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Project/Object plays Zappa's music in the East and South

Published February 8, 2001 06:31 PM

By James Woster / Staff Writer

Project/Object, a band that claims that its mission is to keep Frank Zappa [ tickets ]'s music alive and onstage, has announced new dates for its Absolutely Live tour. Former Zappa vocalist Ike Willis will be guest frontman.

The New Jersey-based band's website promises fans "two long sets of Frank Zappa's music," which suggests a lot of extended guitarwork, the kind for which Zappa's live shows were known. The seven-member lineup includes two guitarists and two percussionists.

Last New Year's Eve, Project/Object and Willis performed Zappa's rock opera "Joe's Garage" in its entirety at the Lion's Den in New York.

Frank Zappa, whose irreverent lyrics and ambitious musicianship earned him a devoted following, died of cancer in 1993.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

February
21 - Falls Church, VA - State Theater
22-23 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite Theater
24 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
25 - Athens, GA - Athens Music Factory
26 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
27 - Jacksonville, FL - Lillian's
28 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theater

March
1 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
2 - Savannah, GA - J.J. Cagney's
3 - Asheville, NC - Stella Blue
4 - Greenville, NC - Peasants
5 - Richmond, VA - Alley Katz
7 - Providence, RI - Met Cafe
8 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's