Monthly Archives: May 2005

TBN Mother’s Day Update

Posted on Monday, 05/30/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

One may well wonder how we get away with calling an update Mothers Day so obviously after the fact, but the answer is simple: at TBN EVERY day is a Mothers Day! The Big Note Presents: Mother’s Day Edition!

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video, Zappa Misc | 12 Comments

Travers & Beller Are In

Posted on Sunday, 05/29/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

From The Keneallist newsletter: This is most likely your final opportunity to see this amazing, powerful band for many moons. After these MKB US dates, Joe [Travers, drums] and Bryan [Beller, bass] will spend the remainder of 2005 as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa News | 3 Comments

Got Your Tickets?

Posted on Friday, 05/27/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Tickets for Zappa Plays Zappa at Vorst Nationaal (11/11/05) went on sale today here in Belgium, and The Doctor & I already have ours secured (at €46 a piece but hey). Here’s to hoping there will be some cool ‘Special … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Personal, Zappa Misc | 9 Comments

Grenoble ’88

Posted on Friday, 05/27/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

On May 19th ’88 FZ played Le Summum, Grenoble, France. Here’s Part One of the show, once again reaffirming my love for the wonderful ’88 band. Thanks Gilles! Edit: For those who doubt this gig actually took place, here’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots | 5 Comments

The Return Of Flo & Eddie?

Posted on Thursday, 05/26/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

According to Frippe, who points to this (Swedish) news article, the Zappa Plays Zappa tour is going to have Flo & Eddie in the band from start to finish. “According to Sundsvalls Tidning it will be a ten man band … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa News | 8 Comments

Normal

Posted on Thursday, 05/26/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Okay, sure, but: Is It Normal?

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Almost Cut My Hair

Posted on Wednesday, 05/25/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Who’s this then? Sophia from The Golden Girls? Nope. It’s Phil Spector on trial for the February 2003 shooting death of B-movie star Lana Clarkson. I think Phil’s in dire need of a benevolent hairconsultant. (Thanks TahoeJim!)

Posted in Music, Randamonium | 3 Comments

Welcome Aboard The Frank Zappa

Posted on Wednesday, 05/25/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Next time you fly Lauda Air, go for nothing less than the newly acquired Frank Zappa 184 seater. On board, nothing but burnt weeny sandwiches and chili for food with black coffee on the side, I reckon… (Thanks Fredrik!)

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Poop Tooth

Posted on Wednesday, 05/25/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Whip out yer dualling banjo’s: Ryan Greis’ Poop Tooth is Deliverance all over again.

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Comprehending Sarcasm

Posted on Wednesday, 05/25/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Teehee.

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Zappa Plays Zappa – It’s Official

Posted on Monday, 05/23/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

From the inbox: The Official Authorised Announcement Ahmet and Dweezil Zappa Perform The Music of Frank Zappa Major 2005 European Tour with Surprise Special Guests Starts 25th October in Barcelona! More information here…

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa News | 25 Comments