project/object

American band Project/Object performs the music of Frank Zappa.  The last couple of years, the band includes Ike Willis and Napoleon Murphy Brock, both former Zappa side-men.  Project/Object has performed numerous concerts and also has a couple of albums out.
August 2000, P/O played at the Zappaween festival in Peoria, Illinois, USA. 
July 2002, the band played the 13th zappanale festival in Bad Doberan, Germany. August 2007, the band returned to Bad Doberan for Zappanale 18.

The picture on the right shows Eric Svalgård, Don Preston and André Cholmondeley after their Zappanale 18 gig. Picture taken by Pete Brunelli.

www.projectobject.com

line-up:

special guests include:

Ike Willis, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Ed Mann, Don Preston, Bunk Gardner, Mike Keneally, Chuck Garvey (moe.), Jon Fishman (phish), Sitar Joe, Eric, Kahlil Sabbagh, Elliott Levin, Ray White, Arthur Barrow, Al Zchnier and Jim Loughlin (moe.), Billy Mundi, Jerry Outlaw (Bogus Pomp), Gary Lucas, Joe Deninzon, Denny Walley, Jimmy Carl Black, Jim Ruffi, Jerry Cucurullo, Al Malkin, Ed Palermo, ...

In 2007, Project/Object contributed their version of Frank Zappa's 'The Idiot Bastard Son' to "20 Extraordinary Renditions", Andrew Greenaway's project that got released on Cordelia Records. 
The info said:
"Recorded live and unplugged at BB King's in New York on 2 February 2005."
Personnel: André Cholmondeley (guitar); Robbie "Seahag" Mangano (guitar); David Johnsen (bass); Jordan Shapiro (mandolin).

 

discography

1 project/object: absolutely live
    (2000, cd, usa, phoenix media group 3020) - feat. ike willis, gary lucas, joe deninzon, all comp. by frank zappa
2 project/object: the dream of the dog
    (2002, cd, usa, private release) - improvised music, using familiar zappa chords
various artists: zappanale 13
    (2003, 3cd, ger, arf society) – incl. various artists playing frank zappa compositions
various artists: zappanale # 13
    (2003, cd, ger, arf society) – incl. various artists playing frank zappa compositions
  project/object: zappanale 18
    (2007, dvdr, ger, private release) - all zappa material
  various artists: 20 extraordinary renditions
    (2008, cd, uk, cordelia records) - all compositions by frank zappa

 

concerts

Project/Object's April/May 2001 tour featured Ike Willis

project/object with napoleon murphy brock & ike willis

project/object + ike willis

project/object with napoleon murphy brock & ike willis

Fall 2004 Tour

The first part of tour featured Ike Willis and Napoleon Murphy Brock

with Ike Willis, without Napoleon Murphy Brock

featuring Ike Willis and Napoleon Murphy Brock

P/O acoustic special  (this is the third acoustic P/O show)

Project/Object Social Insecurities 2005 Tour

Project/Object

Auxiliary Crew

PERFORMING THE MUSIC OF MR. FRANK ZAPPA

 

Dave Johnsen - bass, vocals, effects
Eric Svalgard - keys, moog, vocals
Eric Slick - drums, vocals, assorted
Andre Cholmondeley - guitar, vocals, samples
Robbie "Seahag" Mangano - guitar, vocals, impossible guitar
Ike Willis - guitar, vocals

Project/Object featuring Ike Willis

  • 2006/12/28 concert ’8x10 Club', Baltimore, MD, usa

  • 2006/12/29 concert ’Mexicali Blues', Teaneck, NJ, usa

  • 2006/12/30 concert ’The Century Lounge', Providence, RI, usa

  • 2006/12/31 concert ’Pearl Street', Northampton, MA, usa

  • 2007/01/02 concert ’Club Café', Pittsburgh, PA, usa

  • 2007/01/03 concert ’Club Café', Pittsburgh, PA, usa

  • 2007/01/04 concert ’Beachland Ballroom', Cleveland Ohio, usa

  • 2007/01/05 concert ’Martyrs'', Chicago, IL, usa

  • 2007/01/06 concert ’Martyrs'', Chicago, IL, usa

  • 2007/01/09 concert ’World Cafe', Philadelphia, PA, usa

  • 2007/01/10 concert ’The Chameleon Club', Lancaster, PA, usa

  • 2007/01/11 concert ’Regatta Bar', Cambridge, MA, usa

  • 2007/01/12 concert ’Nectars', Burlington, VT, usa

  • 2007/01/13 concert ’Revolution Hall', Troy, NY, usa

 

Ike Willis (performing with Project/Object on 2006/12/30. Picture taken by Pete Brunelli.

  • 2007/08/03 concert Zappanale, Bad Doberan, Germany

P/O featuring Don Preston and Napoleon Murphy Brock
(picture taken by Bazbo)

P/O featuring Dr.Dot
(picture taken by Bazbo)

 

Andre Cholmondeley * Napoleon Murphy Brock * Eric Svalgaard * Eric Slick * Dave Johnson * Josh Oxford

 

random notes

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andre Cholmondeley"
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004
Subject: Web Hosting??? www_Projectobject_com is homeless.

Hello

You may have noticed the project object website is DOWN

I am soliciting help from the masses - I know that amongst you are web hosters, graphic designers, musicians and more geniuses than I can imagine.

Please drop me an email if you are interested in some hosting business from us - or know of someone you host with who would. Maybe one of you works at a company that's dying to GIVE AWAY free, stable webspace! Maybe you run one.

Here's what I need :
- hosting for 3 URLs
- musician/artist friendly company or people to deal with
- secure credit card purchase capabilities
- pro level server stability - no basement projects please
- Generous amounts of memory (Streaming & downloadable audio, video) - although we are redesigning a much leaner new site.
- to know I am supporting other independent people as much as I can, but sneak me some free space on your DoD or cbs.com server and I won't blink!!

THANKS for your help

-- Andre'
Projectobject.com (looking for a home)

mail andré at projectobject@earthlink.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andre Cholmondeley”
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004

First off - THANKS to everyone who got back to me about the website fiasco.
I really deeply appreciate what great people you meet in the music world.
Well, You meet great people in ALL aspects of the world but you know what I
mean.

We are BACK online TEMPORARILY (Thanks Lou!)- I am still ironing stuff out
and I will get back to each and every one of you who offered programming
skills, server discounts, server suggestions, and even free time, space and
promotion.

-- Andre'

 


    From Andre Cholmondeley
    June 1, 2004:

It's tonight folks!!! TUES JUNE 1

-- Project Object UNPLUGGED -- in NYC!!

Tues Jun 1 - doors 6pm
BB King Blues Club & Grill

A Double bill -WITH the Ed Palermo Big Band....featuring Zappa/Mothers alumni Napoleon Murphy Brock on Vocals + Sax !!!

Come hear some classic Zappa music... Rendered on Acoustic guitars/Mandolins/Violin/bass... Then with a HORN DRIVEN BIG BAND !!!

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PROJECT OBJECT UNPLUGGED --Set time 7­ 8pm  -  $20 tix

Zappa music.... ACOUSTIC!!

With:
Andre Cholmondeley * Jordan Shapiro * Dave Johnsen * Seahag

Special guest Dennis Lichtman and other members of Jordan's band ASTROGRASS
http://www.astrograssmusic.com

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ED PALERMO BIG BAND w/NAPOLEON MURPHY BROCK

ED PALERMO BIG BAND featuring Frank Zappa vocalist NAPOLEON MURPHY BROCK

Doors @ 6PM         Project Object at 7pm-8pm  -  All Tix $20.00

Ed Palermo Website <http://www.palermobigband.com>
Napoleon Brock Website <http://www.napoleonmbrock.com/>

For the past nine years, Ed Palermo and a 20+ piece band consisting of the greatest musicians in New York and beyond have paid tribute to the music of Ed's hero, Frank Zappa.

When Frank Zappa died, Ed decided to put his own music on hold so he could pay tribute to his hero. Spending countless hours figuring this amazing music out, Ed's labor of love culminated in a nine year run at New York City's prominent nightclub, the Bottom Line.

This show will be their first concert back since July of 2003.


André - 2005/09/09

"For the first time ever, everything is in place for the Battle of Armageddon and the Second Coming of Christ." -Ronald Reagan TONIGHT -- we celebrate the great words of the even greater ronald raygun -- and GO ON TOUR !!! NEWSFLASH:Project/object members Andre' Cholmondeley (DON PRESTON TOUR) and Dave Johnsen (INSIDIOUS RAYS TOUR) embark today on separate little tours that coincide in Burlington VT (9/18) and Phila PA (9/21 - Don's 73rd Birthday!!). And - Dave will perform with Don's Akashic ensemble on those evenings. Project/Object Fans in Chicago and Taylor/Detroit area have seen Dave and Insidious Rays.. they're headed your way again! ALSO/./.// This just in...and when you think 'this just in', it can only mean project/object drummer GLENN LEONARD. ..check him out in MODERN DRUMMER magazine - October 2005 issue "On the Move". BTW-I want to call special attention to the Don Preston NYC show this sunday - it's a real special show (they all are...) but extra special because this place is the sickest audiophile room i have been in -- sound surround speakers and a 5.1 live mix. Incredible. But the important part is - there are a small number or seats in the room and -YOU MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS..! please do so ASAP so they can plan accordingly!! - email me for details or call directly....here's the info.... Sun Sept 11 8:00PM The Monkey 37 w 26th st #1201 New York City 212-481-1601 DOORS OPEN:7:30 TICKETS: $15 - call now for reservations!! DON PRESTON AKASHIC ENSEMBLE - SEPTEMBER 2005 TOUR ELECTRONIC/JAZZ/AMBIENT/EXPERIMENTAL/MUSIQUE CONCRETE The Original Synthesist from ZAPPA's MOTHERS OF INVENTION is back on the road with his electronic music. w/Andre Cholmondeley - Virtual Guitar, synth, vocals, beats + Cheri Jiosne - Occasionally Mangled Electronic percussion, loops, beats (9/10, 9/11,9/21) Don's been combining jazz and electronic music for 50 years. Don't miss the show. Don plays Moog Voyager, VCS synth, Mac/G3 laptop and Boss sampler. FRI 9 Bethlehem PA - The Funhouse @ 10:00pm -bringing trippy audio gifts to Bethlehem SAT 10 Red Bank NJ - Synapse Studios @ 7:30pm with MODERN INTERPRETIVE DANCE SUN 11 New York NY - The Monkey @ 8:00pm ---sound surround 5.1 audio!! TUE 13 Ithaca NY-Cornell University LECTURE @12:15pm @ Clark Hall 701 w/ synth legends DAVID BORDEN+PATRICK GLEESON TUE 13 Trumansburg NY - The Rongovian Embassy @ 8:00pm live show - w/DAVID BORDEN!! WED 14 Woodstock NY - The Colony Cafe' @ 8:00pm - special grand piano performances as well THU 15 Albany NY -Savannah's w/ ZAPPA ALUMNI -- ED MANN ! @ 9:00pm SAT 17 Montreal, QC, CANADA -Foufounes Electriques @ 9:00pm SUN 18 Burlington VT - Nectar's @8:30pm w/Insidious Rays ! MON 19 Boston MA - LECTURE -Berklee School Of Music @1:00 to 3:00pm MON 19 Cambridge MA - Zeitgeist Gallery @ 7:00pm - special grand piano performances as well TUE 20 Hamden, CT - The Space @10:30pm WED 21 Philadelphia, PA - The Rotunda @8:30pm w/Insidious Rays ! - DON'S 73rd BIRTHDAY!! Details-----www.donpreston.com www.thinkelectronic.com Hear the CD ----http://cdbaby.com/cd/akashicensemble Akashic LIVE ----http://www.doctorcosmo.com/wprb/2004/0402.html COMING SOON!!! ZAPPA MUSIC- Project Object/TOUR Oct11-Nov22 http://www.projectobject.com INSIDIOUS RAYS SHOWS !!! HOLA LOVERS OF THE ROCK! Come out and share the love with the Rays!!! The new CD is out!! Grab that now!! Thu Sep 08 The FUNHOUSE 5 East 4th St. Bethlehem, PA 10 pm $4 21 + 610-868-5311 ALL RAYS!!! ALL NIGHT!!! Fri Sep 09 The Trolley Stop Lounge 8820 Pelham Rd Taylor, MI (313) 292-6464 9 pm 21+ Right outside of Detroit!!! Motor City Burbs Baby!!! They supposedly have bikini waitresses?!! Sat Sep 10 Martyrs' 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 737-404-9494 9 pm $10 21+ Opening for Garaj Mahal!!! Sun Sep 11 The Stones Throw 904 Eau Claire St. Eau Claire, WI 715 552-5882 10 pm FREE !!! ALL AGES w/The Jim Pullman Band & Plaid Goat(Jay's old band, reunion show time!) SO COME ON OUT IF YOU'RE FEELING SAUCY AND WANNA TRAVEL! OR IF YA KNOW ANYBODY OUT IN THESE AREAS LET EM KNOW WE'RE COMING TO TOWN, AND IT WILL ROCK!!PEACE!! "Two wrongs don't make a right.......But it's a start" UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: "Creationists make it sound as though a 'theory' is something you dreamt up after being drunk all night" - Carl Sagan (1934 - 1996) DON PRESTON AKASHIC ENSEMBLE - SEPTEMBER 2005 TOUR ELECTRONIC/JAZZ/AMBIENT/EXPERIMENTAL/MUSIQUE CONCRETE The Original Synthesist from ZAPPA's MOTHERS OF INVENTION is back on the road with his electronic music. He's been doing it for 50 years. Don't miss the show. Don plays Moog Voyager, VCS synth, Mac/G3 laptop and Boss sampler. FRI 9 Bethlehem PA - The Funhouse @ 10:00pm SAT 10 Red Bank NJ - Synapse Studios @ 7:30pm SUN 11 New York NY - The Monkey @ 8:00pm TUE 13 Ithaca NY-Cornell University LECTURE @12:15pm @ Clark Hall 701 TUE 13 Trumansburg NY - The Rongovian Embassy @ 8:00pm WED 14 Woodstock NY - The Colony Cafe' @ 8:00pm THU 15 Albany NY -Savannah's w/ ZAPPA ALUMNI -- ED MANN ! @ 9:00pm SAT 17 Montreal, QC, CANADA -Foufounes Electriques @ 9:00pm SUN 18 Burlington VT - Nectar's @8:30pm MON 19 Boston MA - LECTURE -Berklee School Of Music @1:00 to 3:00pm MON 19 Cambridge MA - Zeitgeist Gallery @ 7:00pm TUE 20 Hamden, CT - The Space @10:30pm WED 21 Philadelphia, PA - The Rotunda @8:30pm Details-----www.donpreston.com www.thinkelectronic.com Hear the CD ----http://cdbaby.com/cd/akashicensemble Akashic LIVE ----http://www.doctorcosmo.com/wprb/2004/0402.html ZAPPA MUSIC- Project Object/TOUR Oct11-Nov22 http://www.projectobject.com "For the first time ever, everything is in place for the Battle of Armageddon and the Second Coming of Christ." -Ronald Reagan


André - 2005/09/11

Hey folks -- this is JUST for the NYC area people - others can feel free to read but it's only about TONITE's show, and will bore you to tears. thank you!! Yo, NYC-area people..- some of you got this note i sent recently about the DON PRESTON show at THE MONKEY - set for tonite SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11 8:00pm... THE SHOW IS IN DANGER OF CANCELLATION !! Unless we hear -VIA REPLY TO THIS EMAIL -that at least another 10-15 of you will be coming. Why?? -the show will lose money, and cannot run with a small turnout. AT this point we only have a couple of reservations, but some of you have emailed me with questions about address, time, floor etc -- SO I ASSUME YOU'RE COMING -- BUT I MUST HEAR FROM YOU IF THIS IS DEFINITE. Otherwise - bummer- we will, sadly, have to cancel the show. I will email again if this comes to pass. Other Details -THE MONKEY is a special venue -audiophile room/sound surround/5.1 live mix. -it's NOT A BAR --it is a venue without alcohol, food or other revenue generation. -this high tech venue is COMPLETELY funded by ticket sales, and the artist(s) paid the same way -there are only 30 or so seats, very intimate space. Sun Sept 11 8:00PM The Monkey 37 w 26th st #1201 New York City 212-481-1601 DOORS OPEN:7:30 TICKETS: $15 - call now for reservations!! OR EMAIL ME with questions!! DON PRESTON AKASHIC ENSEMBLE - SEPTEMBER 2005 TOUR ELECTRONIC/JAZZ/AMBIENT/EXPERIMENTAL/MUSIQUE CONCRETE The Original Synthesist from ZAPPA's MOTHERS OF INVENTION is back on the road with his electronic music. w/Andre Cholmondeley - Virtual Guitar, synth, vocals, beats + Cheri Jiosne - Occasionally Mangled Electronic percussion, loops, beats (9/10, 9/11,9/21) Don's been combining jazz and electronic music for 50 years. Don't miss the show. Don plays Moog Voyager, VCS synth, Mac/G3 laptop and Boss sampler. FRI 9 Bethlehem PA - The Funhouse @ 10:00pm -bringing trippy audio gifts to Bethlehem SAT 10 Red Bank NJ - Synapse Studios @ 7:30pm with MODERN INTERPRETIVE DANCE SUN 11 New York NY - The Monkey @ 8:00pm ---sound surround 5.1 audio!! TUE 13 Ithaca NY-Cornell University LECTURE @12:15pm @ Clark Hall 701 w/ synth legends DAVID BORDEN+PATRICK GLEESON TUE 13 Trumansburg NY - The Rongovian Embassy @ 8:00pm live show - w/DAVID