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The Return Of Unmatcheds

After a few years of pause, the Unmatched series rides again – and comes up with no less than three CDs! Yes, the Hispanic Zappa Tributes – see UniMuta’s fine comments on vol. 8, vol. 9 and vol 10!

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Dirty Deeds Will Rock You!

Now THAT’s what I call a mix… The original source is Deluxe Music, a german music TV (if I’m right), but I’ve found it here – scroll down for more!

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Peek inside Frank Zappa’s vaults, parts 1-4

One Shot Deal (which numbers 83 of all official Zappa releases, in case you’re counting), largely pulls largely from Zappa’s mid-’70s live material, which has never appeared on CD. “One Shot Deal was literally that,” says Gail. “It was like, … Continue reading

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Review: Zappa Plays Zappa, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, Dec. 31, 2008

Kevin shares his thoughts on the show at Crush All Boxes, including a nice piece of art by Ward Shelley (don’t miss the hi res picture!)  At one point, Les Claypool came out in a longcoat and chimp mask and … Continue reading

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Bogus Pomp Low Budget Semi-Acoustic Orchestra

Listen to (parts of) last August’s concert by the Bogus Pomp Low Budget Semi-Acoustic Orchestra at St Katharinen’s Church in Hamburg here (~100 mb, from the NDR radio – via the Idiot Bastard). By the way: Bogus Pomp Is Good. … Continue reading

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ZPZ For Grammy

Pete Griffin bassist says: As you may have heard, Zappa Plays Zappa has been nominated for a Grammy! We’re in the Best Rock Instrumental category for our live performance of “Peaches En Regalia.” Seeing as how I’ve always felt this … Continue reading

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FZ’s Music at Israel Festival in Jerusalem, 1997

Featuring: Ike Willis, Tommy Mars and Tom Fowler. I’ve collected most of the videos (10 parts) here – nr. 7 is still missing. Have fun!

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Jeff Beck feat. Imogen Heap, again

This one above is Rollin’ And Tumblin’, from the Jeff Beck album You Had It Coming. See the rest also: mog.com More about this song Share mog.com More about this song Share Err… Sorry for the terrible look. Othervise you’ll … Continue reading

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1973-06-26 Sydney, Rehearsal

Frank Zappa and the Mothers rehearsing for a show in Sydney, Australia in 1973. Wow!… (Via FZ In Hungary.)

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AAAFRNAAA FZ Birthday Bundle 2008

A new release, through iTunes: Tracklisting: 01. Dancin’ Fool (Disco Version) 6:18 02. More Trouble Every Day 5:48 03. Gorgeous Inca 3:25 04. Ancient Armaments 4:09 05. America The Beautiful 3:35 06. You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch 3:12 07. … Continue reading

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