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Category Archives: Zappa Misc
Zappa: Satan Worshipper
Who knew? (GodTube vid. You have been warned.)
Posted in Frank Zappa, Religion, Silly, Zappa Misc
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Strange News From Mars
Put away your tinfoil helmets, the above title is an album written, arranged and produced by Jon Larsen. Recorded in Los Angeles in March, it features Zappa alumni Tommy Mars, Bruce Fowler, Jimmy Carl Black and Arthur Barrow. Surrealism is … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Misc
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Now There’s An Auction
“An Incredible Two-Hour Zappa Audio Snack!” The winning bidder will be allowed an exclusive visit to The Vault at Utility Muffin Research Kitchen (UMRK) in Los Angeles, famously, the home of all Frank Zappa Masters. An opportunity to be one … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc
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Kill Ugly Radio, The Beer
Until I get a sample taste, I will not be able to give you an expert review — but here it is: Kill Ugly Radio Beer. Via Crush All Boxes. Check Lagunitas Brewing Company for more info.
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc
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Frank, Gail & Ravel’s Gardener, Sitting In A Tree
At zappa.com’s forums, Wiki Jawaka contributor Maroual asked a question with regard to the omission of Ravel’s Bolero on TBBYNHIYL, and got an answer — from Gail, no less. Maroual: I don’t actually know from an official source why the … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Misc
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Rahsaan Roland Kirk
There’s a topic over at MetaFilter about legendary saxplayer Rahsaan Roland Kirk. According to TRFZB, he appears to have joined the Mothers at the 1968 Boston Globe Jazz Festival, and was on the same bill as the MOI for a … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Misc
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In Memoriam: David Walley
A reminder to one and all that it was one year ago today that we at KUR said a final goodbye to one of our regular contributors, a man who gave us some rare insights into the early years of … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Zappa Misc
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It Sounds Just Like A Telefunken U47 (Again)
The restoration of Frank Zappa’s vintage mic collection, begun in 2005, is now complete: “We went through three Telefunken U47s, four Neumann M49s, a beautiful matched pair of Neumann M50s, circa 1950, and four AKG C24s, circa 1960. We also … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc
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The Inauguration Of Frank-Zappa-Strasse
For those of you who are a bit bummed out by the fact that Napoleon Murphy Brock won’t be playing any of the ZPZ shows, here’s some good news (if you can make it to Berlin). From a press release … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc
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Idiot Bastard Son Redux
The Idiot Bastard, in conjunction with Cordelia Records, is concocting a pretty cool project: (…) to produce a CD of 20 different versions of Frank Zappa’s The Idiot Bastard Son to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the release of … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Misc
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RIP Kurt McGettrick
I can’t find much online but it appears Kurt McGettrick, saxplayer on the ’88 tour, passed away from cancer on May 6. Sad news. Update: more here.
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc
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Buffalo On The Highway
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.)
Posted in Zappa Misc
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SchenkelSpace
Cal Schenkel has a MySpace profile: About me: Calvin blah blah blah bl-blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blahblah, blah blaaaaah blah. Blah eggs, blah. Blah blah … Continue reading
Posted in Randamonium, Zappa Misc
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Merch
Anthill Trading announces a deal with the ZFT allowing them to handle all aspects of merchandising not only for Frank Zappa but also for Zappa Plays Zappa: Anthill recognizes not just the musical contributions Frank Zappa made but also the … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc
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