July 21 .06 | ZapStar Qtet | Brick | Jacksonville, FL July 19 .06 | Zapen | Club Red | Gainesville, FL July 16 .06 | Brenda David CD Release | Atlantic Theatre | Atlantic Bch, FL July 12 .06 | Zapen | Casbah Cafe | Jacksonville, FL | w/ special guest Michelle Payne June 30 .06 | ZapStar | Brick | Jacksonville, FL June 25 .06 | ZapStar | Jazz in the Park | St Simons Island, GA June 22 .06 | Zapen | Seabreeze Coffee Connection | Daytona Beach, FL June 20 .06 | Peter Searcy, Rebecca Zapen, & Alexis Cone | Jack Rabbits | Jacksonville, FL June 1 .06 | Rebecca Zapen & ZapStar | European Street | Jacksonville, FL May 27 .06 | ZapStar | nOSH | Jacksonville, FL May 26 .06 | Rebecca Zapen & Sherri Chung | T.S.I. | Jacksonville, FL May 13 .06 | ZapStar | Brick | Jacksonville, FL May 12 .06 | Rebecca Zapen, Black Kids, Anathallo | Fuel Coffee House | Jacksonville, FL | w/ Chelsea Chason May 11 .06 | ZapStar | Cummer Museum | Jacksonville, FL Apr 28 .06 | ZapStar | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Apr 14 .06 | | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Apr 9 .06 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling group, aka ZapStar | Jacksonville Jazz Festival | Jacksonville, FL Apr 5 .06 | ZapStar | Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art / ArtWalk | Jacksonville, FL | w/ special guest Ted Locke Mar 21 .06 | Alexis Cone, Rebecca Zapen, Charlotte Martin | Freebird Live | Jacksonville Beach, FL Mar 19 .06 | ZapStar | NE FL Jazz Association | Daytona, FL Mar 18 .06 | ZapStar | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Mar 14 .06 | Rebecca Zapen/ Chris Estes/ Christina Wagner | Mark's Lounge | Jacksonville, FL Mar 13 .06 | Zapen & Orenda | Fuel Coffeehouse | Jacksonville, FL Mar 1 .06 | Zapen/Starling Group *a.k.a. ZapStar* | Fogle Fine Art / ArtWalk | Jacksonville, FL Feb 24 .06 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Feb 19 .06 | Zapen/Rosello/Chason | Wackadoo's @ UNF | Jacksonville, FL | w/ Kristi Stice; special guests "General" Lee, rhumba master, and Logan Lively, trumpet | for Fresh Air Foundation Feb 17 .06 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Florida Theatre | Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Wine Tasting Gala | Jacksonville, FL Feb 12 .06 | Rebecca Zapen w/ Hollywood Philharmonic Orchestra | Anniversary Park | Hollywood, FL Feb 3 .06 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Feb 1 .06 | Zapen/Starling Group | ArtWalk | Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art | Jacksonville, FL Jan 26 .06 | guest with The New Traditionals | Fuel | Jacksonville, FL Jan 20 .06 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Jan 3 .06 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Kinne Auditorium | Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville, FL Dec 30 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Dec 7 .05 | Rebecca Zapen w/ Lily Holbrook | Fuel | Jacksonville, FL Dec 3 .05 | Desert Film Society | A Riverside Evening | Camelot Theatres | Palm Springs, CA Nov 25 & 26 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Nov 19 .05 | Musicians' Medical Benefit Concert | Rebecca Zapen w/ Christina Wagner, Chad Jasmine, Tropic of Cancer, Matt Butler Qtet, Joseph Yorio | Fuel | Jacksonville, FL Nov 16 .05 | Rebecca Zapen (feat. Chelsea Chason, Jude Kahle) | Fuel | Jacksonville, FL Nov 10 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Cafe Nights | Cummer Museum | Jacksonville, FL Oct 29 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Oct 27 .05 | Rebecca Zapen ~ Japanese Bathhouse CD Release Party | Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art | Jacksonville, FL Oct 22 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Vinoe | Ponte Vedra, FL Oct 21 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Vinoe | Ponte Vedra, FL Oct 15 .05 | Rebecca Zapen | 305 South | Durham, NC Oct 14 .05 | Rebecca Zapen | 305 South | Durham, NC Oct 8 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Oct 7 .05 | Zapen, Chason, Rosello | Restaurant Medure | Ponte Vedra, FL Oct 6 .05 | Rebecca Zapen | Fuel | Jacksonville, FL Sept 30 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Brick | Jacksonville, FL Sept 23 .05 | Longineu Parsons' Tribal Chaos @ Fuel | Jacksonville, FL Sept 16 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group @ Vinoe | Ponte Vedra, FL Sept 11 .05 | Kellogg Center | Lansing, MI Sept 3 .05 | House Concert | Los Angeles, CA Aug 26 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Brick | Jacksonville, FL Aug 16 .05 | Kate Carpenter CD Release Party | Callahan Public Library | Callahan, FL July / Aug .05 | Europe! busk a move! | We're taking off, instruments in hand to travel 7 countries -- Portugal, Spain, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Israel! read the journal July 23 .05 | Zapen, Chason, Rosello, Jendly, Gosa | Modern Times (Les Temps Modernes) | Vevey, Switzerland July 18 .05 | Chason, Rosello, Zapen | Le Caveau des Oubliettes | Paris, France July 1 & 2 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Vinoe | Ponte Vedra, FL June 25 .05 | Multithon @ Flagler Auditorium | Flagler Auditorium | St. Augustine, FL June 17 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group | Fleming Island Summer Concert Series | Fleming Island, FL June 12 .05 | Zapen, Chason, Estes @ Natura | Orlando, FL | with Eric Hayden and S. Times June 11 .05 | Zapen, Chason, Estes @ Wallflower Gallery | Miami, FL June 9 .05 | Zapen, Chason, Estes @ Churchill's Pub | Miami, FL | with Baby Calendar, Cinema City, & Oscar Loo June 3 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group @ Vinoe | Ponte Vedra, FL May 13 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL May 7 .05 | Zapen / Starling Group @ Twisted Martini | Downtown Jacksonville, FL May 6 .05 | Rebecca Zapen Quartet @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Apr 30 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Apr 10 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Jacksonville Jazz Festival Apr 8 .05 | Rebecca Zapen/Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Apr 1 .05 | From Out of the Sky @ The Shamrock | Gainesville, FL | with Fortune Cookies, Morningbell, Team Mascot Mar 30 .05 | Rebecca Zapen & Friends @ Wednesday Happening | Riverside Presbyterian | featuring Starling, Estes, Chason, Mills Mar 25 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Mar 26 .05 | Chris Estes & Rebecca Zapen @ Uncommon Grounds | Jacksonville, FL Mar 19 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Mar 18 .05 | From Out of the Sky @ TSI | (Springfield) Jacksonville, FL Mar 12 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Mar 4 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Feb 25 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Feb 17 .05 | Selma (Zapen & Payne) @ The Talking Stick | Santa Monica, CA Feb 13 .05 | Benefit Show @ Fuel & Starlite | Jacksonville, FL | $10. Feb 11 .05 | Rebecca Zapen & Rickolus @ Art Bar | Jacksonville, FL | with Shawn Lightfoot and Warmth (Jude Kahle / Brian Jerin) Feb 8 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Copeland's | Jacksonville, FL Jan 29 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Jan 22 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Jan 21 .05 | From Out of the Sky @ TSI | (Springfield) Jacksonville, FL Jan 15 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Jan 14 .05 | Rebecca Zapen & Chris Estes @ Art Bar (with Chelsea Chason bass, Logan Lively trumpet) | with Shawn Lightfoot | Jacksonville, FL Jan 8 .05 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Dec 10 & 11 .04 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Simon's Wine Bar | (San Marco) Jacksonville, FL Dec 4 .04 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ The Brick | Jacksonville, FL Dec 3 .04 | From Out of the Sky & Michelle Payne @ Art Bar | Double CD Release Party | Jacksonville, FL | with Shawn Lightfoot, [FOOTS: Estes, Chung, Gottuso, Zapen, Morrison]; [MPB: Payne, Federman, Zapen] Nov 26 & 27 .04 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Vinoe | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Nov 20 .04 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Brick Restaurant | (Avondale) Jacksonville, FL Nov 12 .04 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Simon's Wine Bar (San Marco) Jacksonville, FL Nov 8 .04 | Musicians' Forum @ Lincoln Theatre | Colado, Anurca, and Zapen perform Richard Colado's "Rivers and Lakes" as part of the New World Symphony's recital series, The Musician's Forum | Miami, FL Nov 5 .04 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Brick Restaurant | Jacksonville, FL Oct 30 .04 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Simon's Wine Bar | (San Marco) Jacksonville, FL Oct 22 .04 | Rebecca Zapen / Gary Starling Group @ Brick | Jacksonville, FL Oct 16 .04 | Rebecca Zapen Trio @ Kevin's Grill | Jacksonville Beach, FL Oct 15 .04 | Rebecca Zapen Quartet @ Brick | Jacksonville, FL Oct 12 .04 | Rebecca Zapen @ Listening Post Cafe | Jacksonville, FL Oct 8 .04 | Rebecca Zapen Quartet @ Brick | Jacksonville, FL Oct 5 .04 | Rebecca Zapen @ Listening Post Cafe | Jacksonville, FL Sept 25 .04 | Rebecca Zapen w/ The Gary Starling Group @ Brick Restaurant | Jacksonville, FL Sept 24 .04 | Acoustic Songwriters @ Art Bar: Rebecca Zapen, Aslyn, Brian Jerin, Jude Kahle, Tom Stevens, The Hand of the Host, and Tuffy. Standup comedy by Joel Land | Jacksonville, FL Sept 17 .04 | Rebecca Zapen w/ The Gary Starling Group @ Brick Restaurant | Jacksonville, FL Sept 3 .04 | Michelle Payne Band CD Release Party @ Art Bar (Michelle Payne (gtr/vox), Brian Jerin (gtr), Jude Kahle (bass), John Boote (drums), Betsy Federman (cello), Rebecca Zapen (violin). Opening act: Bernard. In Riverside | Jacksonville, FL Aug 28 .04 | Rebecca Zapen Trio @ Kevin's Grill | Jacksonville Beach, FL Aug 27 .04 | Gary Starling Group, featuring Rebecca Zapen @ Fleming Island Plantation (with Chelsea Chason, bass, Peter Miles, drums) | Fleming Island, FL Aug 21 .04__Rebecca Zapen w/ The Gary Starling Group @ Brick Restaurant | Jacksonville, FL _Aug 6 .04__Double Header @ Fontana & Art Bar Friday August 6th, take your pick, or better yet, do both -- I will! First, from 6:30-9:30 Rebecca performs on solo violin a repertoire of classical, jazz, and italian music at Fontana Italian Restaurant & Bar. Then, head over to the Art Bar, where area songwriters will perform. Catch acts such as Kim Loach Hurley, Dave Fountain, Chase Capo, Michelle Payne, Chris Estes, and Rebecca Zapen. 10pm - 1am-ish. _July 30 .04__Rebecca Zapen & The Gary Starling Group @ Brick Restaurant Friday July 30th, Rebecca Zapen & The Gary Starling Group perform straight-ahead, Latin, and original jazz at the Brick Restaurant. RZ (violin/vocals), Gary Starling (gtr), Chelsea Chason (bass), Von Barlow (drums). In Avondale. 8pm - midnight. _July 29 .04__Rebecca Zapen & Gary Starling @ Fontana Thursday July 29th, duo Rebecca Zapen & Gary Starling perform jazz standards and italian music. Fontana Italian Restaurant & Bar. 6:30-9:30pm. _July 19 .04__RZ & Jenn Chase @ River City Brewing Co Monday July 19th, Rebecca Zapen & Jenn Chase perform acoustic music on guitar, violin, & vocals. Downtown. 5 - 8pm. _July 12 .04__RZ & Jenn Chase @ River City Brewing Co Monday July 12th, Rebecca Zapen & Jenn Chase perform acoustic music on guitar, violin, & vocals. Downtown. 5 - 8pm. _ July 10. 04 Television Appearance Rebecca Zapen and The Gary Starling Group are featured guests on "Good Morning Jacksonville". Tune in ~8:15am, Saturday July 10th. Channel NBC-12. _July 9 .04__Rebecca Zapen @ Fontana Friday July 9th, a solo violin performance of classical, jazz, and italian repertoire. Fontana Italian Restaurant & Bar. 6:30-9:30pm. _July 02 .04__Rebecca Zapen & The Gary Starling Group @ Brick Restaurant Friday July 2nd, Rebecca Zapen & The Gary Starling Group perform straight-ahead, Latin, and original jazz at the Brick Restaurant. RZ (violin/vocals), Gary Starling (gtr), Chelsea Chason (bass), Tim Stombaugh (drums). In Avondale. 8pm - midnight. _June 19 .04__Lux, Petersen, Smith @ Brooklyn Art Center Saturday June 19th, artists Jonathan Lux, Pete Peterson, and Jerry Smith present works at the Brooklyn Art Center. Dance performance by Sonsherée Giles at 9pm. Musical performance by Rebecca Zapen 7-9pm. In downtown Jacksonville. 6-10pm. _June 11 .04__Polyphony @ Henrietta's 9th & Main Michael Joseph Breen's original drama is staged at 8pm June 10-12. On Friday June 11th, come early -- Rebecca Zapen joins guitarists Alvah Allen and Chris Wilson performing acoustic music before the performance, at 7:30pm. In Springfield, tickets $10. _June 04 .04__Acoustic Mayhem @ Art Bar _____ Friday June 4th, 9 songwriters will be performing short sets at the Art Bar, including Paul and Julia from Crash the Satellites, Chris Estes, and Rebecca Zapen. Show starts around 9:30pm, RZ's set around 10:30pm. In Riverside. _June 02 .04__Michelle Payne Band @ Jack Rabbits _____ Wednesday June 2nd, The Michelle Payne Band opens up for The Butchies at Jack Rabbits. Expect a LOUD and rockin' show! 10pm in San Marco. _May 21 & 28 .04__Rebecca Zapen & The Gary Starling Group @ Brick Restaurant _____ Friday May 28th, Rebecca Zapen and The Gary Starling Group perform at the Brick Restaurant. Rebecca on violin/vocals, Gary Starling on guitar, Chelsea Chason on bass, and Von Barlow on drums. 8pm - midnight in Avondale. _May 14 .04__Hollywood Philharmonic Orchestra_____ Friday May 14th, the Hollywood Philharmonic Orchestra performs oceanside, in Hollywood Florida. Vocal soloist Rebecca Zapen. Musical Director Ronald Zapen. Orchestral arrangements by Bill Pape. 8pm _May 7 .04__Rebecca Zapen Trio @ Mossfire Grill_____ Friday May 7th, the Rebecca Zapen Trio performs at Mossfire Grill. Rebecca on violin/vocals, Gary Starling on guitar and Chelsea Chason on bass. 8:30pm - 12:30am in Five Points. _May 5 .04__Michelle Payne Band @ Jack Rabbits_____ Wednesday May 5th, the Michelle Payne Band plays Jack Rabbits. We will perform as an acoustic quartet: Michelle Payne (gtr/vox), Jude Kahle (bass), Betsy Federman (cello), Rebecca (violin/vox). 9:30pm in San Marco. _Apr 30 .04__Rain @ Mossfire Grill_____ Friday April 30th, jazz ensemble Rain performs at Mossfire Grill. Don Casper (guitar), Christi John Bye (vocals), Rusty Springfield (bass), Ricky Kirkland (drums), Rebecca Zapen (violin/vocals). 9:00 - 11:30pm in Five Points. _Apr 24 .04__DON GIOVANNI @ Moran Theatre_____ Saturday, April 24th, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart's Don Giovanni. I will be playing mandolin in the second act. Come down and look at all us classical musician types sittin' in the pit! The Storyline: Don Giovanni had way too many girlfriends. Watch him get what's coming to him! 8:00pm _Apr 10 .04__Rebecca Zapen Trio @ Kevin's Grille_____ The Rebecca Zapen Trio performs at Kevin's Grille, Saturday April 10th, performing jazz standards and originals. Rebecca on violin/vocals, Ryan Rosello on guitar and Paul Sikivie on bass. At the ever-tasty, laid-back Kevin's Grille, in Jacksonville Beach. 6:00 - 9:00pm. _Apr 2 .04__Michelle Payne & Rebecca @ Endo Exo_____ Friday April 2nd, singer/songwriter Michelle Payne performs in the courtyard at Endo Exo with Rebecca Zapen on violin/vocals. In San Marco, 9 - 10:30pm. _Mar 06 .04__Goliath & Rebecca @ Ocean 60_____ Saturday February 7th, Goliath Flores will perform Spanish guitar music with Rebecca Zapen on violin. At Ocean 60 Restaurant in Atlantic Beach, 9pm - midnight. _Mar 01. 04__ Chris Estes and I did a show at London Bridge Pub. There was so little notice that I didn't get to put the word out. I love singing with Chris. Hopefully, we can schedule a show soon and make sure to invite folks. _Feb 28 .04__Michelle Payne Band & StarFlyer 59 @ Jack Rabbits_____ Straight from Michelle: "The Michelle Payne Band opens for Starflyer 59 this Saturday the 28th at Jack Rabbits!!! Yea-the concert you've been waiting for! We go on promptly at 9:00, and yes we will have CD singles in case you forgot to get one at the last show!" _Feb 15 .04__Dance of the Dragon @ Friday Musicale_____ Sunday February 15th, Gina Martinelli presents the third annual Dance Of The Dragon community arts recital, at The Friday Musicale, in Riverside. Expect a diverse selection of musical, visual, and dance performances, and food! Show starts 3:00pm. _Feb 14 .04__Christina, Goliath, & Rebecca @ Endo Exo_____ Super-saturating you with romantic musical sets are Christina Wagner (guitar/vocals), Goliath Flores (guitar/vocals), and Rebecca Zapen (violin/vocals/guitar) at Endo Exo, Valentine's Day. Christina ~10pm, Goliath & Rebecca ~11:30pm. _Feb 13 .04__Rebecca Zapen Trio @ Kevin's Grille_____ Making its debut performance, the Rebecca Zapen Trio performs at Kevin's Grille, Friday February 13th, performing jazz and folk. Rebecca on violin/vocals, Ryan Rosello on guitar and Paul Sikivie on bass. At the ever-tasty, laid-back Kevin's Grille, in Jacksonville Beach, 6:00 - 9:00pm. _Feb 7 .04__Goliath Flores @ Ocean 60_____ Saturday February 7th, Goliath Flores will perform Spanish guitar music with Rebecca Zapen on violin. At Ocean 60 Restaurant in Atlantic Beach, 9pm - midnight. _Feb 7 .04__Tony Steve Faculty Recital @ JU_____ In a recital entitled "Wilder as We Go!", Jacksonville University faculty member Tony Steve will perform a wide range of percussion music on Saturday February 7th. One of the selections, "Log Cabin Blues" will feature Tony on xylophone, Dennis Hunsicker (accordion), and Rebecca Zapen (violin). At JU's Terry Concert Hall, 7:30pm. Admission is FREE. _Jan 30 .04__R.Z. @ Art Bar's EPICUREAN ALCHEMY IV_____ Friday January 30th, the Art Bar holds Epicurean Alchemy IV, a multi-genre evening of artistic expression, sure to tantalize any taste. Featuring the music of: Chase, Terry Case, Mandy Hendry, Tuffy, Greg Sweat, Lightfoot Brigade, Rebecca Zapen, Rachael Levin, Dan Shepard, and Cory Knight. Also featuring DJ DoubleA, DJ Kringe, and artist Justin Griner, painting live as the night unfolds. At the Art Bar, in Historic Riverside, doors at 9pm, I go on around 10pm. [Jan 23 .04] Michelle Payne Band @ Art Bar Friday January 23rd, The Michelle Payne Band opens for Tracy Shedd. At the Art Bar, show starts ~11:00pm. [Jan 09 .04] Michelle Payne Band @ JackRabbits Friday January 9th, The Michelle Payne Band opens for Dead Meadow. At JackRabbits, show starts ~11:00pm. [Dec 12 .03] Rebecca & Chris @ Art Bar Friday Dec 12, Rebecca Zapen on guitar, singin some original tunes. Also, Chris Estes plays music from his upcoming album. At the Art Bar, doors ~9:30pm. [Dec 5 .03] Chris Estes @ Art Bar Friday Dec 5, Chris Estes plays music from his upcoming album at the Art Bar. Rebecca Z on violin/glock. ~10:30pm [Nov 21 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Mossfire Grill Friday Nov 21, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Mossfire Grill, in 5 Points. 8:30pm - 12:30am. [Nov 20 .03] Pretty Boy Freud Trio @ Crush Thursday Nov 20, Pretty Boy Freud Trio plays gypsy jazz at Crush...An Avondale Wine Boutique, as they present the Debut of Beaujolais Nouveau. 6:00 - 9:00pm. [Nov 14 .03] Game Mind @ Spiller Vincenty Friday Nov 14, Allison Ayer's interactive dance and video installation and performance, Game Mind, will be performed at Spiller Vincenty art gallery, as part of their ongoing program, L.I.V.Encounters. Additional performers are Sonsherée Giles and Jillian Bird. I will be performing violin improvisations on a 6 foot scaffolding. 8:00pm. General $12; Students $8. (If you can't attend Friday's show, there is a performance Saturday as well, this time featuring JSO concertmaster, Philip Pan.) [Nov 7 .03] Tytus Hale @ Ham Jam Friday Nov 7, I'll be fiddling with country band Tytus Hale, with vocalists Wynn Perry and "Gimme the Mike" contest winner Lyndie Burris at the First Coast Ham Jam, in St. Augustine. Tytus Hale is: Marion Rutledge (gtr/vox), Joe Mattiocco (gtr), Brandon Poeschel (bass), and Matt Jacobson (drums). We are opening for headliner Tracy Byrd. 6:30 - 8:00pm. [Nov 1 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Mossfire Grill Saturday Nov 1, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Mossfire Grill, in 5 Points. 8:30pm - 12:30am. [Oct 31 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Mossfire Grill Friday Oct 31 -- Halloween -- Pretty Boy Freud plays their most ghoulish gypsy jazz at Mossfire Grill, in 5 Points. 8:30pm - 12:30am. [Oct 4 .03] Strolling Violin @ Riverside Publix Yep, Saturday afternoon rolls around, and you wonder what to do.... Well, come out to the Riverside Publix and look for me in the frozen food aisle, your friendly neighborhood strolling violinist. Part of Publix's Wine & Cheese festival. 5:00-7:00pm [Oct 2 .03] Zapen, Starling, & Chason @ Endo Exo Thursday night, I'll return to Endo Exo to gently deliver ballads, bossa nova, and swing at Endo Exo's happy hour. *Rebecca Zapen, violin/vocals *Gary Starling, guitar *Chelsea Chason, bass Admission is free ~ "stylish" attire ~ 6:30-8:30pm [Sept 25 .03] Zapen & Starling @ Endo Exo Thursday night, I'll be crooning some ballads and bossa nova at Endo Exo's happy hour. Rebecca Zapen, violin/vocals & Gary Starling, guitar Admission is free Attire is a wee bit on the dressy side. 6:30-8:30pm [Sept 20 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Mossfire Grill Saturday night, Pretty Boy Freud plays jazz, swing and blues at Mossfire Grill (upstairs). Come out and enjoy the music and the southwestern grub in historic Five Points. 8:30pm-12:30am [Sept 19 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ MOSH's Xtreme Cuisine 2003 XCuisine 2003 :: dinner and desesrt just got a little dangerous This fundraiser features Brad Byers, "the Human Toolbox" (I think he does extremely dangerous things to himself while we watch), HBO comedian Tom Parks, and jazz, swing and blues from Pretty Boy Freud. All funds raised will help support MOSH's educational programming. [Sept 06 .03] Brooklyn Art Center (Riverside Branch) MUSIC: includes Shawn Lightfoot @ 9pm, Goliath Flores (flamenco guitar), Michelle Payne & Rebecca Zapen @ 10:45pm EXPECT: Fire breathers, performance art, and visual art. This will be quite an experience. The catch...... This event is "invite only". (I know, I know, what's up with the elitism?) But if you are interested in going, then the first 13 people to email me back will be on the guest list. I think the performance space is small so they want to make sure we don't have too many people there. Whatever. Write me if you want to go. I want to have so many responses that I have to email Brooklyn and say "Please can I add more than 13 to my list???!" [Sept 05 .03] Combustible Theatre @ 9th & Main THEATRE: Sartre's No Exit MUSIC: The Awkward Pause Ensemble [Logan Lively, Ryan Rosello, Kevin Hindes, Chelsea Chason, Rebecca Zapen] & Heavenly Noise [Daisey, Britt Traynham, Joseph Yorio, Kimberly Mattson] ART: midnight art show by Thursto.com [Shaun Thurston, Mactruque, John O'Brian, Isaac Outley, Christian Pierre] Open to the first 150 people who arrive -- Doors open ~8:30pm $5 if you're in a costume of some sort $8 if you're lookin' bummy [Aug 23 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Mossfire Grill Due to the overwhelming response at last night's performance the Mossfire Grill has asked us to play tonight August 23, 8:30-12:30. [Aug 22 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Mossfire Grill Fri Aug 22nd, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Mossfire Grill, in Five Points in Jacksonville, 9pm - 1am. This is a new venue for us, the food is great, and it's close to home, so... I'm looking forward to it! [Aug 1 .03] Michelle Payne Band @ Art Bar Was a swell night! The Zach Ziskin band opened, and then we went on in full form, with Michelle (gtr/vox), Jude Kahle (bass), John Boote (drums), Brian Jerin (gtr), Betsy Federman (cello), and myself. [Michelle Payne website] [July 26 .03] I Love You @ Limelight Theatre 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change', a hilarious musical, plays at Limelight Theatre, Saturday, July 26th, at 8pm. I'll be playing violin in the show. Call (904) 825-1164 or toll-free (866) 682-6400 for ticket prices; student rush tickets available. [July 25 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ West Inn Cantina Fri July 25th, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at West Inn Cantina, in Avondale in Jacksonville, 9:30pm - 1:30am. [July 20 .03] Michelle Payne (acoustic) Band | @ Imperial Sun July 20th, an acoustic version of the Michelle Payne Band plays as part of an all-day all-night benefit for the Jacksonville Green Party. Michelle Payne (gtr/vox), Jude Kahle (bass/organ), Betsy Federman (cello), Rebecca Zapen (violin). Other acts include: Against Me!, True North, Plastic Blown Heads, Christina Wagner, The Skorts, The Mission Dolls, Crystal Stafford. Admission is a donation of $5. Thee Imperial, downtown Jacksonville, ~9:00pm. [July 19 .03] Michelle Payne & Rebecca Zapen @ Women's Club of Eustis Sat July 19th, Lake Eustis Folk Stage Concert & Jam Session. We're gonna folk it up with traditional tunes and originals. Instruments will include: guitar, violin, mandolin, glockenspiel, keyboard, and kazoo! Women's Club of Eustis, 227 N. Center St. Eustis. For more info: (352) 357-1379 or email: lkeustisfolk@earthlink.net [July 19 .03] I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Fri July 18th, Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine. 8:00pm. 4 actors + piano + violin = i love you. [July 6 .03] Michelle Payne @ Art Bar Michelle Payne plays ~10pm at the Art Bar, in Riverside. Joining her will be myself on violin/vocals, Betsy Federman on cello, and Chris Estes on bass. [June 12 .03] Food Fight @ ALLTEL Stadium Pretty Boy Freud plays acoustic swing at the Jacksonville Food Fight 2003. Over 45 of Jacksonville’s finest restaurants and beverage wholesalers produce this feast to raise money and awareness to combat hunger in our area. 100% of proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Lutheran Social Services Second Harvest Food Bank. Tickets: advance $40 / door $50. For more info, call: 904-353-3663 [May 30 .03] I Love You @ Church of the Good Shepherd 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change', a hilarious musical, plays at Church of the Good Shepherd, Friday, May 30th, at 8pm. Tickets: individual $20, groups of ten or more $10. [May 29 .03] Jennifer Chase @ De Real Ting Cafe To kick off her European summer tour, Jennifer Chase performs Thursday, May 29th, at Da Real Ting Cafe, in downtown Jacksonville, accompanied by Andy King (bass), Tim Stombaugh (drums), and Rebecca Zapen (violin). Doors open at 7:30. Dinner is $12 -- no cover with dinner purchase. [May 22 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Casa Marina Thurs May 22nd, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Harlow's Restaurant, in the historic Casa Marina Hotel, located in Jacksonville Beach, 6:30-9:30pm. [May 15 .03] The Flying Ace @ The Ritz At the turn of the 20th century The Flying Ace was the first movie with an all-Black cast to be filmed in Jacksonville. Thurs May 15th, The Flying Ace, a silent movie, will be viewed at The Ritz, in downtown Jacksonville, with a live soundtrack provided by John Citrone, Chelsea Chason, & Rebecca Zapen. [May 14 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Stella's Wed May 14th, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Stella's Piano Bar, in Five Points, 7:00-10:00pm. [May 10 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Stella's Sat May 10th, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Stella's Piano Bar, in Five Points, 7:00-10:00pm. [May 8 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Casa Marina Thurs May 8th, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Harlow's Restaurant, in the historic Casa Marina Hotel, located in Jacksonville Beach, 6:30-9:30pm. [May 7 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Casa Marina Wed May 7th, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Harlow's Restaurant, in the historic Casa Marina Hotel, located in Jacksonville Beach, 6:30-9:30pm. [May 6 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Casa Marina Tues May 6th, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Harlow's Restaurant, in the historic Casa Marina Hotel, located in Jacksonville Beach. Back in the line-up is Andy King on bass. Come enjoy the sounds and sign Andy's bass. We play 6:30-9:30pm. [May 2 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Centro Asturiano Fri May 2nd, Pretty Boy Freud plays at the gorgeous Centro Asturiano in Ybor City / Tampa. Dance instruction is 8:00 - 9:00pm, and music & dancing are from 9pm - 1am. Tix are $10 advance / $12 door. [Apr 30 .03] Gary Starling Group @ Simon's Wed Apr 30th, The Gary Starling Group, featuring Rebecca Zapen, plays at Simon's Wine Bar located in San Marco. The players are Gary Starling (gtr), Chelsea Chason (bass), Rebecca Zapen (vio/voc), and Steve Clark (drums). Come enjoy the sounds and preview some of my original music played in a jazz format. We play 8-11pm. [Apr 24 .03] Christina, Michelle, & Rebecca @ Voodoo Thurs Apr 24th, Christina Wagner, Michelle Payne, and I are some of the performers playing acoustic music at Voodoo Lounge, located in downtown Jacksonville. I'm not sure exactly what my involvement will be -- I'm pretty sure I'm playing a solo acoustic set, but I may be accompanying on violin. I'd say come out at 9:30/10-ish. [Apr 23 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Stella's Wed Apr 23rd, Pretty Boy Freud Trio (gtr, sax, bass) plays gypsy jazz as a trio at Stella's Piano Cafe, in Five Points, 7:00 - 10:00pm. I'm not playing this gig, but do come check it out. [Apr 17 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Casa Marina Thurs Apr 17th, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Casa Marina, in Jacksonville Beach, 6:30 - 10:00pm. [Apr 15 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Casa Marina Tues Apr 15th, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at Casa Marina, in Jacksonville Beach, 6:30 - 10:00pm (come early). [Apr 13 .03] Big Knife @ Thee Imperial Sun Apr 13th, the highly intimidating Big Knife performed at Thee Imperial. Slicing up the hits were Chris, Brandon, Mike, Pete and me. I didn't know til Saturday that I could even do the show, so I didn't have a chance to put out the word. It was really fun though! [Apr 10 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Stella's Thurs Apr 10th, Pretty Boy Freud Trio (gtr, vio, bass) plays gypsy jazz as a trio at Stella's Piano Cafe, in Five Points, 7:00 - 10:00pm. [Apr 9 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Restaurant Medure Wed Apr 9th, Pretty Boy Freud plays plays gypsy jazz at the historic Casa Marina Hotel, in Jacksonville Beach, 6:30 - 10:30pm. [Apr 4 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Restaurant Medure Fri Apr 4th, Pretty Boy Freud plays at Restaurant Medure, in Ponte Vedra Beach, just south of Sawgrass Village. We'll be playing gypsy jazz, swing and blues, 9pm - 1am. [Apr 3 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Casa Marina Thurs Apr 3rd, Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at historic Casa Marina Hotel, in Jacksonville Beach, 6:30 - 10:30pm. [Apr 2 .03] Speak-Out @ Shelby's & Freud @ Casa Marina Wed Apr 2nd, the Sexual Assault Survivor Speak-Out kicks off Rape Awareness Month. The event serves to make people more aware of sexual assault and who it affects. The event features survivors' poetry, stories, and artwork. I attended and performed last year and was really glad I did. Musical guests will include Christina Wagner, Michelle Payne, and me -- doing my first official solo "gig" on guitar/vocals. *** Pretty Boy Freud plays gypsy jazz at the Casa Marina Hotel, in Jax Beach; I will join them from 8:30-10pm. Also performing with Freud this evening is saxophonist extraordinaire John Ricci. Yes!! [Apr 1 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Mayo and Casa Marina Tues Apr 1st, Freud's got two gigs ... and we ain't foolin'. First, we play at the Mayo Clinic, noon-1:15pm, at the Kinne Auditorium. Then, later, we play 6:30-10:30pm at the historic Casa Marina Hotel, in Jacksonville Beach. [Mar 28 .03] Pretty Boy Freud @ Starlite Café Fri Mar 28th, Pretty Boy Freud plays at Starlite Café, located in Five Points, 9pm - midnight. I love this venue, very cozy. We will be performing as a trio: Ed Cotton (voc/gtr), Rebecca Zapen (voc/violin), and Ron Spencer (bass). **** We had a lot of fun! Sitting in with us were Jerry Carris on guitar and Joseph Yorio on bass saxophone. Thanks, everyone who came :) !! [Mar 22 .03] Razz-Ma-Tazz #2 @ Boomtown Sat Mar 22nd, The Razz-Ma-Tazz Jazz and Soul Circus, presented by Shawn Lightfoot (git fiddle, vox) and Tennesee Buck (drums), came to town again, this time at the Boomtown Theatre, located in Springfield, with the theme Masquerade De Lux. However, I sucked and didn't post this earlier, but wanted to write it up just the same. Opening acts were Michelle on acoustic guitar and Ed Cotton playing blues guitar. The Razz-Ma-Tazzers included fire-spitting/juggling by Tree, Osama bin Pimpin (and his hysterical ho, Teri), drunken swordsmen, tap dancing by Kristy Castrogiovanni, swing dancin', DJ Ally looking hot, Remus in the washtub, an appearance by George W. Bush (a.k.a. John Alan), and me on violin and bustier. The next RMTJ&SC will be the Wild West Show. [Mar 15 .03] Pretty Boy Freud at Restaurant Medure Sat Mar 15th, Pretty Boy Freud plays at Restaurant Medure, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, 9pm - 1am. You can dress us up, but you can't take us out -- I promise! [Mar 14 .03] Pretty Boy Freud at West Inn Cantina Fri Mar 14th, Pretty Boy Freud plays at West Inn Cantina (ye olde Monty's), located in Avondale in Jacksonville, 9:30pm - 1:30am, crankin' out gypsy jazz, swing and blues, with ensuing debauchery as the night flows. [Mar 9 .03] Chris Estes at Thee Imperial Sun Mar 9th, Chris Estes plays an acoustic show at Thee Imperial, located in Five Points in Jacksonville, time TBA, joined by Jude Kahle (keyboard), Pete Henry (bass), and Rebecca Zapen (violin/voc). He's only, like, one of my favorite songwriters ever. [Mar 6,7,8 .03] Pretty Boy Freud at Jazz Co Thurs, Fri, & Sat Mar 6th, 7th, & 8th, Pretty Boy Freud plays at Jazz Co, in Disney World's Pleasure Island, 8:00pm - 1:00am, performing gypsy jazz, swing and blues. [Mar 2 .03] Michelle Payne Band at JackRabbits Sun Mar 2nd, the Michelle Payne Band does an acoustic show at JackRabbits, located in San Marco in Jacksonville, time TBA, with Jude Kahle (bass), Betsy Federman (cello), Rebecca Zapen (violin), Brian Jarin (guitar), and John Boot (drums). This is a benefit show for Hubbard House. [Mar 1 .03] Jazzmin at Stogies Sat Mar 1st, Jazzmin Acoustic Trio of Central Florida plays at Stogies Blues & Jazz Club, in St. Augustine, 8:30pm - 12:00. These cats are Eddie Kavetsky (gtr) and Kathy Ivers (gtr/voc), joined by Claude Bass on bass and Rebecca Zapen on violin. [Feb 23 .03] Shawn Lightfoot Brigade at Thee Imperial Sun Feb 23rd, I'll be sitting in on a few tunes with the Shawn Lightfoot Brigade at Thee Imperial, in Five Points, Jacksonville, ~11:00pm. The The Razz-Ma-Tazz Jazz and Soul Circus will include Shawn Lightfoot (git fiddle, vox), Tennesee Buck (drums), Chris Herr (upright big fiddle), Rebecca Zapen (fiddle), along with fire-spitters, tap dancers, insane clowns, drunken swordsmen, and a swing dance army. [Feb 16 .03] Michelle Payne acoustic show at Thee Imperial Sun Feb 16th, Michelle Payne and her buds play at Thee Imperial, in Five Points; time TBA. [Feb 1 .03] Pretty Boy Freud at Restaurant Medure Sat Feb 1st, Pretty Boy Freud plays at Restaurant Medure from 9pm - 12:45am. [Jan 31 .03] Michelle Payne Band at Jack Rabbits Fri Jan 31st, The Michelle Payne Band plays at Jack Rabbits; we probably go on around 10:30pm. [Jan 7-10, 21-24, & Feb 11-15] Pretty Boy Freud at Casa Marina Pretty Boy Freud plays at the elegant Harlow's Restaurant at Casa Marina Hotel, in Jacksonville Beach, playing swing and gypsy jazz, 7:00 - 11:00pm. "First opened in 1925, Casa Marina embodied the very essence of romance, mystique and elegance, catering to such guests as Jean Harlow, Charlie Chaplin and Al Capone." Dance lessons provided by Chris Buck and friends, so come and check it out, whether you'd like to learn or just want to sit back and watch some terrific dancing. [Dec 20 .02] Pretty Boy Freud at West Inn Cantina Fri Dec 20th, catch Pretty Boy Freud at West Inn Cantina (a.k.a. Monty's), playing swing and gypsy jazz, 9:30pm - 1:30am. No cover. [Dec 15 .02] Michelle Payne & Frond at the Pit Sun Dec 15th. Part of the ConMoto Trench Festival, the festival features 42 bands at 4 venues, including Rock 'n'Roll Pizza, the Pit, The Velvet Room, and JackRabbits. I'll join Michelle at 4pm and Frond is on at 5pm. All profits go to Habitat for Humanity. [Dec 10 .02] Deluge at FCCJ South Campus Tues Dec 10th, FCCJ Dance Department's "One Fine Night of Art and Dance", including "Deluge", an environmental performance piece, presented by Allison Ayer/the inSite project, with Rebecca on violin. 7pm, Wilson Center at South Campus of FCCJ. [Dec 7 .02] Jazzmin at Stogies Sat Dec 7th, Jazzmin Acoustic Trio of Central Florida plays at Stogies Blues & Jazz Club, in St. Augustine, 8:30pm - 12:00, joined by Rebecca. [Nov 29 .02] Pretty Boy Freud at West Inn Cantina Fri Nov 29th, catch Pretty Boy Freud at West Inn Cantina (a.k.a. Monty's), playing swing and gypsy jazz, 9:30pm - 1:30am. [Nov 27 .02] The "Z" Trio at Gallery Bistro I'm actually just subbing for "T.R."/Robert/Bobby Z Zielinski on this one, but what were the odds of another "Z" getting asked to sub for a jazz violin gig?! The trio consists of Bob Barrett on keyboards, Tom Summerville on bass, and I'll play violin and hopefully sing a few tunes as well. The group plays Wed Nov 27, 6-10pm at Gallery Bistro, near Tinseltown. [Nov 24 .02] Frond at Rock 'n' Roll Pizza Kind of a late gig for a Sunday night, but should be mellow and nice, and Rock 'n' Roll Pizza's, well, pizza, is darn good! Frond consists of Mark Creegan on guitar/vocals, yours truly on violin/vocals (with some mandolin and glockenspiel as well), and David Lauderdale on percussion. [Nov 15 .02] Michelle Payne at the Art Bar I'll be backing up singer/songwriter, Michelle Payne, in an acoustic set of indie rock and folk music Friday November 15, at the Art Bar. Also performing with Michelle will be Jude Kahle. [Oct 31 .02] Pretty Boy Freud at Starlite We had a great night at Starlite Café. There were some highly imaginative costumes, including a barbeque disaster, twisted barbie go-go dancer, garage-built robot girl, cyber dude; will post some photos soon. It was great to see lots of familiar friendly faces, and as an added treat jazz vocalist Dot Wilder and bassist Ron Spencer sat in with us. [Sept 23 .02] Upcoming shtuff This Wednesday, Sept 25th, I'll be backing up my buddy Michelle Payne, along with Brian, Jude, and John of the Michelle Payne Band, at Thee Imperial. Also playing will be Joe Parker and The Trouble With Sweeney. Sunday, Sept 29th, Blue Horse performs at Kevin's Grill, playing from noon til 3pm. Ed and I are muy excited that we'll be playing at DjangoFest NorthWest on Thursday, Oct 3rd. Anyone wanna head out to Seattle and catch the show? We'll buy you a frosty beverage... :). [Sept 20 & 21] Pretty Boy Freud this weekend Friday night Pretty Boy Freud plays at The Mellow Mushroom (near Tinseltown), 9pm - 1am. Then Saturday night, catch us at Laugh 4 Life, a benefit for the Nielsen Organ Transplant Foundation. [Aug 31.02] Travel journals updated This spring and summer I made trips to DC, New Orleans, England, France, and Oregon. I got wayyy behind, but after spending a long romantic evening with my computer, all the travel journals are posted except for Oregon. Check out the travel page. [Sept 11.02] Remember September 11th, 2001 [July 27.02] The summer is wrapping up so traveling should be waning ... maybe! Just got back from Miami where I was copyist extraordinaire, marking string parts and playing violin for the Hialeah Summer Festival Orchestra, directed by my dad, Ronald Zapen. A lot of hard work, but worth it! The photos from the Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival, in Samois, France, should be up soon. Here's a peek. [July 12.02] Ed and I are back from Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival, which was held in gorgeous Fontainebleau, France, on the island of Samois. I love French food -- and I don't mean fries. But there's no place like home, even if it has 100% humidity! Pretty Boy Freud plays tonight at one of my favorite Jacksonville venues, Starlite Café. Ciao for niao! ~ Rebecca [07.12.02 / 2:30pm] There will be a few more gigs and then it's off to London again! I'll also see France for the first time. Ed and I will attend the Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival, in Fontainebleu. There are several travel journals from the past couple months I still need to post. When I return I'll be working on a solo jazz album, hopefully released by September. Au revoir! ~ Rebecca [06.20.02 / 12:45am] I've finally finished my London travel journal. Check it out for lots of photos and travelin' tales. Cheers! ~Rebecca [03.27.02 / 2:03pm] i'm back! london was great! i had the privilege to sit in with two great bands: the amigos and 9:20 de-luxe. i can't thank those fine groups enough! i will post a travel journal with photos, as soon as i get my bearings... ~Rebecca [02.26.02 / 1:39pm] hear ye! hear ye! i'm going to london! feb 19-24. accompanying me is the lovely, swing-dancing, bass-playing kristin. have fiddle, will travel. i hope to return with cool photos, live recordings, and wonderful memories. to contact me while i'm away, email me at rzapen@yahoo.com ~Rebecca [02.11.02] Ed and I jammed boogie woogie style with Brother Jack over at Weise's Pharmacy . Guitar, violin, and piano ... fun! Whitey, their stuffed white squirrel enjoyed it :) ~Rebecca [1.31.02]