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Dweezil Zappa Returns to Whitaker Center to Do Whatever He Wants Guitarist Son of Famed Musician Breaks the Rules this fall

Harrisburg, PA- Whitaker Center, in association with SLP Concerts, welcomes Dweezil Zappa back to the Sunoco Performance Theater stage on Thursday, November 3 with his new show 'Dweezil Zappa Plays Whatever The F@%k He Wants’ - The Cease & Desist Tour. Zappa returns to Whitaker Center after his hugely successful, nearly sold out Harrisburg engagement during the summer of 2015. As a man whose birth certificate declared “musician” as his father’s religion, one could see how Dweezil Zappa was destined for a life in the spotlight. The world already knows the story of Frank Zappa, Grammy award-winning musician famous for hits like “Valley Girl” and “Cosmik Debris”, but his son has a legacy of his own.

Zappa’s interest in guitar started on the sidelines during his father’s performances and continued to grow after receiving his first guitar at only six years old. He’s had legendary teachers over the years to help him hone his craft, including Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen. Years of dedication and practice proved worthwhile in 2009 when Zappa’s former project, Zappa Plays Zappa, took home the Grammy for “Best Rock Instrumental.” Encouraged by his win, Zappa redoubled his efforts, made some lineup changes, and continued to dedicate himself to his music. Amidst legal disputes between Dweezil and the Zappa Family Trust over the rights to use Dweezil’s father’s likeness and music on his tour, Dweezil has remained committed to his music and fans and will be embarking on a tour this fall to play the music he loves to the fans who love to hear it.

Tickets are on sale now at whitakercenter.org, ticketmaster.com, and the Whitaker Center Box Office. Tickets range from $39.60-$69.50. For tickets and more information, please visit whitakercenter.org or call the Whitaker Center Box Office at 717-214-ARTS.

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is a non-profit center for the arts, education, entertainment and cultural enrichment located in the heart of Harrisburg’s vibrant downtown. Whitaker Center is home to Sunoco Performance Theater, Harsco Science Center and Select Medical Digital Cinema featuring a four story premium large format theater with a recently upgraded 4K digital projection system. Visit whitakercenter.org for a full list of events, shows, hours of operation, and ticket rates.

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