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Sarah Barracuda

I’ve been meaning to post an entry on Sarah Palin, but honestly: I do not know where to begin. I’m not American and so strictly speaking this is none of my business, but let me just tell you this: if … Continue reading

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Got It?

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George Duke: Feel

George Duke‘s 1974 album “Feel” is to be rereleased on September 23. As you may know, the album had Zappa playing on it. Always good to see out of print gems like this one pop up again. Hat tip: John … Continue reading

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One Note Neil

For those who are familiar with Neil Young’s body of work, specifically his soloing technique, this will bring a big grin on your face: See this post on Thrasher’s Wheat which gathered so many comments in defense of Young’s solo … Continue reading

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A Concert For Jimmy

I guess by now you know that Jimmy Carl Black is battling a nasty cancer, and has been confronted with very heavy hospital bills in attempting to do so. To help out, a benefit concert is in the works. The … Continue reading

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Cpt. Beefheart vs. The Grunt People: The Poster

I’ve recently had some inquiries as to whether the fictional poster Sharl and I created a while back, is actually available as a real poster… Well now it is, from my CafePress account. Printed on heavyweight 7 mil semi-gloss paper … Continue reading

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Now Play It In 7/8 Reggae

Steve Vai recalls his audition for Frank Zappa:

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Let’s Help Out A Mother

Last week, Jimmy Carl Black had an operation to remove a tumour on his lung. Now, the tumour has turned out to be cancerous. Idiot Bastard Son, who spoke with Jimmy last Thursday writes: He sounded fairly chipper, but they … Continue reading

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Impressions From Zappanale #19

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

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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