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Category Archives: Zappa Misc
The Little House I Was Evicted From
Via affz, an update on Carl Zappa’s current predicament: it would seem he has effectively been evicted from the house, and the name of the landlord would appear to be… Gail Zappa. (Rumours, rumours! Please don’t shoot the messenger! ;-)
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Help Carl…
Since the passing of his mother earlier this year and his eviction from their home, Carl Zappa, who works part time at a fast food restaurant, has found himself with unforseen living expenses.He hopes that someone would enjoy owning a … Continue reading
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Reality Bites
There’s an article on The Onion today that I think we can all relate to: Frank Zappa Fan Thinks You Just Haven’t Heard The Right Album.
Posted in Amusing, Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc
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Blow that surfboard, son!
This one to our countless surf-bands-members readers: the guys at Cordelia Records are immersed on a project to publish “Surf Instrumental cover versions of tunes by Frank Zappa”. At first it sez it’s already closed, but then i think there’s … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video, Zappa Misc
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Now That’s Magic
Did you know The Magic Band have an official site? Guacamole (who’s been re-instated as HP poster but can’t post because of some mysterious login problem — Guac, try again!) thought it “not the greatest bit of site design I’ve … Continue reading
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Duke On The Beeb
This afternoon at 4pm on BBC Radio, an interview with the loveable George Duke – available live on the web and for seven days afterwards.
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That A Switchmaster I See Before Me?
Everything you always wanted to know about Frank Zappa’s gear, but were afraid to ask.
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Mango Shark
The chances of finding a shark like Mango are about one in a million.
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Waltz For Guitar
“At age 18, Zappa was experimenting with serialism and the guitar and tossed off Waltz For Guitar. It remained unknown until Keyboard and Guitar Player magazine published a Zappa celebration edition in 1992. In a characteristic comment, Zappa called it … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video, Zappa Misc
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Phillips, Erlewine & Given…
…are trial lawyers who specialize in complex commercial litigation. Indeed, Mr Given has written a fascinating article on online music vending. Perhaps slightly more interestingly, a highlight of his career was meeting and interviewing the late musician and composer Frank … Continue reading
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Question
Let’s pretend for a minute that, by means of some incredibly cosmic karma, I had the opportunity to interview Gail Zappa. In my place, what questions would you ask her? (Gail-bashers: don’t bother commenting)
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Bananners
“Walking up to an indoor farmer’s market, Lisa says that she’s heard they’ve ‘got good stuff in there.’ Dweezil wonders what she’s heard about. ‘Good fruits,’ Lisa says, swinging her hips and sticking out her dinners as she walks, holding … Continue reading
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Orrin Hatch
Orrin Hatch + comedy gold = not going to happen: the senator prank.
Posted in Amusing, Politics, Zappa Misc
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Tour scarves…
Obviously the indispensable souvenir of a visit to an fz concert, the tour scarf. These fashion accessories are from an assortment of items collected by a surprise hiree, who is a source of some interesting recollections too. – ‘It’s play … Continue reading
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Sheik YerFoolz
A couple of less well known Zappa tribute bands – both have mp3’s up for grabs: Sheik Yerbouti (German) and The Foolz (Dutch). (thanks Fran6!)
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