Zappa Nite - Rickshaw Theatre - October 23, 2026
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Tyrant Studios presents ZAPPA NITE
With Zappostrophe, UnZappologetic, and Let's Make the Water Turn Black
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:00pm
TICKETS
Early Bird: $26 + s/c adv
General Admission: $30 + s/c adv
Ticket Link: https://zappanite2026.eventbrite.ca
An unparalleled night of Frank Zappa music brought to you by Vancouver’s three premiere Zappa tribute bands: Zappostrophe, UnZappologetic and Let’s Make the Water Turn Black.
*This event is part of VanJazz 2026*
ZAPPOSTROPHE
Zappostrophe’ is a Vancouver-based 8-piece band, playing favourites and lesser-known works from Frank Zappa’s eclectic recordings. We are all professional musicians with an eclectic mix of backgrounds and training – one thing we have in common is a love for the challenge of recreating (and re-imagining) Frank’s music.
Website: https://www.zappostrophe.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zappostrophe/
Video:
UNZAPPOLOGETIC
Led by guitarists Daniel Deorksen and Thomas Hoeller, UnZappologetic has made a name for itself with repeated sold out Halloween shows at Tyrant Studios and by bringing a fresh, modern and hard hitting approach to Frank’s music. The 9-piece ensemble boasts some of the top rhythm section, vocal and brass talent that Vancouver’s jazz, rock and avant-garde communities have to offer.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unzappologetic/
LET'S MAKE THE WATER TURN BLACK
Founded and originally helmed by the late great Tony Wilson, this septet of sought-after Vancouver musicians tackles some of the prolific and idiosyncratic 20th-century composer’s most beloved hits (and, well, anti-hits). Featuring John Korsrud, Alvaro Rojas, Daniel Deorksen, Robin Layne, Maria Gabrielle, Russell Sholberg and Jordy McIntosh.
With Zappostrophe, UnZappologetic, and Let's Make the Water Turn Black
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:00pm
TICKETS
Early Bird: $26 + s/c adv
General Admission: $30 + s/c adv
Ticket Link: https://zappanite2026.eventbrite.ca
An unparalleled night of Frank Zappa music brought to you by Vancouver’s three premiere Zappa tribute bands: Zappostrophe, UnZappologetic and Let’s Make the Water Turn Black.
*This event is part of VanJazz 2026*
ZAPPOSTROPHE
Zappostrophe’ is a Vancouver-based 8-piece band, playing favourites and lesser-known works from Frank Zappa’s eclectic recordings. We are all professional musicians with an eclectic mix of backgrounds and training – one thing we have in common is a love for the challenge of recreating (and re-imagining) Frank’s music.
Website: https://www.zappostrophe.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zappostrophe/
Video:
UNZAPPOLOGETIC
Led by guitarists Daniel Deorksen and Thomas Hoeller, UnZappologetic has made a name for itself with repeated sold out Halloween shows at Tyrant Studios and by bringing a fresh, modern and hard hitting approach to Frank’s music. The 9-piece ensemble boasts some of the top rhythm section, vocal and brass talent that Vancouver’s jazz, rock and avant-garde communities have to offer.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unzappologetic/
LET'S MAKE THE WATER TURN BLACK
Founded and originally helmed by the late great Tony Wilson, this septet of sought-after Vancouver musicians tackles some of the prolific and idiosyncratic 20th-century composer’s most beloved hits (and, well, anti-hits). Featuring John Korsrud, Alvaro Rojas, Daniel Deorksen, Robin Layne, Maria Gabrielle, Russell Sholberg and Jordy McIntosh.
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254 E. Hastings, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V6A 1P1
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