Rehearsals?

Two nuggets of news: First, ZZ was apparently supposed to play a 175th
Anniversary concert to raise funds for the Alamo, but that has been
cancelled.

Second, Billy has invested in a tequila company, and while being
interviewed he stated that they had not yet worked with Rick Rubin but
were slated to go into the rehearsal studio in about a week. For a new
album? For the 2011 tour? Who knows. But at least something is
happening.

Finally, the full Houston Rodeo entertainment lineup will be announced at 10 am on Monday morning, so we should see if ZZ are playing this year at that time.

Some interesting newzzz about a Tribute album with some big-name contributors

This has been floating around the web today, check it out:

(hennemusic) Aerosmith's Steven Tyler recently jammed with Camp Freddy in Los Angeles. During the jam Mick Fleetwood popped behind the drum kit as Tyler took center stage for the Fleetwood Mac track, "Rattlesnake Shake."
Then, Tyler and band jammed the Aerosmith classic, "Sweet Emotion," before closing out the show with Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love."

But that isn't the only collaboration the two have embarked on. In a new interview, Fleetwood spills the beans on the two rock legends working together. "Steven and Johnny Lang and John McVie and I are doing a track on a new tribute album for ZZ Top," Mick tells the Maui News. "We all got together and we had a ball."

2011 and Beyond!

Merry Christmas to those of you who are still reading the once-in-a-while updates to this blog. Apaprently no one in Odessa Texas has the Internet because no set list has turned up anywhere (although there is some YouTube video out there.)

I think we are all going to have a very Happy New Year, things should be very busy in ZZ Top-Land.

A new album? Perhaps.

Touring Australia and New Zealand? Most certainly.

A lengthy U.S. Tour, with cheaper ticket prices? Definitely.

Some cool shows in Japan or someplace? Possible.

zztop.com updated more than once every three months? Not very likely.

Another surprise-filled appearance at the Houston Rodeo? I hope so, we should find out no later than January 10, if they are playing it may leak a day or two before then.

If the play the Rodeo, we will be there. If they do any west coast warm-up shows before the Aussie tour, we will be there. If they play in Europe this summer, we will be there. We will be everywhere!

How how how for now.

More December showzz???

If anyone has the scoop on additional December/Christmas shows, please
let us know. Other than the Odessa (December 9, 2010) show we have
heard a rumor of December 4 in the Dallas area but nothing more for
December. No confirmation yet on the Houston Rodeo next year, either,
which, if it's gonna happen, will probably be on March 15.

ZZ Top to tour Australia in 2011???

Well, it's just a rumor, but a pretty specific one: An Australian paper
is reporting the ZZ Top may play some shows in Australia in April 2011.
If that is true, maybe some additional Asian shows as well?

Stay tuned.

Meet Billy Gibbons!

Don't know if this is legit or not but it looks real, Billy appearing to
"sign autographs and take photos" at a motorcycle show:

Billy Gibbons will be appearing at:
Louisville, Kentucky on November 13
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY
(502) 595-3141
www.kyconvention.org

Supposedly Billy will also be at the same show in Georgia on November
20.

European notes???

OK, the Tom Petty tour is over and the Boyzz are back in Europe again. We had hoped to make some of these shows but it looks like that may not be possible now.

If anyone is going to the European shows, please send us a report. We know a few of the regulars will be there, so far it seems like the set list is unchanged. Billy appears to be using a new guitar. No further details yet.

So, what's next after they finish up this very brief tour in Europe. Work on the new album? Do some Christmas shows as they traditionally do in Colorado or Florida? We'll keep out eyes and ears open.

For those of you who doubt that ZZ Top is working on a new album...

...check out the Twitter feed of NotRickRubin. Last show of the Petty tour was Sept. 27 in Phoenix, they could actually be in LA with Rubin today like he implies:

It is so hot in LA right now, I almost shaved my head and beard. The ZZ Top guys were in tears, so I reconsidered.
6:41 PM Sep 27th via Twitterrific .@thesilvermullet thank you for the tip. Namaste.
6:39 PM Sep 27th via Twitterrific in reply to thesilvermullet
.Relaxing Friday night: Sorting sea shells and listening to old RHCP demos.
6:19 PM Sep 24th via Twitterrific .@marisab67 preach on, sister. Thanks for sharing. Namaste.
6:17 PM Sep 24th via Twitterrific in reply to marisab67
.Considering making ZZ Top record in a Texas roadhouse, but having trouble finding one that isn't a tourist trap.
11:43 AM Sep 22nd via Twitterrific .Will the new Kid Rock album help? RT @iammrsid Can someone call @NotRickRubin?!? Tell him hip-hop is calling and it needs his help BADLY!!!
11:42 AM Sep 22nd via Twitterrific .Contemplating a distorted harmonica solo on this ZZ Top song. May be too much.
10:58 PM Sep 8th via Twitterrific

We're still here!

We've been busy but will be posting a bit more after the ZZ/Tom Petty tour is over. European dates are all set for October, then maybe more work on the new album by Christmas?

Howdy, Comrades?

Is it true? We have heard that our Lil' Ol Band from Texas, USA, them ZZ TOPS will be playing their first ever shows in Russia this October...specifically October 27 in St. Petersburg!

This is very exciting, I hope that a Moscow date is also announced soon! Where else will they go on this tour? Poland perhaps?

Shoulda just checked YouTube first...

...my favorite ZZ Top setup of recent times, Frank's green spinning
drums with the green bass and guitar -- has returned. Too bad they
weren't wearing the green suits as well.

Jeff Beck with ZZ Top:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idv8tk9Bf5Q

ZZ + Jeff Beck

We heard that Jeff Beck got up and played with ZZ for the encore at one
of the Italian shows. Luca or anyone, do you have an update on that for
us?

Billy Gibbons plays Foxy Lady on the back of a truck with Jeff Beck and Jimmie Vaughn!

Very cool:

http://www.midhurstandpetworth.co.uk/festival-of-speed/VIDEO-Famous-guit
arists-perform-trackside.6411037.jp

Netherlands date

Here is what we have for the Netherlands date:

Tuesday 19 October 2010
ZZ Top
with Doobie Brothers at Go Planet
Go Planet
Enschede, Netherlands

European date officially announced

Well, zztop.com has the new October European tour dates officially
announced. There are more to follow, we have heard of at least one more
in the Netherlands and possibly a Dusseldorf date, not sure how long
this tour will be but there are at least a few more shows to be
announced.

10.14.10 Graz AT Stadthalle (0)
10.16.10 Paris Ile-de-France (Paris) FR Paris Fra Bercy (0)
10.21.10 Copenhagen DK Forum (0)
10.22.10 Gothenburg SE Scandinavium (0)
10.23.10 Oslo NO Spektrum

It's (almost) Official -- ZZ Top returns to Europe October 2010

There may not be any official announcement for some time, but tickets have now actually gone on sale for the October 16 Paris Bercy date, so it appears that the October European tour (just like last year, nice time to visit) is officially on.

ZZ Top Returns to Europe October 2010?

OK, since our last post we have also heard of a rumored concert at the Oslo Spektrum in October 2010. So that's two possible dates in a Fall European Tour.

This is a great chance for our readers to help us out. If there is a local European date announced in your country, please let us know!

October dates?

We had great fun at three different shows this week but, as always, we are looking for info on the future. Does anyone have a hint as to where they are playing this October after their dates poening for Tom Petty have been completed?

We have heard two rumors, that they are either heading over to Australia or that they are going back to Europe, with a rumored (or mistaken?) date of Paris Bercy on October 16.

Anyone have any clue?

M3 Festival here we come!

If the weather cooperates, we will be headed east tonight for the M3
Rock Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland. The Scorpions
are headlining (only their second show so far in the U.S. on their
"farewell" tour) and we're looking forward to Cinderella, Kix, etc etc.

Next week we should be seeing ZZ Top at least three times, so stay tuned
for set lists and reviews.

Possible Replacement for Frank Beard

Enjoy: