Tag Archives: blues

Dust Radio – A Film About Chris Whitley

Posted on June 13, 2010 by urbangraffito

As a fan of the music of the late Chris Whitley, I was excited to learn that the documentary about his life and music, Dust Radio, had gone into post-production (view trailer above).

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Lady Bianca: Queen of The Blues, 2009

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Balint
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Frank Zappa on KPFA-FM, Los Angeles, circa 1970

Posted on October 26, 2009 by urbangraffito

I recently came into possession of an audio clip of Frank Zappa as special guest on “The Johnny Otis Show” which ran on KPFA-FM, Los Angeles, circa 1970. During most of hour they spun old records, yet in this clip, … Continue reading →

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I’d Love to Be a Hippy — North Mississippi Allstars

Posted on June 19, 2009 by urbangraffito

Founded in 1996, the North Mississippi Allstars is a southern rock/jam band from Hernando, Mississippi, composed of brothers Luther Dickinson (guitar, vocals) and Cody Dickinson (drums, keyboards, electric washboard) and Chris Chew (electric bass guitar). Their song, “I’d Love to … Continue reading →

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Fraternity Of Man — Oh No I Don’t Believe It

Posted on June 7, 2009 by urbangraffito

“Fraternity Of Man” was released on Abc Records in 1968 and featured a cover of Frank Zappa’s “Oh No I Don’t Believe It” (which he had yet to release himself). Blues leads were handled by Elliot Ingber, and psychedelic leads … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa as KPFA-FM Disc Jockey

Posted on May 31, 2009 by urbangraffito

Part 1: In 1968, Tom Donahue interviews Frank Zappa about his life and work, while Zappa spins some of his favorite music ranging from surf music, doo-wop, jazz, the blues, to the works of Pierre Boulez. The song selection is … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Princess – The Waiting Noon

Posted on February 28, 2009 by urbangraffito

Deep-voiced lead singer/songwriter/bassist Monique Ortiz, who leads the group Bourbon Princess, with original Morphine drummer Jerome Deupree, Either Orchestra saxophonist/leader Russ Gershon and guitarist/pianist Jim Moran, describes their sound as “blue wave: new wave with a little bit of blues … Continue reading →

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Holland Doc: Zappa Documentary

Posted on January 24, 2009 by urbangraffito

For those who missed the posting of this documentary the first time around, here’s it is again (in all it’s glory). Documentary by Roelof Kiers. Zappa talks about his youth, his interest in explosives, blues, guitars, non-Western music and the … Continue reading →

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3 CDs From Crossfire Publications

Posted on December 9, 2008 by urbangraffito

What do you get a Zappa fan for Xmas who has everything (okay, well, mostly everything, then)? There’s always Freak Out ale, or a ZPZ DVD? Or perhaps even the latest offering of FZ-related merchadise from Barfko-Swill. Myself, after enjoying … Continue reading →

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Monday Mix: Mothers of the Blues

Posted on September 22, 2008 by urbangraffito

All right, Summer is officially gone, and Fall is now into full swing. It’s Monday, and there’s probably not very much to celebrate. So, what better time to post another KUR Mixtape to start your week off with a bang, … Continue reading →

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