Category Archives: In The News

Short News

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Balint

Just a few things, in short: – “Delayed reaction: Uncle Meat” (Frank Zappa Mini Film Festival?…) – ZPZ: the mix of the 1st Chicago show is ready. – Lumpy Money: delay – Project/Object: show cancelled… – NOT for the above things: applause … Continue reading →

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Persona Non Grata: Adrian Belew Weighs In

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

With regard to this, here’s what Adrian Belew has to say: I told dweezil I would try my best to insure he would not see andre. but I put it off and put it off and I want to make … Continue reading →

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As The ZFT vs Zappanale Soap Continues

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I received Zappanale‘s 19th newsletter yesterday, which talks mainly about the ZFT vs Zappanale trial. Remember that one? Back in August, there was talk of an out-of-court settlement: The Zappa Family Trust may be willing to compromise. ZFT lawyers now … Continue reading →

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A Concert For Jimmy

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This just in from The Idiot Bastard — the schedule for tomorrow’s Jimmy Carl Black tribute concert: 17:30 – Doors open 18:00 – Introduction by MC Ben Watson 18:15 – The Muffin Men 19:15 – The Thurston Lava Tube 20:00 … Continue reading →

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Obama!

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Wow wow wow, this is fantastic news to wake up to. Also: I’ve been waiting for eight years to be able to say the following three words and now I finally can: NO MORE BUSH! Aaaaahhh… Thank you America!

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RIP Jimmy Carl Black

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Very sad news comes to us from Jerry Ford, long time friend of JCB, and caretaker of Inkanish Records: It is my sad duty to report the news that JIMMY CARL BLACK has passed away. Jimmy left this earth around … Continue reading →

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Stockport For Jimmy

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Sharleena

We didn’t know about this until now: apparently there’s a benefit concert for JCB taking place before the one advertised in the banner above on Nov 9th. This just in from El Bastardo Idiota: Just a reminder that the first … Continue reading →

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Olbermann Grills Palin

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Oh how I love the smell of vitriol in the morning:

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Joe’s Menage — Update from the Zappa Family Trust

Posted on October 1, 2008 by urbangraffito

Apparently, the folks over at Vaulternative Records have heard the rising voices of Zappa fandom and have decided to put out a press release with all the relevant and necessary information regarding Joe’s Menage (as well as Gail’s take on … Continue reading →

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Joe’s Menage

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Oooh, look! Quoth GZ: Rare 1975 thrillingness. Be very afraid of being Danish. Or not. Rant & Roll. Fellow consumers! Let’s track down the venue and playlist! If we don’t, nobody will! Exclamation mark.

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