Category Archives: Frank Zappa

3 Guys from Albany

Posted on Wednesday, 10/12/05 by Balint

Some audio-poetry: The Three Guys are, Charlie Rossiter, DanWilcox, and Tom Nattel, friends who share the idea that poetry should be part of society rather than apart from it – relevant, communicative and, above all, honest. Tom Nattel has a … Continue reading →

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Gamers: Where’s Our Zappa?

Posted on Saturday, 10/08/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Heh. The gaming industry is apparently in dire need of “a Zappa-like advocate“.

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Synclavier Friday

Posted on Friday, 10/07/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Previously available as streaming audio, all 58 minutes of “Resolver + Brutality” can now be downloaded as it’s this week’s Friday Boot!

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Resolver + Brutality: Listen Online

Posted on Wednesday, 10/05/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Remember Resolver + Brutality, the cassette-tape Synclavier tunes? You can now listen to all 8 tracks over here (streaming audio). Track listing is as follows: Resolver ED. 19:57 Big Sequence 15:54 Brutality 4:22 Bondage 3:31 Oral Sex At Gunpoint 5:18 … Continue reading →

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Phoenix ’74

Posted on Friday, 09/30/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Were you starting to worry? No reason! A little later than usual, here’s this week’s Friday Boot: Phoenix Arizona, July 17th ’74. You can stop breathing into that plastic bag now…

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Zappa Plays Zappa – Brussels Edition

Posted on Wednesday, 09/28/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Fresh from the inbox, a confirmed new date for the previously postponed Zappa Plays Zappa concert in Vorst Nationaal, Brussels: Tuesday May 30th 2006. Shall we say: fingers crossed?

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Baltimore ’75

Posted on Friday, 09/23/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

It’ll be hard to top last week’s offering, but here’s Baltimore, May 1975 featuring the unimitable Captain Beefheart…

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Yes Sirree!

Posted on Tuesday, 09/20/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The iPod arrived yesterday and, by Jove, I swear it’s a thing of absolute beauty — enough to wet anyone’s pants. Been importing music and playing with its features since. Suppose you’d be going on a transatlantic flight to South … Continue reading →

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2 CD-Releases Before The Year Is Over?

Posted on Monday, 09/19/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

For what it’s worth (presumably from Gail Zappa): …. As for a release sked, you will definitely see The Dub Room Special on dvd for the fall (which is upon us) and at LEAST 2 (two!) cds ere the 12 … Continue reading →

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Resolver + Brutality

Posted on Friday, 09/16/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Cool: an audio cassette containing 58 minutes of synclavier music. The songlist and the title Resolver + Brutality are hand-written by Frank Zappa himself. (via Gilles)

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Manchester ’79 (2)

Posted on Friday, 09/16/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Some of last week’s comments included “Spifnificent!”, “I hope I don’t wet myself” and “Damn splendid!” — so without further ado: Manchester ’79 Part Two!

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Anton Webern Day

Posted on Thursday, 09/15/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

BBC’s Radio 3 has declared today Webern Day, 60 years to the day after the Austrian composer’s dramatic death. His complete works — about five and a half hours in total — will be broadcast in order of composition throughout … Continue reading →

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Brussels Postponed (2)

Posted on Thursday, 09/15/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Official press-release from Vorst Nationaal (Brussels), announcing the postponement of Zappa Plays Zappa concerts to spring 2006 — as reported earlier.

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RIP Clarence

Posted on Monday, 09/12/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Louisiana-based singer and guitarist who among others, influenced Frank Zappa, has died in Texas after leaving New Orleans to avoid the ravages of Hurricane Katrina. Brown was 81 and suffered from lung cancer.

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Lou’s Garage

Posted on Saturday, 09/10/05 by Dr Sharleena

FZ-fan Lou Allred is hosting a “Day In The Desert With Frank” for the second year in a row — be quick though because the event is scheduled for next Sunday. Attending are Bunk Gardner, Motorhead Sherwood, Candy Zappa, and … Continue reading →

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