Category Archives: Music

Beat The Boots On iTunes

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Yes indeed: The Zappa Family Trust will celebrate Independence Day by making Zappa’s “Beat The Boots” series, totaling 148 tracks, for sale online. These will be the only authorized Frank Zappa albums available on iTunes. Gail Zappa: Even though the … Continue reading →

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Low Rock from A.K.A.C.O.D. & Bourbon Princess

Posted on July 3, 2008 by urbangraffito

Now for something completely different. A recent order from CD Baby finally arrived in my mailbox before my move into my new downtown apartment (yes, folks, I’m moving on up) at the end of July. First among these CDs was … Continue reading →

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Woke Up This Mornin’

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

… shower, brush teeth, tralala. Next: Check snailmailbox: Library reminder I’m late in returning that Stevie Ray Vaughn CD Speeding ticket amounting to €175 Click my Google Ads please, thank you Ooooh: Barfko Swill package has arrived! At work: Enter … Continue reading →

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Grande Mothers Re-Invented Rock Canada Day

Posted on July 2, 2008 by urbangraffito

The Grande Mothers Re-Invented performed to an appreciative audience of about 300 at Festival Place in Sherwood Park, Alberta, on Canada Day, July 1st at 7:30 pm. They performed flawlessly for over two and a half hours with one fifteen … Continue reading →

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Amazing Nails

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

So these days I mostly play the acoustic guitar, and hardly ever use a plectrum at that. Plectrums are for pussies! Fingerpickin’s where it’s at. This is where rudimentary manicure comes into play. As a right-handed player, you’ll want your … Continue reading →

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Zappa Spielt Für Bach

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

More info here. Update: here’s a high-res version of the above poster for your printing pleasures.

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Brownie Troop

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Mikey Ween of Ween fame just launched a new website, all about new releases, upcoming gigs, band trivia fishing. Somehow I don’t see Dweezil doing that — with the possible exception of a cooking blog, perhaps. * * I kid … Continue reading →

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George Duke — My Soul (4CD-Box Set)

Posted on June 23, 2008 by urbangraffito

Just received my 4CD-compilation box set of George Duke jazz fusion from Promising Music: My Soul — The Complete MPS Fusion Recordings. This compilation includes the original MPS albums “Faces In Reflection”, “Feel”, “The Aura Will Prevail”, “I Love The … Continue reading →

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The Tubes — Space Baby, 1975

Posted on June 19, 2008 by urbangraffito

Latest offering from The Tubes Project, an ongoing archiving process in preparation for the eventual release of a documentary outlining the musical history of The Tubes. Recorded at the Record Plant, w/Bill Spooner on lead vocals. This video opens with … Continue reading →

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BPA + David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal: Toe Jam

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Balint

Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance. 🙂 Directed by Keith Schofield.

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