Artist description Banned From Utopia has toured the US and parts of Canada, playing with the Seattle Symphony among others. BFU is not merely a tribute band, being just content trying to mimic the master. Rather the values and influences instilled by the years of playing with Frank are the biggest parts of BFU’s focus. The tunes Frank wrote are a part of each member’s body and soul, put there by years of rehearsal, recording, and concert appearances. BFU prides itself on keeping the Zappa tradition alive with a blend of spontaneity, virtuosity, and by blazing the studio with satirical music, which this world so sorely needs and misses. Elements of hard rock, jazz, funk, modern classical, country, and even rap/hip-hop are a part of BFU’s musical language.

Music Style eclectic - hard rock, jazz, funk, modern classical, country, rap/hip-hop

Musical Influences Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention

Similar Artists Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention

Artist History BANNED FROM UTOPIA was formed in the summer of 1994 to perform at the Stuttgart Jazz Festival as a tribute to Frank Zappa. Since then, BFU has toured the US and parts of Canada, playing with the Seattle Symphony among others. Most of the members have both played live and recorded with their mentor and friend, Frank Zappa, in his various band incarnations.

Group Members Bruce Fowler - trombone, vocals, euphonium, synth Tom Fowler - electric bass, violin, acoustic bass Walter Fowler - trumpet, flugelhor Tommy Mars - piano, Rhodes, Hammond B3 Robert Martin - vocals, piano, synth Kurt McGettrick - baritone sax, bass sax, Eb contralto clarinet, piccolo Mike Miller - guitar, vocals Chad Wackerman - drums Albert Wing - tenor sax Arthur Barrow - bass Marvin Fowler - Scratcher Ed Mann - marimba, percussion Mark Matthews - guitar Phil Teele - bass trombone

Albums So Yuh Don't Like Modern Art

Location Encino, CA - USA

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