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Zappa Plays Zappa
On Saturday, December 13, 2008, I had the pleasure to see Zappa Plays Zappa. I failed to write extensively about it, I only mentioned it. I had a wonderful time. You can see other writings where I mention Mr. Zappa by viewing blog posts tagged “frank-zappa”. And of course there is my old short piece…
- 18-Aug-2008Two Zappa-related Entertainments Coming to Los Angeles
The first: Joe’s Garage, Based on Zappa Album, to Make World Premiere in September: 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…
- 01-Jun-2008The Misc on the Bus Goes Round and Round
I had gotten in the habit of blogging every weekday for the last few weeks, but broke that streak by not blogging on Friday or subsequently, until this lovely Sunday morning. So, yes. What is to say, exactly? The answer is that there are quite a few random datapoints I could mention. Here are a…
- 14-May-2008Three by Missing Persons
Missing Persons is not a band I ever got way into, but I remember liking their music. My uncle had Spring Session M and we listened to that record on his stereo when we went to Lake Dolores (a long defunct waterpark halfway to Las Vegas). Keep in mind I was 10 years old in…
- 22-Apr-2007Zappa on Miami Vice
I’ve known for years that (my hero) Frank Zappa had appeared on 1980s tv show Miami Vice. Until this morning, I had never seen anything from that show. Thanks to YouTube, I can enjoy it in all it’s (terrible) glory:
- 22-Sep-2003These Changes
Something Deeper Than These Changes comes out tuesday. I went to Tower today and they had one in the bins. I won’t quibble that it’s out a day early. I was hoping it would be there. So far I like it very much. But then, I’m a fan. The Statue Song makes me want to…
- 01-Sep-2003Zappa, Thursday
Zappa talking, Thursday. I’ll have to record this! (for personal use only silly!) Thanks rudy!
- 29-Aug-2002Neat Stuff
I like Norah Jones’ music a lot. I like Frank Zappa a lot. I ordered a CD many months ago that just arrived. FZ:OZ. It’s great. Cashflow while freelancing can be an adventure. Sometimes not a good adventure. I have good friends. It’s fun to have sleepovers. Mystery Science Theater 3000 was a great show,…