Category Archives: Zappa Misc

Scum Deluxe

Posted on Saturday, 03/24/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Well what have we here: the Interfail blog links to a Russian site which has the entire MOFO Deluxe up for download (and more). They also had the courtesy to slap my MOFO package picture on top of the page. … Continue reading →

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Quote Of The Day

Posted on Wednesday, 03/21/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

From a certain Zappa-list: Bought a copy of Sheik’s Rehearsals yesterday on the usually reliable Swingin’ Pig label and am currently enjoying such classics as: Hiney, Don’t You Want A Man Like Me? Keep It Creasy Watermelon In East Dinah-Moo … Continue reading →

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You Didn’t Try To Ball Me

Posted on Friday, 03/16/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Baby Snake points out Play It Again Max, a cool blog featuring out of print LP’s never released on CD. One of them is The Plaster Caster Blues Band from ’69 (which has none of the Plaster Casters playing on … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Misc | 6 Comments

Zappa Midi

Posted on Thursday, 03/15/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A Zappa midi for every day of the year — well almost: download here.

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Let’s Move To Cleveland (II)

Posted on Saturday, 02/10/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

What have they been adding to Cleveland’s water lately? First there was the R ‘n R’s Hall of Fame Museum week-long celebration of Frank Zappa. Now there’s this performance by Red {an orchestra} with music from Varèse, Stravinsky, Webern — … Continue reading →

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The Mothers of Appropriation

Posted on Friday, 02/09/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I honestly have no idea: Get ready for the second coming of the Frank Zappa Choir : The Mothers of Appropriation, coming at you at this year’s NSCAD Wearable Art Show!

Posted in Bizarre, Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc | 3 Comments

Список форумов!

Posted on Wednesday, 01/31/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Информационный форум. Здесь все желающие могут размещать актуальную информацию (статьи, интервью etc.) о Заппе и музыкантах когда-либо сотрудничающих с ним! So yeah, I had no idea there was a zappa.ru. :)

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RIP Michael Brecker

Posted on Monday, 01/15/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Saxophonist Michael Brecker, who contributed to several FZ recordings including Zappa In New York, has died of leukemia at the age of 57. (And yes, this page has read like an obituary column lately… let’s hope it doesn’t stay that … Continue reading →

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RIP Sneaky Pete

Posted on Monday, 01/08/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Steel pedal guitarist “Sneaky Pete” Kleinow, a founding member of The Flying Burrito Brothers and contributor to FZ’s Waka/Jawaka album, has died.

Posted in Frank Zappa, In The News, Zappa Misc | 2 Comments

The Frank Zappa Memorial Fund

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

The Frank Zappa Memorial Fund: The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom to Read Foundation have been designated by the Frank Zappa family as among the organizations to receive contributions made in his memory. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc | 5 Comments

U2’s New Video

Posted on Monday, 12/18/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

… and who appears about 13 seconds in? (YouTube link)

Posted in Music, Zappa Misc | 25 Comments

The Cruncher

Posted on Thursday, 12/14/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Wiki dwellers take heed: here’s a picture of The Rotations’ “The Cruncher” (b/w Heavies) single — from a man who doesn’t seem to like Zappa very much: Fourth, much of my reaction is due to Zappa Fans and the elitist/evangelical … Continue reading →

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Zappateer Fest

Posted on Thursday, 12/07/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Do you happen to live in the picturesque south west of England? The Zappateers are having a party there next February: Via Peaches en Regalia.

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Nerf Football

Posted on Thursday, 12/07/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Can I tell you my favourite Frank Zappa story? He was playing this theme park north of Toronto, Canada’s Wonderland. I forget who opened for him, no doubt another rectal thermometer… They were abused. So he comes out with his … Continue reading →

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Lancaster Zappa Exhibit

Posted on Tuesday, 12/05/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

As you may know, there’s currently an exhibit on Frank Zappa at the Lancaster Museum. Here’s one Ms. S. talking about it: … or rather: not talking about it — take your pick. :)

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