Category Archives: Zappa Family Trust

Eat That Question 2010

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Balint

Up there George Duke Eats that question with the ZPZ – some more Echidnas and Inca Roads are to be found. And speaking of questions…

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Q&A: Scott Thunes

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Balint

Above Mr Thunes talks about his audition at the Zappa at the Roundhouse event. Below: still him on a) Ike Willis, b) Valley Girl, c) Solitude. Mr Thunes is a Great Guy. For the hardcore fans: the whole Q&A in … Continue reading →

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Zappa At The RondHose

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Zappa @ The Roundhouse, now with added Barfie Speak! Image posted for archival purposes (click for bigger version). Previously › Update Nov 8: An extensive review of this event is now available here!

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FZ’s Them or Us – Rereleased, 2010/12/1

Posted on October 16, 2010 by urbangraffito

In 1984 Frank Zappa self-published Them or Us, created with a dot matrix printer. A new facsimile edition – published by Pinter & Martin Ltd of the United Kingdom (which means they can only ship this book to the UK … Continue reading →

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Berklee Interviews Gail

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You know something? I was going to write a massive post related to this interview with Gail (mailed to me by many), but to be honest: I figured life is too short as it is. I’ll leave you with a … Continue reading →

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Who IS The REAL Frank Zappa, Anyway?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by urbangraffito

Sometimes I am quite delighted to discover a fan-made Frank Zappa video like the one posted above. It reinforces my belief that the future of FZ’s public image is in the right hands: creative, open-minded, technology embracing hands. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Bizarre, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, Personal, Pop Cult, YouTubery, Zappa Family Trust, Zappanale | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Sieg Zappanale!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Remember a certain lawsuit issued by a certain dead rockstar‘s widow against a certain fan-organized tribute festival? As it turns out, said widow just lost the appeal. Robert who mailed in the story, says: Sorry, currently only available in german. … Continue reading →

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The Next Zappa Release: Joe’s Menage a Trois

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Shore Fire, the PR firm that has the ZFT as one of its clients states it quite clearly: June 11 Zappa Records releases Frank Zappa’s Joe’s Menage a Trois’ The new release is also mentioned in this Variety article. (Hat … Continue reading →

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A Job Well Done, MusicToday

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

So there I am attempting to pre-order Philly ’76 and this is what I get: Click image for full glorious Epic Fail View! Undaunted however, I am about to undertake pre-order attempt #5…

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Dweezil Zappa: A Son of (a Mother of) Invention

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Balint

Another big thing for next year is another DVD, our Roxy concert that we did 35 years to the date that Frank last played at the Roxy. We’re also working hard to complete Frank’s Roxy film, so hopefully both of … Continue reading →

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