Monthly Archives: May 2008

On The Edge

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

U2’s The Edge is a talentless twit. Bill Bailey agrees. Plenty more where that came from!

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Very Saxy

Posted on May 7, 2008 by urbangraffito

Strange what one finds on YouTube…Is it jazz, or is it big band, or is it porn? Or is it Big Band Jazz Porn? You decide…

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3 from Rain Dogs (live)

Posted on May 7, 2008 by urbangraffito

What is it about the music and lyrics of Tom Waits that popular culture has clung to so heartily? Has he touched upon something deep within our common unconscious, like some dimestore novel from which we are all characters? And … Continue reading →

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Tom Waits Gives A Press Conference

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

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Boys Are Back In Town

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Hello and welcome to another episode of “Zappa.com Forums: The Douchebag Edition”. Idiot Bastard Son says: I have been personally insulted at the Zappa Forum simply for commenting on the inference in DZ’s recent email about the ZPZ DVD re-release. … Continue reading →

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Stanley Zappa: Live Constructions

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Stanley Jason Zappa & Nick Skrowaczewski (tenor saxophone & drums), live this evening on WKCR — 9PM Eastern Standard Time. Don’t miss it! (Hey Stanley, don’t suppose you could sqeeze in It Had To Be You for our birthday girl, … Continue reading →

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Got Rhythm?

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Drummers worldwide listen up: People who score high on intelligence tests are also good at keeping time, new Swedish research shows. The team that carried out the study also suspect that accuracy in timing is important to the brain processes … Continue reading →

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Bring Out Yer (Gr)Avatar

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Praise be! This weblog is now Gravatar enabled. Now you too can have one of those unique little personal images next to any comment you post here. All you have to do is sign up for an account with Gravatar, … Continue reading →

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One Shot Deal

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Dweezil Zappa just hit the “Post” button on the latest Z-newsletter. In case you’re not subscribed, some choice quotes: The [ZPZ] DVD is available at last in stores now and will be available as a 2 disc set and as … Continue reading →

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La Grande Freak Out!

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Next July 5 & 6 ’08. Organized by Les Fils De L’Invention. After London & Rome, Paris welcomes the third international conference dedicated to Frank Zappa. A great weekend of debates, spectacle and concerts (special things will happen) Will have … Continue reading →

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