Author Archives: Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Je Suis Dans Ta Vie! (Todeloo Doot)

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

We interrupt this program for a bit of nostalgia for the old European folk (preferably of the French persuasion). Over the weekend Sharl and I watched Podium — wait, let me rephrase that. Over the weekend I gently persuaded Sharl … Continue reading →

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Twenty Idiot Bastard Sons

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A cool project if ever I seen one: Says The Idiot Bastard: Throughout 2007, this Idiot Bastard, in conjunction with Cordelia Records, was busy putting together a CD of 20 different versions of Frank Zappa’s The Idiot Bastard Son to … Continue reading →

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Top Secret Drum Corps

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Terry Bozzio is alive and well, and currently resides in Switzerland: I’d love to see these guys performing The Black Page! Via Roger Bourland.

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King Of The Rickroll

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’m going to have to mention the name of Rick Astley now, but fear not: it’s for purely sociological reasons. You see, Mr Astley has been rickrolled: Over the last year or so, Astley has watched with puzzled amazement as … Continue reading →

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Not So Wuthering

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

If your name is Kate Bush, you may want to look away now. Be sure to check #6 #1!

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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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Gauthier & Dufour

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Crawling out of the gigantic cesspool that is YouTube, sometimes a shiny gem comes to the surface. Here’s one: Gauthier & Dufour Homepage Four Hands Guitar (must see) Via Fronk D.

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Tourette’s

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Stanley Zappa writes, and does so admirably well. On moving from Portland to LA (among other things): Long after the radio had been turned off you could still hear construction dudes singing “yo soy back on el chain gang, “aaaaaaaaaa … Continue reading →

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You Say Carmina, I Say Carmana

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Sing it with me! … and let’s Carl the whole thing Orff…

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dEUS: Vantage Point

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Legendary Belgian underground band dEUS have released a new album entitled “Vantage Point”. Featured above is their newest single “The Architect”. Quite the groove! — in an 80s Duran Duran sort of way. Contrast this with what I consider to … Continue reading →

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