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.

Bill Hicks: Angry Young Man of Stand-Up Comedy

Posted on September 26, 2008 by urbangraffito

Born in Georgia in 1961, Bill Hicks worked his way around the U.S. stand-up comedy circuit in the late 70s and throughout the 80s after first beginning his career at the Comedy Workshop in Houston, Texas, at the age of … Continue reading →

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Monday Mix: Mothers of the Blues

Posted on September 22, 2008 by urbangraffito

All right, Summer is officially gone, and Fall is now into full swing. It’s Monday, and there’s probably not very much to celebrate. So, what better time to post another KUR Mixtape to start your week off with a bang, … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Carl Black: Stick Man For Ever!

Posted on September 16, 2008 by urbangraffito

I just received my copy of Jimmy Carl Black’s “Stick Man For Ever!” in the mailbox from Cafepress. Except for lacking the appropriate ID3 tags to the mp3 tracks when I uploaded the CD onto my computer, and the non-existent … Continue reading →

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The Tubes, “Whiz Quiz” 1974

Posted on September 13, 2008 by urbangraffito

Mike Cotten at The Tubes Project has uploaded yet another gem with this clip of “Whiz Quiz” from The Tubes‘ 1974 show at California Hall in San Francisco. Inspired by “Let’s Make a Deal“, the clip also shows early Tubes’ … Continue reading →

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Jeff Simmons: The Straight Years

Posted on September 12, 2008 by urbangraffito

After years of listening to scratchy vinyl (with all their inherent pops and hisses), poor quality tape recordings, and substandard mp3’s, I finally received the 2CD set of Jeff Simmons‘ classic psychedelic album, “Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up” combined … Continue reading →

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Thursday Mix: Cover Me This

Posted on September 4, 2008 by urbangraffito

I’m both pleased and proud to initiate the inaugural post of Kill Ugly Radio’s first Mixtape presentation, “Thursday Mix: Cover Me This.” Sixteen different musicians/bands performing twenty-five Frank Zappa Covers: 1. Tink / 13 — Banned From Utopia 2. Solitude … Continue reading →

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Talking Heads @ CBGB’s at Wolfgang’s Vault

Posted on August 31, 2008 by urbangraffito

This appearance at New York’s seminal punk club, CBGBs, on May 31st, 1977 captures the Talking Heads before their debut record had even been released. The band’s characteristic sound is already fully evident as they dig into some classic material … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Virgin with Nice Breath.

Posted on August 27, 2008 by urbangraffito

Releases from the Zappa Family Trust: One Shot Deal (2008) The Torture Never Stops (2008) Wazoo (2007) The Dub Room Special! (2007) Classic Albums: Apostrophe(’)/Over-Nite Sensation (2007) Buffalo (2007) The Frank Zappa AAAFNRAA Birthday Bundle (2006) The MOFO Project/Object (2006) … Continue reading →

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Roger Steen Interview @ Ultimate Guitar

Posted on August 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Any fan of The Tubes will seriously enjoy Ultimate Guitar‘s interview with Roger Steen entitled, “The Tubes: Bizarre Is As Tubes Does”. Steen speaks of the band’s beginning in Pheonix, Arizona, their move to San Francisco in the early 1970s, … Continue reading →

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New Allman Brothers Band @ Wolfgangs

Posted on August 8, 2008 by urbangraffito

The Allman Brothers Band’s August 6th, 1972 show at the Hollywood Bowl is now available for streaming from Wolfgang’s Vault. While the show only has three tracks — “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”, “Whipping Post” (16 min), and “Johnny B. … Continue reading →

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