Category Archives: Music

One Shot Deal

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Dweezil Zappa just hit the “Post” button on the latest Z-newsletter. In case you’re not subscribed, some choice quotes: The [ZPZ] DVD is available at last in stores now and will be available as a 2 disc set and as … Continue reading →

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La Grande Freak Out!

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Next July 5 & 6 ’08. Organized by Les Fils De L’Invention. After London & Rome, Paris welcomes the third international conference dedicated to Frank Zappa. A great weekend of debates, spectacle and concerts (special things will happen) Will have … Continue reading →

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Ike Willistrat

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Ike Willis is putting his Fender Stratocaster on sale. The Strat has Ike’s signature on it and will cost you $420.00 USD (plus shipping). Includes strap, extra set of Fender Bullet Strings (signed by Ike) and Fender Gig Bag! I … Continue reading →

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Sugar Cane’s Got The Blues — I Don’t!!!

Posted on April 29, 2008 by urbangraffito

The two CDs I ordered from the German label, Promising Music, on April 20th, arrived this afternoon. Talk about speedy delivery. I was expecting 4 to 6 weeks. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. To start, everything they … Continue reading →

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Mux Delixe

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Though I haven’t had time to play around with it, Muxtape looks to be loads of fun. I’ll just let the tag line do the talking. Muxtape is: a simple way to create and share mp3 mixtapes Have any of … Continue reading →

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MPS is Most Promising Sound

Posted on April 20, 2008 by urbangraffito

The last time I entered an independent music store and asked if they had anything by George Duke in stock, the response I received was a very long, dull, blank stare followed by: “George who?” The same goes for the … Continue reading →

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Signals, Noise & Fog

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

It’s been a bit of a busy week for me, fellow fen! However, here’s some stuff that didn’t pass by my radar unnoticed: In Japan, this and that hits the streets. Says Thomas Marrot: “the plot happens in Frank Zappa … Continue reading →

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La Cucaracha Esta de Fiesta

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Sharleena

Does humor belong in music? Course it does! I have received just yesterday Ween’s last release “La Cucaracha” as a present from Barry (thanks honey!) Once again, the band at its best, taking the shit out of almost any genre … Continue reading →

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The Frank and Mikey Show

Posted on April 17, 2008 by urbangraffito

I was recently arranging and updating my personal MySpace profile page when I came across these two video gems: Frank Zappa’s “Watermelon in Easter Hay” live with Mike Keneally and the rest of the 1988 band, and The Mike Keneally … Continue reading →

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Hot ‘n Nasty

Posted on April 16, 2008 by urbangraffito

It’s Wednesday, hump-day, and you are no doubt in need of something special to get you through those mid-week doldrums (perhaps brought on by a certain vaultmeister’s recent non answer). So, here’s Jim Dandy to the rescue, so to speak, … Continue reading →

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