Category Archives: Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa & the Mothers in Stockholm, 1973

Posted on December 10, 2009 by urbangraffito

One of my favorite performances by any Zappa ensemble is this particular performance by the early Roxy band (prior to the arrival of Napoleon Murphy Brock and Chester Thompson, and featuring Ian Underwood on woodwinds) at Soliden, Skansen, Stockholm, Sweden, … Continue reading →

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The Indian of the Group – Jimmy Carl Black

Posted on December 8, 2009 by urbangraffito

It was a year ago today (well, okay, a year and a month less two days)… Born in El Paso, Texas, of Cheyenne heritage, Jimmy Carl Black‘s trademark line, “Hi Boys and Girls, I’m Jimmy Carl Black, and I’m the … Continue reading →

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G-Spot Rehearsal, 1992

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Balint

Jake’s review made me search the web for a while, and I’ve just run into the video above – it’s the rehearsal, the percussions seems to be a bit different, right?… And some more: a review of this week’s concert … Continue reading →

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Zappa Night In Antwerp

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Peter of United Mutations dropped me a note about the upcoming Zappa Night in Antwerp, which is to take place this Saturday: Details: Doors will open at 21.00 h, and the opening band, Shit-Gun, will take the stage shortly thereafter. … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa, WFMT-FM Chicago, August 1968

Posted on December 6, 2009 by urbangraffito

Frank Zappa is interviewed by Studs Terkel in these two excerpts from his August 1968 interview on WFMT-FM Chicago. Zappa talks about his music, his lyrics, and the state of America in the summer of 1968:

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Can You Play It Backwards?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Funny little anecdote about Zappa’s typical way of dealing with musicians. Act one goes like this: Just to be sure that Mr. Piano had a fair chance at the reading part of the audition, Frank gave him 2 pieces of … Continue reading →

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Sleep Dirt Variations

Posted on December 2, 2009 by urbangraffito

We are all quite familiar with the acoustical duet version of “Sleep Dirt” between Frank Zappa (acoustic lead guitar) and James “Bird Legs” Youmans (acoustic rhythm guitar) on the album of the same name, recorded at the Caribou Studios in … Continue reading →

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LA Phil Plays Zappa

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Concert details to be found here. Some more information over at EarBox, written by the conductor. Gotta love the introductory paragraph: OK, all you Zappa heads out there in the audience. I can recognize you a mile away because of … Continue reading →

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Boston Music Hall, 1976 (Early Show)

Posted on November 27, 2009 by urbangraffito

If you are still teetering on the fence wondering whether or not to pre-order Philly ’76 (Spectrum Theater, Philadelphia, PA, 29 October 1976) featuring Frank Zappa, Terry Bozzio, Ray White, Patrick O’Hearn, Eddie Jobson and Bianca Thornton, here are five … Continue reading →

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New Frank Zappa Release: Philly ’76

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Here’s the email announcement, and here’s the pre-order page. The internet largely agrees this 2 Disc release is the Spectrum Theater in Philadelphia show from 29 October 1976. The band: FZ, Bozzio, Ray White, Patrick O’Hearn, Eddie Jobson and Bianca … Continue reading →

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