Monthly Archives: July 2007

Big Trouble In Little Zappa StraÃŸe

Posted on Saturday, 07/28/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Remember this? The naming of Zappa StraÃŸe is rapidly turning into a classic Gail Zappa vs The Rest Of The World type event: This Saturday, the city of Berlin will dedicate a street to the memory of Frank Zappa. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa News | 69 Comments

Towson ’88

Posted on Thursday, 07/26/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

While I may be on hiatus, Gilles certainly isn’t. This week’s Friday Thursday Boot: Towson, 23 March, 1988. Oh, and as a bonus Sir Magic Fingers’ latest offering will remain online for another week. Enjoy…

Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots | 4 Comments

Hiatus

Posted on Monday, 07/23/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’m going to take a little break from this blog. No worries though: regular posting should resume in the not so distant future. In the meantime have a look at our future prime-minister Yves Leterme, as he sings what he … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, Personal | 10 Comments

Rotterdam ’84

Posted on Friday, 07/20/07 by Magic Fingers

Now why, I hear you ask, is that Magic Fingers deigning to give us a show from the ’84 tour this week? Particularly as this tour happens to reside somewhere near the bottom of his list of favourite tours. That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots | 13 Comments

Snapshots & Video From The Winnipeg Show

Posted on Thursday, 07/19/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

With many thanks to Ian Schuff who was present at ZPZ’s Winnipeg gig yesterday, here’s some pictures, as well as some short video clips. Gotta love the internet! :) Clips (Quicktime required): One | Two | Three

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Plays Zappa | 5 Comments

Incredible Recordings

Posted on Thursday, 07/19/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Ever heard of Alessandro Moreschi? He’s the world’s only recorded true castrato, and you can give him a listen here — along with nine other incredible recordings. The audio of a Russian exorcism is not for the faint of heart … Continue reading →

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Zappa Plays Zappa II: On The Road Again

Posted on Wednesday, 07/18/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I just realized ZPZ is having its first gig this evening at Winnipeg’s Centennial Concert Hall. I’ll be interested to read reviews from anyone who’s going to this or any of the other ZPZ II concerts…

Posted in Zappa News, Zappa Plays Zappa | 28 Comments

Bring On The Bubble Machine

Posted on Tuesday, 07/17/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You know what happens when your posting average goes down, because you’re kinda busy? People start sending you links, thinking that you must have run out of stuff to post. So without further ado, here’s a select bunch of them, … Continue reading →

Posted in Randamonium | 11 Comments

The Voice Of Cheese: Max Urban (Jane23)

Posted on Tuesday, 07/17/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

VOC #25 features a track called Kill Ugly Audio, submitted by Max Urban, aka Jane23 (currently defunct link: jane23.com). Max says: It’s actually three pieces strung together. The first piece is: How Do You Think? from my 1986 release: Phlegm … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, The Voice Of Cheese | 3 Comments

Six Years Of Hot Poop

Posted on Saturday, 07/14/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Six years ago, I started this blog with the following immortal words: Is this phase one of: weâ€™re only in it for the blogging? Well: we’re still around, and the main reason for that is you, dear reader. Your involvement … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Site News | 23 Comments

Mad Scientists

Posted on Friday, 07/13/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Any article that starts off by stating that “Every artform, and every genre within a given artform, needs its Frank Zappa” is sure to provide an interesting read. Another quote: Even when attempting to encompass the whole world in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Articles | 5 Comments

Chicago ’80 (Again)

Posted on Friday, 07/13/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Everybody’s on holiday, it’s Friday thirteenth, what can I say? Chicago ’80 is running for another week. Lookout! A black cat! *runs*

Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots | 1 Comment

Big Bottom!

Posted on Wednesday, 07/11/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Hee, still funny after all those years. :)

Posted in Amusing, Music, Pop Cult | 13 Comments

The Voice Of Cheese: Adam Irving

Posted on Tuesday, 07/10/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

VOC #24 comes to us from Adam Irving. Adam says: The name is Adam Irving, been a musician (currently gigging and recording as half of Me&jay) and writer for ten years or so. Name of track is ‘Hocket’. Its a … Continue reading →