Category Archives: Frank Zappa

RDNZL – The Truth

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Balint

I honestly like those tiny little (previously unknown) factoids that time after time see the light of day and reveal something we did not know before. Here’s something I know you all were wondering about (just like I did), and … Continue reading →

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Wild Love — New York & Elsewhere, 77/78

Posted on November 22, 2009 by urbangraffito

Over 18 minutes worth of solos in the above audience recording of the October 29th, 1977, New York City performance of “Wild Love” followed by a February 15th, 1978, audio of the same from Berlin, Germany. To me, these clips … Continue reading →

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Dweezil Zappa: A Son of (a Mother of) Invention

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Balint

Another big thing for next year is another DVD, our Roxy concert that we did 35 years to the date that Frank last played at the Roxy. We’re also working hard to complete Frank’s Roxy film, so hopefully both of … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Movies, Music, Official Releases, Zappa Family Trust, Zappa Plays Zappa | Tagged , , , | 31 Comments

Zappa-Weekend In the French Radio FR3

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Balint

Conducted by Peter Eötvös, the tunes played (if I’m correct): Penis Dimension, Dupree’s Paradise, The Perfect Stranger. The concert is said to be broadcasted on the 21st of December on France Musique radio.

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Knick Knacks

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Some links, sent in by some kind readers: Backstage Auctions’ December auction: “over 300 Frank Zappa lots, containing record awards, signed items, [etc, etc…]” Dale Bozzio to serve jail time for an animal cruelty conviction Dumb All Over sans vocal … Continue reading →

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The Radio Is Broken – Rehearsals, UMRK, 1980

Posted on November 17, 2009 by urbangraffito

A unique glimpse into Zappa‘s creative process as Frank Zappa and members of his Rockin’ Teenage Combo rehearse “The Radio Is Broken” from ‘The Man From Utopia’ on September 27th, 1980 at the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen.

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Billy the Mountain, Martyrs’ 2009

Posted on November 12, 2009 by urbangraffito

Just prior to an unauthorized performance of “Joe’s Garage” at Martyrs’ in Chicago on July 27th, 2009, The Chicago Zappa Collective performed an exceptional version of “Billy the Mountain” as an opening set: Billy the Mountain – The Chicago Zappa … Continue reading →

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Dick Barber Interview, 1990

Posted on November 10, 2009 by urbangraffito

Dick Barber was the Mothers‘ road manager in the late 60’s and early 70’s. He also played with great emotion the role of the industrial strength Gypsy Mutant Vacuum Cleaner that Motorhead falls in love with in “200 Motels“. He … Continue reading →

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Son of Tweezer Glint – Part 3B Finale

Posted on November 2, 2009 by urbangraffito

Before I send my own personal, private pair of Zircon Encrusted Tweezers into the shop for some serious re-encrusting — I have one last installment of the Son of Tweezer Glint series, the finale, to present. Among the alternative edits, … Continue reading →

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Zappa In Barcelona, 1988

Posted on October 30, 2009 by urbangraffito

While I have yet to find a mint copy of Frank Zappa’s Best Band’s May 17th, 1988 concert in Barcelona, Spain, that truly does justice to their overall performance, there are still clips on YouTube which are worth watching – … Continue reading →

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