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Monthly Archives: July 2010
ALL ZAPPED OUT – Ben Watson Interview
Like him, hate him, despise him, abhor him – the one thing you cannot do with Ben Watson is ignore him. No matter what your position is when it comes to Frank Zappa – Ben Watson’s thought provoking, sometimes shocking, … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Interview, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 2008, A concert for jimmy, Ben Watson, Frank Zappa, Interview, jimmy carl black, kindamuzik, the wire
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Baltimore Plans Zappa Dedication & Tribute Concert
Barfies in my mailbox: Since last month’s confirmation of the September 19th date for Baltimore City’s dedication of a bust of Frank Zappa, community support has been growing for a concert and festival in tribute to the legendary musician, composer … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, In The News, Music, Zappa Plays Zappa
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Zappanale #21: Zappa & The GDR Exhibit
Aside from five days of live Zappa music, the Zappanale festival will this year be hosting an exhibition reflecting 20 years of Zappanale. One part will consist of information specifically about “Zappa and the GDR“:
Posted in Community, Frank Zappa, Politics, Zappanale
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Ian Penman: “Don’t Do That On Stage Anymore”
Did Mr Penman get it right back in 1995, when FZ’s back catalog was being re-issued by Ryko? Let’s have a look… For the pop life of me, I cannot see why anyone past the age of 17 would want … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Frank Zappa, In Writing
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Zappa, Palladium Shows, October 31st, 1981
What has gone down in history as probably two of the worst produced Frank Zappa concerts are the early and late Palladium shows from October 31st, 1981. Neither presented in their entirety then or since. MTV broadcast one live and … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Official Releases, YouTubery
Tagged 1981, Frank Zappa, palladium, piecemeal release
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Zappanale 21 – ZAPPATiKA!
ZAPPATiKA! is a British-born Frank Zappa tribute band of international musicians who presently live near Amsterdam, Holland, that tour all over Europe playing their own original and very alternative music to live audiences, sometimes performing Frank Zappa tribute shows. Formed … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery, Zappanale
Tagged 2010, Frank Zappa, zappa covers, Zappanale 21, ZAPPATiKA!
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Frank Zappa: New York & Elsewhere, 1980, Excerpts
In this 1980 Austrian TV Documentary, interviews with Frank Zappa are interspersed with concert footage from New York’s Mudd Club on May 8th, 1980 (“Mudd Club” and “Chunga’s Revenge“) and Upper Darby Township’s Tower Theatre on May 10th, 1980 (“Beauty … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Interview, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 1980, chicago, Frank Zappa, Mudd Club, New York, New York & Elsewhere, tour, Tower Theatre
8 Comments
Immaculate Voodoo Butter Mix – Part V: Encores
While compiling the prior four installments of this mix – I was intrigued by the sheer energy, vitality, and variation Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention brought to each of their show’s encores. Traditionally, Zappa‘s contemporaries might toss out … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music
Tagged encores, Frank Zappa, mothers of invention, streaming audio
13 Comments
The PsychoAcoustic Orchestra – Twenty Small Cigars
If anyone ever asks you what has come from Cincinnati, Ohio, lately tell them a Frank Zappa cover from the likes of The PsychoAcoustic Orchestra (formed in 1990 by composer Pat Kelly). Comprised of thirteen Cincinnati area musicians, the group … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 2010, Blue Wisp Jazz Club, Cincinnati, covers, pat kelly, The PsychoAcoustic Orchestra, Twenty Small Cigars
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