Category Archives: Music

Ossi Duri Play Tink Walks Amok

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

More Ossi Duri. Hat tip: Cory Tucker

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Fraternity Of Man — Oh No I Don’t Believe It

Posted on June 7, 2009 by urbangraffito

“Fraternity Of Man” was released on Abc Records in 1968 and featured a cover of Frank Zappa’s “Oh No I Don’t Believe It” (which he had yet to release himself). Blues leads were handled by Elliot Ingber, and psychedelic leads … Continue reading →

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Zappanale (Then & Now) – Lazuli

Posted on June 6, 2009 by urbangraffito

Lazuli is a French progressive rock band formed in 1998 in the Alès region in France and consisting of 6 members. Their music is a clever mixture of styles with some unique and unusual instrumentation: Chapman Stick, marimba, vibraphone, percussions, … Continue reading →

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Zappanale (Then & Now) – The Steve Hillage Band

Posted on June 5, 2009 by urbangraffito

Steve Hillage is an English musician, best known as a guitarist. He is associated with the Cambridge psychedelic scene and has worked in experimental and avant garde music since the late 1960s. Besides his solo recordings he has been a … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To Ray Collins?

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Check this bittersweet little piece on the current whereabouts of former Mother, Ray Collins: He moved to Claremont after a modest legal settlement with Zappa over his and other founding members’ contributions to the band, he says. […] Collins turned … Continue reading →

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News from Andre’ — Project/Object

Posted on June 3, 2009 by urbangraffito

This just in via email from Andre’ Cholmondeley: PROJECT/OBJECT – the music of Frank Zappa featuring IKE WILLIS & DON PRESTON and special guest RAY WHITE (on July 4 only) Sat 4th July – Western, Pa The Church Of Universal … Continue reading →

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Varèse & The Jazzmen

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

Most peculiar: a tape recording of composer Edgar Varèse conducting a workshop of Jazz musicians in the year 1957. It might be the first free jazz recording (totally unissued) of History of Music. Varèse might have influenced jazzmen or was … Continue reading →

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The Avalon All-Stars

Posted on June 2, 2009 by urbangraffito

The Avalon All-Stars is a loose-knit house band of the Avalon Ballroom located in San Francisco, CA, and featuring – depending on the night and availability – former members of the Jerry Garcia Band, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of … Continue reading →

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Humor in Music — Z

Posted on May 31, 2009 by urbangraffito

Does humor belong in music? During this particular Z gig (NAMM, Hilton, Anaheim, CA) in late January, 1995, it did. Bryan Beller: The Z show was a private party for Peavey, with a special guest appearance by Dick Clark. We … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa as KPFA-FM Disc Jockey

Posted on May 31, 2009 by urbangraffito

Part 1: In 1968, Tom Donahue interviews Frank Zappa about his life and work, while Zappa spins some of his favorite music ranging from surf music, doo-wop, jazz, the blues, to the works of Pierre Boulez. The song selection is … Continue reading →

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