Author Archives: Balint

The First Guy To Rap In The 70’s

Posted on Wednesday, 09/05/07 by Balint

From the ZPZ blog: Dude 1 said to Dude 2, “Who’s playing tonight”? “Frank Zappa’s kid,” replied Dude 2. “Who’s that?” said Dude 1. “You never heard of Frank Zappa?” replied Dude 2. Dude 1, “No.” Dude 2, “Dude, he’s … Continue reading →

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Black & Pink Napkins

Posted on Wednesday, 08/29/07 by Balint

Hm, a nice classic: Black & Pink Napkins, played by a real metalhead, Dimaension X. Quite impressive! Of course from Zappa Internet Jam Session, where you will find some other crazy covers, like The White Boy Troubles. Hah!

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Compact Disc is 25 Years Old

Posted on Monday, 08/20/07 by Balint

The first ones were produced aug. 17, 1982. And the “first CD to be manufactured at the plant was ‘The Visitors’ by ABBA.” And how long will this format last?

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October, Budapest: 100% Zappa

Posted on Sunday, 08/05/07 by Balint

The Autumn Festival is evoking one of the most versatile figures in music history, the legendary daredevil of 20th century music, with leading Hungarian and foreign performers. And the next day: the works of Varese.

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Saturday Boot: 1977, Copenhagen

Posted on Saturday, 08/04/07 by Balint

The “page that was previously called frankzappa.at” is now presenting a show from 1977: Copenhagen, Falkoner Theatret. Die neue name ist, by the way: aaafnraa.de. (Surprise: they’re playing ‘Montana’! Yes, this is the last time until that strange week in … Continue reading →

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DZ-Spot Tornado

Posted on Saturday, 08/04/07 by Balint

Dweezil whips it out – quite impressive! (Especially if one compares it the way he did in in 1991.) Nice job!

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Liborio’s Garage

Posted on Monday, 07/09/07 by Balint

With tons of downloads. Overdose.

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Everything Is Healing Nicely

Posted on Wednesday, 06/20/07 by Balint

My anecdote 002 for today: been to the hospital for a few days because of a minor problem, and just to spend the time I’ve brought Slaven’s FZ biography with me. While reading the book, a middle-aged doctor (a lady) … Continue reading →

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Interview?? With??? Frank Zappa?!?!?

Posted on Tuesday, 06/12/07 by Balint

Okay, you won’t believe this: “FZ gives a neck massagio with salami to a Japanese Italian TV host, while talking about Milan, pop stars with only one glove, and Thing-Fish”. (from: Zappa Internet Jam Sessions) Have you ever had salami … Continue reading →

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ZPZ DVD Trailer!

Posted on Monday, 05/28/07 by Balint

So: on the slightly renewed ZPZ page here’s the trailer – and also a few words for The Still Hoping European Audiences: I have already made my own inquiries into the possibilities of increasing the number of European dates. If … Continue reading →

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Dweez On ZPZ

Posted on Friday, 05/25/07 by Balint

Dweezil’s new post on the ZPZ Tour lineup: I’ve noticed that there seems to be a bit of confusion surrounding the lineup of this year’s tour. I would love to clarify things for all of you. …and he continues: I … Continue reading →

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Imogen Heap – Just For Now.

Posted on Monday, 05/21/07 by Balint

I can’t resist sharing it here. I’ve been listenning her for days now. Simply beautiful.

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Deviations

Posted on Wednesday, 05/16/07 by Balint

I mean Arlington, Texas, 11. March 1973. (frankzappa.at). You’ll love it. (Review: here.)

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100 Easy Tunes For Guitar

Posted on Tuesday, 05/08/07 by Balint

For beginners, like Mr. Knopfler, Mr. Gilmour, Mr. Kilmister – and the others.

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Buffalo On The Highway

Posted on Thursday, 05/03/07 by Balint

The photo of Kaushal Parekh on Flickr, that become the cover of Buffalo. (By the way: did you notice that ‘Buffalo 80’ is official release nr. 80?…) (Update: see everything about Frank Zappa’s 2nd 1980 North America tour.)

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