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Treacherous Cretins featuring Robert 'Bobby' Martin
Zappa night with Treacherous Cretins Featuring Robert 'Bobby' Martin
Cavern Club
10 Mathew St
Apr 13, 2025
7:30 PM GMT+1
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Treacherous Cretins is a UK-based band that performs the works of the legendary American composer Frank Zappa. Its members have played and collaborated with the likes of Dweezil Zappa, Ike Willis, Ray White, Denny Walley, Craig “Twister” Steward and Candy Zappa. They played the Cavern Club last year and are back with a revised setlist that features Zappa material they’ve never tackled before alongside the classics.
For this tour they are performing two punishing sets once again with Robert ‘Bobby’ Martin, multi-instrumentalist regular member of Zappa’s band. After Robert joined Frank Zappa’s band in 1981, he performed on all of Frank’s tours and live albums from that time on. In between tours with Zappa, Robert worked with other musical greats, including Stevie Nicks, Michael McDonald, Paul McCartney, Prince, The Moody Blues, and Etta James, and more. Robert is also a member of The Zappa Band, regularly playing alongside other ex-Zappa band members and keeping the music alive.
With a particular fondness for the more obscure, hard-to-play material and deep-cuts, Treacherous Cretins promises to deliver another stunning tribute to Zappa and his massive musical legacy. Expect a generous helping of Zappa rarities and songs seldom played live by other bands as well as plenty of fan favourites.
Treacherous Cretins is a UK based band formed in 2018. In 2019, they played at the 30th Anniversary Zappanale Festival in Bad Doberan, Germany: a yearly festival dedicated to Zappa’s music which draws thousands of fans from all around the world.
Zappa was a musical iconoclast – known for his “hard-to-play” musical material, humorous and satirical lyrics, and fusion of musical styles. Frank Zappa’s music is so important to so many people, yet they get to hear it performed live so infrequently. Treacherous Cretins’ aim is to keep Zappa’s legacy alive, introduce his music to new generations of fans, and have fun doing it! They agree with Zappa’s simple, but now iconic quote: “Music is the best!”
Testimonials:
“If you are interested in Frank Zappa… go and catch Treacherous Cretins next time they are on tour because it was out of this world” John Robins, Elis and John show, BBC Radio 5
“I love FZ music, and I love it even more when it’s done well! Come one, come all, and take a musical journey with them” Ray White, Zappa alumni legend
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Chris
April 20th 2025
This band are absolutely terrific. Playing nothing but the music of the genius Frank Zappa- veering from the parody of various genres to some of the most beautiful, albeit fantastically intricate & demanding music ever written. They pulled it off, again, with amazing musicianship & a level of humour & wit that FZ would have approved of.
The presence in of Robert Martin- a member of many of his touring bands & recordings, augments the love of the music and the dedication to play it properly.
Everyone who was there seemed to enjoy the gig as much as I did, which was a LOT.
Can’t wait to see them again. Their tour continues- don’t miss them!!
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Treacherous Cretins featuring Robert 'Bobby' Martin Biography
A live show from Treacherous Cretins ft. Frank Zappa alumni Robert ‘Bobby’ Martin
Following a successful February tour in 2023 and 2024, the Treacherous Cretins are delighted to be touring again with ex-Zappa vocalist, keyboardist and saxophonist Robert “Bobby” Martin!
Treacherous Cretins is a UK-based band that performs the works of the legendary American composer Frank Zappa. Its members have played and collaborated with the likes of Dweezil Zappa, Ike Willis, Ray White, Denny Walley, Craig “Twister” Steward and Candy Zappa.
For this tour they are performing two punishing sets with Robert 'Bobby' Martin, multi-instrumentalist regular member of Zappa’s band. After Robert joined Frank Zappa’s band in 1981, he performed on all of Frank’s tours and live albums from that time on. In between tours with Zappa, Robert worked with other musical greats, including Stevie Nicks, Michael McDonald, Paul McCartney, Prince, The Moody Blues, and Etta James, and more. Robert is also a member of The Zappa Band, regularly playing alongside other ex-Zappa bandmembers and keeping the music alive.
Treacherous Cretins is a UK based band formed in 2018 that strives to represent a broad spectrum of Zappa’s music and expose the music to new fans.
Zappa was a musical iconoclast – known for his “hard-to-play” musical material, humorous and satirical lyrics, and fusion of musical styles. Frank Zappa’s music is so important to so many people, yet they get to hear it performed live so infrequently. Treacherous Cretins’ aim is to keep Zappa’s legacy alive, introduce his music to new generations of fans, and have fun doing it!
They agree with Zappa’s simple, but now iconic quote: “Music is the best!”
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www.instagram.com/treacherouscretins
https://twitter.com/BandCretins
Read MoreFollowing a successful February tour in 2023 and 2024, the Treacherous Cretins are delighted to be touring again with ex-Zappa vocalist, keyboardist and saxophonist Robert “Bobby” Martin!
Treacherous Cretins is a UK-based band that performs the works of the legendary American composer Frank Zappa. Its members have played and collaborated with the likes of Dweezil Zappa, Ike Willis, Ray White, Denny Walley, Craig “Twister” Steward and Candy Zappa.
For this tour they are performing two punishing sets with Robert 'Bobby' Martin, multi-instrumentalist regular member of Zappa’s band. After Robert joined Frank Zappa’s band in 1981, he performed on all of Frank’s tours and live albums from that time on. In between tours with Zappa, Robert worked with other musical greats, including Stevie Nicks, Michael McDonald, Paul McCartney, Prince, The Moody Blues, and Etta James, and more. Robert is also a member of The Zappa Band, regularly playing alongside other ex-Zappa bandmembers and keeping the music alive.
Treacherous Cretins is a UK based band formed in 2018 that strives to represent a broad spectrum of Zappa’s music and expose the music to new fans.
Zappa was a musical iconoclast – known for his “hard-to-play” musical material, humorous and satirical lyrics, and fusion of musical styles. Frank Zappa’s music is so important to so many people, yet they get to hear it performed live so infrequently. Treacherous Cretins’ aim is to keep Zappa’s legacy alive, introduce his music to new generations of fans, and have fun doing it!
They agree with Zappa’s simple, but now iconic quote: “Music is the best!”
www.facebook.com/treacherouscretinsband
www.instagram.com/treacherouscretins
https://twitter.com/BandCretins
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