Project/Object vocalist/saxophonist, the acclaimed and
internationally known Frank Zappa repertoire band, is back with its
"Fall Surge for Zappa Music" tour, October 10 thru 24, 2007. With
former ZappaNapoleon Murphy Brock as the
focal point of this particular installment of Project/Object, longtime
fans can expect a unique and fresh lineup from the seasoned touring band -
highlighting not only material from Brock's albums and tours with
Zappa that started in 1974 - but also many tracks people have not heard
him sing before. Napoleon's soulful vocals, and "exotic dancing" as
Frank used to call it -- will help make Project/Object's fall tour
a phenomenon. Brock is fresh off his lengthy stint as lead vocalist for
Dweezil Zappa's ZPZ tour, and with Project/Object he just played
the highlight set to record attendance at the annual Zappanale festival
in Germany in August 2007.
Project/Object has reached a whole new
generation of critical music fans, helping to promote, publicize and keep the
spirit of Frank Zappa's music alive through their concerts. Best of all,
the band has played with well over a dozen of Zappa's most important
alumni in at least 28 states, as well as Canada and Germany. Project/Object
continually seeks to celebrate this successful insurgency into the minds of
so many brand new young fans, as well as seasoned Zappa listeners.
Featuring!!!
Napoleon Murphy Brock - sax, vocals
Andre'
Cholmondeley - guitar, vocals
Dave Johnsen - bass,
vocals
Eric Slick - drums, vocals, electronics
Eric Svalgard
- keys, vocals
and special guests!
Project/Object formed in the early '90s in New Jersey.
After building a fan base in the tri-state area, Project/Object decided
to take their show on the road, performing Zappa's music in more cities
and larger venues, with a growing set list from every era of Zappa's
30-year recording career. The band strives to stay true to Frank's vision
of constantly challenging the musicians and the audiences.
Since 1998,
when the band first took their act on the road, the following
Zappa/Mothers alumni have performed with the band: Napoleon Murphy
Brock, Ike Willis, Jimmy Carl Black, Ray White, Don
Preston, Bunk Gardner, Denny Walley, Mike Keneally,
Arthur Barrow, Ed Mann, Roy Estrada, Billy Mundi and
even Al Malkin. Other notable artists they've collaborated with include
Phish's Jon Fishman, Capt. Beefheart/Jeff Buckley guitarist
Gary Lucas, Chuck Garvey, Al Schnier and Jim Loughlin
of moe, New York City big band leader and "Zappologist" Ed
Palermo, and Dweezil Zappa drummer Jerry
Cucurullo.
Frank Zappa was extremely influential to many
musicians and bands, from The Beatles, Todd Rundgren, Alice
Cooper and Yes to many 'jam bands', including Phish,
moe and Umphrey's McGee. While many jam band fans are aware that
Frank Zappa was influential, they are largely unfamiliar with his music.
Of those who are familiar, many were too young to have seen him in concert.
Project/Object, with the inclusion of former Zappa frontman
Napoleon Murphy Brock, is the closest they will get to the live Zappa
experience, and the band has been enjoying increasing support from this
growing scene.
For more information, please visit
www.projectobject.com (the music of Frank Zappa
live!)
Confirmed Tour Dates:
Project/Object
With Napoleon Murphy Brock Performing
The Music of Frank
Zappa
October 2007
10 Wed Hartford, CT Webster Theatre
11
Thu Albany, NY Revolution Hall
12 Fri NYC, NY Lion's
Den
13 Sat Asbury PK, NJ Stone Pony
14 Sun Phila, PA World
Café Live
15 Mon TBA
16 Tues TBA
17 Wed Cleveland,
OH Beachland Ballroom
18 Thu Detroit, MI Magic Bag
19 Fri
Chicago, IL Martyr's
20 Sat Chicago, IL Martyr's
21 Sun TBA
22 Mon Milwaukee, WI Shank Hall
23 Tue Madison, WI
Majestic Theatre
24 Wed Cincinnati, OH Poison Room
Press
Inquiries:
Glass Onyon PR
828-350-8158
glassonyonpr@cs.com
Management:
Howie Schnee
Creative Entertainment
Group
212-634-0427 x-6
howie@cegmusic.com