Monthly Archives: November 2009

A Job Well Done, MusicToday

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

So there I am attempting to pre-order Philly ’76 and this is what I get: Click image for full glorious Epic Fail View! Undaunted however, I am about to undertake pre-order attempt #5…

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LA Phil Plays Zappa

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Concert details to be found here. Some more information over at EarBox, written by the conductor. Gotta love the introductory paragraph: OK, all you Zappa heads out there in the audience. I can recognize you a mile away because of … Continue reading →

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Lady Bianca: Queen of The Blues, 2009

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Balint
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Boston Music Hall, 1976 (Early Show)

Posted on November 27, 2009 by urbangraffito

If you are still teetering on the fence wondering whether or not to pre-order Philly ’76 (Spectrum Theater, Philadelphia, PA, 29 October 1976) featuring Frank Zappa, Terry Bozzio, Ray White, Patrick O’Hearn, Eddie Jobson and Bianca Thornton, here are five … Continue reading →

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New Frank Zappa Release: Philly ’76

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Here’s the email announcement, and here’s the pre-order page. The internet largely agrees this 2 Disc release is the Spectrum Theater in Philadelphia show from 29 October 1976. The band: FZ, Bozzio, Ray White, Patrick O’Hearn, Eddie Jobson and Bianca … Continue reading →

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The Drummers of Frank Zappa – on DVD

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Balint

The nice talk with these very fine people, as it was mentioned before. Can be ordered here.

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RDNZL – The Truth

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Balint

I honestly like those tiny little (previously unknown) factoids that time after time see the light of day and reveal something we did not know before. Here’s something I know you all were wondering about (just like I did), and … Continue reading →

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Wild Love — New York & Elsewhere, 77/78

Posted on November 22, 2009 by urbangraffito

Over 18 minutes worth of solos in the above audience recording of the October 29th, 1977, New York City performance of “Wild Love” followed by a February 15th, 1978, audio of the same from Berlin, Germany. To me, these clips … Continue reading →

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Dweezil Zappa: A Son of (a Mother of) Invention

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Balint

Another big thing for next year is another DVD, our Roxy concert that we did 35 years to the date that Frank last played at the Roxy. We’re also working hard to complete Frank’s Roxy film, so hopefully both of … Continue reading →

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Zappa-Weekend In the French Radio FR3

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Balint

Conducted by Peter Eötvös, the tunes played (if I’m correct): Penis Dimension, Dupree’s Paradise, The Perfect Stranger. The concert is said to be broadcasted on the 21st of December on France Musique radio.

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