Monthly Archives: March 2009

Meeting Mr. Zappa

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Balint

A really nice story by Morgan Argen, from 1988: When the Big Swifty theme came we left our seats, and walked backstage. After convincing one of the guards that we were about to go up and play with Frank, my … Continue reading →

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Zappa, Palais des Sports, Paris, 1980

Posted on March 20, 2009 by urbangraffito

This particular concert took place at the Palais des Sports, Paris, France on June 11th, 1980 and was first broadcast on France’s Antenne 2 in late 1980, and later rebroadcast on Europe2 TV on May 10, 2007. It features Zappa’s … Continue reading →

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Zappa — The Lost Interview

Posted on March 19, 2009 by urbangraffito

Barry, our most kind and benevolent webmaster, posted this seven part interview in July, 2008. However, when I sought it out both here at KUR and on the web, I came head-on to many dead links. Seems as though certain … Continue reading →

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The Tom Waits Book Has Materialized

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You’ll remember my going on and on about the Tom Waits book Sharl and I illustrated. Ah, well a couple of days ago we finally got our copy: The front- and back-cover with some of the postcards. Some more postcards. … Continue reading →

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The Tubes – Trouble Every Day

Posted on March 17, 2009 by urbangraffito

The Tubes cover Frank Zappa‘s “Trouble Every Day” at BB Kings, NYC, April 9th, 2008. Roger Steen (Lead Guitar) takes on vocal duties (I suspect, while Fee Waybill is off stage during one of many costume stages) while Rick Anderson … Continue reading →

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The Monks — Bad Habits

Posted on March 16, 2009 by urbangraffito

Remaining with the theme of satire and parody in popular music, The Monks were an English punk band formed in the 1970s by former members of Strawbs – Richard Hudson, John Ford and Terry Cassidy, along with Clive Pearce (drums). … Continue reading →

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Gruppo Sportivo — Live @ P60, Holland, 2008

Posted on March 15, 2009 by urbangraffito

The Band: Hans Vandenburg – guitar/leadvocal Peter Calicher – vocals/keys Max Mollinger – drums Joris Lutz – bass Lies Schilp – (lead)vocals Inge Bonthond – (lead)vocals Gruppo Sportivo, a Dutch pop band from The Hague, formed in 1976, enjoyed some … Continue reading →

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Has He Offended Someone?

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Sharleena

This morning, I heard “Copycat” on the radio, the song that will represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Festival: Belgium being Belgium, its Eurovision Song Contest candidate is being elected in turn yearly, between the Flemish and the Wallonian region. … Continue reading →

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Keneally Minnemann Beller (KMB)

Posted on March 12, 2009 by urbangraffito

In 2008, Mike Keneally (guitar, keyboards), Marco Minnemann (drums), and Bryan Beller (bass) formed the jazz rock fusion power trio, Keneally Minnemann Beller (KMB) and began touring. Keneally cut his teeth as the stunt guitarist in Frank Zappa‘s 1988 band. … Continue reading →

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Roy Harper – Kangaroo Blues (2004)

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Balint

Some new Roy Harper tunes on Youtube – this one is from the DVD Beyond The Door. Man, he’s heavy! – just check out his One Man Rock And Roll Band, again…

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