Frank Zappa Hologram to Play With Former Mothers on ‘Bizarre World’ Tour

The Frank Zappa hologram tour has recruited its band of former Mothers for the “Bizarre World of Frank Zappa” trek. The tour is set to launch in April and includes dates on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Mothers alumni set to make special appearances on the hologram tour include longtime Zappa collaborators Steve Vai, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Ian Underwood and Joe’s Garage vets Warren Cuccurullo, Vinnie Colaiuta, Arthur Barrow and Ed Mann. The touring unit itself boasts guitarists Ray White and Mike Keneally, bassist Scott Thunes, multi-instrumentalist Robert Martin and drummer and Zappa archivist Joe “Vaultmeister” Travers.

“The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa Hologram Tour” will also make extensive use of never-before-seen 1974 footage of Zappa in his Los Angeles rehearsal space, which he turned into a soundstage for an audience-less performance captured only by camera operators. That footage remained in the Zappa vault for 44 years before it was unearthed for the hologram tour.

“My father and I actively discussed 3D and ‘holography’ and it was a concept he actively engaged in. This is a love letter and a journey celebrating the genius artistry of Frank Zappa. On a personal note, I feel like I am finishing something my father started years ago,” Ahmet Zappa added. – COS

Ticketmaster refused to post the artwork for “The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa” hologram tour on its websites, citing that the graphic contained “questionable content.” So, Frank Zappa’s estate decided to have Zappa’s hologram respond to Ticketmaster - which said, “I’m a person who likes to do what he wants to do… whether people like it or not and what I do is designed for people who like it, not for people who don’t.”

“If you’re someone that can’t enjoy the absurdity and humor of bringing Frank’s music and lyrics to life via holograms – such as penguins in bondage, talking hot dogs and super natural dental floss – this show might not be your cup of tea,” added Ahmet Zappa

Alice Cooper and Halestorm embark on a co-headlining North American tour this summer

The 19-date trek is set to kick off July 17th at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The tour will also stop in cities like Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Houston and Nashville before wrapping August 16th at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Scranton, Pennsylvania metal outfit Motionless in White will serve as support throughout the trek.

“We’ve played festivals with Halestorm, including Rock In Rio, and now I’m excited about doing this summer tour with [frontwoman] Lzzy [Hale] and the band, can’t wait to get to the first show,” Alice Cooper said of the joint trek in a statement."

Tickets for the summer tour will go on sale March 8th at 10 a.m. local time via LiveNation. A presale for Citi cardholders will run from March 6th at 10 a.m. local time to March 7th at 10 p.m. local time. Fan club and VIP presages will run between March 5th at 10 a.m. local time and March 7th at 10 p.m. local time. Complete information is available on Cooper and Halestorm’s websites.

“We are beyond excited to announce our new tour with the man who burnt the rule book on Rock n Roll, Alice Cooper,” said Hale. “Alice is our A in the ABC’s of Rock music, and we are honored to be sharing the stage with such a legend and his incredible band. School’s definitely out!”

Cooper is set to debut an all-new live show during the trek titled “Ol’ Black Eyes is Back.” The rocker also plans to release new music before the tour starts, produced by his longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin. Cooper’s last album, Paranormal, arrived in 2017, while in 2018 he released the live record, A Paranormal Evening At the Olympia Paris.

Halestorm, meanwhile, released their most recent LP, Vicious, last year. Album track “Uncomfortable” was recently nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the Grammys.

Morrissey to Stage Seven-Night Broadway Residency in May

According to Consequence of Sound, Morrissey is shaping up for his Broadway debut. The legendary Smiths front-man has announced a seven-date residency for his eponymous show at the midtown Manhattan Lunt-Fontanne theatre this May 2019.

Described as an “intimate yet exciting exploration of Morrissey’s expansive career,” the show focuses on the baritone icon’s early years, his meteoric rise alongside Johnny Marr, Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke and his continuing influence in music. Fans will get to experience a side of the Britpop idol that has never been seen in the span of his almost two decades in the industry—an exciting treat for his admirers.

The show precedes “California Sun”, an upcoming covers album dropping on May 24. The upcoming record is Moz’s takes on classics from the likes of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, and features contributions from Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Broken Social Scene’s Ariel Engle and more. Morrissey is scheduled to hit the Lunt-Fontanne stage on May 2 – 11th. - HYPEBEAST

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