J.M. SMIG - ZAPPACRITE (DEMO)

'Zappacrite (demo)' by J.M. Smig 

Sophisticated Schizophrenic Records & Publishing · J. M. Smig - Zappacrite (demo)

DWEEZIL ZAPPA - - - SHABAT LYNX DZ

ALL-NEW Dweezil Zappa Signature Model Guitar | Shabat Lynx DZ

https://www.andertons.co.uk/shabat-guitars-dweezil-zappa-signature-lynx-in-black-gold-hw/

ROUND MIDNIGHT - - - JAZZ GOES ZAPPA

Jazz goes Zappa 

Monday, 24 June 2024, 23:30 to 00:00

NDR Radio 

Jazz goes Zappa | NDR.de - Kultur - Sendungen - Round Midnight

-- info: Matthew Galaher

DC - MY NAME IS PIET BREDA

• DC: My Name Is Piet Breda / Bloopers
      (2024, 7"-promo, Belgium, private release)

During the same week that I got hold of Suuns' 'The Torture Never Stops" 7", I was able to add another rare item to the collection.

Earlier this year, the team behind Belgian concert hall De Casino recorded and released a promotional 7” single to celebrate the retirement of concert programmer Piet Breda.
It was a promotional, private release for which DC, or Team DC provided the vocals (with Flemish adapted lyrics) to FZ’s ‘Bobby Brown’.

THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE "MUSIC ACROSS" RADIO SHOW FOCUSSES ON NAPOLEON MURPHY BROCK, HAMBURG & ZAPPANALE

MUSIC ACROSS
Every first Monday of the month, at 21h00 CET

hosted and produced by Gernot Friedbacher

RADIO ORANGE - ORANGE 94.0
http://o94.at/radio/sendereihe/music-across/
https://cba.media/podcast/music-across

Unter dem Titel „Zappa spielt für Bach“ finden in der Hauptkirche St. Katharinen in Hamburg bereits seit einigen Jahren Konzerte im Vorfeld zur unmittelbar darauf folgenden Zappanale in Bad Doberan an der Ostsee statt, in welchen der charismatische ehemalige Zappa-Musiker Napoleon Murphy Brock gemeinsam mit verschiedenen Ensembles zusammengebracht wird, um mit neuen ungewöhnlichen Hörerlebnissen zu begeistern. 2023 stand das Konzert unter dem Motto „The Great American Songbook“, und es wurden neben Zappa-Stücken auch Frank Sinatra – Klassiker von Napoleon Murphy Brock mit diesem fantastischen Jazztrio interpretiert. Hören Sie in dieser Sendung nicht nur Musik von diesem Konzert, sondern auch Interviews mit dem Mastermind Sebastian Knauer, der das Konzept zu dieser Konzertserie entwickelt hat, der Pastorin von St. Katharinen, Ann-Kathrin Brenke und dem Toningenieur Ralph Kessler. Es ist diese Sendung sozusagen noch ein letzter Rückblick auf die Zappanale 2023, über welche bereits in 4 „Music Across“ Sendungen berichtet wurde, die auch alle im Cultural Broadcasting Archive unter der Webadresse cba.media und der Sendereihe „Music Across“ nachzuhören sind. Zugleich ist diese Sendung aber auch bereits ein Vorgeschmack auf das nächste „Zappa spielt für Bach“ – Konzert in St. Katharinen am 17. Juli 2024 mit Napoleon Murphy Brock und dem holländischen Ensemble „Fuse“, sowie auf die anschließende Zappanale in Bad Doberan von 19. – 21. Juli 2024.

Under the title "Zappa spielt für Bach" (Zappa plays for Bach), concerts have been taking place in the main church of St Katharinen in Hamburg, Germany, for several years in the run-up to the Zappanale in Bad Doberan on the Baltic Sea, in which the charismatic former Zappa musician Napoleon Murphy Brock is brought together with various ensembles to inspire with new and unusual listening experiences. In 2023, the concert was entitled "The Great American Songbook", and in addition to Zappa pieces, Frank Sinatra classics were also interpreted by Napoleon Murphy Brock with this fantastic jazz trio. In this programme you will not only hear music from this concert, but also interviews with the mastermind Sebastian Knauer, who developed the concept for this concert series, the pastor of St. Katharinen, Ann-Kathrin Brenke, and the sound engineer Ralph Kessler. This programme is, so to speak, a final review of the Zappanale 2023, which has already been reported on in 4 "Music Across" programmes, all of which can also be listened to in the Cultural Broadcasting Archive at the web address cba.media and the "Music Across" series. At the same time, this programme is also a foretaste of the next "Zappa spielt für Bach" concert in St. Katharinen on 17 July 2024 with Napoleon Murphy Brock and the Dutch ensemble "Fuse", as well as the subsequent Zappanale in Bad Doberan from 19 - 21 July 2024. 

NEW CAPTAIN BEEFHEART RELEASE ANNOUNCED

"Now Playing" will be released in August.
LP, translucent red vinyl
Warner US

no further details known

SUUNS - THE TORTURE NEVER STOPS

• suuns: the torture never stops
      (2023, lathe cut 7", usa, joyful noise)

The Joyful Noise record company released a 10 song sampler as a download/streaming album to celebrate Halloween in 2023. It was entitled “Joyful Noise Halloween Party, Vol.1”.

Each of the 10 tracks was also released separately on a single sided 7” ‘Spider Lathe’ record, limited to approximately 100 copies each.

The spider web shaped 7” had the number “9” written on the label, as this was the 9th track on the digital compilation album.

Beautiful.

ZAPPA'S "CHUNGA'S REVENGE" ON GREEN VINYL

This one is from 2018. Hard to keep track of all these colored vinyl re-issues.

THE RESIDENTS - - - DEMONS DANCE ALONE GETS AN EXPANDED RE-RELEASE

"Demons Dance Alone", the 2002 album by The Residents, is getting an expanded re-issue in the pREServed series.

Initially released as a limited edition 2CD set (and as a 'regular' single CD album), this re-issue has now been made available as a 3CD set.
To celebrate this re-issue, a 2LP has been released as well.

the 2LP set

the 2CD set

A GENE PRITSKER UPDATE

GP June Newsletter - CC Finale Event, New album, Summer Europe Tour

Hey Peeps,

Composers Concordance 40th Season is coming to a close this Saturday with 'LittleBig Band'. We have produce over 60 concerts in the 2023-'24 season, a record in CompCord history. We would love to see you Saturday at our last event & celebrate this accomplishment as well as give you a glimpse into our next season.

I have a new album coming out on August 2nd: 'Gene & The Strings' on Composers Concordance Records (Naxos distribution).

https://noizepunk.wixsite.com/geneandthestrings

In July, the single 'Under The Wolf’s Cloak' will be released on CompCord Rec. for narrator, chorus and 2 marimbas on a poem by Imelda O'Reilly. 

Next week I go on a mini Europe tour. First, Eclectic Music eXtravaganza concert in Berlin on July 10th at Padna Platforma, Then a few concerts in Cephalonia, Greece with violinist Tasos Papstamou and soprano Ljiljana Winkler, next I go to the Outreach Music Festival 2024 in Schwaz, Austria where on Aug. 2nd my band Sound Liberation performs, featuring violinist Lara St. John and vocalist Chanda Rule. This is my 18th year at Outreach, I will have many premieres including a new composition for the Outreach Orchestra and a new fanfare for the Sparks event and of course my workshop bands, composition classes, etc.

CompCord Next season starts in Late August with an event at Steel Wig on the 27th with violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Jai Jeffryes in a program titled: 'Tango Prism'

See you all soon!

- gene

ZAPPANALE

Less then 20 days to Zappanale, the place where like-minded music aficionados meet.

If you're not able to make the trip to Bad Doberan, you can listen live to the shows on https://rockradio.de/.

SÖNDÖRGÖ FEAT. CHRIS POTTER

Söndörgő feat. Chris Potter - Hid (Official Live Video)

'Hid', from "Gyezz" (out on Snarky Puppy's Ground Up record label)

HENRY MANCINI & SNARKY PUPPY

from the Snarky Puppy newsletter:

Snarky Puppy are featured on Henry Mancini: The 100th Sessions, alongside the likes of Quincy Jones, Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, and many more. Their new take on “Baby Elephant Walk” was recorded earlier this year at Criteria Studios in Miami. Happy 100th to Henry!

a beautiful tribute.

Snarky Puppy

but also,
Michael Bublé

Audrey Hepburn & Stevie Wonder

CURVED AIR BOX SET & TOUR DATES

From GlassOnyon PR

UK Prog Legends Curved Air “The Rarities Series Box Set” Available September 20, 2024

Spirit of Unicorn Music are pleased to announce the release of “The Rarities Series Box Set” from Curved Air, which will be released on 20th September, 2024.

This 6 CD box set brings together all the CD’s previously released in the Rarities series but which have been out of print for some considerable time. The package also includes a booklet featuring brand new sleeve notes, written by PROG magazine’s editor, Jerry Ewing. Ewing has interviewed the band’s enigmatic and beguiling lead singer, Sonja Kristina, viewed by many as the first lady of prog; providing a new, fresh perspective on these recordings.

Curved Air formed in 1970 and brought together the influences of rock, folk and classical music into their work, developing a fascinating and ground-breaking progression fusion sound. They went on to become a seminal band within the British progressive rock movement who have endured the test of time and still perform live to this day.

The box set includes:

• Tapestry of Propositions: An hour-long version of “Propositions”, recorded live at 14 different locations during 2013/14.
• Curved Space: previously released as Francis Monkman’s “Jam” but now featuring 2 unreleased bonus tracks.
• Infinity: featuring all new 2016 studio recordings.
• The Second British Rock Meeting 1972: Features the only known recording of this line-up improvising. The last track is an extended jam on their hit, Vivaldi, and lasts over 30 minutes.
• Live Under The Bridge: Featuring a performance of the legendary “Air Conditioning”, in its entirety.

Set to be an exciting Summer for Curved Air, July will see an acoustic line-up of the band fly to the USA and Canada for a string of 21 live shows, as part of the Heat Of The Moment Tour alongside other progressive music greats, Asia, Focus and Martin Turner - ex Wishbone Ash.

The album is available to pre-order here: https://burningshed.com/store/spirit-of-unicorn-music_store

Heat Of The Moment 2024 Tour Dates:

Wednesday, July 3: Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT
Thursday, July 4: Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON
Saturday, July 6: Chevalier Theatre, Medford, MA
Sunday, July 7: The Paramount, Huntington, NY
Tuesday, July 9: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJ
Wednesday, July 10: Count Basie Center, Red Bank, NJ
Friday, July 12: Tropicana Showroom, Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday, July 13: Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem, PA
Sunday, July 14: American Music Theatre, Lancaster, PA
Tuesday, July 16: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, SC
Wednesday, July 17: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
Thursday, July 18: Columbia County Performing Arts Center, Evans, GA
Saturday, July 20: Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL
Sunday, July 21: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, FL
Monday, July 22: Seminole Hard Rock, Tampa, FL
Wednesday, July 24: North Charleston PAC, North Charleston, SC
Thursday, July 25: Macon City Auditorium, Macon, GA
Friday, July 26: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
Sunday, July 28: VBC Mark Smith Concert Hall, Huntsville, AL
Tuesday, July 30: The Arcada Theatre, St Charles, IL
Wednesday, July 31: The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, WI

 

AZ IGAZI FRANK ZAPPA KÖNYV

"Az Igazi Frank Zappa Könyv", which translates into "The Real Frank Zappa Book".
This is the Hungarian version.
From 1991.

Afka.net adds:
The hungarian translation of the Real Frank Zappa Book was published quite fast, in 1990. It's publisher was József Laux, former drummer of the almost-world-famous Hungarian rock group, LGT (Locomotiv GT). Unfortunately the translation was a really fast work, so it has quite a few mistakes, and almost one-third (!!!) of the book is (and lots of pictures are) missing..
 

My copy is from 1991 but it only arrived last week. Apparently, it got re-issued in 2008 (with publisher name JLX printed in the below right cover).

And indeed, it's only 180 pages, and it doesn't include many pictures or drawings.
I guess I will have to learn Hungarian to enjoy this book.

A FINE ZAPPA DEAL TO BE MADE WITH CORDELIA RECORDS

Alan Jenkins says:

For the next couple of weeks Cordelia Records is giving away a copy the "20 Extraordinary Renditions" CD (20 versions of the song "Idiot bastard Son" by the world's top Frank Zappa covers bands) to anyone who buys another full price CD directly from www.cordeliarecords.co.uk

In order to be fair to people who already own this CD you may drop me a line (jimdpie@gamail.com) and ask for something else. (As long as it is light to post - postage rates are way higher than they used to be you know).

(which sounds like a super deal)

FRANK ZAPPA - - - 1982 05 14

My first Zappa show.
Very happy that I got hold of the concert poster.

Audio

THE BOB MOOG FOUNDATION (AND MORE)

from Anne Leighton Media Music Services

Robeone Celebrates Bob Moog at 90 and the Moogseum’s 5th Year!

 
Robeone (aka Robert Schindler) is celebrating the 90th Birthday of inventor Bob Moog and the 5th Anniversary of the Moogseum with a special nod to this founding father of the modern day synthesizer.

Moog was a pioneer in electric sound, and dedicated his life to musicians, music, and innovation. His inventions innovated the sound, usages, and sizes of synthesizers, hence establishing the brand of the Moog Synthesizer.

The Bob Moog Foundation (founded in 2006) thanks Robeone for his contributions. Says founder Michelle Moog-Koussa, “Robert has supported us in just about every way possible, from frequent financial donations to volunteering to in-kind donations to attending all of our events and purchasing all of our new merch releases. He's always the first to show up to our events, and always offers to do more.” The Moogseum and the Bob Moog Foundation online store features his CDs and vinyl; 100% of the sales of his music there and online benefit the Bob Moog Foundation.

In celebration of the Moogseum’s 5th Anniversary, Robeone was honored to play “The Star Spangled Banner” on a 1981 Moog Liberation Keytar from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives at Greenwood Field, on May 24 at the Men’s Asheville City Soccer Club match against Marietta, Georgia’s Southern Soccer Academy Kings. Asheville continued its dominance over Georgia with a resounding 4-1 victory! Excerpts were caught by a fan;

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The Moogseum, a project of the Bob Moog Foundation, opened in 2019, and has welcomed over 40,000 visitors from all over the world. Ms. Moog-Koussa says that the Bob Moog Foundation was founded after communications from “tens of thousands of people from around the world during my father's illness and passing” in 2005. “People sent us testimonials about how Bob Moog had changed their lives, and even transformed their lives, through his instruments. We felt this legacy of inspiration deserved to be carried forward to the next generation.”

Tours of the museum included viewing recent additions of rare instruments and historical materials from Bob Moog’s legacy. Visitors were allowed to play a rare Minimoog Voyager Signature Edition serial number 0176.

Robeone says, “The importance of Bob Moog’s inventions and his complete passion helped create an industry that still allows musicians to express themselves in ways we never dreamed possible. My life was changed when I heard the Moog solo at the end of ‘Lucky Man’ by Emerson Lake and Palmer. I couldn’t wait to be able to not only play one but to own one. The Minimoog was just being released, and I was saving every penny.”

Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the hallmark education project of the Bob Moog Foundation, teaches young children about the science of sound through music and technology . Robeone explains, “With the lack of music education in schools, it is so important to me to inspire the youth of today.” Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool has trained over 200 teachers. Over 30,000 children have been reached through Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool multi-sensory lessons.

The Moogseum is at 56 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC 28801. 828-258-1262

moogfoundation.org/5-years-of-innovation-creativity-and-inspiration-at-the-moogseum/

http://MoogFoundation.org

Michelle Moog-Koussa’s TEDxAsheville Talk on following the example her father set as an inspiration:

Bob Moog documentary

  

MISSING PERSONS LIVE ALBUM

from GlassOnyon PR

‘80s New Wave Superstars MISSING PERSONS Blast Into The Past On This Electrifying 1982 Live Album!

Los Angeles, CA – Experience the glory years of '80s new wave with the release of Missing Persons' captivating live performance from 1982! The iconic '80s new wave band, known for their blockbuster hits “Destination Unknown,” “Words,” “Walking In L.A.” and more, invites fans old and new to take a thrilling journey back in time with the official release of Live In Santa Clarita, CA - October 10, 1982. This brilliant vintage recording captures the band at the height of their powers, delivering an electrifying performance that is sure to reignite the passion and energy of the era.

Recorded just after the release of their blockbuster debut album, Spring Session M., this concert showcases Missing Persons in peak form. The band, featuring the dynamic vocalist Dale Bozzio, the massively acclaimed drummer Terry Bozzio, and future Duran Duran guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, captivates the audience with their innovative sound and magnetic stage presence. From the pulsating rhythms to the infectious melodies, every track is a testament to the band's groundbreaking influence on the new wave scene. For a taste of what’s in store, check out the album’s opening number, a vibrant and rousing rendition of “Mental Hopscotch,” which has been released to all streaming platforms today!



Dale Bozzio, the vibrant frontwoman of Missing Persons, continues to keep the band's flame burning brightly. Just last year, she released a new album, Hollywood Lie, that has been met with critical acclaim and has been performing at select shows across the United States, bringing the unforgettable sound of Missing Persons to a new generation of fans. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Missing Persons like never before. The 1982 live album will be available on all formats starting July 12!

KRONOS QUARTET - OUTER SPACEWAYS INCORPORATED - KRONOS QUARTET & FRIENDS MEET SUN RA

• kronos quartet: outer spaceways incorporated - kronos quartet & friends meet sun ra
      (2024, usa, 2lp, red hot org)

The Red Hot Org label has produced several Sun Ra tribute albums.
The latest in the series is by none other than the Kronos Quartet (& Friends)..

This is fantastic.
Out on 2 LP and digital download.

1. Kronos Quartet, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Jacob Garchik - Outer Spaceways Incorporated
2. Jlin, Kronos Quartet - Maji
3. Laraaji, Kronos Quartet - Daddy’s Gonna Tell You No Lie
4. Steven Bernstein, Laurie Anderson, Marshall Allen, Doug Wieselman, Sexmob, Kronos Quartet - Images Suite (Images / Horoscope / Ancient Aiethopia / Interstellar Low Ways)
5. Nicole Lizée, Kronos Quartet - The Furthest Out Things
6. Laurie Anderson, Marshall Allen - Phenomenon
7. Zachary James Watkins, Corey Fogel, Raffi Garabedian, Kronos Quartet - Black Body Radiance
8. RP Boo, Armand Hammer - Blood Running High
9. Laurie Anderson, Marshall Allen - The Wuz
10. 700 Bliss (Moor Mother, DJ Haram) - Secrets of the Sun
11. Trey Spruance, Secret Chiefs 3 - Love In Outerspace
12. Victoria Shen (Evicshen) - Three Seasons On The Tempestuous Twelve Inch Planet
13. Terry Riley, Sara Miyamoto, Paul Wiancko, Kronos Quartet - Kiss Yo’ Ass Goodbye

WIDESPREAD PANIC - DIRTY SIDE DOWN

• widespread panic: dirty side down
      (2010, cd, usa, ato records)

Widespread Panic's "Dirty Side Down" put the spotlight on Jimmy Herring. Again.
From 2010.

The album recently got a re-issue on colored vinyl.

Fans of southern rock and some fine guitar playing will love this.
I sure do.

OLDAYS RECORDS' REISSUES OF THE EARLY MOTHERS' ALBUMS

Previously, the Oldays Records label released a mono versions of The Mothers Of Invention's "Freak Out"  and "Absolutely Free".
Last month, "We're Only In It..." got added to this little series of reissues.
All came with bonus tracks, taken from 7".

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BETH HART DOCUMENTARY & TOUR DATES

Beth Hart has some concert dates scheduled in Denmark later this month, and she'll return in November from some more European dates.

Thu, NOV 14 - O2 universum - Praha 9, Czechia

Sat, NOV 16 - SAP Arena - Mannheim, Germany

Mon, NOV 18 - Lanxess Arena - Köln, Germany

Wed, NOV 20 - ZAG Arena - Hannover, Germany

Fri, NOV 22 - Max-Schmeling-Halle - Berlin, Germany

Sun, NOV 24 - Barclays Arena - Hamburg, Germany

Tue, NOV 26 - Capitole Ghent - Gent, Belgium

Tue, DEC 3 - THE HALL - Dübendorf, Switzerland

Thu, DEC 5 - Kia Metropol Arena Nürnberg - Nürnberg, Germany

Sat, DEC 7 - TipsArena Linz - Linz, Austria

Mon, DEC 9 - Hala Orbita - Wrocław, Poland

Fri, DEC 13 - Netto Arena - Szczecin, Poland

Sun, DEC 15 - Arcimboldi Theater - Milan, Italy

MARK LETTIERI - SHIMMY TIGER

Mark Lettieri - Shimmy Tiger

Guitarist and composer Mark Lettieri might be known as one of the guitar players for Snarky Puppy, but Mark has released several solo albums.
Here's 'Shimmy Tiger' from his upcoming album, "Can I Tell You Something?"

THE SONIC DAWN - PHANTOM

• the sonic dawn: phantom
      (2024, cd, italy, heavy psych sounds)

Copenhagen, Denmark-based rock band The Sonic Dawn has just released "Phantom".

"PHANTOM" is the fifth album by The Sonic Dawn, unfolding as a journey through 10 acid rock tracks that absorb the impressions of a world gone mad.

The Sonic Dawn is:

• EMIL BUREAU — Vocals, guitar, additional keys
• ERIK “ERRKA” PETERSSON — Piano, Hammond B3, Rhodes, Clavinet
• JONAS WAABEN — Drums, percussion
• NIELS “BIRD” FUGLEDE — Bass

1970s-inspired psychedelic rock.
Recommended listening !

ART TRIP ON THE ZAPPACAST

ZappaCast - June 21, 2024

Ladies and Gentlemen...Arthur Dyer Tripp III!!!!!

That’s right, you heard right, the ZappaCast team chats with THE Art Tripp! You will know Art as the percussionist for The Mothers from 1968 to 1969, and as Ed Marimba, with Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. In this incredibly special episode, we chat with Art about his life and career, and the many highlights contained therein! This is a MUST listen! Hotcha!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/268746/15252982

FRANK ZAPPA AND THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - WHISKY A GO GO 1968

• frank zappa and the mothers of invention: whisky a go go 1968
      (2024, download, --, qobuz)

I've been looking forward to this recording: FZ & The Mothers at the start of their career.
From the present perspective, that is. The band, at the time, was already around for a number of years and had already recorded some amazing albums.

I'll be enjoying this in pieces, with a break between them in order to avoid any mental fatigue or overload.
Halfway disc one at the moment and I love what I'm hearing.
Ray Collins on lead vocals, FZ giving some info between the songs, a nice balance between classic Zappa tunes, group improvisations, and some great doo-wop.
This is so much fun to listen to...

FRANK ZAPPA AND THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - LIVE AT THE WHISKY A GO GO 1968 (VAULT FOOTAGE)

Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention - Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968 (Vault Footage)

MAN - KINGDOM OF NOISE

• man: kingdom of noise
      (2009, cd, uk, point)

Welsh rock band Man released "Kingdom Of Noise" in 2009.

I'm not really familiar with the band, so I was rather curious to give this one a listen.

Wikipedia adds: "Kingdom Of Noise" no longer featured any of the original members.
As Man formed in 1968, that didn't really come as a surprise.
That being said, this is an enjoyable album. Beautiful in its simplicity.

The title track:

PETR DORUZKA - SUPLIK PLNY ZAPPY

I've had Petr Doruzka's "Suplik Plny Zappy" book for years.
It's a nice hardcover book that got published in the Czech Republik in 1993.
True, I don't understand one word of the book but it does look quite good on the shelf.

It was only recently that I learned that this 1993 edition wasn't the first one.
The excellent https://www.afka.net/ website told me that the book got already published in 1984 but that it had only been made available in a rather limited edition to the members of the Young Musicians Union.
Fortunately, in today's world, that's only a handful of mouse clicks away.
Which means that I know have this great looking square version standing next to the 1993 book.

While searching the internet shops for the above mentioned book and assisted by https://www.afka.net/, I also came across the Slovak translation...
From 1990.

HUUN-HUUR-TU & FUSE

Huun-Huur-Tu teamed up with Fuse during a Podium Witteman episode in 2022.

Classical ensemble Fuse is sort of the house band for Podium Witteman.
They performed a Frank Zappa piece when Dweezil was a guest at the TV show a little while ago.

As part of the Zappanale program, Fuse will be performing in Hamburg on Wednesday, 17/07/2024, together with Napoleon Murphy Brock.

And Fuse will take the main stage at the festival ground on Friday 19/07 !
Also with Napoleon.

-- YouTube link: Harald Haering

NOËL A SAINT-TROPEZ

"Noël à Saint-Tropez" (Christmas in Saint-Tropez), the brand-new sampler from the Dur & Doux record label !!

Out on CD and through Bandcamp.

THE STINKFOOT ORCHESTRA

Arthur Barrow says:

I am going to sit in on a few Zappa songs on Thursday, June 20, at Venice West at 1717 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291. The band is called The Stinkfoot Orchestra. It is a large group with horns, mallets, and singers. Napoleon Murphy Brock, and maybe Bruce Fowler will be there. Nappy is the main lead singer of the group. The sets are early. I will play at the end of the first set which starts at 7PM. Come on down, LA friends! 

And later, he added:

I just talked with Bruce and he is coming!

THE FURIOUS BONGOS - BIG SWIFTY / SHALL WE TAKE OURSELVES SERIOUSLY?

The Furious Bongos - Big Swifty + Shall We Take Ourselves Seriously? LIVE 5/15/2024

While a recording of 'Big Swifty / Shall We Take Ourselves Seriously?' from the 13th of May is up on Bandcamp, a video of both pieces from the 15th of May can now be enjoyed on YouTube.

It was an absolute joy to see The Furious Bongos at Zappanale last year.
I do hope they will return to Europe some day.

CHICAGO UNDERGROUND - 12° OF FREEDOM

• chicago underground duo: 12° of freedom
      (1998, cd, usa, thrill jockey)

The Chicago Underground Duo released their first album in 1998.
Rob Mazurek on cornet, piano and flute, with Chad Taylor on drums and percussion.
And guitarist Jeff Parker who participated on a couple of tracks.

Free jazz.
No boundaries.

PAPIR - V

Another fine discovery : Papir, a Danish instrumental rock trio that features Nicklas Sørensen on guitar, Christian Becher  on bass, and Christoffer Brøchmann on drums.

Their latest release is entitled "V" and presents 7 pieces: 'V.I' up to 'V.VII'.

Available on 2LP, CD and for digital download & streaming through Bandcamp.

 

ANGEL ONTALVA - COMPILATIONS 2012 - 2024

Angel Ontalva released his "Compilation 2012 - 2024" as a free download album on Bandcamp.
Quite interesting.
Give it a listen !

ZAPPA / MOTHERS - STATE FARM UNIVERSITY

I don't remember if I already mentioned the Zappa/Mothers "State Farm University" radio show album.
Released as a 2LP set (red vinyl) in 2018 in a limited edition of 400 copies.

Recorded live at State Farm Theatre, Harrisburg, PA, October 29, 1974
Frank Zappa, George Duke, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Ruth Underwood, Tom Fowler, Chester Thompson

plus one bonus track from 1967.

It comes with a sticker (limited edition -- number x / 400) on the plastic protective sleeve.
Not the easiest radio show to be found..
Great artwork.

The best quality recording of this show can be found on Zappateers !!

ANOTHER FRANK ZAPPA RADIO SHOW ALBUM ANNOUNCED

Frank Zappa - "Beat Club October 1968" 

Announced for a July release.

SUN RA COMPILIATION

"The Best Of Sun Ra"
LP, white vinyl
out on the Art Of Vinyl label

LITTLE FEAT - FEATS DON'T FAIL ME NOW (50th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION)

• little feat: feats don't fail me now
      (2024, 3cd, usa, rhino)

50 candles on the cake for Little Feats' "Feats Don't Fail Me Now".
And the album gets an impressive re-issue !!
 

The  3CD edition offers 12 outtakes/rarities on CD 2 (seven, previously unreleased) and a third disc featuring a previously unreleased live recording.

Lowell George - Slide Guitar, Vocals

Paul Barrere - Guitar, Vocals
Bill Payne - Keyboards, Vocals
Kenny Gradney - Bass
Sam Clayton - Percussion, Vocals
Richie Hayward - Drums, Backing Vocals
Bonnie Raitt - Backing Vocals
Emmy Lou Harris - Backing Vocals
Fran Tate - Backing Vocals

Produced by Lowell George
Album cover by Neon Park

CD 1: Original Album 2024 Remaster

1. Rock and Roll Doctor
2. Oh Atlanta
3. kin It Back
4. Down the Road
5. Spanish Moon
6. Feats Don’t Fail Me Now
7. The Fan
8. Medley: Cold Cold Cold/Tripe Face Boogie

CD 2: Hotcakes, Outtakes & Rarities

1. Brickyard Blues
2. Feats Don’t Fail Me Now (Alternate Version)
3. Rock and Roll Doctor (Alternate Version)*
4. Spanish Moon (Alternate Version)*
5. Skin It Back (Alternate Version)*
6. Oh Atlanta (Alternate Version)*
7. All That You Dream (Outtake)
8. Front Page News (Alternate Version)*
9. Long Distance Love (Outtake)*
10. Lonesome Whistle (Alternate Version)*
11. Day at the Dog Races (Outtake)*
12. Spanish Moon (Single Version)

*Previously Unreleased

CD 3: If You Bought It, A Truck Brought It: Live at L’Olympia, Paris, FR, February 3, 1975

1. On Your Way Down*
2. Skin t Back*
3. Fat Man in the Bathtub*
4. Rock and Roll Doctor*
5. Oh Atlanta*
6. Medley: Cold Cold Cold/Dixie
7. Chicken/Tripe Face Boogie*
8. Willin’*
9. Teenage Nervous Breakdown*

*Previously Unreleased

THE CRANKTONES

Chad Wackerman mentioned that he performs with The Cranktones from time to time.

 Seems like a lot of fun.

May 2022
The Cranktones,
Carl Verheyen… guitar,
Jim Cox… B-3 organ,
Chad Wackerman… drums,
John Mader… drums,
Tom Child… bass,
rehearse for their gig at The Baked Potato on a front lawn in a Long Beach Neighborhood

DR. JAZZ TALKS TO CHAD WACKERMAN

The Dr; Jazz YouTube series.
Episode 438
Chad Wackerman

 

THE MALLETS OF INVENTION - - - A LISTENING GUIDE TO FRANK ZAPPA'S PERCUSSIONISTS

The Mallets of Invention: A listening guide to Frank Zappa’s percussionists

by The Percussive Arts Society

https://pas.org/publication-articles/the-mallets-of-invention-a-listening-guide-to-frank-zappas-percussionists/

A TREASURE-MAP OF THE OFFICIAL DISCOGRAPHY OF FRANK ZAPPA

https://www.sumrc.com/post/the-bible-of-the-discography-of-a-unique-genius-frank-zappa

 

FRANK ZAPPA - CRUSH ALL BOXES

"Crush All Boxes" was an album project by Frank Zappa.
Acetates exist and these might even have been distributed to radio stations. All of the tracks got remixed and were eventually released on "You Are What You Is".
The actual "Crush All Boxes" never got released although the recording can be found on various bootlegs.

One of these was released on the Way Of Wizards Records label. The album came with a bonus CD that presented the same material. Three vinyl editions were made: red, blue and green.

My copy (that I only came across by accident earlier this year) is on blue vinyl (as the little sticker shows).
Released in 2015.

For the best recording around, check out Zappateers.

TASAVALLAN PRESIDENTTI - LIVE AT RUISROCK 1971

• tasavalla presidentti: live at ruisrock 1971
      (2024, 2lp, finland, svart records)

Finnish prog rock band Tasavallan Presidentti (The Presidents Of The Republic) made five albums between 1969 and 1974.
The Finnish Svart Records label released the “Live At Ruisrock 1971” recording earlier this year, on vinyl and on CD.
The black and purple vinyl versions got distributed, while the smoky clear marbled vinyl version was only available from the label’s webshop.
The purple vinyl edition was limited to 400 copies.
The smoky clear marbled vinyl edition was limited to 150 copies.

“Live At Ruisrock 1971” included a 20-minute version of FZ’s ‘King Kong’.
The band featured Frank Robson (vocals, organ, tambourine), Pekka Pöyry (soprano sax, alto sax, flute, cowbell), Jukka Tolonen (guitar), Måns Groundstroem (bass), Vesa Aaltonen (drums).

Here's 'The Bargain', Recorded live at Turku Rock Festival, Finland (Aug. 22nd, 1971)
Not the best audio quality, but you'll get a glimpse of what Tasavallan Presidentti is about.

LAZULI - LORELIVE

• lazuli: lorelive
     (2024, cd/dvd, france, l'abeille rode)

Lazuli performed at the Zappanale festival in 2009 and I've been a fan ever since.
Their latest release presents their concert at the "Night Of The Prog" festival at the Lorelei Amphitheater in St. Goarsgausen, Germany, on July 23, 2022.

The band has gone through some slight changes in the line-up the last couple of years (the last one being Gédéric Byar being replaced by Arnaud Beyney), but that didn't change their overall sound.

Here's an audience recording from "Night Of The Prog": 'Dans les mains de Dieter Böhm', with a major role for Arnaud Beyney !

THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION - FREAK OUT

Some of my friends collect all the different pressings of the various Frank Zappa albums.
This is an exercise that never stops. It probably starts with the vinyl editions and then moves on to 8-tracks, cassettes and CD's.
Check out the huge Grand Zappa book if you want to get an idea of what the Zappa vinyl collectors world looks like...

Although I do not consider myself a collector in that sense of the word, I do admit that I have different pressings of several albums. 
And to be completely honest, I even started to buy some (or most) of the 'latest' vinyl series that was released on the Zappa records label.
Especially, these brand-new editions of the first Mothers album look and sound amazing.

That being said, I somehow misplaced (?) my copy of the 2013 re-issue of "Freak Out". I'm rather convinced that I framed it
** I have these re-usable 12" x 12" frames that I use to brighten up the house :-) **
and even had it up on the wall for a while, with the other early Mothers releases, but I can't find it anymore. Or maybe that was the initial idea but it never actually happened... Aarghh... I'm getting old...

Long story short, I bought another (?) copy of the 2013 "Freak Out" and it arrived last week.
Includes the "Freak Out Hot Spots" Map.

And I couldn't resist to fill a gap, so I bought the 2013 re-issue of "Uncle Meat" as well.
Includes the "Uncle Meat Booklet".

Now where are these frames...

SUN RA - EXCELSIOR MILL

• sun ra: excelsior mill
      (2024, cd, usa, modern harmonic)

I'm catching up with the recent Sun Ra releases, so I was quite happy that the "Excelsior Mill" CD arrived last week.

Sun Ra on the Wurlitzer pipe organ.

Mystic and magisterial, Ra comes off here like a cross between a demonically riffing ‘50s horror movie villain and a futuristic congregation leader delivering the interplanetary gospel. Brassy stabs provide the kind of punctuation that could be graphically rendered as an endless string of exclamation marks in 500-point font. String-like swoops and swirls dance across the top of the carnage, cooling the flames just enough to keep the whole thing from combusting (for a while at least) but never dousing the fiery fury that Ra draws forth from the instrument.

Recorded on December 31, 1984, when Sun Ra and his Arkestra appeared at the Excelsior Mill in Atlanta, GA.
Out on LP, CD and through Bandcamp.
The CD presents the entire recording as one track.
Nice package by Modern Harmonic.

ISLAND EXODUS

Island Exodus -- Jan 19-23, 2025 -- Runaway Bay, Jamaica

CONCERTS FROM:

GOV'T MULE (3 two-set shows)
WARREN HAYNES (solo)
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS (2 shows)
KARINA RYKMAN (2 shows)
BIG SUGAR (2 shows)

+ THE RON HOLLOWAY FAN JAM

https://www.islandexodus.com/

 

JEFF 'SKUNK' BAXTER

Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter : 'Do It Again'

A MESSAGE FROM MOONJUNE

MoonJune Festival Guadamur is happening this year, on 19, 20, 21 and 22 of September.

Following two musically and visually resplendent celebrations in Jajce, Bosnia, in 2022 and Toledo, Spain, in 2023, the Johnny Appleseed of adventurous music, Mr. MoonJune aka Leonardo Pavkovic, will present the Third International MoonJune Music Festival in the beautiful village of Guadamur, Spain, in September 2024. Located just 12km outside Toledo in historic Castilla-La Mancha region, the event will once again feature a globe-spanning cast of extraordinary MoonJune musicians, special guests and attendees, including DAVID CROSS BAND, NIK BÄRTSCH, GARY HUSBAND & NGUYEN LE, LUCA CALABRESE (with MARKUS REUETR and ALEXANDER DOWERK), THE WRONG OBJECT, BELEDO & HIS FRIENDS BAND (featuring XAVI REIJA), QUARTET DIMINISHED, BORIS SAVOLDELLI, ANTHONY GARONE, ANTON ROOLART, and two very special guests: the legendary drumming and progressive music icon who needs no extra introduction, Dr. BILL BRUFORD, and the extraordinary writer and music critic SID SMITH. And more surprise special guests may also be announced later this summer.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

7:30pm - Opening Welcome Party (with Gastronomic Tasting)
Venue: Guadamur Castle.
V.I.P. access, by invitation only, reserved for special guests, musicians, local authorities, local sponsors.
Performance by BORIS SAVOLDELLI (Italy

10:00pm - After-party at La Posada We Live Garden, Guadamur. Free access.
Performance by ANTON ROOLAART (Netherlands).

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Venue: Auditorio Teatro de Guadamur
Calle del Rio, 45160 Guadamur, Toledo

Introduction by Leonardo Pavkovic (artistic director)

5:30 pm - Theater doors open.

6:00 pm - Roundtable on the musical art of King Crimson 1972-1974 (Larks Tongues In Aspic, Starless & Bible Black, Red)
With video presentations. With guests: BILL BRUFORD, DAVID CROSS, MARKUS REUTER, LEONARDO PAVKOVIC.
Moderated by internationally renowned English journalist SID SMITH. (In English with Spanish translation.)

"When you want to hear where music is going in the future, you put on a King Crimson album.” - Bill Bruford, 1995

8:30 pm - BELEDO & HIS FRIENDS BAND
BELEDO - guitar, piano (USA/Uruguay); BORIS SAVOLDELLI - vocals, electronics (Italy); PATO MUÑOZ - bass guitar (Spain/Uruguay); XAVI REIJA - drums (Spain).

9:45 pm - NIK BÄRTSCH
NIK BÄRTSCH - piano (Switzerland)

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Venue: Auditorio Teatro de Guadamur
Calle del Rio, 45160 Guadamur, Toledo

5:30 pm - Theater doors open.

6:00 pm - QUARTET DIMINISHED (Iran)
EHSAN SADIGH - guitar; SOHEIL PEYGHAMBARI - sax, clarinet; MAZYAR YOUNESSI - piano, chants; ROUZBEH FADAVI - drums, percussion.
With a very special guest to be announced soon.

7:30 pm - THE WRONG OBJECT (Belgium)
MICHEL DELVILLE - guitar; ANTOINE GUENET - keyboards; DAMIEN POLARD - bass guitar; LAURENT DELCHAMBRE - drums.
With a very special guest to be announced soon.

9:00 pm - ANTHONY GARONE (USA)
ANTHONY GARONE - guitar

9:30 pm - DAVID CROSS BAND PLAYS KING CRIMSON 1972-1974 (England)
DAVID CROSS - electric violin; JOHN MITCHELL - guitar, lead vocals; SHEILA MALONEY - keyboards; MICK PAUL - bass guitar, vocals; JACK SUMMERFIELD - drums.
Performing the entire ‘Lark’s Tongues In Aspic’ album and most of tunes from ’Starless & Bibble Black’ and ‘Red’.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Venue: Auditorio Teatro de Guadamur
Calle del Rio, 45160 Guadamur, Toledo

5:30 pm - Theater doors open.

6:00 pm - CALABRESE REUTER DOWERK (Italy, Germany)
LUCA CALABRESE - trumpet; MARKUS REUTER - touch guitar; ALEXANDER DOWERK - touch guitar.
Introduction by José Funes.

7:30 pm - BILL BRUFORD - IN THE COURT OF THE PERCUSSION KING: THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND
Moderated by SID SMITH.
• 20-minute video collage of BILL BRUFORD's most important musical moments in his celebrated career curated by Anthony Garone.
• Open chat with BILL BRUFORD about his life as a musician, educator and academic. Then questions and answers with the audience
• Presenting BILL BRUFORD with the MOONJUNE AWARD for Lifetime Achievement (presented by Leonardo Pavkovic and Anthony Garone) and a special recognition by the Guadamur City Council (by Mayor Sagrario Gutiérrez).

10:00 pm - GARY HUSBAND & NGUYEN LE (England, France/Vietnam)
GARY HUSBAND - piano, drums; NGUYEN LE - guitar.

All concerts will be introduced by José Funes.

https://moonjune.com/moonjune-festival/

THE MELAMINE DIVISION PLATES - NOVOSIBIRSK OUT-TAKES

Anyone in need for a bit more twang should check out The Melamine Division Plates' "Novosibirsk Out-Takes".
Only available through Bandcamp as a digital download, Alan Jenkins will take you for a fun journey.

Lovely melodies.
And I also learned that the typical surf guitar twang sound that you get by adding some reverb and vibrato was meant to emulate the sound of waves !!

BRUNO VANSINA'S NEW ALBUM IS RELEASED TODAY

Bruno Vansina - "Blauw Kou"
Out on CD and Bandcamp.

Building on the experience with the Vansina Orchestra in 2014, Vansina revisits orchestral sounds. This time the wind section makes way for a string ensemble, the drums have to share space with a battery of percussionists. Musical giant 'Magic' Malik Mezzadri once again joins ranks. Don't expect sugar sweet arrangements, but music deeply rooted in Jazz with rhythmic elements reminiscent of Steve Coleman (and others), nods to the exotic sounds of Les Baxter and Martin Denny and melodies that flirt with Frank Zappa.

Album release concert will be this Sunday at De Bijloke in Ghent, BE.

JON ANDERSON AND THE BAND GEEKS

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Premiere “Shine On” Video.

In the midst of leg one of their 2024 tour, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks today premiere the video for the song “Shine On”, the first single from their forthcoming album “TRUE” which will be released on August 23rd. The video was filmed in New Jersey before the start of the tour and directed by Tom Flynn. The song has been performed nightly on the tour and has received universal positive response.

Tour Dates:
6/13/2024 - Chicago, IL - Copernicus
6/15/2024 - St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
6/18/2024 - Greensburg, PA - Palace Theater
6/20/2024 - Hershey, PA - Hershey Theatre
6/22/2024 - Concord, NH - Capitol Center for the Arts
6/25/2024 - Boston, MA - Shubert Theatre
6/27/2024 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Playhouse
7/21/2024 - Patchogue, NY - Great South Bay Music Festival
7/24/2024 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium*
7/27/2024 - Peachtree City, GA - Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheatre
7/30/2024 - Camdenton, MO - Ozarks Amphitheater*
8/2/2024 - Bonner Springs, KS - Azura Amphitheater*
8/4/2024 - La Vista, NE - The Astro Outdoors*
8/7/2024 - Waite Park, MN - The Ledge Amphitheater*
8/10/2024 - Denver, CO - Paramount
8/14/2024 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theatre
8/16/2024 - Thousand Oaks, CA - Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center
9/11/2024 - Beverly MA- Cabot Theatre
9/13/2024 - Glenside PA- Keswick Theatre
9/15/2024 - Glenside PA- Keswick Theatre
9/19/2024 - Portchester NY- Capitol Theatre
9/21/2024 - Montclair NJ- Wellmont Theatre
9/27/2024 - Staten Island NY- St George Theatre
*w/Special Guests The Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer

CHICAGO UNDERGROUND DUO / TRIO

Bounderies were pushed today.
Credit goes to the Chicago Underground Duo.

The 2000 "Synesthesia" album is described as futuristic fusion on the Wikipedia page.
I have to admit that it would suit perfectly as the soundtrack for a Star Trek episode.
And the Star Trek boys and girls might even be up to it as I watched Star Trek Strange New World's "Subspace Rhapsody" the other day. Sort of a musical episode that had the interstellar crew singing and dancing. Oh, how nice it would be for them to enter the Chicago Underground Quadrant...
OK, I'm getting carried away here, but I do understand why Wiki calls it futuristic fusion.
It sounds great!!

the opening track: 'Blue Sparks from Her, and the Scent of Lightning' :

But there also was "Slon", the 2004 album where the duo expanded into a trio.
Rob Mazurek on cornet, Chad Taylor on drums, plus Noel Kupersmith on bass.
Including electronics and ambient noises, "Slon" is another fine improvised jazz album.

Here's 'Protest', which may be a reference to their 2003 European No War Tour.
Love the energy.

And then there was the 2010 "Boca Negra" release. By the Mazurek / Taylor duo.
Quite intense and a nice finale of a trio of Chicago Underground albums...

Here's 'Spy On The Floor', superbly constructed...

THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams’ UK Tour, 2024

• June 14 Devizes Arts Festival 2024, Devizes
• June 15 Pocklington Arts Centre Pocklington
• June 16 Caroline Street Social Club Shipley
• June 19 Acapela Studio Cardiff
• June 20 The Stables Milton Keynes
• June 21 Chelmsford Social Club Chelmsford
• June 22 The Grace London
• June 23 First Light Festival 2024 Lowestoft

 

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA

Dweezil Zappa will soon embark on another Zappa Plays Zappa tour.

Flashback to 2008 when he released "Zappa Plays Zappa".
It was made available as a single CD album (worldwide release), but also as a 2 DVD set (in the US and in Europe), and even as a 2 DVD / 3 CD deluxe set (in the US).

I only recently learned that there was also a 2 DVD / CD combination. It got released in Australia and in New Zealand. Also in 2008.
I got hold of a copy and it even looks like a promo copy as it has a "Sample Product - Not For Sale" sticker on the back.

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ALAN JENKINS - THE WORLD OF STRING

• alan jenkins: the world of string
      (2012, download, --, bandcamp)

I received "The World Of String" as a digital download from a friend.
What a nice surprise.
"The World Of String" is another chapter in the wondrous world of Alan Jenkins, starring Alan's surf guitar.
Eleven instrumental tracks, celebrating surf music.

MORE EUROPEAN PROGJECT TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

Check out Andrew's "Forthcoming Events" list on https://www.zappanews.co.uk/diary for some added dates for ProgJect feat. Mike Keneally.

Belgium, The Netherlands & Germany !

 

WHISKY A GO GO 1968 CELEBRATION

 Yesterday, (June 10) the release party for the new Zappa album was held at the Whisky A Go Go.

Music by One Shot Deal with special guests:

Ian Underwood

And Mike Keneally

I was told that the band played for about an hour.
Here's the setlist :

-- info: Robert Samler

FRANK ZAPPA - NETHERLANDS 1970

The Frank Zappa "Netherlands 1970" radio show CD arrived as well.
This is a recording of the Dutch VPRO Piknik / Uddel show, as broadcast on TV.

Recently (in 2020)  officially released on the "Mothers 1970" 4 CD set.

An excellent show and recording, but we already knew that.
I'm guessing this will not be the last time we see this recording on a radio show release...

FRANK ZAPPA - UNFASTEN YERSELF

The "Unfasten Yerself" radio show LP that got released a little while ago, is available in a standard black vinyl edition, as well as in a limited (300 copies) red vinyl edition.

As said earlier, the material is taken from the well-known X-Mas Flower Hour broadcast, Munich, Germany, 1980.