15 June 2006

Hello from DZ

Hello Everyone,

I haven't had the opportunity to write anything until now. The tour schedule has been pretty hectic for me. I suppose I should let you all know some thoughts about my experience thus far.

This tour is an obvious labor of love for me. I believe it is for the band as well. During the rehearsal/Zappa boot camp indoctrination I had my first glimpse of what you all now know is possible. It was not difficult to inspire the troops in to battle no matter how Sisyphean the task. The phrase that became popular was, "I am not afraid". The music is indeed difficult but not something to fear, unless of course you do not possess the ability to play it or if you've slammed your finger in a door.

The music itself speaks to us with it's unique hortatory message and all of us in the band have internalized it. I am in awe of my Dad's accomplishments and I have endeavored to present his music to all of you in the most authentic way possible. The musicians that I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with every night have really made this a profoundly rewarding experience for me.

Of course we couldn't do any of this without an audience. I am thrilled to see everyone coming out in force and I am overwhelmed on a nightly basis by what each audience radiates back to the band. I am particularly excited to see so many young faces in the crowd. It is a dream of mine to bring Frank's music into focus for a wider audience and allow it to speak for itself. It is my belief that the striplings of today don't even know what they're missing. For that matter neither do their adolescent female counterparts. Frank's music is the World's Finest Optional Entertainment.

Thank you for all of your support. I hope to see/meet more of you at future shows.

Sincerely,

DZ

POSTED BY DWEEZIL ZAPPA AT 2006-06-15 00:06:05