Category Archives: Friday Boots

A Day At UMRK

If you’ve ever wanted to be present at a Zappa rehearsal, to hear the in-jokes, the rough versions of songs, the relentless perfectionism of one merciless BandLeader – well, we’ve got something for you: a day of rehearsals at UMRK, … Continue reading

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Columbus ’70 Pt. II

Hey, who said the Friday boot should be available as of 9am? Here’s part II of the Nov 70 Columbus gig. Flo & Eddie – it’s something of an acquired taste, I suppose.

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It Can Happen Here

Hello kids! Since I haven’t had a chance yet to listen to this week’s Friday boot, here’s a fun exercise for you: have a listen and get me the setlist! First correct applicant wins a month’s worth of free Kegelmaster … Continue reading

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Archive *This*!

There won’t be a Friday Boot this week I’m afraid. Instead, may I suggest you have a look at archive.org‘s rather huge collection of live music. No Zappa (!), but still, something there for everyone, I’m sure (teehee!).

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Muthers In Detroit

This week’s offering is a real treat, dating back to April 10 ’68: The Mothers at The Grande Ballroom, Detroit (courtesy of Gilles). Enjoy, and don’t forget to eat your greens…

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Boston Friday Some Moore

Hah! That Michael Moore sure is a naughty boy. In other news: Boston Pt. Two is up.

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Boston Friday

As if you hadn’t noticed yet, there’s a new concert up for your listening pleasure: Boston, Feb 20 ’88. This one’s a moderately heavy download, so I can’t assure it’ll be up all week…

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Friday!

Moo World Order, in a breathtaking essay, discovers new conceptual continuity! Meanwhile, elsewhere…

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Good Friday

It’s that time of the week again where I gloriously fail at conjuring up a funny way to introduce the Friday Boot.So there. How’s that?

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Todos Madrileos

On March 14, 1979, Frank Zappa played

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Thanks for the patience

Paris, 17/9/84 (II) is up.

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