Monthly Archives: October 2008

Mystery Zappa Album Poster

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

9illustrations wants to know: The original uploader Farbror Sid is not sure what Zappa album this poster, by Dave McMacken, came with. Anybody? I’ve been looking around on the web for a while and I can’t find this poster or … Continue reading →

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Warren Zevon Field Recordings — Internet Archive

Posted on October 12, 2008 by urbangraffito

On April 7, 2005, the Internet Archive website received permission from Jordan Zevon for live Warren Zevon shows to be hosted at the Live Music Archive, allowing the free exchange of unreleased live Warren Zevon material from their website. Jordan … Continue reading →

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George Duke Interview @ Wolfgang’s Vault

Posted on October 11, 2008 by urbangraffito

By the time this interview was recorded in 1978, Duke had recorded and toured with Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Zappa, Cannonball Adderly, Stanley Clarke, and Billy Cobham — covering jazz, rock, and everything on the spectrum in between before heading in … Continue reading →

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Vesoul

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

In remembrance of Jacques Brel, who passed away 30 years ago. More clips.

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Deliverance

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Cue dueling banjos! (via)

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George Duke at Wolfgang’s Vault

Posted on October 9, 2008 by urbangraffito

Recorded for the King Biscuit Flower Hour, Live at the Bottom Line (New York, NY) April 21, 1977, when George Duke was promoting his first Epic solo album, Reach For It, this show incorporated female vocalists, and had a decidedly … Continue reading →

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“Smash-Flop” Return: Zappa’s Grubby Chamber!

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Our pal Kevin Hoover once again hits the airwaves on Friday with his Zappa infused radio show “Zappa’s Grubby Chamber”: Apart from the Frank musicks, I have a few other special moments planned, and they mainly consist of non-Frank items … Continue reading →

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Dim Lights Thick Smoke Promotions interviews Mike Keneally

Posted on October 8, 2008 by urbangraffito

In this two part audio interview, DLTSP chats with Mike Keneally about his early influences, his love of progressive music, learning to play the entire Gentle Giant catalogue, Drop Control, joining Frank Zappa’s band, the realities of being in Frank … Continue reading →

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Olbermann Grills Palin

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

Oh how I love the smell of vitriol in the morning:

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GZ: “No matter what I do/release you hate it.”

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

Last Saturday, in a topic related to Joe’s Menage, Gail Zappa posted the following in this zappa.com forum thread: Ok. So the simple truth is that I have been trying to figure out how to respond to the meanies that … Continue reading →

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