Author Archives: urbangraffito

About urbangraffito

I am a writer, editor, publisher, philosopher, and foole (not necessarily in that order). Cultural activist and self-described anarchist.

The Tubes — Poland Whole/Madam I’m Adam

Posted on January 19, 2009 by urbangraffito

In this video, The Tubes are captured performing one of their classic songs from their Young and Rich album in December, 2005, in their home base: San Francisco (While the audio quality is just above average, the energy of the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best

Posted on December 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Well, Zappa freaks, fans, and friends, you may not be able to download it from iTunes, yet you can still listen to my mixtape, “Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best” for free, here at KUR, and enjoy the various rare … Continue reading →

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Return to Forever – Space Circus plus Interview

Posted on December 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Something old and something new: two video clips of Return to Forever – the first, Space Circus, and the second, the 2008 return of Return to Forever interview. Tasty stuff. Dig in.

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Tubes Wild West Show — Mondo Bondage

Posted on December 18, 2008 by urbangraffito

Did someone mention The Tubes? For your entertainment pleasure, here is an updated theatrical version of The Tubes classic “Mondo Bondage” taken from their DVD, “Wild In London” (Recorded at the Shepherds Bush Empire, Dec 2004). Beware: An aging Fee … Continue reading →

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Jethro Tull @ Fillmore East 1970

Posted on December 17, 2008 by urbangraffito

Let’s all climb aboard the YouTube time machine and trip back to the year 1970 at the Fillmore East where Jethro Tull is captured performing two tracks from their 1969 release, Stand Up: “A New Day Yesterday” and “For A … Continue reading →

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Satisfaction Injection – Solaris (outtake)

Posted on December 16, 2008 by urbangraffito

I recently came across this new band, Satisfaction Injection, while trolling around Last.fm looking for new music. They consist of Matthijs Tuijn (guitar/tenor saxophone), Bas Warner (guitar), Kim Bots (alto saxophone/clarinet), Jonathan Roorda (bass guitar/piano) and Laurens Roorda (drums/soprano saxophone). … Continue reading →

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Eric Clapton — Cocaine

Posted on December 15, 2008 by urbangraffito

I have always dug this Eric Clapton song*, especially when performed “live” as in this video. Sit back. Enjoy. A great way to start one’s week. *Cocaine was originally a song written and recorded by J.J. Cale in 1975 and … Continue reading →

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3 CDs From Crossfire Publications

Posted on December 9, 2008 by urbangraffito

What do you get a Zappa fan for Xmas who has everything (okay, well, mostly everything, then)? There’s always Freak Out ale, or a ZPZ DVD? Or perhaps even the latest offering of FZ-related merchadise from Barfko-Swill. Myself, after enjoying … Continue reading →

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Thursday Mix: Frank In Memoriam

Posted on December 4, 2008 by urbangraffito

Another December 4th has rolled around and as usual my thoughts are filled with thoughts of Frank Zappa on this, the 15th anniversary of his passing. Just a couple of weeks ago I was in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to … Continue reading →

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Wolfgang’s Vault: The Tubes @ Winterland (1975)

Posted on December 4, 2008 by urbangraffito

This show, staged at Winterland in the band’s hometown of San Francisco, on February 21st, 1975, a few months before the release of their self-titled debut album in June of that year, clearly shows the great energy that the Tubes … Continue reading →

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