Category Archives: Friday Boots

Princeton ’73

Posted on Friday, 01/19/07 by Magic Fingers

Ok, so you nearly got May 1st ’73, but then I figured that most of you will either have that show, or know a man who has. Instead you get 27th April ’73, which contains some important conceptual landmarks of … Continue reading →

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Boston ’75 (2)

Posted on Friday, 01/12/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

As promised, here’s the Boston 27/04/75 Late Show.

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Hit it, Zubin! (UCLA 1970)

Posted on Sunday, 01/07/07 by Balint

Here’s the Neujahrkonzert 2007: “200 Motels Suite” from frankzappa.at; a show that could not be recorded officially, featuring the L. A. Philharmonic and conductor Zubin Mehta. Here it is now as a bootleg, for our downloading pleasure. See the tracklist … Continue reading →

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Boston ’75

Posted on Friday, 01/05/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

For those of you interested in a slice of authentic Bongo Fury, this week’s boot should be a treat: Boston, 27 April 1975 (Early Show). The Late Show (which differs greatly from the Early one) will be featured next Friday. … Continue reading →

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Barry Loses It

Posted on Friday, 12/29/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

There were traffic jams! All that holiday food! The presents! There was a leak in our water pipes! A postal worker robbed me of ten euros! So um: no Friday Boot today — although last week’s offering will remain online … Continue reading →

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Durham ’73

Posted on Friday, 12/22/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A classic line-up, some classic tunes: Durham, NC, 24 February 1973 — get it while it’s hot!

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Brussels ’78

Posted on Friday, 12/15/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

KUR presents another Magic Fingers Friday: Vorst Nationaal, Brussels, 26/2/78. Sir Magic writes: There’s some great playing throughout, particularly Frank’s melodic Torture solo, the various Pound for a Brown solos, and, later in the show, the King Kong/Wild Love/Yo Mama … Continue reading →

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Toronto ’77 (2)

Posted on Friday, 12/08/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Part two is now available — with Flo and Eddie on four tracks! Run screaming or download: the choice is yours. :)

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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!

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Friday’s Magic Fingers: Oakland ’75

Posted on Friday, 11/24/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

We’re going to try something a little different today. You may know Magic Fingers from The Big Note, as the man who gave us the Variation Variations, or perhaps as a man who likes to wear funny hats. This week … Continue reading →

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Milano ’82 (2)

Posted on Friday, 11/17/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

It’s on to Part Two.

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Milano ’82

Posted on Friday, 11/10/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Part one is now available!

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Palladium, NYC, ’76

Posted on Friday, 11/03/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This week’s Friday Boot: Palladium, NYC, 28 December 1976 — all twenty tracks. It even has a version of “Cruising For Burgers”! :)

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A Variation Variations Special

Posted on Friday, 10/27/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

One of my favorite FZ tracks is the Zappa In New York version of Cruisin’ For Burgers of which, unfortunately, there are not many live versions around. I mentioned this to Magic Fingers a while ago, and behold: as my … Continue reading →

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Atlanta ’77 (2)

Posted on Friday, 10/20/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You’d think I woke up with a hangover this morning following yesterday‘s main event, but such is not the case. However I have a sneaking suspicion that Dr Sharleena is planning something for this evening that involves good company, lots … Continue reading →

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