Guitarist

GRAMMY®-winning guitarist, Dweezil Zappa, makes his Bilheimer Capitol Theatre debut! Dweezil Zappa is the son of the iconic musician Frank Zappa. Over the past three decades, Dweezil has carved out an eclectic and illustrious career that spans music, television, film, and entrepreneurship. Known for his masterful performances and deep connection to his father's music, he's returning to concert stages in 2024 for the first time since the 2020 Hot Ratz Live! Tour, continuing to guide fans through the thrilling and sophisticated world of his father’s music. His virtuosity on the guitar is matched only by his prolific compositional skills, which have generated numerous original works spanning multiple albums including Confessions of Deprived Youth (1991) and Via Zammata (2015). In addition to his solo work, Dweezil has collaborated with an impressively varied roster of artists, including Edward Van Halen, Deep Purple, Lisa Loeb, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Steve Vai, among others. He recently appeared at Ruth Eckerd Hall as part of the Experience Hendrix World Tour.

Dweezil Zappa

Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Dweezil Zappa (born Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa, September 5, 1969) is an American rock guitarist and occasional actor. He is the son of musical composer and performer Frank Zappa. Exposed to the music industry from an early age, Dweezil developed a strong affinity for playing the guitar and producing music. Able to learn directly from guitarists such as Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen, Dweezil released his first single (produced by Eddie Van Halen) at the age of 12. In addition to writing and recording his own music, Dweezil has carried on the legacy of his father’s music by touring with the group Zappa Plays Zappa.

Golden State Theatre

The National

Dweezil Zappa was born on September 5, 1969, in Los Angeles, the son of the iconic musician Frank Zappa. Over the past three decades, Dweezil has carved out an eclectic and illustrious career that spans music, television, film, and entrepreneurship.

 A Grammy-winning guitarist, Dweezil has left an indelible mark on the music industry with over 2000 concerts performed worldwide. Known for his masterful performances and deep connection to his father’s music. Dweezil is returning to concert stages in 2026, continuing to guide fans through the thrilling and sophisticated world of his father’s music. His aptly named “DZ 20: Like Father, Like Son” Tour returns to North America in 2026 with shows in major cities across the US and Canada – celebrating 20 years of performing his father’s music. 

Guitarist

Dweezil Zappa

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 8, 2026

Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son · St. George Theatre

Past events

Jan 23, 2025

Dweezil Zappa · Ruth Eckerd Hall

Jan 9, 2025

Dweezil Zappa · Golden State Theatre

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