Category Archives: Zappa News

Status Back Baby

If you haven’t already, we still urge you to sign the petition regarding the ZFT’s recent “Aggressive Actions”. 1208 signatures at this time of writing — not too shabby for a petition that’s been online for 4 days, but the … Continue reading

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New Official Release: Zappa Wazoo

See and listen to the intro, check the details: $30, “Available Almost Immediately”, now available at Barfko-Swill where a little more information is posted: “Grand Wazoo/Hot Rats/M.O.I 20 Piece Band – 1972”. Update Nov. 3rd: Zappa Wiki Jawaka has all … Continue reading

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Frost On The Pumpkins

A message from the ZFT Marketing Dept: gz: Frost is on the Pumpkins And you know what that means. Maybe even sooner than 10 questions from Jayp. Hat tip: Michael P.

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ZPZ DVD: Sneak Preview

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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October, Budapest: 100% Zappa

The Autumn Festival is evoking one of the most versatile figures in music history, the legendary daredevil of 20th century music, with leading Hungarian and foreign performers. And the next day: the works of Varese.

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Big Trouble In Little Zappa Straße

Remember this? The naming of Zappa Straße is rapidly turning into a classic Gail Zappa vs The Rest Of The World type event: This Saturday, the city of Berlin will dedicate a street to the memory of Frank Zappa. But … Continue reading

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Zappa Plays Zappa II: On The Road Again

I just realized ZPZ is having its first gig this evening at Winnipeg’s Centennial Concert Hall. I’ll be interested to read reviews from anyone who’s going to this or any of the other ZPZ II concerts…

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ZPZ DVD Previews

Zappa.com’s what’s new section really needs permalinks, because I can’t link to any entries directly. Which is why I’m copying them here: * * * ZPZ DVD Previews, Posted 03 July 2007 Ladies and Gentlemen, for your audio & visual … Continue reading

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Zappa Plays Zappa ’07’s Special Guest: Ray White

As noted in the comments by KUR’s Intrepid Eastern Europe Correspondent Balint, ZPZ’s summer/fall tour will not feature Napoleon Murphy Brock on vocals. Filling the void, guitarist and vocalist Ray White is said to join the tour instead. GuitarWorld Magazine: … Continue reading

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Zappa Plays Zappa DVD

Pretty cool news from Dweezil: Hello Everyone, For those of you who have been scratching your head and asking yourself, “I wonder what is going on with that ZPZ DVD?” I’ve got good news.

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New Release: Buffalo ’80

What’s new? I’ll tell you what’s new: Zappa — Buffalo: Vaulternative Records is proud to present another scintillating sojourn in the tour itinerary of stages past. Live 1980 concert. 2 Discs. Replete & Complete. All you need is ears! $28 … Continue reading

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Spifnificently Soonly!

Check here: we are presented with a keyhole view of a naked FZ playing guitar on the can. The wording seems to hint at an Over-Nite Sensation special release. Colory me curiously! Delivery though is everythingy.

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Apostrophe + OverNite Sensation: Making Of (DVD)

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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New CD Releases From Former Zappa Members

Aah press releases! They make posting here easy as pie. This one comes to us from Crossfire Publications. Bring on the quotation machine: On the record label front, Crossfire has lined-up rare, archival releases by former Frank Zappa and the … Continue reading

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Let’s Move To Cleveland?

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will be featuring a week-long series of events in honour of Frank Zappa, starting February 13. Several musicians including guitarist Adrian Belew and longtime Zappa sideman Ike Willis will help celebrate … Continue reading

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