March 2018, Marbin released "More Is More", a fine compilation album and the perfect introduction to the music.
Earlier this week, Marbin released a sequel : "More Is More, Vol.2".
Digital download, and vinyl release.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Sunday, July 29, 2018
MUFFIN MEN TOURDATES
Somehow I thought this was going to happen in October.
Couldn't have been more mistaken.
The tour already started.
DAVID BOWIE - WELCOME TO THE BLACKOUT (LIVE LONDON '78)
- david bowie: welcome to the blackout
(2018, 2cd, usa, parlophone)
The album was recorded live by Tony Visconti in 1978 and was produced by David Bowie.
The vinyl (3 LP) version got released at record store day earlier this year. The 2 CD version is even more recent.
The show included a lot of great songs, AND features Adrian Belew on lead guitar.
During the presentation of the band, David mentions the bands that the came from : "Sean Mayes from Fumble", "from Hawkwind, Simon House", "from Todd Rundgren's Utopia, Roger Powell", and "later Frank Zappa, Adrian Belew".
Great.
Just listened to 'Station To Station' again. With Adrian doing the train whistles and stuff. Wow !! An intro of four minutes !!
This is one great album.
Recommended.
THE WRONG OBJECT
Rumor has it that The Wrong Object might be presenting their Zappa tribute album during the Mosae Zappa Festival, November 23 - 24, 2018...
The band did confirm that they will be doing a gig at L'An Vert in Liège, BE, on November 16...
--info: Philippe Lamoot
The band did confirm that they will be doing a gig at L'An Vert in Liège, BE, on November 16...
--info: Philippe Lamoot
DWEEZIL ZAPPA, THE ANTWERP CONCERT
Dweezil Zappa is in the neighbourhood with his Zappa Plays Zappa band.
The Antwerp gig was simply amazing.
We arrived home on Monday from Zappanale were we saw a bunch of fine shows.
Then we saw Dweezil on Thursday, showing how his dad's music has to be performed.
We are the lucky / happy people.
line-up
Dweezil Zappa : guitar, vocals
Cian Coey : vocals, percussion
Adam Minkoff : guitar, keyboard, percussion, vocals
Scheila Gonzalez : keyboards, saxes, flute, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Chris Norton : keyboards, vocals
Kurt Morgan : bass, vocals
Ryan Brown : drums, vocals
setlist
01 - Purple Lagoon (Intro)
02 - Andy
03 - Lonely Little Girl
04 - Flakes
05 - Fifty-Fifty
06 - Call Any Vegetable
07 - Tell Me You Love Me
08 - Dog Breath
09 - Dog Meat
10 - Absolutely Free
11 - Sleep Napkins
12 - The Black Page #1 Drum Solo
13 - The Black Page #2 (fast)
14 - Pygmy Twylyte (Funky)
15 - King Kong (Band Solos)
16 - Suzy Creamcheese
17 - Cocaine Decisions
18 - Drowning Witch
19 - Sleepin In A Jar
20 - FLorentine Pogen (Unreleased Version)
21 - Zoot Allures
22 - Yellow Snow (Australian Version)
23 - Uncle Remus
24 - Oh In The Sky
25 - Cosmik Debris
encores
26 - This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich
27 - Cheepnis
28 - Orange County
29 - Trouble
30 - Purple Lagoon (Outro)
The Antwerp gig was simply amazing.
We arrived home on Monday from Zappanale were we saw a bunch of fine shows.
Then we saw Dweezil on Thursday, showing how his dad's music has to be performed.
We are the lucky / happy people.
line-up
Dweezil Zappa : guitar, vocals
Cian Coey : vocals, percussion
Adam Minkoff : guitar, keyboard, percussion, vocals
Scheila Gonzalez : keyboards, saxes, flute, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Chris Norton : keyboards, vocals
Kurt Morgan : bass, vocals
Ryan Brown : drums, vocals
setlist
01 - Purple Lagoon (Intro)
02 - Andy
03 - Lonely Little Girl
04 - Flakes
05 - Fifty-Fifty
06 - Call Any Vegetable
07 - Tell Me You Love Me
08 - Dog Breath
09 - Dog Meat
10 - Absolutely Free
11 - Sleep Napkins
12 - The Black Page #1 Drum Solo
13 - The Black Page #2 (fast)
14 - Pygmy Twylyte (Funky)
15 - King Kong (Band Solos)
16 - Suzy Creamcheese
17 - Cocaine Decisions
18 - Drowning Witch
19 - Sleepin In A Jar
20 - FLorentine Pogen (Unreleased Version)
21 - Zoot Allures
22 - Yellow Snow (Australian Version)
23 - Uncle Remus
24 - Oh In The Sky
25 - Cosmik Debris
encores
26 - This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich
27 - Cheepnis
28 - Orange County
29 - Trouble
30 - Purple Lagoon (Outro)
CAMEMBERT - SCHNÖRGL ATTAHK
- camembert: schnörgl attahk
(2011, cd, italy, altrock)
On the Italian Altrock record label.
The album was recommended to me by Chato during my Zappanale visit and he couldn't have been more right.
Camembert produces instrumental experimental jazz-rock. The ensemble makes fine use of marimba and brass and has (to my ears) listened to a lot of Zappa music.
Essential listening.
Saturday, Sept 22, the band will perform at the Freakshow Artrock Festival.
Saturday, July 28, 2018
INSOMNIO PLAYS ZAPPA
Contemporary music ensemble Insomnio will be performing pieces from Zappa's "The Yellow Shark"
http://www.insomnio.nl/site/#schedule
January 30, 2019 - Muziekgebouw , Amsterdam, NL
February 7, 2019 - Theaters Tilburg, Tilburg, NL
February 9, 2019 - Tivoli Vredenburg, Utrecht, NL
-- info: Philippe Lamoot
MUIRLANDS JAZZ/ROCK ENSEMBLE
The Muirlands Jazz/Rock Ensemble recorded and released their version of Frank Zappa's 'Chunga's Revenge' on a 7" in 1973 !!
Friday, July 27, 2018
GOLDEN DAWN ARKESTRA LP RELEASE EVENT
NYC record release event
for The Golden Dawn Arkestra's "Children Of The Sun" LP
August 24th, 2018
'Elsewhere Rooftop', Brooklyn, NYC
https://www.elsewherebrooklyn.com/rooftop/
ALTIN GÜN
First album by Altin Gün.
On their debut album ‘On’ (Bongo Joe Records), the band show what happens when you open doors between Turkish folk songs which were passed on from generation to generation on the one hand and a dirty blend of funk rhythms, wah-wah guitars and analogue organs on the other.
On their debut album ‘On’ (Bongo Joe Records), the band show what happens when you open doors between Turkish folk songs which were passed on from generation to generation on the one hand and a dirty blend of funk rhythms, wah-wah guitars and analogue organs on the other.
THE WEST STREET TRIO - WEST STREET TRIO AT STELLA BLUES 2018
About ten days ago, John D Venter and Steve Chillemi teamed up with Frederico (FAM) Balducci for a set of improvised music at the 'Stella Blues' club in New Haven, CT.
Thanks to the wonders of Bandcamp, I was able to give the set a listen and I have to say that I liked it.
Thanks to the wonders of Bandcamp, I was able to give the set a listen and I have to say that I liked it.
- Frederico (FAM) Balducci : guitar
- John D Venter : tenor sax, tatchet
- Steve Chillemi : drums
TODD RUNDGREN
Thanks to the Facebook buddies :
Todd Rundgren performing Frank Zappa's Camarillo Brillo.
Todd Rundgren performing Frank Zappa's Camarillo Brillo.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
ED PALERMO BIG BAND IN CONCERT, AUGUST 13
If you happen to be in New York City around August 13, you probably don't wanna miss this.
TODD RUNDGREN PERFORMED ZAPPA'S 'CAMARILLO BRILLO' IN CONCERT
Todd Rundgren performd Frank Zappa's 'Camarillo Brillo' in concert.
The video is up on Facebook somewhere.
André Cholmondeley added :
Full circle from THE BLUE LIGHT, where Frank references “the giant underwater pyramid”, and says “excuse me Todd”
However Eliot, Todd did Zappa earlier, played “America Drinks and Goes Home”, on the Tiki Bar/With a Twist tour.
(About 1998/1999.)
The video is up on Facebook somewhere.
André Cholmondeley added :
Full circle from THE BLUE LIGHT, where Frank references “the giant underwater pyramid”, and says “excuse me Todd”
However Eliot, Todd did Zappa earlier, played “America Drinks and Goes Home”, on the Tiki Bar/With a Twist tour.
(About 1998/1999.)
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
CARL KING - GUNS A' BLAZIN' !
Carl King's latest release is available
- as digital download on bandcamp;
- on CD from Carl's website : https://shop.carlkingdom.com
- as digital download on bandcamp;
- on CD from Carl's website : https://shop.carlkingdom.com
NEWS FROM PSYCHOFON RECORDS
https://www.psychofonrecords.com/
PR019 Schwump - Aphids in the Hall 7"
That's right folks. Schwump's famous single Aphids in the Hall (b/w You're a Martian/Home) is coming out somewhere in August. Even if you're tall, they're gonna get you anyway.
This one comes in 3 editions, Clear vinyl (limited to 100 copies) with foldout cover, Red vinyl (also 100 copies) with special sleeve, and the standard black edition which comes in a thick cardboard sleeve.
PR020 Bretts Milk - Mammaries of Mommy CD
There is a brand new Bretts Milk album coming very soon and this is a special one. Featuring Nolan Cook (The Residents, Dimesland), you can hear a whole new adventure to await you on the second album from this eclectic gathering of musicians.
To be released in a special cover, limited to about 150 copies. Expected in September.
PR021 The Residents - Intruders
The Residents are pleased to report that their new album is completed and now being prepared for release. ETA is somewhere around October, but stay tuned for more details! Also coming at the same time will be a special 7" (PR021.1). Exciting!
PR022 Bene Gesserit - Benefit
A special project from Bene Gesserit. An LP issuing of their rare cassette release "Benefit". Limited to 300 Fluorescent Orange vinyl. More info coming soon over at our website/shop so be sure to check often!
MIKE KENEALLY UPDATE
from the Mike Keneally newsletter
Now thru Tuesday, July 31, all merchandise at The Mike Keneally Store is one-third off!
USE THIS PROMO CODE: THIRD OFF
The 1/3 off sale at the Keneally Store ends on July 31. Jump on it! You wanna use that promo code THIRD OFF when you check out. Think of it! A Sluggo! signed/numbered superdeluxe limited edition with two CDs, two DVDs and a download for only $33?! What are the odds? Well, for the next nine days the odds are really dang good! Abuse our generosity this instant!
THINGS OF THE ROAD
Greetings from the mid-point of our little 7-show European Satriani adventure!
...
07.25.18 - BUCHAREST, RO - Arenele Romane
07.27.18 - ISTANBUL, TR - KucukCiftlik Park
...
...
AND THEN
I go right to Vancouver after leaving Europe to work with Devin Townsend on demos for his upcoming album. I feel real privileged to be a part of this new phase of Dev's career and am really relishing the thought of the album sessions in a couple of months. He's been sending me TONS of stuff he's working on and it's just incredible, how creative and prolific he is.
Bryan Beller is also phenomenally creative, if not quite so prolific, but his next album IS a double-album opus so it's definitely worth the long wait since Thanks In Advance came out (TEN YEARS AGO, goodness gracious). I'll be jumping right into the studio with him when I get back from working with Devin – and it will be Double Time studio with Jeff Forrest engineering, same location where Dust Speck and Nonkertompf and all sorts of my stuff was recorded back in the day. Always a pleasure to go back to the scene of those crimes (I use the term lovingly) and do stuff with Jeff, and I'm excited to add my input to the intricate latticework Beller is creating.
But really I came here to say that if you haven't listened with headphones to all of 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 by Midnight Oil recently, just, I mean, just DO IT. NOW.
I honestly love you,
Mike
Now thru Tuesday, July 31, all merchandise at The Mike Keneally Store is one-third off!
USE THIS PROMO CODE: THIRD OFF
The 1/3 off sale at the Keneally Store ends on July 31. Jump on it! You wanna use that promo code THIRD OFF when you check out. Think of it! A Sluggo! signed/numbered superdeluxe limited edition with two CDs, two DVDs and a download for only $33?! What are the odds? Well, for the next nine days the odds are really dang good! Abuse our generosity this instant!
THINGS OF THE ROAD
Greetings from the mid-point of our little 7-show European Satriani adventure!
...
07.25.18 - BUCHAREST, RO - Arenele Romane
07.27.18 - ISTANBUL, TR - KucukCiftlik Park
...
...
AND THEN
I go right to Vancouver after leaving Europe to work with Devin Townsend on demos for his upcoming album. I feel real privileged to be a part of this new phase of Dev's career and am really relishing the thought of the album sessions in a couple of months. He's been sending me TONS of stuff he's working on and it's just incredible, how creative and prolific he is.
Bryan Beller is also phenomenally creative, if not quite so prolific, but his next album IS a double-album opus so it's definitely worth the long wait since Thanks In Advance came out (TEN YEARS AGO, goodness gracious). I'll be jumping right into the studio with him when I get back from working with Devin – and it will be Double Time studio with Jeff Forrest engineering, same location where Dust Speck and Nonkertompf and all sorts of my stuff was recorded back in the day. Always a pleasure to go back to the scene of those crimes (I use the term lovingly) and do stuff with Jeff, and I'm excited to add my input to the intricate latticework Beller is creating.
But really I came here to say that if you haven't listened with headphones to all of 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 by Midnight Oil recently, just, I mean, just DO IT. NOW.
I honestly love you,
Mike
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
GRIP GRAND - GG DOOM ! BUT HOW ?
- grip grand: gg doom ! but how ?
(2013, download, usa, private release)
This 7-track release has Grip Grand rapping over MF Doom tracks.
And you know that MF Doom sampled Frank Zappa right?
Check this one out :
The first song from this collection of tracks.
ZAPPANALE #29 FLASHBACKS
Wednesday was our second day in Hamburg.
Pretty nice place.
Beautiful shops, restaurants and bars (and lots of record stores).
Two of the record stores were complete filled with dj / remix / drums 'n bass / experimental stuff.
I didn't recognize one name in the shelves. Except maybe for DJ Koze.
The main event, however, was the concert at the St Katharinenkirche.
Inventionis Mater, expanded to a trio for the occasion, performed among other pieces, the music of Frank Zappa.
Special guest Napoleon Murphy Brock added vocals and saxophone to some of the tunes.
An acoustic setting and a fine choice of compositions.
I liked it.
I saw a lot of people with recording gear walking around, so a recording should turn up soon.
(Viva Zappateers !!)
Now where's that program...
Pretty nice place.
Beautiful shops, restaurants and bars (and lots of record stores).
Two of the record stores were complete filled with dj / remix / drums 'n bass / experimental stuff.
I didn't recognize one name in the shelves. Except maybe for DJ Koze.
The main event, however, was the concert at the St Katharinenkirche.
Inventionis Mater, expanded to a trio for the occasion, performed among other pieces, the music of Frank Zappa.
Special guest Napoleon Murphy Brock added vocals and saxophone to some of the tunes.
An acoustic setting and a fine choice of compositions.
I liked it.
I saw a lot of people with recording gear walking around, so a recording should turn up soon.
(Viva Zappateers !!)
Now where's that program...
MULATU ASTATKE
from the Strut Records newsletter :
We continue our work with the “Godfather Of Ethio Jazz”, Mulatu Astatke, with the first official reissues of his early classics ‘Afro Latin Soul’ Volumes 1 and 2 from 1966, recorded as The Ethiopian Quintet.
The albums were the first experiments in Astatke’s pioneering sound, fusing Ethiopian cultural music with Afro Latin and jazz forms. “I have always felt a deep connection between Latin and African music,” he explains. “I travelled to Cuba and listened to their musicians; the tempo, rhythm and feeling was very similar to different African forms.”
Astatke would start to perfect his Ethio jazz sound on his later album for Worthy in 1972, ‘Mulatu Of Ethiopia’ (STRUT129) but the two volumes of ‘Afro Latin Soul’ stand as important recordings documenting his early career.
We continue our work with the “Godfather Of Ethio Jazz”, Mulatu Astatke, with the first official reissues of his early classics ‘Afro Latin Soul’ Volumes 1 and 2 from 1966, recorded as The Ethiopian Quintet.
The albums were the first experiments in Astatke’s pioneering sound, fusing Ethiopian cultural music with Afro Latin and jazz forms. “I have always felt a deep connection between Latin and African music,” he explains. “I travelled to Cuba and listened to their musicians; the tempo, rhythm and feeling was very similar to different African forms.”
Astatke would start to perfect his Ethio jazz sound on his later album for Worthy in 1972, ‘Mulatu Of Ethiopia’ (STRUT129) but the two volumes of ‘Afro Latin Soul’ stand as important recordings documenting his early career.
OLIVER NELSON AND STEVE ALLEN - SOULFUL BRASS
- oliver nelson and steve allen: soulful brass
(1968, lp, usa, impulse as-9168)
That's Oliver Nelson from 'Stolen Moments' fame. Also recorded by Frank Zappa.
Steve Allen from the 1963 tv-show where Frank Zappa played his bicycle concerto.
And the band features Jim Gordon on drums who played in Frank Zappa's band.
Data added to the United Mutations Archives.
-- info : Jan van Kemenade
ZAPPANALE #29 FLASHBACKS
It's the best festival that I know. It's as simple as that.
I get to enjoy some of my favorite artists. Some play the music of Frank Zappa, some don't.
And I get to hear bands that I have never heard of before. And they're amazing.
One of the biggest surprises was Alex's hand.
They used to live in the States, but moved to Berlin, Germany.
I have added their discography to the United Mutations Archives.
http://www.united-mutations.com/a/alex_s_hand.htm
More info soon.
I get to enjoy some of my favorite artists. Some play the music of Frank Zappa, some don't.
And I get to hear bands that I have never heard of before. And they're amazing.
One of the biggest surprises was Alex's hand.
They used to live in the States, but moved to Berlin, Germany.
I have added their discography to the United Mutations Archives.
http://www.united-mutations.com/a/alex_s_hand.htm
More info soon.
JEAN-LUC PONTY
There's a new sampler out that focuses on Jean-Luc Ponty's years with the Atlantic record label, aptly called "The Atlantic Years".
If I'm not mistaken, this is not the first Ponty sampler with that name. Welcome, confusion.
-- info: Zjakki Willems
If I'm not mistaken, this is not the first Ponty sampler with that name. Welcome, confusion.
- jean-luc ponty: the atlantic years
(2018, cd, usa, warner music group)
- overture
- the trans-love express
- imaginary voyage, pt.1
- cosmic messenger
- stay with me
- modern times blues
- the struggle of the turtle to the sea, part I
- the struggle of the turtle to the sea, part II
- the struggle of the turtle to the sea, part III
- once a blue planet
- in the kingdom of peace
- mirage
- jig
- the gardens of babylon
- elephants in love
- enigmatic ocean, part I
- enigmatic ocean, part II
- enigmatic ocean, part III
- enigmatic ocean, part IV
- egocentric molecules
-- info: Zjakki Willems
Monday, July 23, 2018
SUN RA'S "WAKE UP ANGELS" RE-ISSUED
The Art Yard Record label issued "Wake Up Angels - Live At The Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival" on CD in 2011.
The album got re-released last year.
-- info: Jan van Kemenade
The album got re-released last year.
-- info: Jan van Kemenade
DUTCH RADIO SPECIAL ON DWEEZIL ZAPPA
Two days ago, Co de Kloet did a Dweezil Zappa special on Dutch national radio.
The special was called "Just Another Dweezil Zappa Extravaganza" and was part of the "Co Live" radio show.
Listen to it here :
http://radiobox2.omroep.nl/broadcaststream/file/528639.mp3
-- info : Jan van Kemenade
The special was called "Just Another Dweezil Zappa Extravaganza" and was part of the "Co Live" radio show.
Listen to it here :
http://radiobox2.omroep.nl/broadcaststream/file/528639.mp3
-- info : Jan van Kemenade
ARTROCK FESTIVAL VII
https://prog-rock.club/artrockfestival/
Artrockfestival VII is in preperation.
The festival will take place in Reichenbach, Germany. (near the Czech border) on April 12.-14. 2019.
Arena , IQ , R.P.W.L., ...
Credo, Mystery, Red Sand, Silhouette, Sylvan
AnTon, Cyril, Franck Carducci, Melli Mau and Martin Schnella, Mirror, Polis, Seven Steps To The Green Door
Special guest: Marcella Arganese, Manuel Schmid and Marek Arnold
GARY HUSBAND
Gary Husband will appear for these second time in Japan as a very special guest with the British progressive jazz-rock institution Soft Machine, on July 28th and 29th in Tokyo and on July 31st in Osaka, with John Etheridge on guitar, Theo Travis on sax/flute, Roy Babbington on bass and John Marshall on drums.
During the same visit to Japan, Gary Husband will perform there solo concerts; in Yokohama on July 26th, in Osaka on July 30th and in Nagoya on August 1st.
His latest solo album, "A Meeting Of Spirits" is available from :
www.garyhusbandmusic.bandcamp.com
www.editionrecords.com
Monday, July 16, 2018
SPANNER JAZZ PUNKS HAVE A NEW ALBUM OUT
"We... Are... Not... Alone..."
Out on Cordelia Records :
http://www.cordeliarecords.co.uk/Pages/Buy%20Records.html
Out on Cordelia Records :
http://www.cordeliarecords.co.uk/Pages/Buy%20Records.html
MORE RESIDENTS
From The Residents' newsletter :
Next, The Residents are pleased to report that their new album, ‘Intruders’, has been completed and is now being prepared for release. Of course, we’re here to hype it, but it really is a remarkable record, and, dare we say, the work of a refreshed Residents. Eleven songs in all, each of them framed within its own vaguely paranoid soundscape, and featuring several guest contributors old and new. It seems the album will be available in your usual favourite formats, alongside some special offerings from our friends at Psychofon too. ETA is currently sometime around October, so watch the skies for an official announcement via Cherry Red and MVD.
And lastly, a reminder that the ‘I AM A RESIDENT!’ album will be released commercially worldwide on August 24th. There’s the regular 2CD version, featuring the IAAR suite and a selection of hand-picked cover versions of all your Residents faves, alongside a very special vinyl edition featuring even more exclusive fan versions. As you probably know, The Residents were overwhelmed by the standard of material submitted by almost two hundred fans for this project, and were moved to produce a remarkable and enduring suite in return. The results may be weird, but it’s an essential addition to The Residents’ canon.
Yeah, they have a canon. Get used to it.
There’s more of course – always more – including ‘Commercial Album’ and ‘Eskimo’ pREServed news – but that can wait. For now, The Residents hope you enjoy ‘The Brickeaters’ and wish you all the best in trying to understand the ‘I AM A RESIDENT!’ and ‘Intruders’ records.
A NOVEL BY THE RESIDENTS
The Brickeaters is an absurdist buddy movie of a story featuring a very tall and young internet content screener teamed up with an aging career criminal whose primary companions are an oxygen bottle and .44 Magnum. After a short crime spree cementing their unhinged partnership, they work together to prevent a middle-aged lottery winner from polluting the LA water supply with massive amounts of fluoride. Their adventures unfold via a wholly unreliable alcoholic narrator desperately avoiding the reality of spousal abandonment.
THE SONICS - UNRELEASED
- the sonics: unreleased
(1980, lp, usa, first american fa 7719)
It includes their version of 'Any Way The Wind Blows' (Frank Zappa) from 1967, but also a fine version of 'Diddy Wah Diddy' (W.Dixon).
BURNT WEENY SANDWICH
Earlier this month, The Mothers Of Invention's "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" got re-released.
On 180 g vinyl. Comes with the poster.
This was the second Zappa album that I discovered, the first one being "Weasels"...
Both from the local library...
Must have been 1980.
On 180 g vinyl. Comes with the poster.
This was the second Zappa album that I discovered, the first one being "Weasels"...
Both from the local library...
Must have been 1980.
ITZA UCHEN - (THEY'LL) MIX YOU UP / LASSITUDE
- itza uchen: (they'll) mix you up / lassitude
(1982, 7", bel, fast food product sillons)
Playing the electric bass guitar.
Next week, Pierre will be playing the electric bass again. With Flat Earth Society.
There's a gig scheduled at The Gentse Feesten, but the band will also be playing at Zappanale !!
MAMARONECK HIGH SCHOOL STAGE BAND - SIDE GLANCES
- mamaroneck high school stage band: side glances
(1970, lp, usa, silver crest 6970)
Jazz and rock classics performed by a high school band.
Here's the Mamaroneck High School Stage Band.
Next to some original material and some Beatles classics, "Side Glances' includes FZ's 'Peaches En Regalia' in an arrangement of Joe Boerst,, and the 'Hairy Medley', which in fact is 'Little Umbrellas', 'It Must Be A Camel' plus 'Son Of Mr. Green Genes', also arranged by Joe Boerst.
Very fluent. Great dynamics. And an excellent percussion intermezzo during 'Son Of Mr. Green Genes'.
Superb !!
A fine addition to The Others Of Invention.
http://www.united-mutations.com/z/frank_zappa/fz_ooi_albums.htm
Sunday, July 15, 2018
ALTERNATIVE TV - SPLITTING IN 2
- alternative tv: splitting in 2
(1989, lp, uk, anagram records)
It got previously released on the 1978 "The Image Has Cracked" album.
Here's 'Why Don't You Do Me Right?' performed by an ATV reincarnation, from 2012 :
A.S.H. PELIKAN - FALSCH AGEBOGEN
- a.s.h. pelikan: falsch abgebogen
(2015, 2cd, germany, private release / otz musk produktion)
German rocker A.S.H. Pelikan has been making music since the early '70's. In 2008, A.S.H. started releasing a series of retrospective albums.
As A.S.H. used to play a lot of coverversions, a lot of them can be found on these albums.
Album number 6 in this series, "Falch Abgebogen", includes A.S.H. performing two Frank Zappa tunes : 'More Trouble Every Day' and 'Big Leg Emma'.
FREAK KITCHEN - NOBODY'S LAUGHING
- freak kitchen: nobody's laughing
(2002, cd-promo, france, nts / wagram)
"Move" was the first album with the new line-up. Guitarist Mattias IA Eklundh was still part of the band, but Christer Örtefors (bass) and Björn Fryklund (drums) had only recently replaced Christian Gronlund (bass) and Joakim Sjoberg (drums).
The CD presented and audio and the video clip for 'Nobody's Laughing', plus a medley of all the "Move" tracks.
LISA LESTANDER, JONAS KNUTSSON, MATS ÖBERG - SÅNGER FRÅN NORR
- lisa lestander, jonas knutsson, mats öberg: sånger från norr
(2014, cd, germany, westpark music wp 87263 pwm15)
With the aid of jazz saxophonisht Jonas Knutsson and keyboard / harmonica genius Mats Öberg, she produced a beautiful album.
Very nice.
The album got released in 2014 on the German WestPark Music label.
Here's a sample :
MATTIAS IA EKLUNDH - FREAK GUITAR
- mattias ia eklundh: freak guitar
(1999, cd, japan, victor entertainment vicp 60925)
As you might know, "Freak Guitar" included a dizzying version of Frank Zappa's 'The Black Page'.
The Japanese edition of "Freak Guitar" had a slightly altered album cover (pictured above), plus one bonus track : 'Our Man In Baijing'.
STUDENTORKESTERN TONGANGARNA - EGEN BLANDNING
- tongångarne: egen blandning
(1978, lp, sweden, opus3, 78-06)
It took me quite some years to find this particular release, but I finally did.
Too bad that Lennart isn't around anymore. He passed away a couple of years ago.
Thank you, my friend. I'm happy to have known you.
Tongangarne is a student orchestra from Sweden.They're like a brass band, but do include percussion and a guitar. They perform rock and jazz classic in a rather straight-forward way.
There are two medleys to be found on "Egen Blandning". The first one, 'Popen', includes the theme of Frank Zappa's 'I'm The Slime'.
I like it.
Here it is :
ZAPZAPZAPPA
As I just added a picture of Charles Ulrich's "The Big Note" to the United Mutations Archives, I thought it was only appropriate to add the cover of the very first book that was written about Frank Zappa as well.
"Zapzapzappa" was published in 1969. Written / compiled by Rolf Ulrich Kaiser.
For more info on this (or any other) book, go to :
http://www.afka.net/Books/zapzapzappa.htm
"Zapzapzappa" was published in 1969. Written / compiled by Rolf Ulrich Kaiser.
For more info on this (or any other) book, go to :
http://www.afka.net/Books/zapzapzappa.htm
CHARLES ULRICH - THE BIG NOTE
- the big note - a guide to the recordings of frank zappa
by charles ulrich
(2018, book, canada, new star books)
Charles Ulrich's "The Big Note" is not just a book. It's the ultimate guide to the recordings of Frank Zappa.
Think encyclopedia.
Charles takes you through FZ's albums.
In an alphabetical way, from "Absolutely Free" to "Zoot Allures".
Discussing every song, every composition, and a lot of the musicians that took part in these recordings.
750 pages (!!) of info.
As essential as it can get.
MATT GROENING
Frank Zappa pictured by Matt Groening.
Reward from the Zappa Movie kickstarter campaign.
Reward from the Zappa Movie kickstarter campaign.
Saturday, July 14, 2018
VARIOUS ARTISTS - ELECTRIC MONSTER ROCK SHOW
- various artists: electric monster rock show
(1970, lp, ger, liberty)
Later the same year, one of the tracks, 'The Idiot Bastard Son', got released on the "Electric Monster Rock Show" sampler.
Info has been added to The Others Of Invention over at the United Mutations Archives.
THE RUDY SCHWARTZ PROJECT - FULL FRONTAL KLUGMAN
- the rudy schwartz project: full frontal klugman
(2018, cdr-on-demand, usa, dc-jam records / kunaki dcj0057)
If you don't have the CD that got released by DC-Jam Records in 2013, here's the opportunity to order it from Kunaki.
Excellent stuff.
Here's the 'Song Of The Coastal Artillery Women'.
Love it.
The album also includes '11 Poop Hatchcha Cha', that uses Captain Beefheart's '81 Poop Hatch' as an inspiration.
VARIOUS ARTISTS - HIGH FIDELITY 23
- various artists: high fidelity reference - cd no.23
(1997, cd, sweden, audio media fam cd 23 1997)
From the 1995 "Music By Frank Zappa" album by the Omnibus Wind Ensemble.
Very nice.
MARCO PACASSONI GROUP - FRANK & RUTH
- marco pacassoni group: frank & ruth
(2018, cd, italy, esordisc esocd 1802)
"Frank & Ruth" is a beautiful Frank Zappa tribute album by the Marco Pacassoni Group.
Well, not just a tribute to the music of Frank Zappa, but also to the musicianship of Ruth Underwood.
8 tracks, plus a 'Stolen Moments' (O.Nelson) bonus.
Superb.
And it comes in a gorgeous package.
Artwork by Sebastian Comelli !!
Available from Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, but also on CD.
AN ED PALERMO UPDATE
The Ed Palermo Big Band in concert :
- July 16 - The Iridium - 1650 Broadway - NYC, NY
- August 13 - The Iridium - 1650 Broadway - NYC, NY
- August 25 - The Falcon - 1348 Route 9W - Marlboro, NY 12542
- August 26 - Long's Park Amphitheater - Route 30 and Harrisburg Pike - Lancaster, PA 17601
- September 17 - The Iridium - 1650 Broadway - NYC, NY
- October 19 - The Iridium - 1650 Broadway - NYC, NY ["A Tale Of Two Franks
" featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock!] - October 20 - The Iridium - 1650 Broadway - NYC, NY ["A Tale Of Two Franks
" featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock!] - October 27 - The Falcon - 1348 Route 9W - Marlboro, NY 12542
- November 19 - The Iridium - 1650 Broadway - NYC, NY
- December 17 - The Iridium - 1650 Broadway - NYC, NY
- December 31 - The Falcon - 1348 Route 9W - Marlboro, NY 12542
41POINT9
from Glass Onyon PR
Prog ensemble 41POINT9 is premiering their second video titled “These Four Lands” from their forthcoming album “Mr. Astute Trousers” on Sonic Perspectives! The band has two albums being released internationally on September 21, 2018. One is the brand-new sophomore release “Mr. Astute Trousers” and the other is a remixed and remastered version of their debut album “Still Looking For Answers.” The band has been busy creating a series of high quality concept videos to help get word about the album out.
THE RUDY SCHWARTZ PROJECT - DON'T GET CHARRED... GET PUFFY!
- the rudy schwartz project: don't get charred get puffy!
(2018, cdr-on-demand, usa, dc-jam records / kunaki)
Re-issued in 2012 with a different album cover on the DC-Jam record label as a CD and as a download.
And finally re-released a couple of weeks ago as a CDR by DC-Jam / Kunaki.
If you need one album by The Rudy Schwartz Project (and you do, believe me), this is it.
Not only does it include quite a lot of weird and catchy tunes, the album also presents one of the best coverversions of a Frank Zappa composition that I have ever heard.
Here's Zappa's 1988-version :
VARIOUS ARTISTS - AUDIO CD-7
- various artists: audio cd 7
(1995, cd, greece, audio magazine)
I don't know if they still do this. I don't even know if the magazine still exist, but the person who compiled these little albums (in 1995 !) did have a good taste in music.
CD number 7, from the April 1995 issue, included Harmonia's 'Barking Playful Sandwich' which is a mix of 'T'Mershi Duween' (F.Zappa), 'Igor's Boogie, Phase Four (O.Odori), 'Aerobics In Bondage' (F.Zappa) and 'Lumpy Gravy' (F.Zappa)
Originally issued on the "Harmonia Plays Zappa" album (from 1994).
Here's the Harmonia Ensemble live, in 2010, with their adaption of 'Alien Orifice'.
COL.BRUCE HAMPTON
Col. Bruce Hampton
Recorded Live March 16, 2017 @ The Vista Room Atlanta, Ga.
with Denny Walley on slide guitar !!
This project was started by Col. Bruce Hampton in early 2017, and completed with the blessing of his estate.
Out on vinyl, CD and as digital download.
-- info: Danny Mathys
Recorded Live March 16, 2017 @ The Vista Room Atlanta, Ga.
with Denny Walley on slide guitar !!
This project was started by Col. Bruce Hampton in early 2017, and completed with the blessing of his estate.
Out on vinyl, CD and as digital download.
-- info: Danny Mathys
THE RUDY SCHWARTZ PROJECT - POSTAL CODE FOR HAM
- the rudy schwartz project: postal code for ham
(2018, cdr-on-demand, usa, dc-jam records / kunaki)
The brand-new album by The Rudy Schwartz Project !!
"Postal Code For Ham".
It's crazy. It's from the other side of the fence.
You need this !
Digital download from various sources.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/postal-code-for-ham/1400572946
Check-out the second track : 'Sonny Bono's Spine' !
CDR from Kunaki
http://kunaki.com/mSales.asp?PublisherId=148137
DJ Z-TRIP
I knew that DJ Z-Trip's 'Rockstar', on which he samples FZ, could be found on the "Return Of The DJ - Volume Two" album, but the track also got released on "History Of The Hip Hop DJ - Volume Six"...
Are You Hung Up ?
Are You Hung Up ?
VARIOUS ARTISTS - THE HISTORY OF NORTHWEST ROCK VOLUME TWO
- various artists:the history of northwest rock volume two
(1978, lp, usa, the great northwest music company)
Thursday, July 12, 2018
SOFT MACHINE TOURDATES
2018 North American Tour Dates:
October 6 - Orion Studios - Baltimore, MD, USA [John Marshall on drums]
October 7 - Theater Of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA, USA
October 9 - Roxy's & Duke - Dunellen, NJ, USA
October 10 - Darryl's House - Pawling, NY, USA
October 12 - The Iridium - NYC, NY, USA
October 13 - The Iridium - NYC, NY, USA
October 14 - The Iridium - NYC, NY, USA
October 16 - Mod's Club - Toronto, ON, Canada [Gary Husband on drums]
October 17 - The Tralf - Buffalo, NY, USA [Gary Husband on drums]
October 18 - Beachland Music Hall - Cleveland, OH, USA [Gary Husband on drums]
October 19 - The Irving Theater - Indianapolis, IN, USA [Gary Husband on drums]
October 21 - Progtober Festival - Reggie's - Chicago, IL, USA [Gary Husband on drums]
October 22 - Shank Hall - Milwaukee, WI, USA [Gary Husband on drums]
2019 North American Tour Dates:
January 24 - Freight and Salvage - Berkeley, CA, USA
January 25 - Flynn's - Santa Cruz, CA, USA
January 27 - Alberta Rose Theater - Portland, OR, USA
January 28 - Triple Door - Seattle, WA, USA
January 29 - Triple Door - Seattle, WA, USA
January 31 - The Baked Potato (2 shows) - Los Angeles, CA, USA
February 1 - The Baked Potato (2 shows) - Los Angeles, CA, USA
February 2 - Scottsdale Performing Arts Center - Scottsdale, AZ, USA
February 4-9 - Cruise To The Edge - Key West, FL / Cozumel, Mexico
2018 confirmed shows in Japan and Europe:
July 7 - Montreal Jazz Festival - Monument National - Ludger Duvernay - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
July 8 - Salle Jean-Paul Tardif - Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
July 28 - Billboard Live Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan (2 shows) [special guest Gary Husband, keyboards]
July 29 - Billboard Live Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan (2 shows) [special guest Gary Husband, keyboards]
July 30 - Billboard Live Osaka - Osaka, Japan (2 shows) [special guest Gary Husband, keyboards]
September 6 - Cosmopolite - Oslo, Norway
September 8 - De Boerderij - Zoertemeer, The Netherlands
September 9 - Musikbunker - Aachen, Germany
September 10 - Franzis - Wetzlar, Germany
September 12 - Muhle Hunziken - Rubigen, Switzerland
September 13 - La Casa Di Alex - Milano, Italy
September 14 - Club Il Giardino - Verona, Italy
September 16 - Porgy & Bess - Vienna, Austria
September 17 - Museum - Bratislava, Slovakia
September 18 - Akropolis - Prague, Czech Republic
September 19 - Kulturbanhof - Jena, Germany
November 3 - Marlow Theater - Canterbury, UK
November 6 - Sage - Gateshead, UK
November 8 - Green Hotel - Kinross, Scotland, UK
November 9 - Hebden Bridge Townhall - Hebden, UK
November 10 - The Trade's Club - Howden, UK
November 16 - Borderline - London, UK
November 17 - West End Center - Aldershot, UK
November 18 - Lews Con Club - Lewes, UK
November 20 - Epic Studios - Norwich, UK
November 22 - Trading Boundaries - Fletching, UK
November 25 - Talking Heads - Southampton, UK
December 15 - Peppel - Zeist, The Netherlands
December 16 - Harmonie - Bonn, Germany
MIKE KENEALLY AND BEER FOR DOLPHINS
From the Mike Keneally newsletter :
MK/BFD (QUINTET VARIATION) AT THE BAKED POTATO this SATURDAY, JULY 14
Just a little reminder that this is happening this weekend. Keneally/Beller/Travers/Musallam/Peters bringing a rich sonic stew to you and you and you. This Saturday at the Baked Potato in LA. I'm bringing more guitars than I generally do to a Potato, including some I haven't played in a hecka long time. I'm quivering with excitement for reals.
From the live DVD/CD set "bakin' @ the potato!" on Exowax Recordings /
MK/BFD (QUINTET VARIATION) AT THE BAKED POTATO this SATURDAY, JULY 14
Just a little reminder that this is happening this weekend. Keneally/Beller/Travers/Musallam/Peters bringing a rich sonic stew to you and you and you. This Saturday at the Baked Potato in LA. I'm bringing more guitars than I generally do to a Potato, including some I haven't played in a hecka long time. I'm quivering with excitement for reals.
From the live DVD/CD set "bakin' @ the potato!" on Exowax Recordings /
CULTURAL CENTER DIEST
Lots of things are happening at the Cultural Center in Diest, BE.
20/11/2018 - Aka Moon presents their latest album, "Now".
http://www.ccdiest.be/e1012/now
12/02/2019 - Nordmann performs the music to a the movie "Dementia / Daughter Of Horror".
http://www.ccdiest.be/e1030/nordmann-plays
02/04/2019 - Flat Earth Society performs "De Oesterprinses" and "S.S.Belgenland".
http://www.ccdiest.be/e1038/ss-belgenland-de-oesterprinses
-- info: Philippe Lamoot
20/11/2018 - Aka Moon presents their latest album, "Now".
http://www.ccdiest.be/e1012/now
12/02/2019 - Nordmann performs the music to a the movie "Dementia / Daughter Of Horror".
http://www.ccdiest.be/e1030/nordmann-plays
02/04/2019 - Flat Earth Society performs "De Oesterprinses" and "S.S.Belgenland".
http://www.ccdiest.be/e1038/ss-belgenland-de-oesterprinses
-- info: Philippe Lamoot
Monday, July 9, 2018
MARCO PACASSONI'S ZAPPA TRIBUTE
Marco Pacassoni has just released "Frank & Ruth", an album packed with Zappa compositions.
Here's the YouTube Promo.
DAVID BOWIE AND ADRIAN BELEW
- david bowie: welcome to the blackout
(2018, 3lp, usa, parlophone)
Released as a 3LP set by Parlophone on Record Store Day.
Re-issued as a 2CD set by Rhino Records.
Live in London 1978.
Featuring Adrian Belew !!
GEORGE DUKE
Thanks to Co de Kloet, the day before his 2002 concert with the Metropole Orkest, George Duke did a solo concert.
This October 18, 2002, George Duke solo concert got broadcast on "Co Live" on Dutch national radio on July 1, 2017.
Available as a podcast.
Includes a superb version of (a part of) 'Inca Roads' and 'Uncle Remus' !!
(around 1 hour and 40 minutes into the show)
You can find it here :
http://feedburner.ntr.nl/colive
-- info : Aad Hoogesteger
GOLDEN DAWN ARKESTRA - CHILDREN OF THE SUN
- golden dawn arkestra: children of the sun
(2018, lp, usa, nine mile records)
(Or their third album if you count their first 12" as album number 1)
Check it out.
Psychedelic jazz from Austin, Texas.
CORRIE VAN BINSBERGEN UPDATE
Corrie will be back in September with her Vanbinsbergen Playstation project :
08/09 - Vanbinsbergen Playstation - Club Phil [ E X T E N D E D ] Haarlem NL
09/09 - Vanbinsbergen Playstation - Brouwerij Martinus Groningen NL
22/09 - THREE AL'S (without Corrie but with Alan Purves, Albert van Veenendaal and A.L. Snijders.) - Plusetage Baarle Nassau NL
25/09 - Vanbinsbergen Playstation - Theater het Hof Arnhem NL
26/09 - Vanbinsbergen Playstation - Jazzkapel Den Bosch NL
THE ORACLE OF OUTER SPACE
Carl King's "The Oracle Of Outer Space" is an adult swim-style animated sci-fi / fantasy kickstarter project.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/carlking/the-oracle-of-outer-space-animated-tv-show-pilot
It features Dweezil Zappa doing the voice of Gary The Station Manager.
And Mike Keneally as Dr. Zeroz.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/carlking/the-oracle-of-outer-space-animated-tv-show-pilot
It features Dweezil Zappa doing the voice of Gary The Station Manager.
And Mike Keneally as Dr. Zeroz.
Sunday, July 8, 2018
GENTSE FEESTEN
In concert at The Gentse Feesten (Ghent Festival).
A very small selection.
13/07 - "Ham Session" : Mikhaïl Bezverkhny, Andy Declerck, Stijn Engels
at 21h00 : "BONE, a tribute to the music of STEVE LACY"
14/07 - "Ham Session" : Peter Vandenberghe and Michel Mast
at 21h00 : Peter Vandenberghe, piano / Michel Mast, tenor sax
15/07 - "Ham Session" : Steven Delannoye, Nicola Andrioli and Bert Cools
at 21h00 : Steven Delannoye, tenor sax / Nicola Andrioli, piano / Bert Cools, gitaar
14/07 - Beat Love Oracle
at 20h30 (Lakenmetershuis, Vrijdagmarkt 24)
15/07 - Beat Love Oracle
at 20h30 (Lakenmetershuis, Vrijdagmarkt 24)
16/07 - Beat Love Oracle
at 20h30 (Lakenmetershuis, Vrijdagmarkt 24)
17/07 - Beat Love Oracle
at 20h30 (Lakenmetershuis, Vrijdagmarkt 24)
17/07 - "Boomtown" : Nordmann
at 19h20 at De Kouter
18/07 - Flat Earth Society
at ??h?? at St Jacobs
19/07 - "Boomtown" : Stuff.
at 22h30 at De Kouter
21/07 - "Boomtown" : Flying Horseman
at 20h00 at De Kouter
NEW ALBUM BY AISLES
Prog rock band Aisles has released a new album : "Live From Estudio Del Sur".
Limited edition available on CD.
HINDS BORTHERS UPDATE
The Hinds Brothers are preparing to release their new album, "Remain 420".
The promo on Soundcloud sounds great :
https://soundcloud.com/hinds-brothers/remain-420-promo
The promo on Soundcloud sounds great :
https://soundcloud.com/hinds-brothers/remain-420-promo
Saturday, July 7, 2018
THE BIZARRE WORLD OF FRANK ZAPPA
Or in other words, the Frank Zappa hologram tour.
Here's the latest news, taken from Mike Keneally's newsletter :
Meanwhile, planning for The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa 2019 tour is ramping up considerably. The core band for the tour has got me, Joe Travers, Scott Thunes, Ray White, Robert Martin and Ed Mann. Holy cow.
Here's the latest news, taken from Mike Keneally's newsletter :
Meanwhile, planning for The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa 2019 tour is ramping up considerably. The core band for the tour has got me, Joe Travers, Scott Thunes, Ray White, Robert Martin and Ed Mann. Holy cow.
NEW ALBUM BY SOFT MACHINE
Hidden Details is a new studio album of Soft Machine, recorded at the late great Jon Hiseman's Temple Studio in Surrey, England, last December 2017, and it will be released in September 2018 on MoonJune Records (North America; on CD and HD Download), on John Etheridge's Dyan Records (UK/Europe on CD, and iTunes), and on Vivid Records (Japan), exactly 50 years since the release of the band's 1968 debut album The Soft Machine. Limited and highly collectible vinyl edition of only 200 coloured vinyl (orange, blue and tour edition orange & blue marbled) will be released on the Dutch label Tonefloat, on September 8, 2018.
JOHN ETHERIDGE electric and acoustic guitar
THEO TRAVIS sax, flute, Fender Rhodes piano
ROY BABBINGTON bass guitar
JOHN MARSHALL drums
SHISHANI & NAMIBIAN TALES
I saw Shishani and Namibian Tales in concert yesterday.
Mesmerizing.
July 7 - Deventer op Stelten, NL
July 8 - Rudolstadt Festival, Germany
July 11 - Kasumama Africa Festival, Austria
Mesmerizing.
July 7 - Deventer op Stelten, NL
July 8 - Rudolstadt Festival, Germany
July 11 - Kasumama Africa Festival, Austria
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
LLOYD MILLER AND THE HELIOCENTRICS
The psychedelics of The Heliocentrics meets the oriental jazz of Salt Lake City’s Lloyd Miller on a new collaboration album. Turbulent sessions threw up some inspired fusions of spiritual jazz, Arabic modes and Balinese instrumentation.