Monthly Archives: November 2008

Jethro Tull – BBC Documentary

Here’s a nice documentary on Jethro Tull (57 minutes), from 1979, which is a very fine year from them – got Bursting Out, right? Want some more? Okay, a concert from 1978: Madison Square Garden. Some more??? Okay, make your choice … Continue reading

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Short News

Just a few things, in short: – “Delayed reaction: Uncle Meat” (Frank Zappa Mini Film Festival?…) – ZPZ: the mix of the 1st Chicago show is ready. – Lumpy Money: delay – Project/Object: show cancelled… – NOT for the above things: applause … Continue reading

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Drum Jam – The Zappa Drummers

Terry Bozzio, Ralph Humphrey, Chester Thompson and Chad Wackerman in this exclusive preview of Drum Channel’s Drum Jams – featuring the Zappa Drummers (via the Idiot Bastard). I like it. (I wonder when the 2nd part of the “Zappa Drummers’ … Continue reading

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Excerpt from The Black Page, 1988

A tiny snipplet from an interview, and a bit of The Black page, possibly from the Milan show (not the best audio quality, though). “The bad businessmen may save the world, by accident!…” 🙂

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¡Hola Lucas!

Some nine months ago, Dr Sharleena and I hatched a cunning plan. It looked something like this: As of yesterday morning at 9:42 am, upon some seven hours of labour, here’s what our plan looks like: World: meet Lucas! More … Continue reading

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Monty Python Channel on Youtube

Monty Python announces its decision to launch its YouTube channel (24 quality videos so far). Hey, and hey again!

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Persona Non Grata: Adrian Belew Weighs In

With regard to this, here’s what Adrian Belew has to say: I told dweezil I would try my best to insure he would not see andre. but I put it off and put it off and I want to make … Continue reading

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As The ZFT vs Zappanale Soap Continues

I received Zappanale‘s 19th newsletter yesterday, which talks mainly about the ZFT vs Zappanale trial. Remember that one? Back in August, there was talk of an out-of-court settlement: The Zappa Family Trust may be willing to compromise. ZFT lawyers now … Continue reading

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Slow Day At Work?

The Black Page Hole:

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Ann Wilson — Hope & Glory

Another CD which I recently picked up was Ann Wilson’s first-ever solo effort ‘Hope & Glory,’ from Zoë/ Rounder Records. Produced by Ben Mink, Hope & Glory features appearances from such artists as Elton John, Gretchen Wilson, Alison Krauss, Rufus … Continue reading

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