Category Archives: Frank Zappa

Zappa? Sexy?

Posted on Wednesday, 05/03/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

If Roger Bourland says so, it can’t but be true: Frank Zappa is sexy!

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NYC ZPZ Video

Posted on Friday, 04/28/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Here’s a little audio/visual taste of what we can expect from Zappa Plays Zappa, as recorded at the Jammy Awards last April 20. From the looks of it, the Dweez may be somewhat lacking in showmanship but by golly, he’s … Continue reading →

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Toronto ’69

Posted on Friday, 04/28/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This week’s boot: Rockpile, Toronto Canada, May ’69. For you nitpickers out there (you know who you are) it may also have been the 5/19/69 Massey Hall gig, although the gig list seems to suggest otherwise.

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Rare Beef

Posted on Thursday, 04/27/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

For Cpt Beefheart fans: 2 rare releases are for sale at ReR Megacorp: Grow Fins (5 CD’s of unreleased material, tracing the Magic Bands from the beginning) and Dust Sucker (being the unreleased Bat Chain Puller LP).

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Zappathon ’06 Post Scriptum

Posted on Tuesday, 04/25/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

For those of you who missed out on last Sunday’s wusb.fm’s ’06 Zappathon, a stream of the entire show is available here. Alternatively, you can sign up for the snailmail vine over at the Uncle Beat Forum. Oh, and by … Continue reading →

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ZPZ Video Clips

Posted on Tuesday, 04/25/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Flat Top Sam (no really) sent in links to video clips of Zappa Plays Zappa during rehearsal. They’re short but sweet, have a look: Florentine Pogen (one, two) and The Black Page.

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Zappa Over The Phone

Posted on Tuesday, 04/25/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Duncan alerts me to the fact that Bill Camarata over at Box of Sound included a 1988 phone interview with Frank Zappa in one of his podcasts. Being the swell guy that he is, Duncan has clipped out the relevant … Continue reading →

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200 Motels Promotional Pictures

Posted on Saturday, 04/22/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Some time ago, I obtained original prints of promotional pictures taken during the production of Zappa’s 200 Motels. Don’t ask how I got them — let’s just call it good karma. And since good karma begets good karma, I figured … Continue reading →

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This Sunday: Zappathon ’06

Posted on Saturday, 04/22/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Hey kids, just a reminder: WUSB’s Zappathon ’06 airs tomorrow, starting at noon and going til midnight (EST). Co-hosted by John Tabacco and Nigey Lennon it’ll be nothing short of a Zapfest featuring interviews and rare recordings. On top of … Continue reading →

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ZPZ At The Jammy’s

Posted on Friday, 04/21/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Last night was Zappa Plays Zappa’s official opening at the Jammy’s. Judging from this review authored by one Trendmonger at the zappa.com forums, we are in for a treat. A Big Treat: Chick Corea came out for the Fender Rhodes … Continue reading →

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Zürich ’79 (2)

Posted on Friday, 04/21/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This morning I said to myself, “Self”, I said, “you posted part one of Zürich ’79, wouldn’t it be a swell idea to post part two?” “Self,” I responded, “excellent thinking“. Whereupon Self and I had some more coffee, enjoying … Continue reading →

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Another Zappa Book

Posted on Thursday, 04/20/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Yet another book on Zappa is hitting the shelves: The Words and Music of Frank Zappa by one Kelly Fisher Lowe. And just to make this post a bit more interesting: on the cover, the typeface used is the same … Continue reading →

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UH, REALLY COOL

Posted on Wednesday, 04/19/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I THINK THAT, UH, FRANK ZAPPA’S FACIAL HAIR IS REALLY COOL TO LOOK AT AND, UH, I AM ACTUALLY THINKING ABOUT GETTING IT TATTOOED ON MY BODY. (myspace.com: where braincells go to die.)

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Everybody I Shot Is Dead

Posted on Wednesday, 04/19/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

That was the subject of an email I received just now. Thinking I was about to engage in a conversation with a serial killer, I started reading: I am writing to you because you are affiliated with and/or a fan … Continue reading →

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Hi Fritz!

Posted on Friday, 04/14/06 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Ha! I know one German who’s very happy to have searched Google for “frank+zappa+zurich+1979+bootleg” some ten minutes ago! :)

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