Zappa Plays Zappa is winding down the West Coast leg of their "Tour De Frank" 2012 this week, with the finale taking place Sunday (2/19) at the Canyon Club in Agora Hills, CA. Formed in 2006 by Frank Zappa's son Dweezil (lead guitar) as a way to honor hi

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Zappa Plays Zappa Zappa Plays Zappa -- a band led by Dweezil Zappa, the son of legendary musician Frank Zappa -- plays at the Rio Theatre tonight. The band pays tribute to his father by adhering to his musical styles. when: 7:30 p.m. where: Rio Theatre,

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