PIERRE VERVLOESEM & ERIC THIELEMANS - MASTERPIECES OF IRISH FOLKLORE, VOL.12

What should one expect when guitarist and composer Pierre Vervloesem teams up with drummer Eric Thielemans?
Anything but masterpieces of Irish folklore, I would presume?

Pierre Vervloesem is known for his defiant compositions and guitar work, characterised by crazy rhythms (and his love of exotica).
Jazz drummer Eric Thielemans, on the other hand, recorded and performed with Mâäk, the Ben Sluijs Quartet, Jozef Dumoulin, and with his EARR ensemble.

The result of Pierre and Eric's collaboration is presented on "Masterpieces Of Irish Folklore, Vol.12".

Only two tracks with each piece over twenty minutes long.

It's an experimental, bumpy and adventurous ride, going in all directions.

Check it out :

 

GREGG ALLMAN - LOW COUNTRY BLUES

• gregg allman: low country blues
      (2011, cd, usa, rounder records)

Gregg Allman's "Low Country Blues" got released in 2011. It was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Gregg would record one more album, "Southern Blood", before he passed away in 2017.

Lots of cover versions on "Low Country Blues". There's only one piece that Gregg (co-)wrote (with Warren Haynes).

Nice.

SNARKY PUPPY EUROPEAN DATES

• Oct 1, 2022 - Chateau RougeAnnemasse, France
• Oct 2, 2022 - The National StadiumDublin, Ireland
• Oct 4, 2022 - O2 AcademyGlasgow, UK
• Oct 5, 2022 - O2 AcademyBristol, UK
• Oct 6, 2022 - O2 ApolloManchester, UK
• Oct 7, 2022 - OVO Arena WembleyLondon, UK
• Oct 9, 2022 - ZenithParis, France
• Oct 10, 2022 - Cirque RoyalBrussels, Belgium
• Oct 11, 2022 - AFAS LiveAmsterdam, Netherlands
• Oct 12, 2022 - Nancy Jazz PulsationsNancy, France
• Oct 14, 2022 - E-WerkCologne, Germany
• Oct 15, 2022 - VolkhausZurich, Switzerland
• Oct 17, 2022 - MuffatwerkMunich, Germany
• Oct 18, 2022 - KonzerthausVienna, Austria
• Oct 20, 2022 - Akvarium ClubBudapest, Hungary
• Oct 25, 2022 - ProgresjaWarsaw, Poland
• Oct 27, 2022 - CapitalHannover, Germany
• Oct 28, 2022 - George-Elser-HalleHamburg, Germany
• Oct 30, 2022 - Columbia HalleBerlin, Germany
• Oct 31, 2022 - KB HallCopenhagen, Denmark
• Nov 1, 2022 - MusikkenshusAalborg, Denmark
• Nov 2, 2022 - Sentrum SceneOslo, Norway
• Nov 3, 2022 - WaterfrontStockholm, Sweden

STICK MEN NEWS

STICK MEN is touring this Spring in the USA and Canada.

MARCH 31, THU - ROCHESTER, NY (Lovin' Cup)
APRIL 1, FRI - ROCHESTER, NY (Lovin’ Cup)
APRIL 2, SAT - LIVERPOOL, NY (Sharkey's)
APRIL 3, SUN - PAWLING, NY (Daryl's House)
APRIL 5, TUE - PORTLAND, ME (One Long Fellow Square)
APRIL 7, THU - NATICK, MA (The Center For Arts Natick)
APRIL 8, FRI - ALBANY, NY (The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio)
APRIL 10, SUN - QUEBEC CITY, QC (La Salle d’Youville)
APRIL 11, MON - QUEBEC CITY, QC (La Salle d’Youville)
APRIL 12, TUE - MONTREAL, QC (Club Soda)
APRIL 13, WED - TORONTO, ON (The Garrison)
APRIL 14, THU - DETROIT, MI (The Token Lounge Westland)
APRIL 15, FRI - BENTON HARBOR, MI (The Livery)
APRIL 16, SAT - MILWAUKEE, WI (Shank Hall)
APRIL 19, TUE - CHICAGO, IL (Reggies)
APRIL 20, WED - INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Irving Theater)
APRIL 21, THU - CINCINNATI, OH (Ludlow Garage)
APRIL 23, SAT - ASHEVILLE, NC (The Grey Eagle)
APRIL 24, SUN - RALEIGH, NC (LincolnTheater)
APRIL 26, TUE - WINCHESTER, VA (Bright Box Theater)
APRIL 27, WED - WASHINGTON, DC (City Winery Washington DC)
APRIL 28, THU - SELLERSVILLE, PA (Sellersville Theater)
APRIL 29, FRI - KENNETT SQUARE, PA (Kennett Flash)
APRIL 30, SAT - NEW YORK CITY, NY (The Iridium)

Stick Men will not attend the Cruise To The Edge 2022, and here is the official statement from the band:

“We in Stick Men are sad to announce that we won’t be playing the Cruise to the Edge this year. We’ve greatly enjoyed playing it in the past, and consider it one of the best prog rock experiences for both audience and performers. However, after taking into consideration all the elements and logistic complexity involved, we feel it’s not within our realm to play on the Cruise this year. We hope it will be successful in every way, and that it continues to be the usual great experience for the music lovers who attend.”

Japan tour is scheduled for July. Still working on plans for Europe in the Fall, and we are working on South American dates between November and December. And between February and March 2023, there will be a tour west of Mississipi.

FRANK ZAPPA - LIVE IN EUROPE 1967 TO 1970

• frank zappa: live in europe 1967 to 1970
      (2021, 5cd, eu, rox vox)

Another semi-official release on the Rox Vox label.
5 discs: Stockholm 1967, Amsterdam 1968, BBC Studios 1968, Paris 1968 and Uddel 1970.
And, yes, that's two discs that were already present in the recent "Live In Holland 1968-1970" 2 CD set.

This CD box, "Live In Europe 1967 to 1970", got released in 2021.
The vinyl edition, a 6 LP box on orange vinyl, has the same material, but on 6 LP's instead of 5 CD's. The LP box got released early 2022.

A KLANGGALERIE UPDATE

Soon, from Klanggalerie: Hardy Fox's "Ibbur".

 

SECRET RECORDS

Vincent Presley's Secret Records record label is based in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Specialized in limited edition vinyl releases, the label has issued quite a number of interesting Residents (and related) releases. Rather expensive, but interesting.

I used to order directly from Secret Records, but that's has become a no-go with the current European customs regulations, especially since this comes with ridiculous extra custom handling costs that are being applied Belgium.

To solve these issues for non-US customers, Secret Records has set up a Bandcamp page that adds the taxes during check out which should take care of the custom handling costs.
"Bandcamp automatically collects VATs. We will print out the order / VAT info and put it in your package."
I'm not convinced that this will work for Belgium.
I recently had to pay import tax (after already having paid it during the initial order !!) plus handling costs because according to the nice custom people the order / VAT info has to be available on the outside of the package.

Or you can go digital.

"Santa Dog 50th Anniversary Collection" :

FRANK ZAPPA AND THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - LIVE IN HOLLAND 1968 - 1970

• frank zappa and the mothers of invention: live in holland 1968 - 1970
      (2021, 2cd, eu, rox vox)

Another semi-official release by the RoxVox record label.
This time, they're presenting the 1968/10/20 Amsterdam, NL concert (disc one) and the 1970/06/18 piknik tv show that got recorded in Uddel, NL.

Remarkable recordings? Yes, of course. With different line-ups and amazing performances both concerts are must-haves.
So you can go to the Zappateers website where you can download these (P2P) in the best possible quality, or you can try to find these concerts on one of the (numerous) bootlegs or semi-official releases.
Myself, I just happened to come across a copy and took it home...

DINO AND THE CHICKS - THE HOBOKEN E.P.

• dino and the chicks: the hoboken e.p.
      (2022, cd ep, belgium, heaven hotel)

Two dinos and two chicks. At least that's what the liner notes say.
The album cover also mentions "the new sensation in post garage feel bad party music", but that may turn out to be fake news as well.

Featuring Rudy Trouvé (vocals), Stef Kamil Carlens (bass), Elko Blijweert (guitar) and Jeroen Stevens (drums), this quartet demonstrates that humour belongs in music. 
At least on this fascinating EP.

DENNY JAEGER

Synclavier programmer Denny Jaeger and his demonstration record.
You've got to hear this.

 -- info: Harald Häring

THE RESIDENTS - WORMWOOD BOX

• the residents : wormwood box
      (2022, 9cd, uk, cherry red records)

The latest achievement in the Cherry Red Records label's series of Residents releases was The Residents' Wormwood Box.
9 CD's in a box, each packaged as a separate album.
Next to the 1998 "Wormwood", the1999 "Wormwood Live", and the 2000 "Roadworms" albums, the box offers lots (!!) of demos plus the 1998 Fillmore concert.

Extensive booklet & fabulous (and powerful) artwork.

booklet front

disc 1

disc 2

disc 3

disc 4

disc 5

disc 6

disc 7

disc 8

disc 9

 

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND'S TINY DEKS CONCERT

From 2016 - Tedeschi Trucks Band: Tiny Desk Concert

SLADE - BALLZY

Slade's "Ballzy" album is getting a record store day re-release.
I didn't get any details about this re-release, but the album should include the band's take on Frank Zappa's 'Ain't Got No Heart' (as it was present on the original release).

DEVIN TOWNSEND

December 2021, Devin Townsend released "The Puzzle".
The album featured Morgan Agren and Tina, Mike Keneally, Steve Vai and Mattias IA Eklundh.

Out on vinyl, in various versions and also made available on CD, combined with 'Snuggles'.

So what is 'The Puzzle'? ...well, its not technically my 'new record', its more a collaborative, multimedia art project that acts as a stopgap between Empath and the next record, 'Lightwork' (Due out in March of next year on Inside Out Records) The Puzzle includes 2 'soundtracks' of sorts, (the highly orchestrated 'Puzzle' and the very chill 'Snuggles') along with a film, graphic novel, novel, and a huge amount of multimedia. It includes many artists (upwards of 50) that participated via Zoom during the pandemic and the experience gave me a chance to purge and be completely creatively free. As such, it is a stream of conscious, and very abstract collection of music that includes a narrative (in the form of a film) and is meant to be a documentation of what the pandemic felt like to me.

https://hevydevy.com/

SNARKY PUPPY TOURDATES

The Snarky Puppy tour dates page has been updated and is now including the dates for the European tour, starting in October.

https://snarkypuppy.com/tour

SUN RA ARKESTRA TOURDATES

Next to the tourdates that are mentioned on the Arkestra's website,
http://www.sunraarkestra.com/1-main.html

the band should also appear in Brussels, BE, at Les Ateliers Claus on May 10 !!
http://lesateliersclaus.com/

PAT MARTINO

Enjoyed listening to the late Pat Martino's "Stone Blue" (1998), "Live At Yoshi's" (2000) and "Think Tank" (2003) this afternoon. 

Stunning.

• pat martino: stone blue
      (1998, cd, usa, blue note)

Pat Martino (guitar), with Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Delmar Brown (keyboards), James Genus (electric bass) and Kenwood Dennard (drums)

• pat martino: live at yoshi's
      (2000, cd, usa, blue note)

Pat Martino (guitar), with Joey DeFrancesco (hammond b-3), Billy Hart (drums)

• pat martino: think tank
      (2003, cd, usa, blue note)

Pat Martino (guitar), with Joe Lovano (tenor sax), Gonzalo Rubalcaba (piano), Christian McBride (bass), Lewis Nash (drums)

-- info: the Jazz Rock Fusion Guitar blog

LEAN ON ME (A JAM TRIBUTE TO BILL WITHERS)

"Lean On Me (A Jam Tribute To Bill Withers)

by Six Million Dollar Guitar

DAVID GARFIELD - JAZZ OUTSIDE THE BOX

• david garfield: jazz outside the box
      (2018, cd, usa, creatchy records)

Songwriter, keyboard player and producer David Garfield released his "Jazz Outside The Box" album in 2018. 
http://jazz-rock-fusion-guitar.blogspot.com/2022/02/david-garfield-2018-jazz-outside-box.html

01 Fragile (feat. Michael McDonald, Bruce Hamada & Diego Figueiredo) 5:40
02 Harvest Time (feat. Eric Marienthal & Airto Moreira) [Acoustic] 5:51
03 In a Sentimental Mood (feat. Poncho Sanchez & Larry Klimas) 5:53
04 Roxanne (feat. Robbie Wyckoff & Joe Porcaro) 4:25
05 Song for My Father (feat. John Densmore, Denny Dias & Randy Brecker) [Full-Length] 7:13
06 Rainbow Seeker (feat. Chuck Loeb & Steve Jordan) [Acoustic] 5:47
07 Stolen Moments (feat. Tom Scott & Joe Porcaro) 4:55
08 Voodoo Gumbo/Citizen Coryell (feat. Larry Coryell & Airto Moreira) 2:24
09 East Lou Brew (feat. Bennie Maupin, Wallace Roney & Larry Coryell) 5:46
10 Sophisticated Lady (feat. Poncho Sanchez, Leslie Smith & Pete Christlieb)6:16
11 Red Baron (feat. Randy Brecker, Brian Auger & Oz Noy) 4:08
12 Country Preacher (feat. Eric Marienthal & Mike Finnigan) 4:59
13 Prophecy (feat. Michael Landau & Vinnie Colaiuta) 4:33
14 My Favorite Things (feat. Robert Greenidge & Terry Trotter) 5:33
15 Song for My Father (feat. John Densmore, Denny Dias & Randy Brecker) [Radio Version] 4:41

Add Emil Richards and Walt Fowler, and you've got a handful of Zappa alumni participating.
Unfortunately, it's a bit too much 'easy listening / elevator jazz' for my taste.

Disappointed? Well, that's a strong word because it all sounds nice and sweet. It's just that I don't have an elevator in my house so I won't probably play this that often...

WARPED DREAMER UPDATE

 Adding some info on the Warped Dreamer message from earlier this week.

Warped Dreamer has a new album out. It got recorded live in concert on January 17, 2015 at 'Het Bos' in Antwerp, BE.
Beautiful improvised jazz.

Out on CD on the Rat Records label.
And out on DVD (a video recording of the same concert !!) as a joint release by Rat Records and Off Records. The DVD has an extra track !

Arve Henriksen: Trumpet, flute, voice and electronics * Stian Westerhus: Guitar and electronics * Jozef Dumoulin: Fender Rhodes and electronics * Teun Verbruggen: Drums and electronics

Nice. Very nice !

KAMASI WASHINGTON

 Kamasi Washington.

'Hub-Tones'

taken from his 2018 "Heaven And Earth" album.

-- link: Maximiliano on Facebook

MOTHERS 1971

Usually, I don't pay that much attention when a teaser track is made available before the actual album gets released.
This time, however, Big Brother YouTube kept insisting that I should hear this.

TEAR - ORCHESTRAL FAVORITES VOL.2

I just love a little Zappa reference in music, in art, or wherever.

Moline, Illinois-based Tear released “Orchestral Favorites, Vol.2” in 2021. The album borrowed both the album title and part of the artwork from Frank Zappa’s 1979 release.

Reason enough for me to check it out.

MOGLIF - ZAPPA ON LETTUCE

Indonesian bass player Pra Budidharma’s Moglif recorded an album entitled “Zappa On Lettuce”. It’s also the name of the final track.
From the liner notes: ‘Zappa really was something else. After all, it was he that pointed out that tobacco is a vegetable too, so what's all the fuss? Put some lettuce on that, and you've got a good salad!’

Meet Moglif and their "Zappa On Lettuce" album.
Funky jazz !!

Bandcamp release :

PLASTIC DOGS

Japanese band Plastic Dogs !!

FRANK ZAPPA - THE NORDIC STORIES

• frank zappa - the nordic stories
  by erland bekkelund, cege berglund, matti laipio, ole lysgaard, soren gaden
      (2021, book, norway, absolutt forlag)
  

I'm pretty sure I already mentioned the "Frank Zappa - The Nordic Stories" coffee table book on several occasions.
Beautiful pictures and amusing stories about Frank Zappa's time in the Nordics.
Originally released in December 2020, the book got re-issued a couple of times, each time with some new additions.
This 4th edition came with a new cover and, again, new material compared to the previous editions.

Recommended !!

Ordering info & more :
https://www.absoluttforlag.no/produkt/frank-zappa-the-nordic-concerts/

THE LOVERS OF INVENTION

The Lovers Of Invention.

From South London, UK

Have announced two shows at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Saturday 7 May 2022.

https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/scheduledaily/2022/May/07

Here's 'Montana':

And 'Cheepnis':

-- info & more: http://www.idiotbastard.com/news.htm

CORRIE VAN BINSBERGEN'S ZAPPA TRIBUTE PERFORMED BY THE METROPOLE ORKEST

Dutch Jazz Jam : Boy Edgar Prijs

Metropole Orkest,
with special guests Benjamin Herman, Corrie van Binsbergen, Jeroen van Vliet and Martin Fondse 

• March 24, 2022 - Rotterdam, NL
• March 29, 2022 - Tilburg, NL
• April 06, 2022 - Amsterdam

Corrie van Binsbergen has reworked her Zappa tribute 'Zoot Suit' for these concerts !!

Tickets are available.

NORAH JONES - FEELS LIKE HOME

• norah jones: feels like home
      (2004, cd, usa, blue note)

While storm Eunice is showing off outside, the United Mutations headquarters are being immersed in Norah Jones' "Feels Like Home".

"Feels Like Home" presents contributions by Dolly Parton, Levon Helm and Garth Hudson (the latter both from The Band), but it's Norah's voice that gives this album its unique sound.

Well, and the pieces of course. Original music next to a handful of covers (including 'Be Here To Love Me (Townes Van Zandt) and 'The Long Way Home' (Tom Waits)).

Beautiful.

RESIDENTS RECORD STORE DAY RELEASE ANNOUNCED

The Residents: "Warning: Uninc - Live And Experimental Recordings 1971-1972"

June 18, 2022

2000 copies, so I assume it will get a worldwide distribution and not limited to the U.S.

https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/14732

VOICE OF VENUS ENSEMBLE - POLYRHYTHMS-ALGORITHMS

The Voice Of Venus Ensemble released "Polyrhythms-Algorithms" in April 2021.
An impressive album.
The second track, "Ghost Of FZ" is an obvious tribute to Frank Zappa.
Another fine addition to The Others Of Invention series!

NEW ALBUM BY WARPED DREAMER

 Warped Dreamer's latest release is entitled "Lomahongva".

• Arve Henriksen: Trumpet, flute, voice and electronics
• Stian Westerhus: Guitar and electronics
• Jozef Dumoulin: Fender Rhodes and electronics
• Teun Verbruggen: Drums and electronics

Free improvisation, jazz residue and electronic interventions/manipulations are woven together in an organically flowing crossover...

Out on the Off Recods label.
On CD and on DVD (?), but also as a digital download. All available through Bandcamp.

GURU GURU UPDATE

From GlassOnyon PR

Krautrock Legends Guru Guru Release “Made In Switzerland - Official Bootleg”

50 years of Guru Guru - that's 50 years of Krautrock!

If you hadn't believed possible that Mani Neumeier (born 1940) and his GURU GURU still rank among Germany's most active and prolific rock bands, well, then you’d be proven wrong!

Founded in 1968, the year of the student's revolt, Guru Guru has reached its 50th anniversary and still maintains its innovative spirit. Where many a musician made it big as a one-hit-wonder just to fade into oblivion soon after, Guru Guru carved its way outside the mainstream and short lived trends by blending experimental rock, avant-garde, jazz and world-music into an unique, original form of Rock 'n' Roll.

No one will deny that there were ups and downs, but nowadays, Mani shares the stage with two long-standing companions. Roland Schaeffer and Peter Kühmstedt have been with Guru Guru for more than 40 years. The passing of Hans Reffert, aged 69 († 21.02.2016), was a severe blow, but Guru Guru overcame this tragedy and proved that they are not in the least tired of creating music. Those four “Krautrockers” are living legends and next to the Rolling Stones among the longest-serving rock bands on this planet. Mani and Mick are in fact standing next to each other in the Tokyo House of Wax! Mani Neumeier and his Gurus are the epitome of a band that defies musical trends and fads and transcends limitations and genres.

When the Covid pandemic struck, all activities came to an abrupt halt and led to guitar player Jan Lindqvist leaving the band. But Guru Guru reinvented themselves yet again by adding a whole new dimension to the band's sound: Zeus B. Held, former keyboard player in Birth Control joined the outfit and gave songs like “Moroso” or the fabled “Elektrolurch” a whole new level by his energetic virtuoso style. To document this milestone in the Guru Guru’s development, a concert in Switzerland was recorded and subsequently released on CD in a small edition to allow rock aficionados worldwide a glimpse into Guru Guru 2022. No overdubs, no digital “cheating” was done on this album “Made In Switzerland - Official Bootleg”. It is a statement of the rock 'n' roll feeling an experienced live act with 4 seasoned musicians at their peak can deliver on stage! This CD will not be available through any distribution channels other than directly from the band. No amazon, no streaming and no distribution company between Guru Guru and their loyal fans

After more than 50 years they continue to go their own way because they've always been - and still are UNIQUE!

Musicians:

• Mani Neumeier - Drums / Percussion / Kaossilator / Vocals
• Roland Schaeffer - Guitar / Saxophon / Nadaswaran / Vocals
• Peter Kühmstedt - Bass / Vocals
• Zeus B. Held - Keyboard / Bluesharp / Vocals

Discography:

• 1970 UFO
• 1971 Hinten
• 1972 Känguru
• 1973 Guru Guru
• 1974 Der Elektrolurch
• 1974 Don’t Call Us, We Call You
• 1974 More Hot Joice
• 1974 Dance Of The Flames
• 1976 Tango Fango
• 1976 Rattenfänger
• 1977 Globetrotter
• 1978 Guru Guru Live
• 1979 Hey Du!
• 1979 Giri Fushi
• 1980 Mani in Germani
• 1983 Neumeiers neue Abenteuer
• 1987 Cosmic Hole
• 1988 Jungle
• 1988 Guru Guru 88
• 1988 Guru Guru Live 72
• 1993 Shake Well
• 1995 Wah Wah
• 1997 Moshi Moshi
• 1999 Live ‘98 - 30 Jahre Finkenbach (3 CDs)
• 2000 2000 Gurus
• 2005 In The Guru Lounge
• 2008 PSY- 40 Jahre Guru Guru
• 2009 Live On Tour 2008
• 2011 Doublebind
• 2013 Electric Cats
• 2014 45 Years Live (CD & LP)
• 2016 Live in Heidelberg (DVD & BluRay)
• 2018 Rotate!
• New Releases:
• 2019 Live in China CD + DVD
• 2021 Made in Switzerland - official bootleg
• 2022 “New Album tba”

For more information: http://mani-neumeier.de/guruguru/guru_10_shop.htm

WIPPY BONSTACK - WIPPY BONSTACK'S DATALAND -

This week's discovery: Wippy Bonstack.
Fans of Mike Keneally and Frank Zappa should most certainly check this out.

Wippy Bonstack is the solo project of songwriter/composer Ben Coniguliaro (Sun Colored Chair, Wyxz, In-Dreamview).

NEW JOE SATRIANI ALBUM TO BE RELEASED IN APRIL

 Joe Satriani's "The Elephants Of Mars" will be out in April.

• Guitar: Joe Satriani
• Drums: Kenny Aronoff
• Bass: Bryan Beller
• Keyboard / Cümbüş / Oud: Eric Caudieux

GRAND PICTURE PALACE

Anneleen Boehme's latest project, Grand Picture Palace, is performing at De Paradox jazz club (Tilburg, NL) in a couple of days.

• Anneleen Boehme (double bass,& compositions)
• Rob Banken (bass clarinet)
• Cedric De Lat (trumpet)
• Berlinde Deman (tuba)
• Matthias De Waele (drums)
• Juno Kerstens (cello)
• Rhea Vanhellemont (alto violin)
• Linde Verjans (violin)
• Laura Kennis (violin)

Here's a snippet from their 2021 04 01 concert at De Handelsbeurs (Ghent, BE):

 

MUSIC ACROSS

The January 16 2022 episode of the "Music Across" podcast series was all about Percussion Under Construction, the percussion ensemble that recently released their "Locked Down ?" album.
It included their fine version(s) of Frank Zappa's 'The Black Page'.

This album was the topic on a recent episode of Music Across, also available as a podcast.
Hosted by Gernot Friedbacher with guest Martin Hennecke.

https://cba.fro.at/podcast/music-across

Jump 30 minutes into the broadcast if you want to hear Gernot and Martin discussing FZ's 'The Black Page'. In Austrian / German.

STEPHAN THELEN - FRACTAL GUITAR 2 - REMIXES

• stephan thelen: fractal guitar 2 remixes
      (2021, cd, usa, moonjune records)

Stephan Thelen released his "Fractal Guitar" album in (early) 2019. It was co-produced by Markus Reuter and it featured quite a number of guests.
Stephan : “After a few years of playing without effects apart from reverb in Sonar, I felt the urge to compose and record some pieces in which effects were an integral part of the music. I especially wanted to use an effect I worked with before Sonar, which I call “Fractal Guitar” — a rhythmic delay with a very high feedback level that creates cascading delay patterns in odd time signatures such as 3/8, 5/8 or 7/8. The other desire I had was to work with and to have some serious fun with a few of the many great guitarists I've met over the years to create an album that features some of the more forward-looking possibilities of the most mysterious, compelling and eclectic of all instruments, the electric guitar. ”

The follow-up, "Fractal Guitar 2", got released in March 2021. It got recorded during lockdown. In my ears, at least as good as its predecessor.

One month later, the companion album "Fractal Guitar 2 Remixes" got released.
Next to Stephan, Jah Wobble, David Torn, Barry Cleveland and Bill Laswell were on duty.
It's strange to hear how a remix can add another layer and even a completely different vibe or feeling in a piece.
Remarkable.

Recommended listening.

https://stephanthelen-moonjune.bandcamp.com/album/fractal-guitar-2-remixes

NEW RELEASE BY FRED HÄNDL

 Fred Händl has just released 'Tentive' on Bandcamp.

FIDO PLAYS ZAPPA TOUR HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED

from Fido Plays Zappa :

Dear Newsie, bad newsie day today.

Fido has postponed the tour!
It's not the first time this has happened,
We hope we'll finally see each other!

We'll catch up with the first shows in autumn 22, the rest (and a few extra shows) in spring 23. And this summer a little surprise show in the far north (tbc).

20th Anniversary Tour Part I:

• 11.10.22 Berlin – Frannz Club
• 12.10.22 Rüsselsheim/Main – Das Rind
• 13.10.22 Köln – Die Kantine/Yard Club
• 14.10.22 Leipzig – Horns Erben
• 15.10.22 Hildburghausen – Bikerkneipe Route 66

20th Anniversary Tour Part II: 17.Feb 2023 - 26. Feb 2023

OZ NOY, UGONNA OKEGWO & RAY MARCHICA - RIVERSIDE

Guitar player, composer and instructor Oz Noy's latest album is entitled "Riverside".
It features  Ugonna Okegwo (on double bass) and Ray Marchica (who you should know from the Ed Palermo Big Band, on drums).

There's a fine story behind this album. So check out the YouTube video below.

If you're familiar with Oz Noy's output, you're probably expecting a rock / fusion album with a lot of overdrive in the guitar tone.
But that's not what you're getting. This is beautiful be-bop standards jazz album.
Nice.

Rehearsed in open air at the Riverside park in NYC. Here's some extra info:

-- info: Jan van Kemenade

MARKUS REUTER, FABIO TRENTINI & ASAF SIRKIS - TRUCE 2

• markus reuter (feat. fabio trentini and asaf sirkis): TRUCE 2
      (2022, cd, usa, moonjune)

The Bandcamp info starts by saying that Markus Reuter's "TRUCE 2" album is the 120th release by the MoonJune Records label. What an achievement!!
The label started in 2001 and focused a lot on the Soft Machine branches in the early stages. Through the years, however, MoonJune Records has produced an incredible number of albums by some amazing artists, resulting in the impressive fact that MoonJune Records, the record label, became a synonym for quality label.

Composer, improviser and touch guitar player Markus Reuter is one of the artists that has several releases out on the MoonJune Records label.
Markus' most recent album, "TRUCE 2", is a collaboration with Fabio Trentini (bass) and Asaf Sirkis (drums).

As the title suggests, "TRUCE 2" is the follow-up of the power trio's 2020 "TRUCE" album.
Again, it's a a very powerful album.

Markus adds:
"A bit over 2 years ago, the first TRUCE album came to us as a big surprise. Upon its release it was an instant success and fan favorite. That was another, most-welcome surprise. Now, two years later, we are about to put out the follow up album, TRUCE 2.

The time between these 2 recording session is where things got interesting. No need to explain about the practical impact the pandemic had on us. Cancelled concerts, cancelled recordings sessions, etc. Things had turned out quite differently from what we had in mind for the band.

But anyway, as we were playing the first few takes in the studio in July 2021, we quickly realized that playing like on the first album just didn’t work. This was suddenly a new band that was like a stranger to us. Yes, we’re the same people, but it felt like there were new souls in our bodies. The self-reflection and the emotional rollercoaster had left an imprint in our souls, and it is reflected in the music for me. There simply was a different story to tell this time… And we had to discover that story as we went along."

https://markus-reuter-moonjune.bandcamp.com/album/truce-2

Recommended listening:

BETTY DAVIS

Mademoiselle Mabry (Miles Davis)

Betty Davis, the real deal.

KOENJI HYAKKEI

Koenji Hyakkei is one of my favourite Japanese bands.

Here's a complete concert at The Lexington in London UK, 12 May 2019.

-- link: Danny Mathys

 

THE ED PALERMO BIG BAND IN CONCERT

 The Ed Palermo Big Band has scheduled two concerts :

• February 26, 2022 - The Falcon, Marlboro, NY
• February 28, 2022 - City Winery, NYC, NY

BRIAN RURYK - ENHANCED MIMICRY

 Brian Ruryk's latest Bandcamp release is also available on a floppy disk. Yes, a floppy disk.

The set of tunes include : 'Steve Vai Reverse Pedal Order Dec 15', and 'Lypo Guitar (Van Vliet).

Interesting? You decide.

ARISTOCRATS TOURDATES

http://the-aristocrats-band.com/shows/

July 1, 2022 Alvas Showroom San Pedro, CA
July 2, 2022 Alvas Showroom San Pedro, CA
July 3, 2022 Ramona Main Stage Ramona (San Diego), CA
July 6, 2022 The Mob Mexicali, MX
July 7, 2022 Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ
July 8, 2022 Club Congress Tucson, AZ
July 9, 2022 Rockhouse Bar & Grill El Paso, TX
July 10, 2022 Launchpad Albuquerque, NM
July 13, 2022 The Parish Austin, TX
July 14, 2022 Guitar Sanctuary McKinney, TX
July 15, 2022 Guitar Sanctuary McKinney, TX
July 16, 2022 Scout Bar Houston, TX
July 18, 2022 Southport Music Hall New Orleans, LA
July 20, 2022 Jack Rabbits Jacksonville, FL
July 21, 2022 Will’s Pub Orlando, FL
July 22, 2022 Boca Black Box Boca Raton, FL
July 23, 2022 The Brass Mug Tampa, FL
July 26, 2022 Aisle 5 Atlanta, GA
July 27, 2022 City Winery Nashville, TN
July 28, 2022 Isis Music Hall Asheville, NC
July 29, 2022 Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, NC
July 30, 2022 The Pour House Raleigh, NC
August 1, 2022 Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD
August 2, 2022 Sellersville Theater Sellersville, PA
August 3, 2022 Gramercy Theatre New York City, NY
August 9, 2022 The Middle East Boston, MA
August 11, 2022 Imperial Bell Quebec City, QC
August 12, 2022 Café Campus Montreal, QC
August 13, 2022 Café Campus Montreal, QC
August 14, 2022 Opera House Toronto, ON
August 16, 2022 This Is Red Pittsburgh, PA
August 17, 2022 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH
August 18, 2022 The Magic Bag Detroit, MI
August 19, 2022 Irving Theater Indianapolis, IN
August 20, 2022 Reggie’s Chicago, IL
August 22, 2022 Amsterdam Bar And Hall St, Paul, MN
August 23, 2022 xBk Live Des Moines, IA
August 24, 2022 RecordBar Kansas City, MO
August 26, 2022 The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO
August 27, 2022 Marquis Theater Denver, CO
August 28, 2022 Mesa Theater Grand Junction, CO
August 29, 2022 Urban Lounge Salt Lake City, UT
August 30, 2022 The Shredder Boise, ID
September 1, 2022 Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver, BC
September 2, 2022 Neumos Seattle, WA
September 3, 2022 Star Theater Portland, OR
September 4, 2022 Sessions Music Hall Eugene, OR
September 6, 2022 Harlow’s Sacramento, CA
September 8, 2022 1720 Los Angeles, CA
September 9, 2022 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA

 

GREG RUSSO - ANCIENT ARMAMENTS: THE FRANK ZAPPA SINGLES PROJECT

• greg russo: ancient armaments: the frank zappa singles project
      (2021, book, usa, crossfire publications)

Originally released in 2019 as a pdf-only digital book, an updated version of Greg Russo's "Ancient Armaments: The Frank Zappa Singles Project" has now also been made available as a print-on-demand book through Amazon.

Last month, I mentioned the updated version of Greg's essential "Cosmik Debris" book, a reference for every Frank Zappa fan.
"Ancient Armaments" is the perfect companion, including an in-depth analysis of every Frank Zappa-related single from FZ's Cucamonga years to the present.
Lots of details on the when, who and even why, comparing it with other mixes and edits where applicable.
Excellent.

Check it out at:
http://www.crossfirepublications.com/

Or here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998355070

MAKE WEIRD MUSIC TALKS TO HOMER FLYNN ABOUT THE RESIDENTS

Anthony Garone (MWM) talks Residents with Home Flynn.

 

CHRIS OPPERMAN UPDATE

 Chris Opperman has been releasing some remarkable stuff lately.
His two most recent albums show his diversity in the most surprising way.

Check them out and if you like it, support the artist & buy it!

"Four Improvisations"
Chris added: Presented here are the best ideas I had on August 12th, 2021. I hope you enjoy them.
Solo piano.

"The Pufferfish Variations"
Chris added: Each one of the movements contains factual information about a particular creature of the sea as well as the melodies with solfege syllables from different modes...
Absolutely amazing.

KING BUFFALO - ACHERON

• king buffalo: acheron
      (2021, lp, usa, psychobabble / stickman records)

Continuing my trip in the stoner rock scene, I was introduced to King Buffalo.
This Rochester-based trio has just released "Acheron", and if my info is correct, the entire album gore recorded (and filmed !!) live at Howe Caverns in an actual cave.

Four tracks with an impressive underlying energy level. Like a train that's thundering.
Stoner rock, as they say, but one could also call it psychedelic or space rock.
This is nice. Very nice.
A great introduction.

Apparently, the band has quite an output as "Acheron" was their third release in 2021 !

Out on LP (liquid blue vinyl), on CD, and digital download through Bandcamp.
Check it out on Bandcamp.

CHRIS OPPERMAN - DERINKUYU, THE UNDERGROUND CITY

Chris Opperman:
I woke up this morning to find that Dr. Jianpeng Feng of the Hartt School and the Percussive Arts Society China Chapter made an awesome video of my vibraphone duo "Derinkuyu, the Underground City" that was commissioned last year by the New Jersey Percussion Ensemble and Composer's Concordance. What a great start to the day!

What a tune.
Headphones recommended !!

THE RESURRECTION OF BOGUS POMP

When people ask me about the best concerts I've seen (or albums I've heard) of bands performing the music of Frank Zappa, I will always have Florida-based Bogus Pomp in my list. 

Believe it or not, but they guys are putting the band back together to perform a one-off concert.
July 2, 2022.
Saint Petersburg, Florida

FRANK ZAPPA RADIO SHOW BOOTLEG

Another radio show bootleg has been announced : a box entitled Live In Europe 1967 - 1970.
It's a semi-official release because the shows were once broadcast on the radio. The Zappa Family Trust doesn't own the rights but the radio stations do. Or did.

As a result, there's some sort of unclear loophole that's being used by dodgy record labels. The result is that no-one knows who actually owns the rights, so it's almost an official release.
And it can be distributed through official channels. You can find these releases in regular record shops.

To make it worse, these 'radio show bootlegs' do not use the original tapes, so the quality isn't what it could be...

It'll be out as a 6 LP and as a 5 CD box set.
The LP box will be on orange vinyl.
Each album in a separate cover.

MARBIN UPDATE

 Marbin has released the backing tracks from  their latest release, "Fernweh".

Backing tracks for the entire Fernweh album. These tracks have the GUITAR and SAXOPHONE solos muted.

ATOMIC VULTURE - MOVING THROUGH SILENCE

• atomic vulture: moving through silence
      (2021, cd, bel, polderrecords)

New to me, but my friend Harald told me to check them out.
Atomic Vulture is a trio from Brugge, Belgium.

• Pascal David (guitar)
• Jens Van Hollebeke (drums)
• Kris Hoornaert (bass)

The band's Bandcamp page says something like 'explore the outskirts of the outer universe with their high energy instrumental stoner rock'., but this is heavy stuff.

Not bad. Not bad at all.
The perfect preparation when you've got some trees to chop in the garden (as I do).

NEW ALBUM BY BERT DOCKX

Bert Dockx' new album is available for pre-order, with two tracks already available.
Amazing !!

https://bertdockx.bandcamp.com/album/safe

BLACK FLOWER - MAGMA

• black flower: magma
      (2022, cd, bel, sdban records)

Although Belgian ensemble Black Flower released their latest record on the Belgian Sdban Records label, their music is anything but Belgian.
This is contemporary jazz, infused by oriental music elements. 

The band consists of Nathan Daems (sax, flute), Jon Birdsong (cornet), Karel Cuelenaere (keyboards), Filip Vandebril (bass) and Simon Segers (drums) and features Meskerem Mees (vocals) and Pablo Casella (backing vocals) as special guests.

Beautiful.
Check it out at Bandcamp.

Here's 'Morning In The Jungle', with Meskerem Mees on vocals.
Trippy stuff !

MATTIAS IA EKLUNDH - HUMANOIDS

Mattias IA Eklundh entered a new playground.
We know Matthias from the fabulous Freak Kitchen ensemble and also from his impressive solo albums but now there's also Freak Audio Lab.

Scheduled to release a track every Friday for the next ten weeks, last week kicked off with 'Humanoids'.

CYRIL HAVERMANS

Cyril Havermans was the bass player for Dutch prog band Focus. Cyril released his first solo album in 1973 and called it "Cyril".
The record featured Emil Richards on percussion.

Emil Richards can also be heard on Frank Zappa's "Lumpy Gravy" and "Läther".

-- info: Jan van Kemenade

WARREN CUCCURULLO - WATERMELON IN EASTER HAY

Watermelon in Easter Hay
written by Frank Zappa
performed by Warren Cuccurullo / Duran Duran 1994 Radio City Music Hall
shot by David Ditkowich

direct sound board audio mixed by Davey Moire
posted on YouTube by Warren Cuccurullo in 2019

-- info: Harald H.

 

THE SPACELORDS - UNKNOWN SPECIES

• the spacelords: unknown species
      (2021, lp, germany, tonzonen records)

The Spacelords are a psychedelic rock trio from Germany.
"Unknown Species" is their 9th release.
The album got released a couple of months ago and presents three tracks, ranging from 8 to 20 (!!) minutes.

A pleasant introduction.
Digital download - LP - CD.

RUDOLF HAKEN PERFORMED FZ'S TREACHEROUS CRETINS

 Electric violinist Rudolf Haken performed / recorded FZ's 'Treacherous Cretins'.

PIERRE VERVLOESEM GROUP

Last weekend (Jan 29), I was one of the fortunate people to catch the Pierre Vervloesem Group in concert in Brussels, BE.

Bruno, Nicolas, Pierre & Marcus

It was the place to be for those who enjoy music from the other side of the fence.
Flirting with jazz and progressive rock, the band played a fabulous concert. It was even more amazing when we found out that it was the first time for the bass player and the drummer to play together.

Energetic, virtuoso, surprising,...
Great tunes and an excellent location.
My cup of tea.

It was the perfect introduction & celebration of Pierre's latest album: "30 Years Of Success".

Check the album out and order your copy of the digital download or the CD through Bandcamp :

 

STEVE VAI - INVIOLATE

• steve vai: inviolate
      (2022, cd, usa, favored nations)

Steve Vai's brand-new "Inviolate" album got released a bit over a week ago.
Being called an innovator when it comes to guitar playing and to guitar design is one thing, but the most important aspect is that Steve's music sounds great. It's also very recognisable as he has a very typical style.

9 great tunes. (the Japanese pressing comes with a bonus track).
Featuring Terry Bozzio and Vinnie Colaiuta and Bryan Beller, just to name three of my favourite musicians.

Also out on vinyl. Limited edition on gold vinyl but also standard black.

The guitar on the album cover is called Hydra.
And the album notes say that Steve actually used this guitar to record 'Teeth Of The Hydra'. Here's a snippet: 

SPACE DEBRIS - AT FINKENBACH 2012

• space debris: at finkenbach 2012
      (2015, cd, germany, space debris / private release)

According to the reviews that can be found on Space Debris' Bandcamp page, the band's concert at Finkenbach in 2012 was one of the highlights of the festival.
I have to admit that the album sounds quite impressive.

Not what one might expect from a band called Space Debris.
A German quartet.
Instrumental blues rock with the spotlight on the guitar and the organ.
Lots of improvisations and jams with a guitar player that is inspired by Jimi Hendrix.

Check it out  on Bandcamp :

ZAPPA AT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, 1974

Zappa at Westminster College, 1974 

https://sway.office.com/jSNEgRFKeyf5kYEi?

-- info: Jurgen & Zappa Wiki

PRASANNA RAMASWAMY

Jazz / fusion from Prasanna Ramaswamy.
With former Zappa bandmember Ralph Humphrey on the drums.

"Be The Change"
Released in 2003.

https://guysegers1.bandcamp.com/album/be-the-change-2003-10-15-full-album

PYRAMIDAL - PYRAMIDAL

• pyramidal: pyramidal
      (2019, lp, --, surnia records)

Pyramidal is a Spanish instrumental stoner / space rock combo. Their latest (= 7th) album is from 2019 and got released on LP and on CD.

• Miguel Angel Sanz — guitar—synthesizer
• Oscar Soler — guitar
• Miguel Rodes — bass
• Lluis Mas — drums—percussion

A fine discovery.

You can check them out at :

-- info: Danny Mathys

J.M. SMIG - HISS IN VINEGAR

Combining spoken word and noise sections with instrumental music.
An influence of Frank Zappa's "Lumpy Gravy" cannot be denied.
J.M. Smig's "Hiss In Vinegar".
From 2013.

GOWY TO RELEASE THEIR ATOMS ALBUM ON VINYL

A message from Gowy !
(Zappa inspired instrumental rock !!)

Hi Folks,

How's everything?

It's been seven years now Gowy's second full length album "Atoms" has been released.
Many of you asked for a vinyl version of the record so I decided to go for a limited edition of this special one.
This LP is expected to come out by june, but if you want to make it happen, we need at least 100 copies to be ordered to be able to launch the making process. If this limit is not reached you'll be fully refunded.

This is a unique opportunity to own a vinyl version of "Atoms" this amazing piece of art (as the artist himself, trully yours :p ).

The object itself will come in a unique orange color, numbered, and the mix sounds really amazing. I'm so much looking forward to put it on the deck and press play, I hope you are as well.

www.diggersfactory.com/fr/vinyl/226998/gowy-atoms

All the best

Gowy

THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR GUITAR

The Six Million Dollar Guitar released "Night In Morocco".

 

FLORA PURIM & GEORGE DUKE

The latest Flora Purim release includes 'If You Will', a track she recorded with George Duke for George's 2000 "Cool" album.

JOHN MAYALL - THE SUN IS SHINING DOWN

• john mayall: the sun is shining down
      (2022, cd, --, forty below records)

I'm not really that familiar with John Mayall's music so I was quite happy that I could give his latest album a listen.
At almost 90 years old, John Mayall must have seen and done it all. Remember that he met Frank Zappa in 1968 in New York and stayed at the log cabin when he visited L.A. later that year. He wrote the song '2401' about it (released on his "Blues From Laurel Canyon" album).
Too bad they never recorded something together.

Back to the here and now, "The Sun Is Shining Down" is an impressive album. There's quite a list of guest musicians in support of John and his Bluesbrakers, but it's the man himself that impresses the most.
Foot-tapping, stompin' blues.

1. Hungry And Ready (Feat. Melvin Taylor)
2. Can’t Take No More (Feat. Marcus King)
3. I’m As Good As Gone (Feat. Buddy Miller)
4. Got To Find A Better Way (Feat. Scarlet Rivera)
5. One Special Lady (Feat. Jake Shimabukuro)
6. Chills And Thrills (Feat. Mike Campbell)
7. A Quitter Never Wins 8. Deep Blue Sea (Feat. Scarlet Rivera)
8. Driving Wheel (Feat. Melvin Taylor)
9. The Sun Is Shining Down (Feat. Carolyn Wonderland)

Check out the title track:

DOMENICO SOLAZZO'S PANOPTICON PROJECT

a message from the Off Records label :

Ten years ago the PaNoPTiCoN adventure ended, an extraordinary musical project that OFF is very proud to celebrate.

From 2007 to 2012, the ecletic group led by Domenico Solazzo took to the stage with the sole objective of transcending themselves through music through the perilous exercise of improvisation.

At the rate of one publication per month, we invite you to immerse yourself in a multicolored universe tinged with a thousand influences, nourished by the sensibilities of its many participants, revealing a broad spectrum mixing adventurous jazz, psychedelic rock, electro and world music.

OFF will guide you through their vast discography in ten stages, stopping on their double studio exercise, their most salient concerts to conclude with their three official compilations reviewing five years of activities spread over eight seasons and more than fifty dates.

https://stilll-off.bandcamp.com/album/live-biouel-barge

ZAPPA #81

Music producer Zjakki Willems will be the DJ next Saturday evening (Feb 5, 2022) at the Barzoen pub (at De Warande) in Turnhout, BE.
Celebrating Frank Zappa's (belated) 81st birthday.

JAN VERSTRAETEN - GONE GONE GONE

 Jan Verstraeten's most recent release : 'Gone Gone Gone'.

'GONE GONE GONE’ is the first single taken from Jan Verstraeten’s long awaited debut album ‘VIOLENT DISCO’.
Discover it here: 

https://link.undayrecords.be/GGG

CHRIS OPPERMAN - APHRODITE NIGHTS

Written by Chris Opperman,
Performed by Ryan McCausland,
On Harry Partch's Gourd Tree instrument.

The Gourd Tree :

Aphrodite Nights:

Released on Bandcamp,
Artwork by Tony Akins.

STUDIO DAN

 An update from Studio Dan :

Dear listeners,

...im Gebirg is the title of our most recent release. A CD with music by cryptic pianist and composer Anthony Coleman. Who ever deciphers the title's hidden reference first gets a copy of our label's fourth output (ROS4).

The CD features a beautiful photo work by Viennese artist Simon Brugner on the cover and contains extensive liner notes by Thomas Mießgang.

As always, you can get ...im Gebirge exclusively in our very own store https://records-and-other-stuff.at and you will also find more information about the release and audio samples there.
https://studiodan.at/shop/ROS4/

GORE SLUT - LIVE AND INTOXICATED AT NANDRIN 1997

• gore slut: live and intoxicated at nandrin 1997
      (2017, cassette, uk, jezus factory records / heaven hotel)

Gore Slut's "Live And Intoxicated At Nandrin 1997" got released on cassette in 2017. Strangely enough, I received a message only yesterday that I could listen or download the digital version from Bandcamp as well. Can't remember if I already received this digital version earlier, or if it's really new.
Anyway, an excellent reason to give this another listen.

Featuring Jacki Billet (bass), Dirk Belmans (drums), Rudy Trouvé (guitar and vocals), and Thomas Noppe (guitar).

Here's the story, as mentioned on Bandcamp:
Founded in 1992, like so many heavenhotel bands in the cellar of heavenhotel, the house where Rudy, Jacki and Bassie lived.
First record released in 1996 (These Days Are The Quiet Kind). Followed by a second in 1998 (Above The Lisa Drugstore). Third and ‘final’ one in 2001 (Girl + Turtles).
Gore Slut played traditional alternative guitar rock in the style of Dinosaur Jr, Yo la tengo, Sonic Youth, Jonathan Richman and Motorpsycho. Dark and introvert lovesongs, covered in a wall of noise.
This could have been where the story ended, but Heyme Langebroek of Kiss My Jazz was clearing his loft and found a dusty box of CD’s containing this live recording from 1997. He sent the box to Andrew from the sychophantic sympathetic UK Belgian friendly label Jezus Factory. After being blown away by several of the contents he messaged the ever busy Rudy Trouvé and he said ok to a co-release with his own label Heavenhotel.
A limited cassette of 100 copies and unlimited download felt like the way to go and what follows could be the first in an archive release series of classic heavenhotel bands…