Monthly Archives: November 2009

Captain Beefheart – Hoodoo Hoedown

Posted on November 18, 2009 by urbangraffito

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been just as big a Captain Beefheart fan as a Mothers of Invention fan. True, his is not exactly the music for your everyday, run-of-the-mill music listener who relies on a steady … Continue reading →

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Knick Knacks

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

Some links, sent in by some kind readers: Backstage Auctions’ December auction: “over 300 Frank Zappa lots, containing record awards, signed items, [etc, etc…]” Dale Bozzio to serve jail time for an animal cruelty conviction Dumb All Over sans vocal … Continue reading →

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The Radio Is Broken – Rehearsals, UMRK, 1980

Posted on November 17, 2009 by urbangraffito

A unique glimpse into Zappa‘s creative process as Frank Zappa and members of his Rockin’ Teenage Combo rehearse “The Radio Is Broken” from ‘The Man From Utopia’ on September 27th, 1980 at the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen.

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The Sensitive Female Chord Progression

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You’ve heard variations of The Carlos Santana Secret Chord Progression of course, but did you know about The Sensitive Female Chord Progression? Here’s an easy way to see if a song uses the Sensitive Female Chord Progression: Just sing Joan … Continue reading →

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Billy the Mountain, Martyrs’ 2009

Posted on November 12, 2009 by urbangraffito

Just prior to an unauthorized performance of “Joe’s Garage” at Martyrs’ in Chicago on July 27th, 2009, The Chicago Zappa Collective performed an exceptional version of “Billy the Mountain” as an opening set: Billy the Mountain – The Chicago Zappa … Continue reading →

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The Beatles Never Broke Up…

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Ha! Picture this: On Sept. 9, 2009 I experienced something that I still am having trouble believing happened to me. I came into the possession of a cassette tape containing a Beatles album that was never released. I dont expect … Continue reading →

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Zappa Symphonies, Crowning Glory

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Balint

The New Dutch Academy’s new Super Audio CD “Zappa Symphonies, Crowning Glory” (PentaTone) is available in The Netherlands from October 2009. (…) With world premiere recordings of symphonies by Francesco Zappa, Graaf, Stamitz and Schwindl, the disc is the first … Continue reading →

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Dick Barber Interview, 1990

Posted on November 10, 2009 by urbangraffito

Dick Barber was the Mothers‘ road manager in the late 60’s and early 70’s. He also played with great emotion the role of the industrial strength Gypsy Mutant Vacuum Cleaner that Motorhead falls in love with in “200 Motels“. He … Continue reading →

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Jack Conte & Pomplamoose

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Musician and YouTube phenomenon Jack Conte has two rules when it comes to his videos: What you see is what you hear (no lip-syncing for instruments or voice). If you hear it, at some point you see it (no hidden … Continue reading →

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Son of Tweezer Glint – Part 3B Finale

Posted on November 2, 2009 by urbangraffito

Before I send my own personal, private pair of Zircon Encrusted Tweezers into the shop for some serious re-encrusting — I have one last installment of the Son of Tweezer Glint series, the finale, to present. Among the alternative edits, … Continue reading →

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