Category Archives: Zappa Misc

Bicycle Nutcracker Suite

Posted on Friday, 12/01/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Since Jingle Bells is a little overdone this time of year, I thought Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” would be a great alternative. At first I didn’t think it could be done, but as I recorded sounds from … Continue reading →

Posted in Bizarre, Music, Zappa Misc | 7 Comments

Aspergers

Posted on Wednesday, 11/29/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Quote of the day: I am almost certain that Frank Zappa had AS or HFA.

Posted in Frank Zappa, Silly, Zappa Misc | 8 Comments

Dentil Floss, The Boardgame

Posted on Monday, 11/27/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Anyone up for a game of Dentil Floss Tycoon? Your goal, the longest string of floss! Check the demo.

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William’s Special #2

Posted on Wednesday, 11/22/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Christie’s will be holding a Rock and Pop Memorabilia Auction on December 4th featuring “some of the more choice lots to hit the lots in quite some time”. One item, estimated at 5,000 to 7,000 USD, is this abstract painting … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc | 6 Comments

Lizard Queen

Posted on Tuesday, 11/14/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Meet Patricia Kennealy: author, Celtic priestess, retired rock critic, wife of Jim Morrison. She had a brief relationship with David Walley — “probably the closest friend I have ever had“.

Posted in Books, Music, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc | 2 Comments

The Fugs

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

Frank had this to say about The Fugs: You mentioned the Fugs in comparison to us. The Fugs are not in good taste. They have a few bugs in their plan. One of them appeared on the David Susskind Show. … Continue reading →

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Ike Sig!

Posted on Wednesday, 11/08/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

For my birthday, Peter of Uni-Muta gave me (among other things!) Ike Willis‘ album “Dirty Pictures” which has been on heavy rotation as of late at Barry Towers. But an even cooler surprise unfolded when I had a look at … Continue reading →

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The Howard Kaylan Auction

Posted on Thursday, 11/02/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Press release: Howard Kaylan to offer up rare and one of a kind memorabilia in an auction which will feature over 4 decades of historical artifacts direct from his personal collection. Among the many notable pieces being offered are rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Pop Cult, Zappa Misc | 10 Comments

Tribute Beers

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

We’ve had the Freak Out Ale, but did you know about the Brother Thelonious, the Gonzo Porter or Lenny’s Bittersweet R.I.P.A.? I’ll leave you with a little quote from the article: Lagunitas co-founder Tony Magee has been a Frank Zappa … Continue reading →

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Conceptual Continuity, Comic Book Edition

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

You may wonder: what’s the source for “Metal Man Has Won His Wings“, off Mystery Disc? Biffy has the lowdown: Frank Zappa’s notes on the song, prepared in 1984, tell us that: “In our spare time we made what we … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc | 1 Comment

Fraggle Rock

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

Meanwhile, here’s what Ahmet Zappa is up to these days: producing a feature-length Fraggle Rock movie. Zappa — a musician and TV personality who will serve as the project’s executive producer — is developing a treatment in which puppet stars … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Zappa Misc | 1 Comment

The World’s Greatest Sinner

Posted on Tuesday, 10/17/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

… as hosted on Google Video.

Posted in Film, Frank Zappa, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc | 11 Comments

Professor Flo

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

While we’re on the topic of Phlorescent Leeches: Mark Volman has recently launched a new website called Ask Professor Flo that is “proving to be a valuable tool for struggling and misguided musicians everywhere”. “For every successful story, there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Misc | 1 Comment

Dear Sir,

Posted on Wednesday, 10/04/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I was lighting designer on the 2003 performance of Thing Fish – An Authorized Adaptation in London. From that production I am currently selling a unique piece of props, a glowing cross from the scene The Meek Shall Inherit … … Continue reading →

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Thunes Talks

Posted on Monday, 09/18/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The Idiot Bastard got to interview Scott Thunes recently: IB: What can you tell me about the session with Lisa Popeil? ST: You mean the original meeting? Or the week she was a full-fledged member of the ensemble before Frank … Continue reading →

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