drama about tradition, secrets, and what it means to be trapped by your home.

SkyPilot's INHALE HARMONICA Opens This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 13, 2015


From the award winning director Pat Towne (Frank Zappa's JOE'S GARAGE, 2 LA Weekly Awards; GOREY STORIES, Ovation Award for Best Musical; EXORCISTIC, THE ROCK MUSICAL, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Musical) and rising LA playwright Nathan Wellman (RYAN IS LOST, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Writer; A BILLION TUESDAY MORNINGS, SCI-Fest Finalist) comes a Kentucky Family Drama about tradition, secrets, and what it means to be trapped by your home.

INHALE HARMONICA Opens Tonight at Studio/Stage
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2015


From the award winning director Pat Towne (Frank Zappa's JOE'S GARAGE, 2 LA Weekly Awards; GOREY STORIES, Ovation Award for Best Musical; EXORCISTIC, THE ROCK MUSICAL, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Musical) and rising LA playwright Nathan Wellman (RYAN IS LOST, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Writer; A BILLION TUESDAY MORNINGS, SCI-Fest Finalist) comes a Kentucky Family Drama about tradition, secrets, and what it means to be trapped by your home.

World Premiere of INHALE HARMONICA Opens 10/16
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2015


From the award winning director Pat Towne (Frank Zappa's JOE'S GARAGE, 2 LA Weekly Awards; GOREY STORIES, Ovation Award for Best Musical; EXORCISTIC, THE ROCK MUSICAL, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Musical) and rising LA playwright Nathan Wellman (RYAN IS LOST, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Writer; A BILLION TUESDAY MORNINGS, SCI-Fest Finalist) comes a Kentucky Family Drama about tradition, secrets, and what it means to be trapped by your home.

SkyPilot's INHALE HARMONICA Will Now Open 10/16
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 29, 2015


From the award winning director Pat Towne (Frank Zappa's JOE'S GARAGE, 2 LA Weekly Awards; GOREY STORIES, Ovation Award for Best Musical; EXORCISTIC, THE ROCK MUSICAL, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Musical) and rising LA playwright Nathan Wellman (RYAN IS LOST, Hollywood Fringe Award for Best Writer; A BILLION TUESDAY MORNINGS, SCI-Fest Finalist) comes a Kentucky Family Drama about tradition, secrets, and what it means to be trapped by your home.

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