Category Archives: Music

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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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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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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Zomby Woof By Quasar

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Balint

Ardent devotees of the music of our time, the Quasar saxophone quartet is dedicated to premiering and promoting contemporary music that is multi-dimensionally conceived. Celebrated for its energy, audacity and exceptional technical ability, Quasar explores different aspects of artistic creation … Continue reading →

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The Freak-Out List

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Coming soon from Prism Films: Frank Zappa – The Freak-Out List, a documentary that explores FZ’s favorite musicians and performers as they appeared on the liner notes of Freak Out!.

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“Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” with Frank Zappa

Posted on January 6, 2010 by urbangraffito

On two separate appearances on the “Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” – one on October 11th, 1986 (clip above), and another on November 29th, 1986 (clip below), Frank Zappa explains why most aspects of popular culture (in their case, the … Continue reading →

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Tweezer Glint: Finale — The Roxy Years 73/74 (Part I) (aka Ruth Is A Sugar Bear — Or, The Continuing Adventures of Marty Perellis)

Posted on December 27, 2009 by urbangraffito

Between February 1973 and December 1974 Frank Zappa and the Mothers – featuring George Duke, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Ruth Underwood, Ian Underwood, Bruce Fowler, Tom Fowler, Walt Fowler, Jean-Luc Ponty, Don Preston, Ralph Humphrey, Chester Thompson, Jeff Simmons, and Sal … Continue reading →

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Ray & Ike Reunite On Upcoming Project/Object Tour

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

Check out Project/Object’s winter tour schedule. Ike Willis and Ray White will be touring together for the first time in over 25 years: The 1984 tour ended on Dec 23, 1984, Universal Ampitheater, Universal City. Since then, as you well … Continue reading →

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Phones In C

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher
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