Category Archives: Miscellany

Frank Zappa – The Pier, NYC – August 26th, 1984

Posted on October 15, 2009 by urbangraffito

It always strikes me as unusual when Frank Zappa actually states that a concert is going to be a very long one – like the The Palladium show on October 31st, 1978:

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Does Doo Belong In Bop? – Frank Zappa, a Memorial Barbecue

Posted on October 10, 2009 by urbangraffito

Everyone knows the soft spot I hold for Zappa Tribute Bands of all shapes, sizes and origins. This Finnish group of musicians performing the Zappa Tribute, “Does Doo Belong In Bop? – Frank Zappa, a Memorial Barbecue” Live at the … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa’s Compulsions

Posted on October 9, 2009 by urbangraffito

Frank Zappa talks about his attitude towards drugs, and Tommy Mars speaks of Zappa’s compulsions: number one of which was his work, his music.

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Supertramp – Crisis? What Crisis?

Posted on October 7, 2009 by urbangraffito

One of the most overlooked albums of the 1970s, in my opinion, is Supertramp‘s 1975 release ‘Crisis? What Crisis?‘ which was often relegated to the bargain bins of record stores. I’ve never understood why progressive rock fans weren’t more accepting … Continue reading →

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Captain Beefheart VPRO Radio Interview, 1980

Posted on October 6, 2009 by urbangraffito

During the European leg of Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band‘s tour promoting ‘Doc at the Radar Station‘, Don Van Vliet was interviewed by VPRO Radio (Amsterdam) on November 1st, 1980 (no doubt prior, or just after the infamous Paradiso … Continue reading →

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Oddest Zappa Cameo To Date?

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Frank Zappa in a 1984 production of “Faerie Tale Theatre” called “The Boy Who Left Home to Find out about the Shivers”, with Peter MacNicol: (Thx Sterbus!)

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Matt Groening – My Wasted Life

Posted on September 26, 2009 by urbangraffito

Matt Groening – who once stated “Zappa is my Elvis” – discusses the major influences in his life and work in this 3 part documentary (part 2 focuses on Zappa’s influence on his life and work). Part 1 | Part … Continue reading →

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An Interview With Ron Rutherford

Posted on September 25, 2009 by urbangraffito

An Interview With Ron Rutherford!!! Radio Galactica Podcast Portal Back on Thursday, July 10th, 2008, I posted “Ron Rutherford — Lone Wolf (Debut Solo Album)” after discovering his music on Last.fm. Being a fan of many of the singer songwriters … Continue reading →

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Interview of the Century, 1989

Posted on September 7, 2009 by urbangraffito

On the evening of December 22, 1989, Den Simms, Eric Buxton, and Rob Samler conducted a four and a half hour interview with Frank Zappa in the comfortable basement listening room of his home in the hills of Los Angeles. … Continue reading →

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Little House I Used To Live In, Berlin ’78

Posted on August 16, 2009 by urbangraffito

One of the reasons Frank Zappa’s music has been so appealing to me throughout the years is because so many of his compositions like “Little House I Used To Live In” function as a canvas for his musical ideas (a … Continue reading →

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