See us at Zappadan Zappajam on Friday 11th December

Rehearsals continuing to go well and as promised, back in August, here's some details and a flyer for our gig next month. We are hosting a party to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Frank Zappa's birth. There will be 3 bands: As well as Acton Zappa playing Zappa exclusively, there will be Tuesday Blue mixing Zappa with blues and soul and Jazz Mondays bringing their big-band sound to some Zappa tunes. There will also be some surprise guests bringing their own take on Zappa. The party starts early and goes on till late. Hope to see you there.

Now we are 4 (again)

After a longish summer break we were back in the studio on Saturday and very pleased to be joined by trombone player Ollie Hill.

Summer break and future plans

We've taken a break for August. We were to be playing a gig at Oxjam Chiswick in September but sadly the whole event has been cancelled. Maybe next year. Been working on new numbers to add to the rep including Peaches en Regalia and Son of Mr Green Genes both from Hot Rats and looking forward to playing them as a band at the first September rehearsal. Also very much looking forward to Ollie a trombone player sitting in with us. Plans are afoot for an event in December for Acton Zappa to celibrate the 75th anniversery of Frank's birth. It will be on Friday 11th December. Watch this space for further details.

Acton Zappa to be on CD

Acton Zappa are proud to announce that we will be on the new Idiot Bastard and Cordelia Records CD "Sons of Mr Green Genes"

This will be a compilation by various bands playing many versions of Zappa's "Son of Mr Green Genes" - the instrumental track from his popular "Hot Rats" album. The CD is no. 6 in the series put together by the very wonderful Idiot Bastard and Cordelia Records.

And this is how it Sounded and Looked

Chunga's Revenge

Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance

Great gig yesterday

It was a great gig yesterday afternoon despite the poor weather and clashing wimbledon final keeping some of the potential audience away. Those that were there enjoyed it and there were lots of nice compliments after we played. Thanks to John and Tomas for their fantastic playing, as always, and thanks also to the support of guest players Graham and Gilly who joined in on saxophones for the last three numbers. Here's the set list:

Zoot Allures
Oh No
Orange County Lumber Truck
Echidna's Arf
Why Does It Hurt When I Pee?

Magic Fingers

Blessed Relief
Chunga's Revenge
Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance

Here's the poster for Hampton Music Festival.

If you look closely you can see Acton Zappa listed as one of the bands playing on Sunday 12th July. We'll be on stage from around 4.20pm.