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Category Archives: Zappa Misc
The Phlorescent Teach
Mark Volman teaches the faculty of Baptist-identified Belmont University. Volman has also put his hard-partying days behind him. A committed Christian, he and his wife and business partner, Emily Ector-Volman, are active members of Harpeth Presbyterian Church, where they sing … Continue reading
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The Busy Gail Zappa
Another fortunate working experience occurred the other night when I drove Gail Zappa to the airport. On the next ride a question would be fine about the release of Trance Fusion, perhaps…
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc
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Plastic People Of The Universe
A band from the Czech Republic. Did you ever hear about them? The name is a bit familiar, isn’t it? They’re coming to Hungary now (press “English” there and click on the previous link again), and here’s their story. With … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc
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Top 50 Worst Guitar Solos
What would possess us to compile the worst guitar solos in history? I mean, come on, it’s no great feat to list the best guitar solos ever. Just put Hendrix, Page, Clapton, and Gilmour in the Top 10 and everyone’s … Continue reading
Posted in Bizarre, Music, Pop Cult, Zappa Misc
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Checkmate!
If you’re going to play chess against Zappa, chances are you will lose.
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Mighty McFearless
Ahmet Zappa a children’s book author? Apparently so and what’s more, his upcoming “The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless” has just been bought for adaptation by Disney. The book follows a brother and sister who discover they belong to … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc
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3 Guys from Albany
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?
Heh. The gaming industry is apparently in dire need of “a Zappa-like advocate“.
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Anton Webern Day
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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RIP Clarence
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
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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Zappa Straße
A street in Berlin is to be named after Zappa: Die bisherige namenlose Straße 13 in Höhe Landsberger Allee soll nach der US-Rocklegende Frank Zappa (1940-1993) benannt werden. Diesen Beschluß faßten die Bezirksverordneten. Orwo-Haus-Verein-Sprecher Tobias Nöthen sagte: “Das ist genau … Continue reading
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Ugly Radio Again
Word has it Napoleon M. Brock did a recording session earlier this year with indie musician Robert Kramer for an upcoming release called “Legacy Of Love”. Meanwhile Kramer himself is on a crusade against sucky commercial radio: Maybe it’s time … Continue reading
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Come On Frenchie!
Eh oh les Français: saviez-vous que la troisième édition du Festival Zappa à Bordeaux commence Jeudi 15 septembre? Mais oui! Allez-y!
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