Now that it’s available in stores, I’ve put up a page for the “Baby” MOFO release over at the discography section. If you’ve already purchased it, why not post a review?

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video | 25 Comments

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Posted on Thursday, 12/07/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Cripes! I just had a chance to see this page in IExplorer on a Windows XP machine. Hadn’t you guys noticed the right sidebar was sitting way too close to the entries? For all these years? Anyway, one display:inline; rule … Continue reading →

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Zappateer Fest

Posted on Thursday, 12/07/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Do you happen to live in the picturesque south west of England? The Zappateers are having a party there next February: Via Peaches en Regalia.

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Misc | 1 Comment

Nerf Football

Posted on Thursday, 12/07/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Can I tell you my favourite Frank Zappa story? He was playing this theme park north of Toronto, Canada’s Wonderland. I forget who opened for him, no doubt another rectal thermometer… They were abused. So he comes out with his … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Misc | 3 Comments

Teenar

Posted on Tuesday, 12/05/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Meanwhile, in the WTF Department: Yes: it’s the Teenar, a department store mannequin converted into a working electric guitar.

Posted in Bizarre, Music | 3 Comments

Lancaster Zappa Exhibit

Posted on Tuesday, 12/05/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

As you may know, there’s currently an exhibit on Frank Zappa at the Lancaster Museum. Here’s one Ms. S. talking about it: … or rather: not talking about it — take your pick. :)

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The Case Of The Zombie Chickens

Posted on Tuesday, 12/05/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Oh what a world we live in: When Jim Stauffer of Petaluma saw a chicken crawling out of a mound of compost like the living dead, he knew something had changed at the egg farm next door. “We called them … Continue reading →

Posted in Bizarre, In The News, Science | 4 Comments

Hot Tamales!

Posted on Tuesday, 12/05/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Ready to sell your soul to the Devil? Robert Johnson’s Gibson L1 is being sold — for a mere $6,000,000 no less. The sellers claim this is Robert Johnson’s actual Gibson L1 guitar, as seen in the iconic studio portrait.

Posted in Music, Pop Cult | 5 Comments

Mama MOFO Update

Posted on Monday, 12/04/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

In case you didn’t receive the zappa.com email: Our best information at this time is that MOFO Deluxe could ship as late as the week of FZ’s birthday. Sadly, unless you and Santa have a special relationship with FedEx, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa News | 4 Comments

Bicycle Nutcracker Suite

Posted on Friday, 12/01/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Since Jingle Bells is a little overdone this time of year, I thought Tchaikovskyâ€™s â€œDance of the Sugar Plum Fairyâ€ would be a great alternative. At first I didnâ€™t think it could be done, but as I recorded sounds from … Continue reading →

Posted in Bizarre, Music, Zappa Misc | 7 Comments

Toronto ’77

Posted on Friday, 12/01/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Gilles is back with a boot from September 29 ’77: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada. Get it while it’s hot!

Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots | 25 Comments

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