Monthly Archives: August 2008

Talking Heads @ CBGB’s at Wolfgang’s Vault

Posted on August 31, 2008 by urbangraffito

This appearance at New York’s seminal punk club, CBGBs, on May 31st, 1977 captures the Talking Heads before their debut record had even been released. The band’s characteristic sound is already fully evident as they dig into some classic material … Continue reading →

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Let’s Help Out A Mother

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Last week, Jimmy Carl Black had an operation to remove a tumour on his lung. Now, the tumour has turned out to be cancerous. Idiot Bastard Son, who spoke with Jimmy last Thursday writes: He sounded fairly chipper, but they … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Virgin with Nice Breath.

Posted on August 27, 2008 by urbangraffito

Releases from the Zappa Family Trust: One Shot Deal (2008) The Torture Never Stops (2008) Wazoo (2007) The Dub Room Special! (2007) Classic Albums: Apostrophe(’)/Over-Nite Sensation (2007) Buffalo (2007) The Frank Zappa AAAFNRAA Birthday Bundle (2006) The MOFO Project/Object (2006) … Continue reading →

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Impressions From Zappanale #19

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

From FZ tribute band Zappatika: Sharl’s friend Debutante Daisy performing “Montana” with the Low Budget Research Kitchen: Low Budget Research Kitchen plays “Inca Roads”: The Wrong Object with Stanley J. Zappa on sax: The Paul Green School of Rock All-Stars … Continue reading →

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When Rock Legend Widows Litigate

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

In November, the plaintiffs demanded that the organizers of the Zappanale be forced to pay a €250,000 penalty or be sent to jail for two years should the festival or the related “Arf-Society” refuse to comply. Cut to the present: … Continue reading →

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Roger Steen Interview @ Ultimate Guitar

Posted on August 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Any fan of The Tubes will seriously enjoy Ultimate Guitar‘s interview with Roger Steen entitled, “The Tubes: Bizarre Is As Tubes Does”. Steen speaks of the band’s beginning in Pheonix, Arizona, their move to San Francisco in the early 1970s, … Continue reading →

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Uh-Oh

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher
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’56 Fender Stratocaster

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

For sale on eBay, opening bid US $34,995.00: the guitar that “influenced a teen Frank Zappa to move away from drums & vibes to guitar!!!” Used and played by Wally in the Blackouts (Frank Zappa’s 1st high school band) this … Continue reading →

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Zappanale: It’s A Wrap

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

…and therefor I’ve removed the banner above. Since we couldn’t make it this year — we really really wanted to though! — I’m curious to see if any pictures or video’s will pop up in the coming week. If you … Continue reading →

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Avatar Redux

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Back in May, I encouraged you to grab yourself an avatar and register it with Gravatar so that with every comment you make here, the image of your choice would show up along with it. Some of you did, but … Continue reading →

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