Tag Archives: Frank Zappa

Tubes Cover Zappa, 1972

Posted on February 13, 2009 by urbangraffito

The following tracks are the two Zappa covers done by The Tubes in a 1972 concert. The exact date and location are unknown, but the concert probably took place in a club in the San Francisco area. I wish to … Continue reading →

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Holland Doc: Zappa Documentary

Posted on January 24, 2009 by urbangraffito

For those who missed the posting of this documentary the first time around, here’s it is again (in all it’s glory). Documentary by Roelof Kiers. Zappa talks about his youth, his interest in explosives, blues, guitars, non-Western music and the … Continue reading →

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Peek inside Frank Zappa’s vaults, parts 1-4

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Balint

One Shot Deal (which numbers 83 of all official Zappa releases, in case you’re counting), largely pulls largely from Zappa’s mid-’70s live material, which has never appeared on CD. “One Shot Deal was literally that,” says Gail. “It was like, … Continue reading →

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FZ’s Music at Israel Festival in Jerusalem, 1997

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Balint

Featuring: Ike Willis, Tommy Mars and Tom Fowler. I’ve collected most of the videos (10 parts) here – nr. 7 is still missing. Have fun!

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AAAFRNAAA FZ Birthday Bundle 2008

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Balint

A new release, through iTunes: Tracklisting: 01. Dancin’ Fool (Disco Version) 6:18 02. More Trouble Every Day 5:48 03. Gorgeous Inca 3:25 04. Ancient Armaments 4:09 05. America The Beautiful 3:35 06. You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch 3:12 07. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Mix: Frank In Memoriam

Posted on December 4, 2008 by urbangraffito

Another December 4th has rolled around and as usual my thoughts are filled with thoughts of Frank Zappa on this, the 15th anniversary of his passing. Just a couple of weeks ago I was in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to … Continue reading →

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Monday Mix: Mothers of the Blues

Posted on September 22, 2008 by urbangraffito

All right, Summer is officially gone, and Fall is now into full swing. It’s Monday, and there’s probably not very much to celebrate. So, what better time to post another KUR Mixtape to start your week off with a bang, … Continue reading →

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One Shot Deal — Huh?

Posted on July 14, 2008 by urbangraffito

A friend finally lent me a copy of the latest ZFT release, One Shot Deal, for review the other day. Although it is always great to hear Frank Zappa, no matter what the excuse, my first reaction upon listening to … Continue reading →

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Bylyder: Frank Zappa

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Balint

Når Kringkastingsorkestret stiller opp i konsertserien “Bylyder” tar de med seg musikk av blant andre Frank Zappa. Fredag 11. april kl. 19.30 Lindemansalen, Norges musikkhøgskole (Oslo) Giovanni B. Pergolesi: Musikk brukt av Stravinsky i Pulcinella Igor Stravinskky: Pulcinella, suite Frank … Continue reading →

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33% Zappa – in Linz, 2nd of April

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Balint

Live music alert, in Österreich – the Hungarian Radio Symphonic Orchestra will play some Zappa in Linz, at the Brucknerhaus:  F. Zappa: “Bogus Pomp” B. Bartók: Der wunderbare Mandarin (Suite für Orchester) op. 19 L. v. Beethoven: Symphonie Nr. 7 A-Dur op. 92 … Continue reading →

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