Monthly Archives: June 2009

Zappanale (Then & Now) – Lazuli

Posted on June 6, 2009 by urbangraffito

Lazuli is a French progressive rock band formed in 1998 in the Alès region in France and consisting of 6 members. Their music is a clever mixture of styles with some unique and unusual instrumentation: Chapman Stick, marimba, vibraphone, percussions, … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, YouTubery, Zappanale | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Bill Payne Interview

Posted on June 6, 2009 by urbangraffito

An exclusive 10 part series of interviews with Bill Payne of Little Feat conducted by Living Legends Music, recorded on May 1st, 2008 at The Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. In part 4, above, Payne discusses 1969’s “Summer of Love”, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Interview, Miscellany, YouTubery | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Bill Payne Interview

Zappanale’s Very Special Guest

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The Amazing Mr. Bickford is officially confirmed as special guest at Zappanale 20. Bruce will be bringing lots of his work over to Bad Doberan — a unique chance to gaze in awe at his creatures, finally on display at … Continue reading →

Posted in Visual Arts, Zappanale | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Zappanale (Then & Now) – The Steve Hillage Band

Posted on June 5, 2009 by urbangraffito

Steve Hillage is an English musician, best known as a guitarist. He is associated with the Cambridge psychedelic scene and has worked in experimental and avant garde music since the late 1960s. Besides his solo recordings he has been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellany, Music, YouTubery, Zappanale | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Whatever Happened To Ray Collins?

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Check this bittersweet little piece on the current whereabouts of former Mother, Ray Collins: He moved to Claremont after a modest legal settlement with Zappa over his and other founding members’ contributions to the band, he says. […] Collins turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Interview, Music | Tagged , | 18 Comments

News from Andre’ — Project/Object

Posted on June 3, 2009 by urbangraffito

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 , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Varèse & The Jazzmen

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Most peculiar: a tape recording of composer Edgar Varèse conducting a workshop of Jazz musicians in the year 1957. It might be the first free jazz recording (totally unissued) of History of Music. Varèse might have influenced jazzmen or was … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

The Avalon All-Stars

Posted on June 2, 2009 by urbangraffito

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 , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Avalon All-Stars