Category Archives: Frank Zappa

Tweezer Glint: Finale – The Roxy Years 73/74 (Part III)

Posted on January 23, 2010 by urbangraffito

Welcome fellow KUR-meisters to the final installment of the Tweezer Glint series, “Tweezer Glint: Finale – The Roxy Years 73/74 (Part III)”. 120 tracks of raw, unbridled buffoonery amid some of the finest musicianship you’ll hear from this period of … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa’s Original PMRC Letters

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Newish niche blog Letterheady publishes letterhead designs from the rich and (in)famous. The site recently got picked up and linked to by everyone and their grandmother. In the process, it came to light they also had Frank Zappa’s letterhead featured. … Continue reading →

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Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, 1968 Mix

Posted on January 18, 2010 by urbangraffito

It’s completely understandable why many new and old fans alike skip over this particular title in the Zappa catalogue. Of all of Zappa’s official releases, it’s no doubt the most controversial among fans because it’s original version has never been … Continue reading →

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When Do We Get Paid? – Jimmy Carl Black

Posted on January 16, 2010 by urbangraffito

Since Jimmy Carl Black‘s passing, I have had the great opportunity to listen to much of the man’s post-Mothers of Invention recordings. Agree with me or not, JCB was a very unique musician in his own right. Many of his … Continue reading →

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Maybe I’m Totally Wrong, But I’m a…

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Balint

(Played by The Ohio University Marching 110 at the Ohio Theatre in November, 2000.)

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Dr Demento Interviews Frank Zappa

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Bonus handy download link.

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Tweezer Glint: Finale – The Roxy Years 73/74 (Part II)

Posted on January 13, 2010 by urbangraffito

Welcome to the second installment of Tweezer Glint: Finale – The Roxy Years (Part II). Slip on your headphones to oblivion, kick up your feet, and enjoy this unique group of talented musicians which many consider to be the absolute … Continue reading →

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The Circular Motion – A Great Google-y Moogle-y

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Balint

Here’s a brand new multipurpose FZ-database for you: The Circular Motion – A Great Google-y Moogle-y (Found at FZ in Hungary). Tour/Gig information was arranged from FZ Shows 7.1 & Giglist, set list information from FZ Shows. Venues were extracted, … Continue reading →

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Mammy Anthem, The Baked Potato, January 6th, 2010

Posted on January 10, 2010 by urbangraffito

Mike Keneally sits in with the Rick Musallam Band (a former Beer For Dolphins bandmate) at the Baked Potato on January 6th, 2010.

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Frank Zappa, Hamilton, 1975

Posted on January 8, 2010 by urbangraffito

A couple of recent posts, Philly ’76 and Zomby Woof by Quasar got me thinking about Zappa arrangements in general, and his instrumental compositions in particular – especially within a live context.

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