Author Archives: Barry's Imaginary Publisher

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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Brownie Troop

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Mikey Ween of Ween fame just launched a new website, all about new releases, upcoming gigs, band trivia fishing. Somehow I don’t see Dweezil doing that — with the possible exception of a cooking blog, perhaps. * * I kid … Continue reading →

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Born Dropped Out

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The Hippie Kid Stories: Unedited interviews of children of hippies displayed as short video clips that you choose how to view. Participants answered the same 20 questions with no interviewer prompting them as they looked at the camera. Hippie kids, … Continue reading →

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RIP George Carlin

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A sad day for stand-up comedy… Here’s one of Carlin’s routines, called Seven Words:

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Zappa – One Shot Deal. Status: Released.

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Hello and welcome to another episode of “thank god for those unofficial fan blogs we sent cease & desist letters to, because otherwise us ZFT pumpkins would never get our new releases out in the public proper – {chuckle}”: One … Continue reading →

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No Brains Please, We’re The Police

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’ll keep it short: A Federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a man who was barred from the New London police force because he scored too high on an intelligence test. Who Are The Brain Police, indeed.

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Off The Bus

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’m just sayin’… Adios Nonino.

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Of Foo Fighters, Michael Bolton & Julian Colbeck

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Quick trip to the library this morning to grab some CD’s and DVD’s. Among the items we brought back: Foo Fighters‘ “One By One“. When I popped that disc in the Mac for a quick listen, here’s what appeared in … Continue reading →

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Jesus Thinks You’re…

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A Guide to Christian Clichés and Phrases: “He is risen!” Translation: “It’s Easter! Let’s eat!” Acceptable Response: “He is risen indeed!” Unacceptable Response: “Where? I don’t see him.” Or, “Do you have any evidence for that statement?” Or especially, “Like … Continue reading →

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New Live FZ DVD: The Torture Never Stops

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Well, apparently today is Zappa-news day. A new DVD, hot off the press at Barfko Swill: FZ: The Torture Never Stops. As per the blurb: $21.98 Halloween, New York City, 1981 – Live at The Palladium edited, performed & music … Continue reading →

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