Category Archives: Zappanale

On This Day

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Thomas Dippel announces Jean-Luc Ponty & His Band will be playing Zappanale 2010! Paul Carr publishes a new paper on FZ and The Big Note concept. In Baltimore, 69 years ago, a boy was born who would soon be playing … Continue reading →

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Knick Knacks

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Some links, sent in by some kind readers: Backstage Auctions’ December auction: “over 300 Frank Zappa lots, containing record awards, signed items, [etc, etc…]” Dale Bozzio to serve jail time for an animal cruelty conviction Dumb All Over sans vocal … Continue reading →

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Zappanale 20 – Highlight: Sheik Yerbouti

Posted on October 22, 2009 by urbangraffito

Take one Zappa tribute band, Sheik Yerbouti, add three alumni from Zappa’s touring and recording bands – Napoleon Murphy Brock, Denny Walley, and Robert Martin – put them all together on the Zappanale 20 Main Stage, and the result is … Continue reading →

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Musicians Play FZ – Part I

Posted on August 12, 2009 by urbangraffito

Originally conceived as an interruption in the “Son of Tweezer Glint” series for we schmucks who couldn’t make it to Zappanale 20 in Bad Doberan — “Musicians Play FZ – Part I” is the first of a two part series … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Mike Keneally, Miscellany, Music, Zappanale | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Message From The Travel Agent

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Well, it’s been an interesting week so far. Last Saturday, Sharl had an accident involving a broken thermos and hot boiling water splashing on her chest. The result: rather nasty first and second degree burns and blisters a-go-go. While she’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Zappanale | 16 Comments

Napoleon M. Brock In Der Spiegel

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Nice little interview with NMB in der Spiegel where he speaks about touring with Frank Zappa and, of course, Zappanale where he will be performing this weekend. Money quote: Gail Zappa should recognize that these music enthusiasts, like the initiators … Continue reading →

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Project/Object & Zappanale Fever

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Andre Cholmondeley of Project/Object dropped a note announcing the band’s mini August tour in Europe. The gigs are: SAT 08: Prague, Czech Republic – Lucerna music bar SUN 09: Eindhoven, Netherlands – Effenaar TUE 11: Laredo, Spain – Polideportivo Municipal … Continue reading →

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Zappanale (Then & Now) – Frank Zappa Memorial Pancake Breakfast

Posted on July 4, 2009 by urbangraffito

The Frank Zappa Memorial Pancake Breakfast, also known as Finnish Zappa Tribute band (featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock and Denny Walley) perform “Montana” at Zappanale 19 in Bad Doberan, Germany, on August 17th, 2008 before an enthusiastic and appreciative audience.

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Zappanale (Then & Now) – Lazuli

Posted on June 6, 2009 by urbangraffito

Lazuli is a French progressive rock band formed in 1998 in the Alès region in France and consisting of 6 members. Their music is a clever mixture of styles with some unique and unusual instrumentation: Chapman Stick, marimba, vibraphone, percussions, … Continue reading →

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Zappanale’s Very Special Guest

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The Amazing Mr. Bickford is officially confirmed as special guest at Zappanale 20. Bruce will be bringing lots of his work over to Bad Doberan — a unique chance to gaze in awe at his creatures, finally on display at … Continue reading →

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