THE WRONG OBJECT IN CONCERT

The Wrong Object will be doing a concert at 'L'An Vert' in Liège (BE) on June 3 at 20h30.

THE TEACHERS OF THE MUSIC SCHOOL IN HAMM PERFORMED ZAPPA

The teachers of the music school in Hamm, Westphalia (Germany) play on the occasion of the 75th birthday of Frank Zappa " The Zappa - suite - reloaded", 31.10.2015, health resort house Hamm.

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ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER ZAPPA ALBUM

Announced from various sources, another 'radio broadcast' CD.

1974 radio broadcast, featuring Tom Waits.

1. Cosmik Debris
2. Montana
3. Booger Man
4. Ol'55
5. Dupree's Paradise
6. Oh No
7. Son Of Orange Country
8. More Trouble Every Day

DWALMACAT 382

this week's Dwalmacat radio show,
with special guest Luc Van Acker

https://www.mixcloud.com/Dwalmacat/dwalmacat-382-luc-van-acker/

ALL BLACKS – The ka mate haka
OEDO SUKEROKU TAIKO – Kizuna
SA DINGDING – Alive (mantra)
OSAMU KITAJIMA – Yesterday and karma
SHAKTI – Mind ecology
VANGELIS – Come to me
SONICBRAT – When the flowers mourn
SUPER COLLIDER – Closetails
CHANNEL IN CHANNEL OUT – These molecules evaporate
ANDREAS VOLLENWEIDER – Lunar pond
STING – Be still my beating heart
DOM MINO’ - Scarlett
DAVID SYLVIAN – Taking the veil
TWEAKER – Linoleum
AMEN – Justify (radio edit)
ROLLZNOYCE – Slammer
MANSUN – Six (single version)
DUNCAN BROWNE – Wild places

ANOTHER ZAPPA BOOK

German Zappa-freak Roland Blattner is preparing a collection of Zappa articles and interviews (from various magazines but all in English) to be bundled in an hardbound book.

Two tomes probably, about 700 pages each.
Should be ready for Zappanale.


-- info : Dieter Jakob

THE MARRIED MONK

French band The Married Monk recorded and released their version of Captain Beefheart's 'Observatory Crest' on their "The Belgian Kick" album in 2004.

The album did get a vinyl re-issue last year.
With a completely different album cover.
But including the very same tracks.

MAURO PAWLOWSKI

Mauro on Record Store Day 2014.
Performing with the MIDI demo from Peter Vermeersch / Flat Earth Society's arrangement of FZ's 'Solitude'.

FRANK ZAPPA - MASKED TURNIP CYCLOPHONY

• frank zappa: masked turnip cyclophony
      (2016, 2lp, uk, let them eat vinyl letv408lp)

is out on vinyl.
The CD that got released on the Gonzo Multimedia label in 2015 has been re-issued on a 2 LP vinyl set. With a slightly altered album cover, that is.
It now says "From the PAL recording studio" instead of "From the FZ archives".

P.F. THOMESE & CORRIE VAN BINSBERGEN, ALBERT VAN VEENENDAAL EN HET VU STRIJKENSEMBLE - SCHADUWKIND SUITE

• p.f. thomése & corrie van binsbergen, albert van veenendaal en het vu strijkensemble: schaduwkind suite
      (2014, cd, nl, rubinstein)

Literary publishing company Rubinstein released another audiobook (in 2014) in which writer P.F. Thomése reads fragments from his book "Schaduwkind", accompanied by Corrie van Binsbergen (guitar), Albert Van Veenendaal (piano) and the VU String Ensemble.

P.F. Thomése wrote "Schaduwkind" after his daughter had passed away.
Dark and gloomy, but also comforting.
Food for thought.

Emitional.
Moving.
Beautiful.

ZHONGYU - ZHONGYU

• zhongyu: zhonguy
      (2016, cd, usa, moonjune)

I mentioned Jon Davis' Zhongyu project a couple of weeks ago, but this album does need some extra attention, so here we go.
Jon Davis has been making music since the 70's. He also lived in Beijing for three years. The music that he creates, combines elements from the Rock in Opposition movement, from progressive rock and jazz, but also from Asian music. The result is amazing.

For Zhongyu, Jon Davis teamed up with three members of Moraine (Dennis Rea on the guitar, Alicia DeJoeie on electric violin, and James DeJoie on sax, flute and clarinet). Adding jazz drummer Randy Doak completed the quintet.

The album has been released on the MoonJune Records label, and the info that they add for this release nails it:
"Zhongyu is a band that aims to balance the opposites of music: composition and improvisation, serenity and chaos, harmony and dissonance, complexity and simplicity, acoustic and electric."

I like the fact that "Zhongyu" translates as "Finally" as it took Jon Davis quite a bit of effort to get this music performed. I'm glad he succeeded.
A beautiful album.
It needs your attention.
Recommended listening.

www.zhongyuband.net

Out on MoonJune Records
www.moonjune.com

CELEBRATING PRINCE 1958 - 2016

People magazine released a Prince special.
More of a picture book.

JOHN PETRUCCI - - - PURPLE RAIN

ZAPPA ON dAdA RAdiO

http://dadaradio.net/frank-zappa-dois-70-a-74-radiografia/

ZAPPA'S ROAD TAPES SERIES CONTINUES

Zappa's Road Tapes #3 is out.

Physical copies of the CD are available from various suppliers and for those of you (and me) who can't wait, there's Spotify.

Humming along to 'You Didn't Try To Call Me' while typing this...

KING CRIMSON ON TOUR

King Crimson will be touring in September - October - November.

Here are the first dates:
http://www.dgmlive.com/tour.htm

Not in the list yet, but KC will also be doing (at least) one concert in Antwerp (BE).
http://www.stadsschouwburg-antwerpen.be/nl/kalender/2016-2017/king-crimson

-- info: Philippe Lamoot

STEVE VAI - MAKE A NOISE

• steve vai: make a noise - a souvenir for master for minor
      (2015, 2cd, taiwan, sony music 88875168312)

Sony Music released "Make A Noise", a best of Steve Vai 2 CD set, compiled by Steve Vai and intended for the Asian market.

Material from "Flex-Able" up to "Where The Other Wild Things Are".
Includes 'Frank', Steve's hommage to Frank Zappa.

VASIL HADZIMANOV BAND FEATURING DAVID BINNEY - ALIVE

• vasil hadzimanov band featuring david binney: alive
     (2016, cd, usa, moonjune)

Serbian pianist, keyboard player and composer Vasil Hadzimanov started his Vasi Hadzimanov Band in 1995. His typical musical style, mixing Balkan folk rhythms and melodies with rock and jazz, has earned him a lot of respect. As a result, the VH Band has played numerous international festivals and has performed, amongst others, with Joe Zawinul and with Nigel Kennedy.

"Alive" is the band's sixth album but it's their first international release.
As the title suggests, the disc captured the band in concert at various locations in Serbia, recorded in October 2014.

All members of the band contributed compositions to "Alive". It's an impressive set of compositions. My favourite piece is 'Nocturnal Joy', the first track. It has a beautiful melody and slowly develops into a great jazz tune. It also puts the spotlight on special guest / New York City based saxophone player David Benney. Beautiful !! Great energy!

"Alive" is released on the MoonJune Records label.
Check it out.
http://www.moonjune.com/mjr_web_2013/catalog_mjr/076_VASIL-HADZIMANOV_Alive_MJR076/

FLAT EARTH SOCIETY - - - AVANTGARDISKI

October 19, 2016, Flat Earth Society will bring their latest production on stage at 'De Singel' in Antwerp (BE).

Music from Peter Vermeersch, but also from Igor Stravinsky, François Poulenc, György Ligeti, Maurice Kagel, Tom disselvelt and Ennio Morricone.

Should be fun.

https://desingel.be/nl/programma/muziek/flat-earth-society-avantgardski

BULLIPHANT

Bulliphant is

Bart Maris: trumpet
Ruben Verbruggen: sax
Thijs Troch: keys
Gonçalo Almeida: double bass
Friso Van Wijck: drums

in concert at 'De Singer' in Rijkevorsel (BE) on May 19, 2016.

MASH UP : JENNIFER LOPEZ & WEATHER REPORT

:-)

THE ROSE VORTEX

the rose vortex is :

warren cuccurullo
Azar Lawrence
Tommy Mars
Alex Alessandroni
doug lunn
joe travers

with...

munyungo jackson - percussion
michael hunter - trumpet
rachel sierra - vocals
mayuto correa - percussion


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PIETER CLAUS QUARTET - DANCING IN A BLACK TRIANGLE

• pieter claus quartet: dancing in a black triangle
      (2016, cd, bel, solidude records)

You might have seen vibraphone player and composer Pieter Claus in concert already as he was part of Humble Grumble for a couple of years. Or maybe you've seen or heard him in one of his Zappa projects. He was the man behind Whatchamacallit (2001/2002), and he's also the driving force of Sinister Sister, a superb jazz quintet that performs Pieter's arrangements of Frank Zappa tunes.
Next to playing other people's music, Pieter also composes original material. Performances are rare, but always impressive. I've seen Pieter in concert with Fabian Fiorine once and I know that he has been performing with a trio and a quartet as well. The trio, by the way, does have a nice intergalactical, catchy name: Pieter Claus Trio, or PC3O as they say in the other universe.

And now there's "Dancing In A Black Triangle" by the Pieter Claus Quartet. With Pieter Claus on vibraphone, Jan Ghesquière (Altertape, Sinister Sister) on guitar, Jouni Isoherranen (Humble Grumble) on bass and the exceptional Xavier Rogé (Ibrahim Maalouf).
The album presents 10 original compositions, performed by five amazing musicians.
Beautiful compositions, amazing musiciansip and impressive solos. What else does one need?

I like it. I like it a lot.
"Dancing In A Black Triangle" will not dissapoint you.

Did I already mention that the album includes a superb Zappa tribute?
Track number 9.
Entitled 'Knarf!'.

Essential listening!
Available from Solidude Records:
http://www.soliduderecords.com/

THE RESIDENTS - DAYDREAM B-LIVER

• the residents: daydream b-liver
      (2016, cd, austria, klanggalerie gg222)

Out on Klanggalerie :

"Daydream B-Liver" was released by The Residents' Fan Club UWEB in 1991. It's an assortment of music from the years 1971 to 1991. The oldest material is a recording of a live show at The Boarding House in '71. The Residents were assisted by Snakefinger for the event. Then there is three tracks from the "Stars and Hank Forever" sessions that were not used on the original album. "Daydream In Space" was recorded by the band especially for this compilation. It is a nod to Sun Ra and Barry White. "Dog Glue" is an unused snippet from the "Baby King" music used on "The King And Eye". The 1990s are represented by music from the "Freak Show" and "Cube E" sessions, including a live rehearsal for a German TV show. The song that gives the album its title (apart from it being part B of "Liver Music") is a cover version of The Monkees' hit single of the (nearly) same name. As a bonus, we have included the "Special Almost Dance Mix" of "Hit The Road Jack", a song that The Residents recorded in 1987 as a follow-up to "Kaw-Liga". This version has previously never been available on CD. Comes with a new front cover by Pore No Graphics.

PRINCE - HITNRUN PHASE ONE

• prince: hitnrun phase one
      (2015, cd, usa, npg records)

Prince's "HitnRun Phase One" album got released in September 2015.
Compared to the recently released "Phase Two", "Phase One" does sound more electro / dance / club. It has a lot of guests as well, adding to the variety.
But it's still very recognisable. Very Prince.
I like it.
Data has been added to the United Mutations Archives.

SPANNER-TATE IN CONCERT

a message from Helen Tate (on FB)

For those of you ZAPPA freaks who missed our set at Gamma's Memorial BBQ, span'nər-tāte will be repeating it this Sunday 15th May, at The Birds Nest, Deptford, London. We will also be playing two further sets....it's free entry....would be lovely to see some Zappa friends there...

NEW GOV'T MULE ALBUM ANNOUNCED

"The Tell-Star Sessions".
From Gov't Mule's first recording session.
1994.

To be released in August.

Z.E.R.O. ON TOUR

Okay, it's still a couple of months away, but the Zappa Early Renaissance Orchestra will doing a tour next September.

Performing the music of Frank Zappa

Portand, OR - TBA Sept 8th
The Mirkwood & Shire Cafe in Arlington, WA - Fri Sept 9th
Darrell's Tavern in Seattle - Sat Sept 10th
The B# Cafe in Tacoma - Sun Sept 11th

NEW PHISH ALBUM INCLUDES ZAPPA'S PEACHES EN REGALIA

Phish released a new album in their "Live Phish" series.

This brand-new Phish release, recorded live on September 14, 1999, at the Boise State University Pavilion in Boise, ID, usa, includes Phish's version of FZ's 'Peaches En Regalia'.

http://www.livephish.com/browse/music/0,1019/Phish-mp3-flac-download-9-14-1999-Boise-State-University-Pavilion-Boise-ID

As far as I can tell, it's a download-only album.

SUN RA - IN SOME FAR PLACE, ROMA '77

• sun ra: in some far place - roma '77
      (2016, 2lp+2cd, ger, strut/art yard strut122lp)

Strut Records and the Art Yard record label released a Sun Ra album on the most recent Record Store Day (April 16, 2016).
"In Some Far Place, Rome '77" catches Sun Ra in concert with Luqman Ali on drums and Thomas Thaddeus on vocals. This can almost be considered a solo piano concert.
Sun Ra in trio is quite something different compared to the energy of a full Arkestra. Still, this is worth checking out.
Blues, jazz, experimental soundscapes, it's all there.
I really like the piano versions of classic Arkestra tunes like 'Space Is The Place' and 'Calling Planet Earth' to name just two.

This 2 LP vinyl set also includes a 2 CD set (with the same material) for those who also enjoy music on their digital toys.

PRINCE - HITNRUN PHASE TWO

• prince: hitnrun phase two
      (2016, cd, usa, npg records)

The latest Prince album. The last Prince album. "HitnRun Phase Two".
By Prince and The New Power Generation.

Sure, I'm a bit biased as I've played this album a lot since Prince passed away, but this is not a bad album. Actually, this is quite the opposite of a bad album.

12 songs that take you back to the Prince sound of the 1980's.
With a lot of nods to his earlier material, and with superb horn arrangements.

GOV'T MULE

SONNY LANDRETH WITH DEREK TRUCKS

NEW ALBUM BY PANZERPAPPA

The latest album by Norwegian band Panzerpappa has been released on the Italian Altrock label.

It's called "Pestrottedans" and if you're not counting the two CDR-releases from 2001 and 2003, this is their fourth album.

TEN WHEEL DRIVE

Ten Wheel Drive.
Featuring Tom Malone (of Zappa / New York / Wazoo fame) on trombone !!

more info:
http://boyzmakenoyze.blogspot.be/2016/04/ten-wheel-drive-with-genya-ravan-best.html

http://overdoseoffingalcocoa.blogspot.com/2009/02/ten-wheel-drive-with-genya-ravan.html

-- info: Jan van Kemenade

FREAKSHOW IN CONCERT - - - SLAVKO BENIC ORKESTR

Freakshow In Concert

SLAVKO BENIC ORKESTR
Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 20h30
at the 'Immerhin Würzburg' in Würzburg, Germany

ANOTHER 'NEW' ZAPPA ALBUM

Radio broadcast.
Not approved by the ZFT.

It's a 2CD set called "Dutch Courage", presenting the 1980 Rotterdam concert.

FREAKSHOW IN CONCERT - - - SCHNELLERTOLLERMEIER

Freakshow in Concert

SCHNELLERTOLLERMEIER

Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 20h30
at the 'Immerhin Würzburg' in Würzburg, Germany

NAPOLEON MURPHY BROCK AND THE HEADSHAKERS

performing the music of Frank Zappa

June 02, 2016 @ Grand Mix, Tourcoing, France  (= near the Belgian / French border)
June 03, 2016 @ l’Observatoire, Cergy Pontoise, France  (= near Paris)

http://www.theheadshakers.com/

DWALMACAT 643

This week's Dwalmacat radio show.

Listen here :
https://www.mixcloud.com/Dwalmacat/dwalmacat-643/

WHA-HA-HA – On the floor
NEGATIVLAND – The greatest taste around
MR BUNGLE – Pink cigarette
KRZYSZTOF KOMEDA – Both over rooftops
LIZZY MERCIER DESCLOUX - Hard–boiled babe
BENE GESSERIT – Activités illicites
RED SNAPPER – Dock running
NIHILIST SPASM BAND – An appeal to reason
CAVERN OF ANTI-MATTER - Hi–hats bring the hiss
NEBIJUSU SAJUTU RESTAURESANAS DARBNICA – Title unknown
FOETUS – What use?
FLAT EARTH SOCIETY – The electrocutioner
THE CLASH – Guns of Brixton
ROVA SAXOPHONE QUARTET – Kol nidre

ORCHESTRA EN REGALIA

Frank Zappa's music to be performed at the Prague Proms festival.
June 18, 2016

http://www.pragueproms.cz/en/program/musics-frank-zappa-orchestra-en-regalia/

performed by the Czech National Orchestra

Overture (Semi-Fraudulent/Direct From Hollywood Overture)
Dog Breath Variations/Uncle Meat (orchestration approved by FZ)
Outrage at Valdez
Mõggio
Dupree’s Paradise
Oh No
The Black Page
The Black Page #1
The Black Page #2
G-Spot Tornado
Envelopes
Strictly Genteel
Sinister Footwear, 2nd Movement
Duke of Prunes
Peaches En Regalia

MUFFIN MEN WITH DENNY WALLY - APRIL FOOLS 2016 TOUR - VOL.1

ARTHUR BARROW

A message from Arthur Barrow on Facebook :

Hiya friends - like I said, I'm getting back into my music, finishing a few tunes that have been on hold for a while. Here's one called "Subtle Bugs" that was inspired by an unfinished FZ tune called "Saddle Bags."

https://soundcloud.com/bigear-1-1/subtle-bugs

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA UPDATE

The Zappa Family Trust says that Dweezil cannot tour anymore as Zappa Plays Zappa.
Zappa Plays Zappa will now be known as “Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa.”

http://www.jambase.com/article/dweezil-zappa-changes-name-zappa-plays-zappa-family-feud

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/business/media/whats-in-a-name-just-ask-frank-zappas-feuding-heirs.html

NEW ZAPPA ROAD TAPES ALBUM

Zappa Family Trust announces a new Road Tapes album.

http://teamrock.com/news/2016-04-28/frank-zappa-reissue-series-continues-in-may