Re-burnt Weeny Sandwich

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Balint

Fraz Knapp came up with a wizard wheeze to follow-up the unqualified success that was the 20 Extraordinary Renditions CD. And Cordelia Records is happy to do the biznis again. So I’m now liaising with 20 artists, asking them to condense the whole of the Burnt Weeny Sandwich album into a 3-5 minute piece – with as much artistic licence as they want. They don’t have to use a bit from every song, but at least something from their fave bits of this wondrous album. Once done, a knob twiddler will concoct a remix of extracts from the 20 resultant pieces to create a whole new 21st interpretation of the BWS album.

From the news section of The Idiot Bastard.

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New Allman Brothers Band @ Wolfgangs

Posted on August 8, 2008 by urbangraffito

The Allman Brothers Band’s August 6th, 1972 show at the Hollywood Bowl is now available for streaming from Wolfgang’s Vault. While the show only has three tracks — “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”, “Whipping Post” (16 min), and “Johnny B. Goode” (w/ Guest: Johnny Winter on guitar and vocals) — it’s well worth the listen. One of the greatest jam bands, ever. Click here to listen for yourself.

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Idiot Proof?

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Simply click on the square to begin.

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Joe’s Garage: The Musical

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I for one would love to see this:

The Open Fist Theatre Company in California will present the world premiere of Joe’s Garage, a new stage production based on the Frank Zappa album of the same name. Directed by Pat Towne, the production will begin previews at the Open Fist Theatre Sept. 18 with an official opening Sept. 26. The limited engagement will run through Nov. 22.

→ Joe’s Garage to Make World Premiere in September

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Zen Through Zappa

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’m shamefully late in reporting this, however our pal Kevin Hoover writes:

Guess what? There’s a new Zappa show on KHUM debuting Friday night, and I have an introductory post about it on the Crush All Boxes blog. Let’s all get behind Mark Scatchard as he launches Zen of Zappa!

Tune in next Friday, why don’t you!

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Eight ’88 Ways To Cruise For Burgers

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

One of my favourite FZ tracks has to be Cruising For Burgers — the ZINY version that is. Back in ’06, he who goes by the name of Magic Fingers had delighted me with a CD consisting of unofficial ’88-tour CFB Variations for my birthday — the best one ever as birthday parties go, I should add. Bliss.

Fast forward to the present: along comes Muxtape. Urban’s been at it, so has Balint — who am I not to follow suit?

Presenting Eight ’88 Ways To Cruise For Burgers. Disclaimer: the tracks offered are not downloadable, and have been in tape circulation for years. Enjoy them, and then buy The Real Thing™ — as if you hadn’t already…

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The Best Of Doo-wop Classics Volume 2

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Balint

…and other be-bop albums (mostly) from the fifties, at Be Bop Wino. For your listenning and dancing pleasure.

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Substitutes in Baltimore

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Balint

A few different covers of “Baltimore” – and instead of being “only” covers, being different from the “real” thing, these performances show me the sheer beauty of the melody line itself. And some pretty good musicians. I love these.

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Frank Zappa’s Jukebox

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Slated for release next August 4th: Frank Zappa’s Jukebox:

Zappa's Jukebox

Via The Idiot Bastard.

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88BoaDrum in NYC and LA on 8.8.08

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Balint

88BoaDrum – LA will start at exactly 8:08 PM PST the 88-minute experience at the historic La Brea Tar Pits will feature 88 drummers selected by Boredoms and 88Boadrum artistic director, Hisham Bharoocha of Soft Circle [formerly of Lightening Bolt, Black Dice].

88BoaDrum – NYC will start at exactly 8:08 PM EST in New York City, conducted on behalf of Boredoms and Nike Sportswear by Brooklyn’s Gang Gang Dance. Set on the Williamsburg Waterfront, 88 drummers will perform the same 88-minute piece, newly composed by Eye of Boredoms and interpreted by Gang Gang Dance.

Hey, sounds interesting! And here is how last years’ event looked like – of course called 77BoaDrum:

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