Monthly Archives: June 2010

Vai Contest, Return Of

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The jury has done its business, the winners have been notified, and will be receiving their copy of “Western Vacation” shortly! Those of you who didn’t enter: buy the album via these handy links: iTunes | Amazon. And now for … Continue reading →

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The Rondo Hatton Report #3

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A new issue of The Rondo Hatton Report is out, featuring the following contributions: The Origins Of IINK / Román García Albertos Cruisin’ For A Ruben / Sue Barashy Zappa’s Music Is A Time Machine / Guillaume Dauzou & Sabrina … Continue reading →

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Steve Vai’s Western Vacation: Free Copies To Win!

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Steve Vai‘s record label has a new album coming out next Tuesday June 22nd (more info here): To celebrate the release, the Favored Nations label has generously offered KUR five free copies to distribute among you! Obviously, merely handing them … Continue reading →

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Sieg Zappanale!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Remember a certain lawsuit issued by a certain dead rockstar‘s widow against a certain fan-organized tribute festival? As it turns out, said widow just lost the appeal. Robert who mailed in the story, says: Sorry, currently only available in german. … Continue reading →

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Immaculate Voodoo Butter Mix – Part IV

Posted on June 15, 2010 by urbangraffito

It’s that time of the month, fellow KUR-Meisters, when I dip into my personal, not-so-mythic, vault of Zappa field recordings to compile the latest KUR mix: the “Immaculate Voodoo Butter Mix – Part IV“. What is Part IV? Part IV … Continue reading →

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Best FZ Covers – DZPZ & Eric Johnson’s “Carolina Hardcore Ecstasy” & “Muffin Man”

Posted on June 14, 2010 by urbangraffito

For those who think Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa is a cold, “note-by-note” band, incapable of improvisation, I’m obviously not going to alter your view with a few posts, and neither would I endeavour to try. For those willing to look … Continue reading →

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Dust Radio – A Film About Chris Whitley

Posted on June 13, 2010 by urbangraffito

As a fan of the music of the late Chris Whitley, I was excited to learn that the documentary about his life and music, Dust Radio, had gone into post-production (view trailer above).

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Best FZ Covers – Sandro Oliva’s “Watermelon In Easter Hay”

Posted on June 11, 2010 by urbangraffito

Sandro Oliva – former member of The Grandmothers, and one of my favourite guitarists – has been torturing Italian eardrums with his own band, The Blue Pampurio’s, since 1974. Sandro Oliva‘s cover of FZ’s “Watermelon In Easter Hay” (one of … Continue reading →

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The Grande Mothers Re:Invented – Viva Brazil, 2010

Posted on June 9, 2010 by urbangraffito

KUR recently received an email from The Grande Mothers Re:Invented thanking “the fans, the promoters, the crews, and everyone behind the scenes who support their performances, making these concerts and tours possible.” THE POWER OF THE FANS The GMSRI receive … Continue reading →

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CACA: Pierre Vervloesem Whips It Out

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Pierre Vervloesem (previously) writes: I have recorded and mixed a CACA cd, i don’t know when it’s gonna be released and on wich label etc… simply because that doesn’t interest me at all. I “compose”, play the guitar, planned one … Continue reading →

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