Category Archives: Miscellany

Zappa Autographs

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Says SOFA in a thread that kind of morphed into a discussion on FZ autographs: TBN had a nice page of sigs, at one point in time (hint). Now, I know a hint when I see one and yes, TBN … Continue reading →

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Eric Clapton — Cocaine

Posted on December 15, 2008 by urbangraffito

I have always dug this Eric Clapton song*, especially when performed “live” as in this video. Sit back. Enjoy. A great way to start one’s week. *Cocaine was originally a song written and recorded by J.J. Cale in 1975 and … Continue reading →

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Confessions Of A Bootlegger

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Surely, a fun read: I rigged up the inside of a basketball that I cut in half, with all the gear laid out inside and taped down, buttons up, and I had a girlfriend who’d strap this on under a … Continue reading →

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3 CDs From Crossfire Publications

Posted on December 9, 2008 by urbangraffito

What do you get a Zappa fan for Xmas who has everything (okay, well, mostly everything, then)? There’s always Freak Out ale, or a ZPZ DVD? Or perhaps even the latest offering of FZ-related merchadise from Barfko-Swill. Myself, after enjoying … Continue reading →

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Randomnicity

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

While I’m mainly reading up on unrelated topics these days, you may find the following of interest: Duncan tells me that Zappa will be the featured article on the front page of Wikipedia on Thursday December 4th. Morgan Holt sends … Continue reading →

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Alice Cooper Group — Sun Arise (Live) & Black JuJu (Studio)

Posted on December 2, 2008 by urbangraffito

Some music listeners (born after the 1970s) don’t understand the early appeal of the original Alice Cooper Group. They had a unique sound and image (which like all great rock ‘n roll mortified our parents) that was very appealing to … Continue reading →

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Short News

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Balint

Just a few things, in short: – “Delayed reaction: Uncle Meat” (Frank Zappa Mini Film Festival?…) – ZPZ: the mix of the 1st Chicago show is ready. – Lumpy Money: delay – Project/Object: show cancelled… – NOT for the above things: applause … Continue reading →

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Name To Face

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Feed it with your name, and this website turns it into a unique avatar — don’t ask me how they do it though. Here’s what turned up when I entered Sharleena’s (real life) name: How about that! I kid you … Continue reading →

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George Duke Interview @ Wolfgang’s Vault

Posted on October 11, 2008 by urbangraffito

By the time this interview was recorded in 1978, Duke had recorded and toured with Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Zappa, Cannonball Adderly, Stanley Clarke, and Billy Cobham — covering jazz, rock, and everything on the spectrum in between before heading in … Continue reading →

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George Duke at Wolfgang’s Vault

Posted on October 9, 2008 by urbangraffito

Recorded for the King Biscuit Flower Hour, Live at the Bottom Line (New York, NY) April 21, 1977, when George Duke was promoting his first Epic solo album, Reach For It, this show incorporated female vocalists, and had a decidedly … Continue reading →

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