DWEEZIL ZAPPA! | April 29, 2025 | KLEINHANS BUFFALO

Name: DWEEZIL ZAPPA! | April 29, 2025 | KLEINHANS BUFFALO
Start: 2025-04-29T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 3 Symphony Cir, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14201

Schedule

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3 Symphony Cir, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14201 | Buffalo, NY

Kleinhans Music Hall & Soul of Buffalo present
Dweezil Zappa
50 Years of Roxy & Elsewhere + Apostrophe
April 29, 2025｜7:00 PM
Dweezil Zappa was born on September 5, 1969, in Los Angeles, the son of the iconic musician Frank Zappa. Over the past three decades, Dweezil has carved out an eclectic and illustrious career that spans music, television, film, and entrepreneurship.
A Grammy-winning guitarist, Dweezil has left an indelible mark on the music industry with over 2000 concerts performed worldwide. Known for his masterful performances and deep connection to his father’s music, he returns to concert stages in 2024 for the first time since the 2019-2020 Hot Ratz Live! Tour, continuing to guide fans through the thrilling and sophisticated world of his father’s music.
His virtuosity on the guitar is matched only by his prolific compositional skills, which have generated numerous original works spanning multiple albums including “Confessions of Deprived Youth” (1991) and “Via Zammata” (2015). Zappa’s compositions have even been performed by a 100-piece orchestra in Holland, showcasing his versatility and command of orchestral arrangements. His music effortlessly traverses genres, seamlessly weaving together elements of rock, fusion, and experimental sounds, all while maintaining a signature style that is unmistakably his own. In addition to his solo work, Dweezil has collaborated with an impressively varied roster of artists, including Eddie Van Halen, Deep Purple, Lisa Loeb, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Steve Vai, among others.
In 2020, Dweezil further solidified his reputation as a pioneer in the industry by completing construction on “Hikari,” a state-of-the-art multimedia studio. As a sought-after audio mix engineer, he showcased his expertise by crafting the stereo and Atmos mixes for the 50th anniversary re-release of Deep Purple’s legendary album “Machine Head” in 2024.
Beyond his artistic pursuits, Dweezil is deeply passionate about music education. He frequently shares his knowledge and expertise by teaching guitar, both through his own music camp “Dweezilla,” and online lessons. His collaborative spirit has led him to work with a diverse array of musicians all while honoring the legacy of his father.
In all his endeavors, Dweezil remains committed to upholding integrity and pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity. As he continues to innovate and inspire, Dweezil Zappa stands as a true luminary in the world of music and beyond.