Category Archives: Zappa Audio/Video

Ugly Radio Rebellion

Posted on Wednesday, 04/25/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Via several people: FZ-tribute band Ugly Radio Rebellion. Check their MySpace profile for more. Good playin’!

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Holland Doc Keeps-A Rockin’

Posted on Monday, 04/23/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

… and you need only click here to find out why. Fear not the Viking-esque prose with funny-looking words (dixit Dr Sharl) — just click through the audio links at the right of the page. Now I must say the … Continue reading →

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Zappa On HollandDoc — Not

Posted on Thursday, 04/19/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Remember this? Well, I just received a press-release from the Dutch TV-channel VPRO, stating (roughly translated): Gail Zappa, widow of Frank Zappa, does not allow Holland Doc to broadcast the 2-part documentary “Frank Zappa – A pioneer of the future … Continue reading →

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Palolo Valley Girls

Posted on Tuesday, 04/17/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A great find over at WFMU’s Beware Of The Blog: Da Mokettes & the Incredible Q Band perform Palolo Valley Girls. Some Hawaiians lead by Will Moku take Frank & Moon Unit Zappa’s Valley Girl and infuse it with some … Continue reading →

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Zappa On HollandDoc

Posted on Monday, 04/16/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

From Saturday April 21 until Saturday April 28, Dutch documentary series “Holland Doc” shines the spotlight on Frank Zappa. Here’s a preview. Besides unique film material Holland Doc will also broadcast radio documentaries on its website.

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Zappa On The Cutting Edge

Posted on Wednesday, 04/11/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Frank on record business executives, the PMRC, and sex in the eighties:

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Zappa On Dance Fever

Posted on Thursday, 04/05/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Your daily wtf-moment: Thanks Greg!

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40 Minute Psychedelic Version (2)

Posted on Wednesday, 04/04/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You may recall my mentioning this film by Ed Seeman a while ago. I got to see it recently and thought a little more info could be of (your) interest. Of the 14 hours of footage Ed shot with Zappa, … Continue reading →

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Zappa On The Dick Cavett Show

Posted on Wednesday, 03/28/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A lengthy interview from 1980, well worth the watch — besides it’s always a pleasure to see and hear Frank talk as I’m sure you’ll agree: Part two, part three.

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Banned From SNL

Posted on Tuesday, 03/27/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

… and why am I not surprised that: Frank Zappa was banned from the show after his hosting stint on October 21, 1978. His distinct sense of humor made him unpopular with the cast and crew. During his performance, he … Continue reading →

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Kiss YouTube

Posted on Saturday, 03/17/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A little over a year ago I, quite naively, wrote: If you have some time on your hands, take a look at YouTube. There’s loads of interesting video to watch, including some live Frank Zappa. … to which KUR regular … Continue reading →

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Apostrophe + OverNite Sensation: Making Of (DVD)

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

Having been aired on (Swedish? Norwegian) TV previously, this Classic Albums episode is shaping up to be a very cool DVD release: As ever the programme uses interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive and home movie footage plus live performances to … Continue reading →

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Dweezil On The London Breakfast Show

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

Ben Cohen writes: I stumbled across an interview with the Dweez. It’s from the Danny Baker London Breakfast show from around 2005 (I think). They discuss Wild Man Fischer, and the Hendrix guitar among other things. Danny Baker is clearly … Continue reading →

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Fido Plays Zappa

Posted on Thursday, 03/08/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Maroual points out a Swiss Zappa tribute band called FIDO. Some mp3’s for your listening pleasure available here.

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Dancing Fool in Rotterdam

Posted on Wednesday, 03/07/07 by Balint

After Copenhagen still hungry for another ’79 show? Here it is from frankzappa.at: 27 February 1979, Rotterdam. But if you go for the ’80 band playing at the same venue, this is the link for you.

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