Tag Archives: Zappanale

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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Interview With Jimmy Carl Black

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A few months back Just a week ago, Andrew Greenaway did an interview with Jimmy Carl Black. Despite health problems, Jimmy’s in good spirits, performing with The Muffin Men and recording with various other artists across Europe. Just one project … Continue reading →

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Zappa Spielt Für Bach

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

More info here. Update: here’s a high-res version of the above poster for your printing pleasures.

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London Calling

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Andrew “Idiot Bastard Son” Greenaway and Thomas “Arf! Zappanale” Dippel at Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London, 10 May ’08. One for the family album.

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Today’s Headline: ZFT vs Arf Society

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Der Spiegel, on the day of the ZFT vs Arf Society/Zappanale trial: Mother Of Intervention: Zappa Festival Defends Itself from… Zappa. Quoth Goil Zeepee: “One of the reasons you file a trademark is to protect the works of a person,” … Continue reading →

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Zappanale #19: The Line-Up

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Thomas, aka Head Honcho of Zappanale, just confirmed the following bands for this year’s edition: Anti Agressive Action Band aka “Underground Sensation”, USA, feat. members of Voice of Cheeze, Ugly Radio Rebellion Band, DOOT Low Budget Research Kitchen, Portugal Wrong … Continue reading →

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To Protect And Serve

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

With Zappanale #19 right around the corner this August, I figured people will need some appropriate apparel. Say for instance, a long sleeve T-shirt (click image for details): … or how about a nice trucker hat (click image for details): … Continue reading →

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