Members: Gary Lucas, Dave Sewelson, Richard Dworkin, Phillip Johnston, Rob Henke, Joe Fiedler, Jesse Krakow

Fast 'N Bulbous, The Captain Beefheart Project [Disambiguation - This is not the Italian Frank Zappa Cover Band of the same or similar name, Fast & Bulbous Jelly]

In 2001, the following message appeared on Philip Johnston's website: "Upcoming: in the spring of 2001, a new band will debut: Fast 'n Bulbous: the Captain Beefheart Project featuring Gary Lucas, arranged and conducted by Phillip Johnston.

The original line-up:
• Gary Lucas: guitar
• Oren Bloedow: bass
• Billy Ficca: drums
• Phillip Johnston: alto saxophone
• Ron Horton: trumpet
• Chris Washburne: trombone
• Bob DeBellis: baritone saxophone