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Tag Archives: napoleon murphy brock
This Is What Frank Zappa Heard – Sept.9th,1973
Napoleon Murphy Brock’s physical CD, This Is What Frank Zappa Heard, recorded live at the Red Noodle in Waikiki, Hawaii on September 9th, 1973 gives an example of what Frank Zappa heard when he was looking for a lead singer … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Official Releases
Tagged 1973, Hawaii, napoleon murphy brock, This Is What Frank Zappa Heard, Waikiki
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Grande Mothers Re:Invented Embark On EU Tour
Warning: You’re about to enter a zone heavy with nostalgia. Take with a very large grain of salt. In the late 70s and early 80s (yes, when Dinosaurs roamed the city streets wearing Walkmans and eating veggieburgers) – when a … Continue reading
Zappanale 20 – Highlight: Sheik Yerbouti
Take one Zappa tribute band, Sheik Yerbouti, add three alumni from Zappa’s touring and recording bands – Napoleon Murphy Brock, Denny Walley, and Robert Martin – put them all together on the Zappanale 20 Main Stage, and the result is … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Music, YouTubery, Zappanale
Tagged 2009, Denny Walley, live music, napoleon murphy brock, robert martin, Sheik Yerbouti, streaming audio, tribute band, video, zappa alumni, zappanale 20
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Napoleon’s New Album: Pre-Order Now
We reported on Napoleon M. Brock’s new album “This Is What Frank Zappa Heard” a couple of weeks ago. Now you can pre-order with the aid of this handy Word document. As a reminder of what this release is about, … Continue reading
Ed Palermo Big Band @ Southpaw (feat. Napoleon Murphy Brock)
If you are a fan of Ed Palermo‘s arrangements of Frank Zappa‘s compositions, and if you are in the New York area on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, join Ed Palermo and his special guest, Napoleon Murphy Brock (on vocals and … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 2009, ed palermo big band, napoleon murphy brock, New York, southpaw, Zappa
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Napoleon: This Is What Frank Zappa Heard – Just In Case You Were Wondering
News from the Idiot Bastard, that might bring some tiny smile on your face: …in December, Napoleon Murphy Brock will release This Is What Frank Zappa Heard – Just In Case You Were Wondering. Recorded live at The Red Noodle … Continue reading
Napoleon M. Brock In Der Spiegel
Nice little interview with NMB in der Spiegel where he speaks about touring with Frank Zappa and, of course, Zappanale where he will be performing this weekend. Money quote: Gail Zappa should recognize that these music enthusiasts, like the initiators … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Interview, Zappanale
Tagged gail zappa, napoleon murphy brock, touring, zft
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Zappanale (Then & Now) – Frank Zappa Memorial Pancake Breakfast
The Frank Zappa Memorial Pancake Breakfast, also known as Finnish Zappa Tribute band (featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock and Denny Walley) perform “Montana” at Zappanale 19 in Bad Doberan, Germany, on August 17th, 2008 before an enthusiastic and appreciative audience.
Ed Palermo Big Band – Live & Kicking
Anyone who knows me, knows my affinity for Big Band Zappa, so whenever I get an opportunity to hear Ed Palermo Big Band arrangements of Frank Zappa’s compositions, it’s a real treat. Today was no different, when I uncovered Palermo’s … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Heh Heh, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 2009, audio/video, bruce mcdaniel, dix hills, ed palermo big band, free downloads, Iridium night club, john tobacco, napoleon murphy brock, Zappa
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Zappanale (Then & Now) — Sheik Yerbouti
Sheik Yerbouti is a band from Kirchberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. They have been performing and recording their unique interpretations of Frank Zappa‘s music since 1992. Sheik Yerbouti includes Dr. Jörg Heuser (guitar, vocals), Thomas Rath (drums, vocals), Harry Sebel (lead vocals, … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Music, YouTubery, Zappanale
Tagged CDs, DVDs, napoleon murphy brock, Sheik Yerbouti, videos, zappanale 20
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