Don Plays Live Zappa

Frank Zappa wasn’t just a musical genius—he was a live experience. A genre-defying composer, guitarist, and provocateur, Zappa built a cult-like following not only through his wildly innovative studio albums but especially through his unforgettable live performances. Whether it was with The Mothers of Invention, solo, or alongside a rotating cast of top-tier musicians, Zappa’s […]

For devoted fans of the eccentric, boundary-pushing genius of Frank Zappa, there’s only one place to be every Tuesday night at 10 PM EST—Don Plays Live Zappa! Broadcasting exclusively on Live Jam and TuneIn, this electrifying five-hour radio show is dedicated to the mind-bending live performances of Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention, and more.

Frank Zappa was a musical genius whose career spanned multiple decades, blending rock, jazz, classical, and avant-garde music into unique soundscapes. His live recordings, in particular, showcase his unparalleled ability to improvise, push musical boundaries, and captivate audiences. For fans of Zappa’s music, Don’s Top Live Frank Zappa Recordings and Albums of All Time is

Frank Zappa’s performance at the VPRO Radio Piknik in Uddel, Netherlands, on June 18, 1970, is a significant moment in his musical career, capturing a transitional phase in his lineup and showcasing his innovative approach to live performances. This concert, featuring The Mothers of Invention, was broadcast on Dutch television and has been preserved through

Tune in tonight for a special edition of Don Plays Live Zappa, exclusively on Live Jam Radio. This weekly show is a must-listen for all Frank Zappa fans, offering a unique experience where every song played is a live performance, capturing the raw energy and creativity that Zappa was known for. Tonight’s show promises to

Tonight’s Don Plays Live Zappa radio show will take listeners on a journey to October 29, 1976, for a special performance captured at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The album Philly ’76, recorded on that date, presents one of Frank Zappa’s iconic live performances, and it’s a show that many fans of the legendary artist

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Dweezil Zappa and his talented band take the stage to perform Frank Zappa’s legendary album Apostrophe (‘) in its entirety, live in concert! As part of his highly anticipated 2025 Rox-Postrophy Tour, Dweezil will also be reimagining and performing selections from another iconic Frank Zappa album, Roxy

Frank Zappa’s influence on the music world is immeasurable, spanning genres from rock to jazz, experimental to classical, and everything in between. As one of the most innovative, unpredictable, and relentlessly original musicians of the 20th century, Zappa’s live performances were legendary for their virtuosity, irreverence, and sheer unpredictability. For longtime fans and newcomers alike,

Showtime: Every Tuesday Night at 10PM ESTWhere: Live Jam Radio Tonight marks another exciting episode of Don Plays Live, a dedicated radio show celebrating the music of Frank Zappa. Airing every Tuesday night on Live Jam, the show delves into the vast and eclectic discography of one of rock music’s most innovative and controversial figures.

“The Mothers 1970” is a remarkable 4-CD box set released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the celebrated but short-lived 1970 line-up of The Mothers of Invention. This compilation features an impressive collection of 70 unreleased tracks, capturing the essence of a transformative period in Frank Zappa’s career and the band’s innovative sound. The Significance