Category Archives: Frank Zappa

London ’72

Posted on Friday, 10/12/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Are you up for some vintage Grand Wazoo? Of course you are. Gilles will be providing your fix in the week to come: The Oval, London, 16 September 1972 — up for download as of… now! Enjoy.

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Zappa’s Not Rock ‘n Roll

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

Michael says: I have some friends that say “Zappa’s not rock and roll”. Now that is mostly true as we all know there was much more to Frank, but he did produce some of the most smoking rock and roll … Continue reading →

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FM TV — Documentary

Posted on Wednesday, 10/10/07 by urbangraffito

A special type of entertainment for a specialized audience. That’s how Frank Zappa describes his own music in this obscure FM TV documentary first broadcast on July 13, 1982 — featuring interviews with FZ, Don Preston, Adrian Belew, and Terry … Continue reading →

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ZPZ DVD: Sneak Preview

Posted on Tuesday, 10/09/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

So the Zappa Plays Zappa DVD is finally for sale at concerts since the Paris gig (Oct 5). Want to have a look at the goodies? Here’s a little sneak preview to whet your appetite…

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Kansas City ’74

Posted on Friday, 10/05/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Dr Sharl and I are preparing for a nice little weekend-trip to Antwerp — and ZPZ obviously. While we’re out of the office, enjoy this week’s Friday Boot: Kansas City, 8 March 1974: a bunch of classic FZ tunes if … Continue reading →

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Zappa Wiki Jawaka: Upgraded

Posted on Wednesday, 10/03/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

It took some blood, sweat ‘n tears, but Zappa Wiki Jawaka has (finally) been upgraded from its ancient 1.4.2 incarnation to MediaWiki‘s newest, super shiny 1.11.0 version. Spambots be gone! I hope!

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Sound Theories

Posted on Wednesday, 10/03/07 by urbangraffito

Yes, yes. The amazing new double album is out now. Order the limited edition digipak for your chance to win a Sound Theories Tour Aftershow Pass! But read the small print first: SOUND THEORIES AFTERSHOW PASS 2500 red satin passes … Continue reading →

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28. 10. 1977 New York City, Late Show

Posted on Sunday, 09/30/07 by Balint

A few days before the Baby Snakes show, with a setlist quite similar to that one. From aaafnraa.de. Though the Tape Reviewing Society says: This is one of the few tapes of this band that I don’t recommend. I can … Continue reading →

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Live from The Pier in NYC 1984

Posted on Sunday, 09/30/07 by urbangraffito

On the sixth month anniversary of my divorce judgement, and fulfilling the requests of two KUR aficionados, here’s an excellent cover of The Allman Brothers Band classic “Whipping Post” by Frank Zappa’s 1984 band (solos and all). Hey, don’t you … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa Radio Spots

Posted on Friday, 09/28/07 by Magic Fingers

“It’s Halloween. Ding ding ding. Your doorbell rings. A chorus of small really weird voices yell “Trick or Treat”. Will you then turn the tables on your young visitors and offer them your own version of Trick or Treat? Will … Continue reading →

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Zappaaaaahhhh!

Posted on Thursday, 09/27/07 by urbangraffito

It is said that true immortality is achieved only when one becomes part of the popular culture’s collective consciousness. This being said, I wasn’t too surprised to find this reference to Frank Zappa in the Serpent’s Tail anthology, Intoxication: an … Continue reading →

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Zappa Plays Zappa: Fall Tour!

Posted on Tuesday, 09/25/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

It’s that moment we’ve all been waiting for here in the Old Continent: ZPZ hits Europe today, playing at Shepherds Bush Empire, London this very evening. I know Magic Fingers is attending, so I’ll be interested to read his review. … Continue reading →

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KNBC Los Angeles

Posted on Sunday, 09/23/07 by urbangraffito

Frank Zappa is interviewed on this unknown talk show (circa 1980) on KNBC Los Angeles, promoting Joe’s Garage, the just released Limited Edition 12″ single “I Don’t Wanna Get Drafted!” and Baby Snakes. He answers some questions, evades others, and … Continue reading →

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Wolfgang’s Vault: Fillmore West, 11/06/1970

Posted on Friday, 09/21/07 by Balint

Like a tidal wave of total weirdness, the Mothers of Invention splashed down on the Fillmore West for a series of shows in November of 1970, then washed back into the seedy ocean of L.A., leaving the landscape forever changed … Continue reading →

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Cuyahoga Falls ’84

Posted on Friday, 09/21/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Good morning, and where’s the aspirin? We’re having Mr and Mrs Magic Fingers over for the weekend which, so far, has meant loads of fun — and Grimbergen. Anyway: on to this week’s Friday Boot which happens to be Cuyahoga … Continue reading →

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