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The Open Fist Announces Joe's Garage to Extend Through 12/20

Frank Zappa News — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:38:26 GMT

The Open Fist is thrilled to announce that its world premiere musical event, the critically acclaimed, smash-hit stage adaptation of Frank Zappa 's classic rock opera JOE'S GARAGE is EXTENDING through Saturday, ......(read more)

Lonesome Onry and Mean: RIP Jimmy Carl Black

Frank Zappa News — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:10:32 GMT

Mothers of Invention, "Who Are the Brain Police?" Lonesome Onry and Mean is saddened by news that Texan Jimmy Carl Black, drummer for the groundbreaking anti-establishement 1960s band Mothers of Invention, ......(read more)

School of Rock Hollywood - Echidna's Arf

zw_ — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:17:00 GMT

Could it be? A Frank Zappa album that doesn't suck?

Frank Zappa News — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:34:15 GMT

Thinking of the "Uncle Meat" soundtrack. I know that Zappa has a different reputation over in Europe but over here in the U.S. he's been relentlessly marketed by record clubs, you know, where you pay one dollar ......(read more)

Caption Clinton and Mandela

Frank Zappa News — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:41:36 GMT

Biggest Fairy Tale I have ever seen. 06/26/2008 2:47:37 PM PDT by The_Republican To: NativeNewYorker "Your daughter told me on another thread that you have a right as an individual to own a hand gun." Then that ......(read more)

Zappa's Mothers jazz up festival circuit

Frank Zappa News — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:18:07 GMT

But Zappa was influenced by jazz, wrote music for jazz ensembles and was influential in establishing the jazz-rock fusion genre....(read more)

Early Zappa

Frank Zappa News — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:10:50 GMT

They say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. In order to get re-acquainted with my vinyl record collection, I have decided to listen to all of my records in reverse order....(read more)

Dweezil Zappa & Various Artists

Frank Zappa News — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:22:58 GMT

Honor thy father. We've heard that before, and what better way than through an incredible music tribute? Frank Zappa died in 1993, and son Dweezil took 10 years to come to terms with the loss....(read more)

'Grunt Roast' by Thingbone

Frank Zappa News — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:07:39 GMT

The premier source for free music 111,052 FREE MP3s Artists: upload your music Biography Experimental electronic jazz....(read more)

Frank Zappa's son is keeping the focus on the music

Frank Zappa News — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:50:31 GMT

Posted by Molly Reid, Staff writer, The Times-Picayune June 06, 2008 4:00AM Describing Frank Zappa's music to someone who has never heard it is a bit like describing New Orleans to someone who has never been ......(read more)

Best ever: Jazz festival future in safe hands at the Belgrade

Frank Zappa News — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:54:04 GMT

John Etheridge led the eight-piece band with the outstanding shiny section - ' Paul Jayasinha , the first lady of the trombone, Annie Whitehead, and Simon Bates - with great authority....(read more)

Gift of Lithuanian sculpture inspires one to zip through a little Zappa music

Frank Zappa News — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:05:16 GMT

"You know something, people: I'm not black, but there's a whole lot of times I wish I could say I'm not white." Earlier this month, the city of Baltimore accepted a generous gift from the Republic of Lithuania: a 15-foot statue of avant-garde rock legend...(read more)

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa News — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:37:48 GMT

IN the history of 20th century music, Frank Zappa stands alone. No other musician has done so much in such a short-time - in his 27-year career, he released 57 albums, with a further 18 released since his death ... via Warrnambool Standard...(read more)

Lithuania presents Baltimore with a Frank Zappa statue

Frank Zappa News — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:15:12 GMT

"I find the piece a good piece of art that I think we would be honoured to have here. We just need to find an appropriate placement." Sean Michaels Friday May 9, 2008 guardian.co.uk Head's up ... The bronze bust of Frank Zappa's head in Vilnius, Lithuania....(read more)

Billboard Bits: Frank Zappa, Newport Folk Festival, Joseph Arthur

Frank Zappa News — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:59:40 GMT

"Digital hands eating the digital popcorn." Frank Zappa Concert Becomes 2-CD Live Album A previously unreleased 1972 concert is the latest release from the Frank Zappa archives to see the light of day. via Billboard.com...(read more)