Category Archives: Zappanale

Zappanale (Then & Now) — Gong

Posted on April 24, 2009 by urbangraffito

Perhaps it’s the French attitude towards music and musical groups, yet I find the sheer number of incarnations that the band Gong has gone through to be truly amazing. Just imagine if each member of the original Mothers of Invention … Continue reading →

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Zappanale (Then & Now) – The Grande Mothers

Posted on April 23, 2009 by urbangraffito

Between now and August 16th, 2009, the start of Zappanale’s 20th Jubilee, I am going to feature both past and present participants of Zappanale, beginning with The Grande Mothers. The Grande Mothers feature Zappa alumni, Napoleon Murphy Brock (lead vocals, … Continue reading →

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Zappanale 20 — Jubilee Edition

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Despite all the legal intimidation that’s been going on, German ZapFest Zappanale is ready to roll! Just a couple of the confirmed bands/players for this 20th jubilee are: Terry Bozzio Gong (original line-up) The Grandmothers feat. N.M. Brock, D. Preston, … Continue reading →

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A Lumpy Legacy

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Yesterday, an eight minute feature aired on NPR entitled Frank Zappa: A ‘Lumpy’ Legacy’. From the intro: Gail Zappa is going after cover bands she accuses of “identity theft.” Her lawyers have sent scores of cease-and-desist letters. But many of … Continue reading →

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ZFT vs Zappanale: Gail Loses

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

Taken straight from Der Spiegel (and translated to English by yours truly): His name belongs to me, thought Zappa widow Gail — and so she started a lawsuit against the music festival “Zappanale”, organized each year in his honor by … 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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Impressions From Zappanale #19

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

From FZ tribute band Zappatika: Sharl’s friend Debutante Daisy performing “Montana” with the Low Budget Research Kitchen: Low Budget Research Kitchen plays “Inca Roads”: The Wrong Object with Stanley J. Zappa on sax: The Paul Green School of Rock All-Stars … Continue reading →

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When Rock Legend Widows Litigate

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

In November, the plaintiffs demanded that the organizers of the Zappanale be forced to pay a €250,000 penalty or be sent to jail for two years should the festival or the related “Arf-Society” refuse to comply. Cut to the present: … Continue reading →

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Zappanale: It’s A Wrap

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

…and therefor I’ve removed the banner above. Since we couldn’t make it this year — we really really wanted to though! — I’m curious to see if any pictures or video’s will pop up in the coming week. If you … Continue reading →

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