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Stockport For Jimmy

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Sharleena

We didn’t know about this until now: apparently there’s a benefit concert for JCB taking place before the one advertised in the banner above on Nov 9th. This just in from El Bastardo Idiota: Just a reminder that the first … Continue reading →

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“It Happen(e)d Here”

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This just in: The Arf-Society will release a limited edition two-CD set of the legendary Grandmothers reunion concert from 28 July 2002. The price is just 15 Euros, with all proceeds going towards helping Jimmy Carl Black pay his medical … Continue reading →

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Impressions From Zappanale #19

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

From FZ tribute band Zappatika: Sharl’s friend Debutante Daisy performing “Montana” with the Low Budget Research Kitchen: Low Budget Research Kitchen plays “Inca Roads”: The Wrong Object with Stanley J. Zappa on sax: The Paul Green School of Rock All-Stars … Continue reading →

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When Rock Legend Widows Litigate

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

In November, the plaintiffs demanded that the organizers of the Zappanale be forced to pay a €250,000 penalty or be sent to jail for two years should the festival or the related “Arf-Society” refuse to comply. Cut to the present: … Continue reading →

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Zappanale: It’s A Wrap

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

…and therefor I’ve removed the banner above. Since we couldn’t make it this year — we really really wanted to though! — I’m curious to see if any pictures or video’s will pop up in the coming week. If you … Continue reading →

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Joe’s Garage: The Musical

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I for one would love to see this: The Open Fist Theatre Company in California will present the world premiere of Joe’s Garage, a new stage production based on the Frank Zappa album of the same name. Directed by Pat … Continue reading →

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Eight ’88 Ways To Cruise For Burgers

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

One of my favourite FZ tracks has to be Cruising For Burgers — the ZINY version that is. Back in ’06, he who goes by the name of Magic Fingers had delighted me with a CD consisting of unofficial ’88-tour … Continue reading →

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Joe’s M’ssage

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Balint

Joe Travers’ letter, on the audio-tracks of the new DVD – found on the Usenet group alt.fan.frank-zappa: I’m sorry Mark, but it’s Dolby Digital. We originally were going to with PCM audio but we decided that we would go Dolby … Continue reading →

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New Live FZ DVD: The Torture Never Stops

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Well, apparently today is Zappa-news day. A new DVD, hot off the press at Barfko Swill: FZ: The Torture Never Stops. As per the blurb: $21.98 Halloween, New York City, 1981 – Live at The Palladium edited, performed & music … Continue reading →

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The Grande Mothers: New Tourdates

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The Grande Mothers will be kicking off a short Canadian tour next June, playing 7 venues. If you hadn’t already, check out their MySpace page!

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