pojamapeople

August 2006, former Project/Object drummer Glenn Leonard started a new Zappa project, called Pojama People, and featuring Ike Willis.

In 2007, Pojama People contributed their version of Frank Zappa's 'The Idiot Bastard Son' to "20 Extraordinary Renditions", Andrew Greenaway's project that got released on Cordelia Records.
The info said:
A live interpretation, sung by Alli Bach. Basic track recorded 18 February 2007, Seattle. Overdubs took place in August at the Wall Of Cats Studio, Eugene.
Personnel: Sick Willie (interjected vocals); Alli Bach (vocals, marimbas the most); Ted Clifford (keyboards); Brian Casey (bass, odd sounds); Glenn Leonard (drums, many voices, lead & backing kazoo, marimbas the least).

July 20, 2011, Glenn Leonard got interviewed by Bobby Marquis on Bobby's radio show on Canadian CKCU-FM radio.

	project/object: the dream of the dog (2002, cd, usa, private release) - improvised music, using familiar zappa chords
	pojama people: dec, 2006 compilation (2007, 3cdr-promo, usa, private release) - feat.ike willis & incl. lots of frank zappa compositions
	various artists: 20 extraordinary renditions (2008, cd, uk, cordelia records) - all compositions by frank zappa
	pojama people with ike willis: footsie notes (2008, cdr, usa, private release) - feat.ike willis
	the grandmothers: it happened here (2008, 2cdr, ger, arf society) = the grandmothers (with special guests) concert at zappanale in 2002
	pojama people: zappanele 24 (2013, dvdr, ger, arf society) - all compositions by frank zappa

Pojama People featuring Ike Willis
performing the music of Frank Zappa

Pojama People featuring Ike Willis
Alli Bach / Ted Clifford / Brian Casy / Glenn Leonard

Glenn (the Artist Formerly Known as Project/Object's Drummer) Leonard here. I am now heading up a new Zappa project on the west coast with Ike Willis. Please forward this to all your friends who love Frank or unusual, daring music in general. They'll thank you for it and think you're swell n all. Even if they're not on the left coast, forward away --- they may know folks out this way of the same ilk.

Thanks,
Glenn

Our only Halloween show will be at The Rainbow in Seattle on Saturday October 28 and of course it'll be a Costume Party. There will be prizes for best men's, women's and Zappa look-alike.
Now, add Zappa claymation artist Bruce Bickford into the mix! He will be appearing onstage with us along with some of the original models used in the Baby Snakes and Dub Room Special videos. He may even be coaxed into telling you the story of Monster Road.

Looks like we'll be Ike-less but we proved we can be dangerously entertaining even without our hero.

Please forward this to all your friends who love Frank or unusual, daring music in general.
They'll thank you for it and think you're swell n all. Even if they're not on the left coast, forward away --- they may know folks out this way of the same ilk.

Thanks Major to the very enthusiastic crowd at the Coffe House Cafe in Salem. We should be a regular attraction there starting in mid-March. We hope to be there on a monthly basis. What you witnessed was about half of our repertoire....we promise a completely different show next time. In the future, we will constantly update our catalogue and try to showcase to y'all first. Sound like a good deal? Be our Zappa Guinea Pigs? Cool!

Feb 15 Thur 9pm 21+
Sam Bond's Garage
407 BLAIR BLVD,
EUGENE, OR 97402
541-431-6603
http://www.sambonds.com

Feb 18
private party
secret location
mtv will not be there, national enquirer will

Visit our site for more info, pics, links & all that.
http://www.liveatthespace/com/pjp/

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Here we commmmmmmmmmmmmmme
Walkin down the streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
Get funniest looks frommmmmmmmmm
That guy Uncle Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat

Pojama People featuring Ike Willis Performing the Music of Frank Zappa

Feb 15 Thursday 9pm
Sam Bond's Garage
407 BLAIR BLVD,
EUGENE, OR 97402
541-431-6603
http://www.sambonds.com

Feb 17 Saturday 10pm
Ash St Saloon
225 SW Ash St
Portland, OR 97204
503-226-0430
http://www.ashstreetsaloon.com

Feb 18
big secret almost hollywood-like celeb bash that will make bam's wedding look like a toddler's birthday party in springfield. {what the hell am i talkin about...?}

that's right ~you heard right~ you can have ike & the kids at your *very own* shindig. just email the grouchy drummer who likes to think he has something to do with this band. ( pjp@liveatthespace.com )

our groovy site:
http://www.liveatthespace.com/pjp/

Thanks to all who supported our latest run from Eugene to Seattle. Hang in there, Cali --- we'll be down there sooner than you can greatgooglymoogly.

In the meantime, the Pojama Quartet will be appearing monthly at

Coffee House Cafe'
135 Liberty St NE
Salem OR 97301

541 520 9810

Our next show will be St Patty's Day 3/17. Instead o drinkin yourself til ya barf, why night get good n wired on some kick-ass coffee?

Other dates already confirmed are
April 14 / May 12 / June 9.

All shows are Saturdays and start at 8pm.

Best,
Glenn n all the Pojama People
http://www.liveatthespace.com/pjp/

Pojama People will be at it again. After three successful west coast tours with Zappa veteran Ike Willis, the footsie-wearin' musicians will be appearing at The Coffee House Cafe as a quartet. Although Ike will not be with us, the result should be a dreamy mix of great FZ standards and unique arrangements to some not-so-standards. Expect the unexpected when witnessing a show stocked with Mr. Zappa's music.

The show will occur on St Patty's Day at 8pm for all ages. See Alli Bach play Zappa on the Irish Tin Whistle. See Glenn Leonard perform Irish Dancing from the waist up (he's only half-Irish, you see). See Ted Clifford drink Irish Coffee on stage. See Brian Casey. He has an Irish name.

Mar 17 Sat 8pm All Ages
Coffee House Cafe'
135 Liberty St NE
Salem OR 97301
541 520 9810

April 14 Saturday 8pm All Ages
Coffee House Cafe'
135 Liberty St NE
Salem OR 97301

Bijou Art Cinemas.
492 East 13th
Eugene, OR 97401
541-686-2458
bijou-cinemas.com

FRANK ZAPPA - August 23, 1973
Stockholm Sweden. Bonus: 1970 footage at the Fillmore with guests Flo and Eddie.

Pojama People will be performing the music of Frank Zappa as the quiller kortet once again.
Apr 28 Sat 3:30pm All Ages FREE reeeeal cheap!
Saturday Market
8th Av betw Pearl & Oak
Eugene OR

see vintage footage on the big screen!
Bijou Art Cinemas.
492 East 13th
Eugene, OR 97401
541-686-2458
bijou-cinemas.com

April 20-22 and April 27-29 latenight
FRANK ZAPPA - August 23, 1973
Stockholm Sweden
. Bonus: 1970 footage at the Fillmore
with guests Flo and Eddie.

May 12 Saturday 8pm All Ages
Coffee House Cafe'
135 Liberty St NE
Salem OR 97301
541 520 9810

The Qiller Kuartet one mo' 'gain. Stay tuned for a mid-August west coast tour with IKE WILLIS!!!

the illustrious 3-cd pojama people compilation from the feb 07 run is now available for trade. drop me a line. (gleonard9 at earthlink.net)

august dates with ike willis:

August 15th Wed
Indigo District
Doors 7pm Show 8pm
$8 advance $10 door
1290 oak street
Eugene OR 97401
http://www.indigodistrict.com

August 16 Thur
The Good Foot
2845 SE Stark
Portland, Ore. 97214
503-239-9292
thegoodfoot.com

Happy Fall, everyone. Some of you may already know that two pojammers got married recently. Alli Bach (vox, winds, perc, dance, etc) and Glenn Leonard (drums, foole) tied the knot on 09/08/07. At 6:54:32.1 a lil party was thrown for the lovely numeric sequence. The ceremony included a clown and an FZ compilation love sermonette put together by the celebrant much to our surprise & delight. Wanna see pics? Drop me a line. gleonard9@earthlink.net

I'd like to offer our fabbo merch ~postage paid~! Git 'em before they sell out. We may not be on the road again 'til late this year.

CDs $10 each
North Star
prog rock featuring drummer glenn leonard
Feel the Cold / Triskelion / Power / Live at Nearfest / Tempest / Extremes
sound samples:
http://www.onlinerock.com/fans/northstar

Pellet -- It Came from Mount Holly
heavy metal space jazz, for those of you who like that sorta thing.
sound samples:
http://www.heavymetalspacejazz.com

Bon -- Two Plus Two
ex-Gong gtr Bon Lozaga & bassist Hansford Rowe with drummer Glenn Leonard. Also includes David Torn.
sound samples:
http://www.lolorecords.com

The Sons of the Abnuceals Emuukha Electric Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
totally wacked-out space agressive 12-tone monster mashings. glenn again.

T-SHIRTS $15
we're down to xl only in grey, baby blue & natural. tell people you're of the pojama persuasion.

The Quiller Kartet will be appearing at a new location --- Corvallis. OK, Corvallis itself is not a new location...it's been there for quite a while. Just ask anyone you meet there. BUT, it's a new performance venue for us Pojama People. Just a hop, skip n a jump from Eugene or two hops, a skip and a bigger jump from Portland. Or....perhaps you already live nearby....?

Pojama People Performing the Music of Frank Zappa
Nov 9 Fri 9pm
Sahalie Wine Bar
151 NW Monroe St
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-754-7457
http://www.sahaliewine.com

Hey kids, are ya like me? Do ya love the Project/Object? I have put together a 9-CD compilation of the 2002 tours to make available for trade. This was arguably the greatest unit I have had the pleasure to share the stage with. Since I'm the arguing type, I continually strive to put forth a better argument. :^) The band included Ike Willis, Napoleon Murphy Brock with guests Mike Keneally, Bunk Gardner, Chris Opperman, Candy Zappa, Arthur Barrow, Bob & Thana Harris, Ed Palermo, Chuck Garvey to name a few. Andre Cholmondeley, Jordan Shapiro, Seahag, Dave Johnsen & yours truly rounded out the back-up. Drop me a line at gleonard9 at earthlink dot net if you'd like to trade for them.

"The woman who knew that I had dyslexia -- I never interviewed her."
--George w. Bush
Orange, CA
09/15/2000
responding to a magazine article claiming he suffered from dyslexia
(chimp-o-matic)

Hello, Glenn Leonard here. Recently I've been leading the Zappa repertoire band Pojama People up and down the west coast. I am also performing as a solo act under the name "Sgt. Leonard's Loopy Arts Dub Band." The presentation features digital loops being set up before your very eyes 'n' ears on various hand drums, percussion and marimbas. It serves equally well as ambience to any enviorment or a concert situation, depending on how any given audience member may chose to perceive it.

SLLADB is a one-man multi-dimensional musical presentation which transcends boundaries. Percussion loops are set up before your very eyeears to form a virtual drum circle. Melodic lines are set up as well on marimbas....and the journey begins. Seatbelts are optional but not provided.

Sgt. Leonard's Loopy Arts Dub Band
Appearing at
Cozmic Pizza
Eugene
Nov 25 Sun 7pm free

Join us again at Sahalie Wine Cellars in Corvallis for a Zappa Birthday Party Dec 21 (Friday) at 9pm! The Quiller Kartet will be at it again along with guest guitarist Brian Berg Olsen. He has a night cap, so you _know_ he's the right man for the job!

Pojama People performing the music of Frank Zappa
Dec 21 Friday 9pm FREE
Sahalie Wine Cellars
151 NW Monroe St
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-754-7457
http://www.sahaliewine.com

AND.......ALSO.........BUT WAIT>>>>

Another evening of loopy marimba-induced pleasure awaits you in Eugene

Sgt. Leonard's Loopy Arts Dub Band
Dec 15 Saturday 8pm FREE
The Beanery
152 W 5th Av
Eugene OR
342 3378

spread the word!

2008 01 29
from PJP
Hey, Eugenians!

Sgt. Leonard's Loopy Arts Dub Band will be performing this Friday Feb 1 8pm at The Beanery in the 5th Av Market. It has to be believed to be seen...

THE BEANERY
Allan Bros Coffee
152 W 5th Av
342 3378

2008 02 08

Two lovely events that should be worth your while in Eugene & Corvallis.

Drummer Glenn Leonard's one-man marimbapercussionloopthing will be appearing with some equally nutty goofballs at Cozmic Pizza. Here's the scoop:

7:00 - 11:00 MONDAY FEBRUARY 11TH 7PM $5 CONSOLES AFIRE FEATURING LAROMLAB AND ROBOT COWBOY, SGT LEONARD'S LOOPY ARTS DUB BAND www.sonicbids.com/laromlab www.sonicbids.com/robotcowboy
SGT. LEONARD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k58rkCYXoY

COZMIC PIZZA
8th & Charnelton
Eugene OR
338 9333
http://www.cozmicpizza.com

LAROMLAB- Laromlab provides classic sound blips of old school video game systems, such as the Atari and Commodore 64, which create a macrocosm of music that arouses one`s senses to the state of nostalgia. And he is joined by Robotcowboy, A futuristic expatriate American Space Ranger combines wearable computing, midi guitar, and live energy to wander the digi-range as a robotcowboy playing for dying astronauts. This is a lofi-guitar-compu-show with algorithmic balls from a DEVOspud, laptop-stomping idiot wearing exposed electronics! SGT LEONARD- Sgt. Leonard`s Loopy Arts Dub Band is a one-man multi-dimensional musical presentation which transcends boundaries. Percussion loops are set up before your very eyears to form a virtual drum circle. Melodic lines are set up as well on marimbas....and the journey begins. Seatbelts are optional but not provided.

And then, a sheer 19 days later Pojama People welcome guitarist Brian Berg Olsen into the fold. You can call him B-Bo if you like. I do. Since we now have two Brians in the band, bassist Brian Casey will solidify his nomenclature as his some-time alias Tanglehead. We may begin to refer to Ted as Banana Slug but we don't wanna hurt his feelings....or his image. It *is* a smashing baseball hat that he wears, though.

Pojama People Performing the Music of Frank Zappa
March 1 Saturday 9pm
Sahalie's Wine Bar
151 NW Monroe St
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-754-7457

2008/03/01 Pojama People - concert 'Sahalie's Wine Bar' , Corvallis, OR, usa

Pojama People are now a Quiller Kwintet with the addition of guitarist Brian Berg Olsen. You can call him B-Bo. We do. C'mon out Saturday night for another *FREE* show at Sahalie's Wine Bar in Corvallis. Less than an hour from Eugene, just over an hour from PDX.

We are proud to announce the release of our very first CD "footsie notes" which features the maniacal musicman IKE WILLIS! 45 minutes of wacky improvs, interesting guests, spontaneous combustion and perhaps a ripping guitar solo or three. Get it at the show or write to PJP

We've been performing "Teenage Prostitute" for some time now. Well....in light of ~current events~ here's our new version. Sing along!

She's only 5-foot-3
She's really sort of cute
She's working Albany
SHE'S A SPITZER PROSTITUTE

He's client #9
He's feelin' destitute
His wifey doesn't care
SHE'S A SPITZER PROSTITUTE

I am in a club
That's for the Emperor
All the stuff he's spitzing
Keeps her in a fur
I would really like to try and get away
And when he gets caught
She will cause her some dismay

Tiny little brain
Doin lotsa toot
You will hear me sing
I'M A SPITZER PROSTITUTE

Be Amazed! Be Entertained! Talk over the music!

Apr 19 Sat 8-10pm
THE BEANERY
Allan Bros Coffee
152 W 5th Av
Eugene OR
342 3378

~ALSO~

Look for Pojama People at Saturday Market in Eugene May 17, Sahalie Wine Bar in Corvallis May 31. New CD "footsie notes" will be available at shows or by writing to gleonard333 at gmail dot com . All improv, many Ike Willis guitar shreddings, etc.

"Fun-fun silly-willy."
---Pinky

Due to unforeseen events, the Sgt Leonard show at The Beanery Sat Apr 19 is cancelled. Stay tuned for more Pojama People / Sgt Leonard events in May.

Pojama People will be celebrating the month of May with two free shows. Welcome new member B-Bo to his first full gig in Eugene. This will be The Qullier Kwintet. Look for us with Ike in Septemeber --- hopefully right in your neighborhood.

May 17 Sat 3:30pm FREE
Eugene Saturday Market
8th & Oak
eugenesaturdaymarket.org

May 31 Sat 9pm FREE
Sahalie Wine Bar
151 NW Monroe St
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-754-7457
sahaliewine.com

Pojama People performing the music of Frank Zappa
May 31 Sat 9pm FREE
Sahalie Wine Bar
151 NW Monroe St
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-754-7457µ

Pojama People performing the music of Frank Zappa
June 28 Sat 9pm
Sam Bond's Garage
407 BLAIR BLVD,
EUGENE, OR 97402
541-431-6603

New CD "footsie notes" now available. Lotsa wacky moments culled from previous shows with Ike Willis in that truly unique Pojama style you've come to know & love. T-shirts are still available too! Write to gleonard333 at gmail dot com

Our good friend & national treasure Brian Kenney Fresno will be on tour soon. Look for him in WA/OR/CA starting June 10. He will be at Sam Bond's June 12. Check out his audio, check out his video....and then.....whatever you think.....go see him live because he must be EXPERIENCED.

8/17/2009 - Eugene, OR - Known for his uniquely identifiable baritone voice, former Zappa alumnus Ike Willis will be touring with Eugene ensemble Pojama People. Willis worked with music legend Frank Zappa from 1978 to 1993, and can be heard on such notable albums as Joe's Garage (he was "Joe"), Thingfish (he was "Thingfish") and Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life (he was "The Walrus"). Vowing to keep the music of Frank Zappa alive, he has teamed up with Zappa tribute band Pojama People for a series of upcoming US shows.

"We're going to be doing all the old Frank Zappa favorites, along with stuff from 'Joe's Garage'," says Ike. "Basically, we span all of the eras."

Pojama People features Alli Bach (vocals, percussion, winds, terpsechorean ejectamenta) and Glenn Leonard (drums and "I Was There" musical direction). Rounding out the unit are Portland's Brian Casey (bass) and Ted Clifford (keyboards). Spawned from Zappa tribute ensemble Project/Object, drummer Glenn Leonard (who had played 7 national tours with Project/Object) decided to start his own band to honor the late, great Mother. "I moved from Philly to Oregon in order to marry Alli and start a new Zappa project on the west coast with Ike Willis," Glenn related. "Alli and I met up every time Project/Object played in Eugene, where she would guest doing interpretive modern dance to various FZ songs or improvisations. She joined the tour as a guest in 2004 from Portland to San Francisco where she was featured doing 'The Black Page' on tap! At that point, I knew she was the woman for me. A cross-country romance bloomed and by 2006 I moved to Eugene."

Pojama People have completed five west coast tours since August 2006. Most recently the group released their debut CD 'footsie notes', which is based on improvisations with Ike Willis (who plays guitar as well as sings). "Glenn's our old drummer from Project/Object," recalls Ike. "He was with us for three years. He decided to move to Eugene and start his own band. Also, I lived in Oregon for 17 years. I moved there after the last tour I did with Zappa. Glenn is one of the family, and when he put Pojama People together... when any of my brothers need help I answer the call!"

Pojama People featuring Ike Willis will be performing at the following locations:

Songs to be performed by Pojama People on this tour include: "Dangerous Kitchen" (with Glenn on piano), "The Tap Page" (Alli doing the Black Page via tap dance), "Tell Me You Love Me", "Help I'm Iraq", "Trouble Every Day", "Inca Roads", "Black Napkins", "Outside Now", "Sy Borg", "Watermelon In Easter Hay", "Willie The Pimp", "Zomby Woof", "I'm The Slime", "Lucille" to name a few.

The music of Frank Zappa still remains important to Ike Willis; "I've been playing Frank's music for over 30 years now, and I spent half my life with him. We met when I was 19 years old, when I was in college. I played and toured with him on and off from 1978 on. I recorded with Frank the entire time from 1978 up until he passed away." Along with the debut of the Ike Willis Project this fall, Ike has his three solo CDs available for purchase through www.itsaboutmusic.com