And even more news from Mike Keneally:
200 MOTELS in GENEVA in JUNE 2026
I’m also immensely grateful to have been invited to perform Frank Zappa’s 200 Motels in Geneva next year, as a special guest with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the Chœur du Grand Théâtre de Genève, the HEM percussion ensemble, and a fantastic organ/bass/drums trio called Steamboat Switzerland – myself and Steamboat will be the “rock band” for this presentation, and it’s gonna kill.
This is the version of 200 Motels that was originally performed at the Holland Festival in 2000, a legendary performance, and one which I believe incorporates much of the writing that wasn’t heard in the original soundtrack album, but which was later released on the 200 Motels: The Suites 2-CD release in 2015 (an album I really love – the version of “The Pleated Gazelle” on that album is one of my favorite recordings of Zappa music ever).
It’s happening at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices on the following days and times:
- June 18 and 20, 2026 – 8PM
- June 21 and 28, 2026 – 3PM
- June 23 and 25*, 2026 – 7PM (*Glam Night)
The 25th is Glam Night! You gotta come on that night and get all fancied up! See you there. Here’s all the info.
https://www.gtg.ch/en/2025-2026-season/200-motels/
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