Fast 'n' Bulbous guitarist Gary Lucas has broken his arm !!
If you were going to see them, you'd better check with the venue.
Marco just mentioned that the Rotterdam gig got cancelled.
(thanks to PaulB for correcting my 'Amsterdam' in 'Rotterdam')
Friday, March 6, 2009
IN THE PICTURE #2
Another nice shot.
This time, it's Frank with his SG guitar.
- thanks to JP for both pictures
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
THE RESIDENTS -- One more Bunny eBay item...and a some Official Products
Howdy Residents friend.
We were confused by Bunny's ebay list, and left off one item. That item is now listed (the fish rug). Boy, did we get an earful today when he found out.
Also new on Ralph America...Official Product wear. The new Official Product logo never got a proper garment here at Ralph, so now you can grab one. On either a tee or an American Apparel black hoodie. Yummy.
Have a kid? Or a friend with a kid? A neighbor with a kid? A kid with a kid? We have a new kid's eyeball tee (not the classic eye, another one).Recommended for the playground, softball scrimmage and jumprope.
Lastly, because many of you have asked...a new polo, collared shirt is here! Slate color, small eyeball, lots of class.
And if you haven't been watching...Bunny (or Roger) is getting juicier by the episode. http://residents.com/bunnyboy - and this Friday Bunny's eBay auction items will be ending. Check them out, with 60 items, yer bound to find something you'll like!
the RalphGang
http://ralphamerica.com
or stop by the blog and comment
http://ralphamerica.blogspot.com
We were confused by Bunny's ebay list, and left off one item. That item is now listed (the fish rug). Boy, did we get an earful today when he found out.
Also new on Ralph America...Official Product wear. The new Official Product logo never got a proper garment here at Ralph, so now you can grab one. On either a tee or an American Apparel black hoodie. Yummy.
Have a kid? Or a friend with a kid? A neighbor with a kid? A kid with a kid? We have a new kid's eyeball tee (not the classic eye, another one).Recommended for the playground, softball scrimmage and jumprope.
Lastly, because many of you have asked...a new polo, collared shirt is here! Slate color, small eyeball, lots of class.
And if you haven't been watching...Bunny (or Roger) is getting juicier by the episode. http://residents.com/bunnyboy - and this Friday Bunny's eBay auction items will be ending. Check them out, with 60 items, yer bound to find something you'll like!
the RalphGang
http://ralphamerica.com
or stop by the blog and comment
http://ralphamerica.blogspot.com
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
MORTON'S OBJECT IN CONCERT
Morton's Object is a one-concert-project.
It will feature
It will feature
- Geoff LEIGH (Henry Cow, Ex-Wise Heads, etc.) : Saxophones, Flute, vocals, Effects
http://www.myspace.com/geoffleigh - Michel DELVILLE (The Wrong Object, TZGIV) : Synth Guitar
http://www.myspace.com/micheldelville - Guy SEGERS (Univers Zero, X-Legged Sally) : Bass
http://www.myspace.com/guysegers - Ivo SANS (Work) : Drums
http://www.myspace.com/ivosans
Morton's Object will perform a free concert next friday in Brussels:
Friday 2009/03/06 at 20.00 h at 'ATELIERS MOMMEN' in Brussels
Rue de la Charité - Brussels 1210 (St. Josse)
http://www.ateliersmommen.collectifs.net/
NEW ALBUM FEATURING CORRIE VAN BINSBERGEN
The Dutch "Writers In Concert" series counts a new release:
Ramsey Nasr & Corrie van Binsbergen Band: "Wonderbaarlijke Maand".
Stories written and read by Ramsey Nasr ; music by Corrie van Binsbergen and band.
out on De Bezige Bij.
Ramsey Nasr & Corrie van Binsbergen Band: "Wonderbaarlijke Maand".
Stories written and read by Ramsey Nasr ; music by Corrie van Binsbergen and band.
out on De Bezige Bij.
Monday, March 2, 2009
FAST 'N' BULBOUS TOURDATES CONFIRMED
On tour in Europe in March:
SPRING 2009 European Tour Dates:
March 14 - Lantaren Vester - Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 9 pm
March 15 - Apollo 2 w/ZA- Barcelona, Spain – 7 pm
March 16 - Stadtgarden Konzertsaal w/David Fiuczynski - Koln, Germany – 8:30 pm
March 17 - Grand Theatre - Groningen, Holland – 8:30 pm
March 19 - Festival A Vaulx Jazz - Vaulx-en-Velin / Lyon, Rhône-Alpes France
Centre Culturel du Charlie Chaplin – Fast’N’Bulbous, celebrating Captain Beefheart, w/Nguyen Le, Celebrating Jimi Hendrix - 8:30 pm
March 22 - Porgy & Bess - Vienna, Austria – 8:30 pm
SPRING 2009 European Tour Dates:
March 14 - Lantaren Vester - Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 9 pm
March 15 - Apollo 2 w/ZA- Barcelona, Spain – 7 pm
March 16 - Stadtgarden Konzertsaal w/David Fiuczynski - Koln, Germany – 8:30 pm
March 17 - Grand Theatre - Groningen, Holland – 8:30 pm
March 19 - Festival A Vaulx Jazz - Vaulx-en-Velin / Lyon, Rhône-Alpes France
Centre Culturel du Charlie Chaplin – Fast’N’Bulbous, celebrating Captain Beefheart, w/Nguyen Le, Celebrating Jimi Hendrix - 8:30 pm
March 22 - Porgy & Bess - Vienna, Austria – 8:30 pm
Sunday, March 1, 2009
R.T.PAPPON - O ALEMÃO DA GUITARRA VERDE
- rainer tankred pappon: agv
(2008, dvd, brazil, yakisoba records)
Rainer Tankred Pappon was born in the city of São Paulo, 1961, and he plays guitar and bass. He grew up listening to the good sounds of the 70's, such as Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Egberto Gismonti, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Hermeto Pascoal, Focus, Yes, Gong, Jeff Beck and others.
He has played with many Brazilian artists and also plays the lead guitar in The Central Scrutinzer Band, a band from São Paulo, Brazil, that performs the music of Frank Zappa. Look a bit below for a review of their first and brand-new "Live In São Paulo" DVD album.
"O Alemão Da Guitarra Verde", or "AGV" is the latest release by Rainer Tankred Pappon.
For "AGV", RT teamed up with his brother Jimmy, and with a bunch of his friends from the Central Scrutinizer Band. The result is an eight-piece band perfoming Rainer Tankred's compositions.
The result is a a video recording of an excellent concert, spiced up with some rehearsal fragments.
This recording counts 7 fine compositions, 6 of which have been previously released on RT's first album (from 1993 !!)
The material still sounds fresh, and the arrangements for the 8-piece bands sound a lot like Zappa's 1988 band. I love it.
RT doesn't have to convince me, I was already a fan of his music.
After listening to "AGV" for the third time this last couple of days, I only hope that I'll be able to see them live one day !!
Highly recommended.
www.scrutinizer.com.br
ZAPPATIKA - - - BRINGING HUMOUR BACK INTO SERIOUS MUSIC
- - - ZAPPATiKA's first UK tour in March - - -
With a new line-up , a new album out ,a forthcoming 'virginal' UK tour in March and then a tour of Germany ,ZAPPATiKA , a 6 piece international ensemble with a Brit front-man and all living in Amsterdam, are busy boys !
A blend of lead guitarist/singer Mcinnes' own compositions and some very strong influences from genius Rock-composer Frank Zappa , the music is versatile, often complex, where possible funny and often very exhilirating....for the band and the audience !
Try to catch them on their week long UK tour from March 18 - 23
The shows on this first UK tour will feature many of the bands own eclectic compositions and also some Zappa tribute sections as an added bonus !
A blend of lead guitarist/singer Mcinnes' own compositions and some very strong influences from genius Rock-composer Frank Zappa , the music is versatile, often complex, where possible funny and often very exhilirating....for the band and the audience !
Try to catch them on their week long UK tour from March 18 - 23
The shows on this first UK tour will feature many of the bands own eclectic compositions and also some Zappa tribute sections as an added bonus !
18 March 2009 ZAPPATiKA play The Plough, Walthamstow.
19 March 2009 ZAPPATiKA play the Vibraphonic Festival in Exeter
20 March 2009 ZAPPATiKA play The Lodge, Gwespyr, Hollywell.
21 March 2009 ZAPPATiKA play Zappateers Party, Chorlton, Manchester.
22 March 2009 ZAPPATiKA play The Diamond, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottingham
THE RESIDENTS - - - BUNNY'S BELONGINGS
Hello Ralph friend...
As you may know, the Bunny video series has started back up at http://residents.com and some stunning revelations are coming to light.
In addition, Bunny (or Roger...) is trying to raise some money and has asked Ralph to put his valuables up on eBay. So they are up there now, if you are interested just search eBay for Residents and bunny boy, or do a search for all items sold by RalphAmerica.
Bunny wrote all of the descriptions, so, good luck with figuring thoseout.
In the meantime, we hope to see you over at http://ralphamerica.com or over at the Ralph Blog, http://ralphamerica.blogspot.com
As you may know, the Bunny video series has started back up at http://residents.com and some stunning revelations are coming to light.
In addition, Bunny (or Roger...) is trying to raise some money and has asked Ralph to put his valuables up on eBay. So they are up there now, if you are interested just search eBay for Residents and bunny boy, or do a search for all items sold by RalphAmerica.
Bunny wrote all of the descriptions, so, good luck with figuring thoseout.
In the meantime, we hope to see you over at http://ralphamerica.com or over at the Ralph Blog, http://ralphamerica.blogspot.com
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