Category Archives: Alumni

The Grande Mothers & Guests in L.A.

Posted on January 28, 2010 by urbangraffito

On Saturday, April 25th, 2009 – in preparation for their Norwegian Tour – The Grande Mothers Re:Invented were joined by very special guests, Not Your Fathers Mothers String Quartet, for one performance only at The Music Recital Hall, L.A. Harbor … Continue reading →

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Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, 1968 Mix

Posted on January 18, 2010 by urbangraffito

It’s completely understandable why many new and old fans alike skip over this particular title in the Zappa catalogue. Of all of Zappa’s official releases, it’s no doubt the most controversial among fans because it’s original version has never been … Continue reading →

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When Do We Get Paid? – Jimmy Carl Black

Posted on January 16, 2010 by urbangraffito

Since Jimmy Carl Black‘s passing, I have had the great opportunity to listen to much of the man’s post-Mothers of Invention recordings. Agree with me or not, JCB was a very unique musician in his own right. Many of his … Continue reading →

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Mammy Anthem, The Baked Potato, January 6th, 2010

Posted on January 10, 2010 by urbangraffito

Mike Keneally sits in with the Rick Musallam Band (a former Beer For Dolphins bandmate) at the Baked Potato on January 6th, 2010.

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The Freak-Out List

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Coming soon from Prism Films: Frank Zappa – The Freak-Out List, a documentary that explores FZ’s favorite musicians and performers as they appeared on the liner notes of Freak Out!.

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Ray & Ike Reunite On Upcoming Project/Object Tour

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Check out Project/Object’s winter tour schedule. Ike Willis and Ray White will be touring together for the first time in over 25 years: The 1984 tour ended on Dec 23, 1984, Universal Ampitheater, Universal City. Since then, as you well … Continue reading →

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Emil Richards About Lumpy Gravy

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Balint

From a documentary by the Wrecking Crew, – originally found on Dweezil’s (relatively) new homepage. A nice story, huh?

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The Jack and Jim Show

Posted on December 18, 2009 by urbangraffito

Eugene Chadbourne and Jimmy Carl Black – the principle members of the Jack and Jim Show – perform a cover of Captain Beefheart‘s “Dropout Boogie” (first clip, below) at The Pit Inn, Shinjuku on June 6th, 2008 (available on their CD, … Continue reading →

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The Indian of the Group – Jimmy Carl Black

Posted on December 8, 2009 by urbangraffito

It was a year ago today (well, okay, a year and a month less two days)… Born in El Paso, Texas, of Cheyenne heritage, Jimmy Carl Black‘s trademark line, “Hi Boys and Girls, I’m Jimmy Carl Black, and I’m the … Continue reading →

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Lady Bianca: Queen of The Blues, 2009

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Balint
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