Monthly Archives: July 2008

Persona Non Grata — Ottawa Edition

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

André Cholmondeley, whom you probably know for his excellent work with Project/Object, is currently working as tour manager/guitar tech for the Adrian Belew Power Trio. The crew were to open for ZPZ at Ottawa Bluesfest last Saturday. André had wanted … Continue reading →

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How To Rekindle Your Interest In Zappa?

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

Steven Harker has a problem. He writes: I’ve been a long time follower of KUR. During the ZFT bruhaha I expressed the opinion that if it wasn’t for your blog my interest in all things FZ would have disappeared up … Continue reading →

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Beat The Boots On iTunes

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

Yes indeed: The Zappa Family Trust will celebrate Independence Day by making Zappa’s “Beat The Boots” series, totaling 148 tracks, for sale online. These will be the only authorized Frank Zappa albums available on iTunes. Gail Zappa: Even though the … Continue reading →

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Low Rock from A.K.A.C.O.D. & Bourbon Princess

Posted on July 3, 2008 by urbangraffito

Now for something completely different. A recent order from CD Baby finally arrived in my mailbox before my move into my new downtown apartment (yes, folks, I’m moving on up) at the end of July. First among these CDs was … Continue reading →

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Woke Up This Mornin’

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

… shower, brush teeth, tralala. Next: Check snailmailbox: Library reminder I’m late in returning that Stevie Ray Vaughn CD Speeding ticket amounting to €175 Click my Google Ads please, thank you Ooooh: Barfko Swill package has arrived! At work: Enter … Continue reading →

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Grande Mothers Re-Invented Rock Canada Day

Posted on July 2, 2008 by urbangraffito

The Grande Mothers Re-Invented performed to an appreciative audience of about 300 at Festival Place in Sherwood Park, Alberta, on Canada Day, July 1st at 7:30 pm. They performed flawlessly for over two and a half hours with one fifteen … Continue reading →

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The Lost Interview

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

Part one of seven. This is fabulous, classic Zappa start to finish — watch while it’s still out there. Thanks Jane!

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Michael Kenyon’s Alive And Well And…

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

… living in Russia.

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