Category Archives: Zappa Misc

Up, Up And Away

Posted on Tuesday, 02/22/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Zappa.com is back up (downtime was due to heavy rains in Southern California), and all is well again in the land of Hungry Freaks.

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Down And Out In Kill Ugly Radio

Posted on Monday, 02/21/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Zappa.com is down. Here’s how I found out.

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About Time For A Good LOL

Posted on Friday, 02/18/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Robin of evaristo fame reports on a recent Grandmothers press-conference at Ricreatorio San Giusto. Picture subscript: “Roy Estrada, in the sky, and Don Preston, in the dark. Did i mention how bad the illumination was?”

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I’ve Had It With CCFZ

Posted on Sunday, 02/06/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’ve pretty much had it with administering CCFZ, the First FZ Webring. (– “So Barry, that was you telling me to put up that javascript banner, upon which I was banned?” — “Yes, FZ fansite webmaster, that would have been … Continue reading →

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FZ Tabs

Posted on Thursday, 01/27/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Who says there’s no good FZ guitar tabs around? I just found about 34. Including G-Spot Tornado — which should keep you busy for some time…

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All my friends they call me Jim…

Posted on Monday, 01/24/05 by Balint
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Zappa Press Release

Posted on Sunday, 01/23/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Via Magic Fingers, Musibrarium Keeper and overall Strictly Genteel Person, KUR got a hold of this: A press release anouncing the 77-78 tour as well as the Läther album… and since FZ is the one writing it, you’re treated to … Continue reading →

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Life Of Sin

Posted on Thursday, 01/20/05 by Dr Sharleena

It’s easier than “doing the bop”: if you are around Washington DC today, for the Inauguration Day of the mandate of the King George II, don’t forget to turn your back on Bush, if you can. If otherwise you are … Continue reading →

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On eBay

Posted on Wednesday, 01/19/05 by Dr Sharleena

Frank Zappa signed FENDER autographed guitar. With certificate of authenticity and UACC credentials. For sale!

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The Quiz Of Your Dreams

Posted on Friday, 12/31/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Back in the good old days (Clinton was still president!) I put together an online Zappa quiz with the aid of the ever helpful SOFA. Due to my terminal redesignitis it had long since disappeared from these pages. Until now… … Continue reading →

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TWGS

Posted on Thursday, 12/30/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Everything you always wanted to know about “The World’s Greatest Sinner” (see also), but were afraid to ask.

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Pretentious? Moi?

Posted on Thursday, 12/23/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Some good reads in this Zappa appreciation thread. Noteworthy quote from one DonkeyRhubarb: “Has anyone thought about what it is that is exactly wrong with being pretentious? I’m pretentious all the time, I enjoy it. I have a good job, … Continue reading →

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Anybody?

Posted on Wednesday, 12/22/04 by Dr Sharleena

Now, who is Mathilda..?! (off to watch “Keeping Up Appearances” on BBC1. Ah, sweet holidays…:^)

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The Big Note’s Christmas Edition

Posted on Saturday, 12/11/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

You know there’s two ways to updating a site. You either update daily, desperately throwing in silly links to various silly items (that’s what we do here at KUR) — or you save up the stuff that really matters and … Continue reading →

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Five Mistakes

Posted on Thursday, 12/09/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Five Mistakes Band & Label Sites Make. 1: Too much Flash — “Okay, I get it. You’re creative. Awesome. But you’re totally wasting my morning as I helplessly wait for your designer’s dancing sausages to finish loading.” I know someone … Continue reading →

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