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Author Archives: Barry's Imaginary Publisher
Philly Cheez
This just in by way of Andrew: In a very recent interview, Dweezil said a live FZ concert circa 1976 will be released soon featuring Terry Bozzio and “a female singer”. Word is, Vaulternative will issue a CD of the … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, In The News, Official Releases
Tagged 1976, new release, vaulternative
51 Comments
RIP Les Paul
Les Paul, whose pioneering electric guitars were used by a legion of rock stars, has died at the age of 94. Say hi to Frank for us, Les.
Meet H.J.Freaks
And you thought Bootsy Collins looked kind of funny. Check the man’s YouTube channel.
Message From The Travel Agent
Well, it’s been an interesting week so far. Last Saturday, Sharl had an accident involving a broken thermos and hot boiling water splashing on her chest. The result: rather nasty first and second degree burns and blisters a-go-go. While she’s … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Zappanale
16 Comments
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
5 Comments
Project/Object & Zappanale Fever
Andre Cholmondeley of Project/Object dropped a note announcing the band’s mini August tour in Europe. The gigs are: SAT 08: Prague, Czech Republic – Lucerna music bar SUN 09: Eindhoven, Netherlands – Effenaar TUE 11: Laredo, Spain – Polideportivo Municipal … Continue reading
Zappa Dragons
Peter Karpick has been building a collage series incorporating FZ quotes and related imagery. Here’s one: Weird and oddly compelling. Check out his Flickr stream.
Posted in Bizarre, Frank Zappa, Pop Cult, Visual Arts
7 Comments
Spotify
Ever since Last.fm decided to join the dark side, I’ve been on the lookout for another music-streaming service. Enter Spotify: Register (free), download/install some software, and you’re good to go. Search for artists, by genre or decade and you’ll get … Continue reading
Salad Party 93
Fantastic viewing. Some background. Hat tip: Charles-Henri Hérault, and thank you to Vimeo user tuva for uploading these gems.
Posted in Frank Zappa, Movies, Music
Tagged johnny guitar watson, terry bozzio, the Chieftains, Tuvan Throat Singers
23 Comments
Basily Family: Kale Jakka
Somewhere up there, Django Reinhardt must be going “thumbs up”: Basily Gipsy Band Homepage | More YouTubery.