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Tag Archives: covers
Musicians Play FZ – Part II
Alas, I’ve saved the best for last. “Musicians Play FZ – Part II“, a compilation of FZ songs performed by various musicians, from Sting to The Persuasions and many in between (plucked from my own collection). Enjoy this mix for … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Mike Keneally, Music
Tagged compilation, covers, mixtape, streaming audio, tribute/cover bands, Zappa, zappa alumni
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News from Andre’ — Project/Object
This just in via email from Andre’ Cholmondeley: PROJECT/OBJECT – the music of Frank Zappa featuring IKE WILLIS & DON PRESTON and special guest RAY WHITE (on July 4 only) Sat 4th July – Western, Pa The Church Of Universal … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, Zappanale
Tagged andre cholmondeley, audio streaming, covers, don preston, Frank Zappa, ike willis, project/object, ray white, tours, tribute/cover band
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The Avalon All-Stars
The Avalon All-Stars is a loose-knit house band of the Avalon Ballroom located in San Francisco, CA, and featuring – depending on the night and availability – former members of the Jerry Garcia Band, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 2003, audio, avalon all-stars, avalon ballroom, covers, field recordings, grateful dead alumni, melvin seals, video, zappa alumni
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Zappanale (Then & Now) — Jazzprojekt Hundehagen
Thomas Brünnich, Thomas Käckenmeister and Michael Käckenmeister had already made music together while attending the conservatoire in Rostock in the mid-1980s, before ever conceiving of forming a band together. In the autumn of 1990, the three musicians again became active, … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Interview, Music, YouTubery, Zappanale
Tagged covers, jazz, Jazzprojekt Hundehagen, tribute/cover band, Zappanale
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Zappanale (Then & Now) — DBRK
From the DBRK MySpace page: DBRK is a Parisian collective of obedience “Fun First” composed of amateurs and professionals musicians. Real Cover Band, DBRK revisits the work of artists from the sixties to the eighties according to a basic principle: … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, YouTubery, Zappanale
Tagged covers, DBRK, paris, tribute/cover band, videos
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The Return Of Unmatcheds
After a few years of pause, the Unmatched series rides again – and comes up with no less than three CDs! Yes, the Hispanic Zappa Tributes – see UniMuta’s fine comments on vol. 8, vol. 9 and vol 10!
Tubes Cover Zappa, 1972
The following tracks are the two Zappa covers done by The Tubes in a 1972 concert. The exact date and location are unknown, but the concert probably took place in a club in the San Francisco area. I wish to … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Music
Tagged classic songs, covers, field recordings, Frank Zappa, streaming audio, The Tubes
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Ann Wilson — Hope & Glory
Another CD which I recently picked up was Ann Wilson’s first-ever solo effort ‘Hope & Glory,’ from Zoë/ Rounder Records. Produced by Ben Mink, Hope & Glory features appearances from such artists as Elton John, Gretchen Wilson, Alison Krauss, Rufus … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pop Cult, YouTubery
Tagged ann wilson, covers, debut solo album, led zeppelin, Pink Floyd, videos
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Wuthering Ukuleles
With apologies for the terrible pun above, when the Ukulele Orchestra of GB covers “Wuthering Heights”, here’s what happens: Also: Life On Mars, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly and more.
Substitutes in Baltimore
A few different covers of “Baltimore” – and instead of being “only” covers, being different from the “real” thing, these performances show me the sheer beauty of the melody line itself. And some pretty good musicians. I love these.