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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“:

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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

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Let’s Make The Water Turn Black!

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Zappa The Hard Way: A Chat With Mr. Greenaway

As you may have noticed, Andrew Greenaway (aka Idiotbastard) just had his book “Zappa The Hard Way” published. The book, which will have its official release at this year’s edition of Zappanale, tells the tale of FZ’s (in)famous ’88 tour, … Continue reading

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The Idiot Bastard Tweet

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At The Roundhouse

Of interest to those who live in the London area, Zappa at the Roundhouse: …a three day festival from 5–7 November that will celebrate the life and music of this legendary American artist. The programme includes performances from his son … Continue reading

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Vai Contest, Return Of

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

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!

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!

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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