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The I Love Zappa Tour -banned From Utopia at Stone Church
Courtesy of Venuepilot | Posted on March 22, 2024
Where
Stone Church
210 Main St.
Brattleboro, VT
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When
Sat, August 3, 2024
8:00 pm
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Musicians
Banned From Utopia
band / ensemble / orchestraAbout
Banned From Utopia (BFU) is the Zappa tribute act featuring more of his former band membersthan any other band currently touring. Scott Thunes was Frank’s longest tenured bassist(1981-1988), and such a trusted member of the band that he held the prestigious title of“Clonemeister,” leading the band and serving as MD in Frank’s absence. Robert Martin, also inZappa’s band from 1981-1988, provided keys, sax, and amazing(ly high) vocals on many of hisclassic albums, in addition to working with Stevie Nicks, Etta James, and Paul McCartney, justto name a few. Ray White (1976-1984) served as co-lead vocalist on many tours and albums,lending his amazing voice to such classics as Doreen and his backing vocals to countless others.Rounding out the band is Jamie Kime (Zappa Plays Zappa), Robbie Seahag Mangano (ProjectObject, The Grandmothers), and Joel Taylor (Al Dimeola).The Paul Green Rock Academy (PGRA) is the latest music school from School of Rock founder,and noted Zappa fanatic, Paul Green...