Author Archives: Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Berklee Interviews Gail

You know something? I was going to write a massive post related to this interview with Gail (mailed to me by many), but to be honest: I figured life is too short as it is. I’ll leave you with a … Continue reading

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Public Service Announcement

Via Dangerous Minds, hat tip Mike McCroy.

Posted in Frank Zappa, Heh Heh, Miscellany, YouTubery | 6 Comments

New Zappa Release: Congress Shall Make No Law

By now I guess you all know about the Zappa event in Baltimore that is to take place on September 19. A couple of days ago, a new Zappa Records release was announced for this date: September 19, 2010 marks … Continue reading

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Impact (Part One)

If you’re on Facebook, you may have come across a recent meme there which states simply: 15 albums that have had a big impact on me. Don’t take too long to think about it. Fifteen albums you’ve heard that will … Continue reading

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Heavy Metal Britannia

Any metalheads in the audience? Oh there you are. Check out this wonderful BBC4 documentary on the rise (and fall?) of British Heavy Metal music, which aired on March 5th, 2010. Part One: Continued: 2 | 3 | 4 | … Continue reading

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Polygon Head Plays The Black Page #1

So, you’re interested in learning to play The Black Page #1 on guitar? Check out this video from Polygon Head, angrily shake your fist at the guitar gods, and go back to your Neil Young Harvest songbook (that’s what I … Continue reading

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Captain Beefheart Symposium

Captain Beefheart guitarist Gary Lucas will conduct a Beefheart Symposium at The Magic Room, Brighton, MA, on Friday Sept. 10th: Gary Lucas, who has been called “a modern guitar miracle” (Rolling Stone), “The Thinking Man’s Guitar Hero” (The New Yorker) … Continue reading

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Holiday in Berlin e ancora Zappa

YouTuberer microsei: First part of a fantastic Zappa Suite by Orchestra Spaziale Italiana directed by Giorgio Casadei, genial Zappa arrangements at Malè “non Sole Jazz” Festival close to Dolomite Mountains Part two, part three. Hat tip: @evaristo

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Zappa & Zin

Next August 24, The Ed Palermo Big Band will be playing at the City Winery, which is cool because they’re one of the superior FZ tributes out there IMHO — but there’s a twist: As the night progresses we will … Continue reading

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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

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