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Author Archives: urbangraffito
Alice Cooper Group — Sun Arise (Live) & Black JuJu (Studio)
Some music listeners (born after the 1970s) don’t understand the early appeal of the original Alice Cooper Group. They had a unique sound and image (which like all great rock ‘n roll mortified our parents) that was very appealing to … Continue reading
Posted in Bizarre, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 1970s, alice cooper group, rare videos, straight records
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Ann Wilson — Hope & Glory
Another CD which I recently picked up was Ann Wilson’s first-ever solo effort ‘Hope & Glory,’ from Zoë/ Rounder Records. Produced by Ben Mink, Hope & Glory features appearances from such artists as Elton John, Gretchen Wilson, Alison Krauss, Rufus … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pop Cult, YouTubery
Tagged ann wilson, covers, debut solo album, led zeppelin, Pink Floyd, videos
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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Raising Sand
I picked up this unique duet album the other day, Raising Sand with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. The album was produced by the legendary T-Bone Burnett. Any preconceptions I might have had regarding Plant’s ability to perform “roots music” … Continue reading
Posted in Interview, Music, Pop Cult, YouTubery
Tagged alison krauss, duet, Interview, robert plant, roots music, t-bone burnett, video
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ZINES! ZINES! ZINES!
What happens when a life-long “Zappa Freak” decides to “Freak Out”? Huh? And what if said “Zappa Freak” was both a writer, a micro-press publisher, and had access to a state-of-the-art computer as well as desktop publishing software? And what … Continue reading
Posted in Bizarre, Community, Music, Personal
Tagged parody, satire, streaming audio, zappa-esque, zines
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Warren Zevon Field Recordings — Internet Archive
On April 7, 2005, the Internet Archive website received permission from Jordan Zevon for live Warren Zevon shows to be hosted at the Live Music Archive, allowing the free exchange of unreleased live Warren Zevon material from their website. Jordan … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pop Cult
Tagged audio, blues covers, field recordings, independent artists, internet archive, live music, live music archive, warren zevon
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George Duke Interview @ Wolfgang’s Vault
By the time this interview was recorded in 1978, Duke had recorded and toured with Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Zappa, Cannonball Adderly, Stanley Clarke, and Billy Cobham — covering jazz, rock, and everything on the spectrum in between before heading in … Continue reading
Posted in Interview, Miscellany, Pop Cult
Tagged dukey stick, george duke, Interview, streaming audio, Wolfgang's Vault
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George Duke at Wolfgang’s Vault
Recorded for the King Biscuit Flower Hour, Live at the Bottom Line (New York, NY) April 21, 1977, when George Duke was promoting his first Epic solo album, Reach For It, this show incorporated female vocalists, and had a decidedly … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellany, Music
Tagged george duke, streaming audio, Wolfgang's Vault
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Dim Lights Thick Smoke Promotions interviews Mike Keneally
In this two part audio interview, DLTSP chats with Mike Keneally about his early influences, his love of progressive music, learning to play the entire Gentle Giant catalogue, Drop Control, joining Frank Zappa’s band, the realities of being in Frank … Continue reading
Posted in Bizarre, Interview, Mike Keneally, Miscellany
Tagged audio, current release, influences, Interview, Mike Keneally
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Joe’s Menage — Update from the Zappa Family Trust
Apparently, the folks over at Vaulternative Records have heard the rising voices of Zappa fandom and have decided to put out a press release with all the relevant and necessary information regarding Joe’s Menage (as well as Gail’s take on … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, In The News, Music
Tagged press release, vaulternative records, zft
60 Comments
The Tubes — “Life Is Pain” (Live)
Taken from the DVD “Wild In London” and recently posted on YouTube. After nearly 35 years in rock, The Tubes never cease to amaze me, especially their live performances.