Z-Rock wants to rock your world
I have been watching an advance copy of the new IFC original series, “Z-Rock,” a semi-scripted fictionalized account of a real Brooklyn band, Z2O. Z2O’s day job is as a band for kids’ parties, “The Z Brothers.” It causes them lots of embarrassment, but at least they’re musicians full time. But even in the goofy world of kids’ bands, they struggle and the competition is fierce. Sometimes, they’re embarrassed by the rock band thing, too: they call their house-band gig a “residency.” A venue owner has a not-so secret gay crush on them. The two brothers — Paulie and David Z, along with their friend Joey Cassata — are very attractive and have a good share of musical talent.
It’s inevitable that this program will draw comparisons to HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords.” Even some of the background scenes — since they are both filmed in New York — look alike. “
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