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21 December 2008

New Release(s)

AAAFNRAAA

It's that time again and we are pleased to consort with iTunes to bring you our latest bundlement of joy!  Enjoy!

This time we're including special guests.  More info.

Visit The iTunes Music Store and download the bundle.

 

21 December 2008

What's New In Baltimore?

What's New In Baltimore?

 

 

20 December 2008

Merry Xmas!!!!

Flula Borg Explores Frank Zappa

 

19 December 2008
NRDC

 

03 December 2008

Comedy Performance by:

Al Malkin - in the Field of Danger
Appearing at EastVille Comedy Club
85 E. Fourth St.
New York, NY 10003
212-260-2445

Saturday, December 13th from 6-8pm

 

24 November 2008

New Release(s)

Lumpy Money

Bad News:  We sincerely regret to inform you that yes, we're delayed.  Here's a little token for your extreme from UMRK:

We will notify you here as soon as we have a real date.  Which should be soooooon!

 

18 November 2008

Pacifica Radio Archives Campus Campaign

Pacifica Radio Archives

The Pacifica Radio Archives annual marathon broadcast fund drive launches the Campus Campaign
From the Vault to the Classroom: Providing a new generation with a sound education.

The Campus Campaign is a new initiative to bring the historic recordings of Pacifica Radio to the classroom…grassroots style…one school at a time. Click the banner above for more info.

 

11 November 2008

Suddenly for no reason . . .

Your Life Is Now - A California Safe Schools Environmental Presentation
Project: LA36 Special 08/09

Project ID 927, Program ID 7076

Play Date / Time

Channel

11/10/08
11/10/08
11/11/08
11/11/08
11/12/08
11/13/08
11/16/08
11/16/08

Mon
Mon
Tue
Tue
Wed
Thu
Sun
Sun

1:00 pm - Channel 36
9:00 pm - Channel 36
10:00 am - Channel 36
8:00 pm - Channel 36
10:30 pm - Channel 36
10:00 pm - Channel 36
3:30 pm - Channel 36
10:00 pm - Channel 36

 

31 October 2008
Happy Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

We are pleased to announce that Schott Music is now the worldwide representative for Munchkin Music, Frank Zappa's orchestral and ensemble works for hire. Click here for more info.

 

29 October 2008

Joe's Garage - L.A.

Go there, Get there, Be there!

 

16 October 2008

Suddenly... GZ on KPFK 90.7FM on your dial at 11AM Pacific Time

KPFK

Guests may also include Pat Towne, Director, First Official Theatrical Presentation of JOE'S GARAGE.

FYI - Info From KPFK 90.7FM – PACIFICA RADIO:
For nearly 50 years, KPFK and the Pacifica Foundation have been broadcasting news, information and analysis based on a mission which remains unique in radio broadcasting. Listener sponsored and free of commercial influence, Los Angeles based KPFK 90.7FM has paved the way for a non-commercial media movement that has been instrumental in the development of this country’s crusades for peace and social justice. Once you tune into KPFK you know you’ve found something very special.

For music fans, the difference is breathtaking. Programmers at KPFK aren’t forced to play some Top 40 list of pre-approved songs. Instead, artists from around the world get the chance to be heard, and the interviews are both in-depth and insightful, allowing listeners to step inside the creative process. Such an institution needs to be treasured – and supported. Won’t you help keep this amazing radio station alive? KPFK is currently having a drive to raise much-needed funds and you can show you care by logging onto http://www.KPFK.org and pledging your financial assistance. Thank you!

 

26 September 2008

Joe’s Menage

Joe's Menage

Vaultage. Corsaga.

Pretties from 1975.

Guess who?

I WANT IT!

 

18 September 2008

What's New Next Week (22-26 September)

YES! It's official.

Joe's Garage

Tickets:  www.openfist.org

& Joe's Corsaga #4

 

19 September 2008

Zappa Mobile!

Zappa Mobile

Available Now!

Just a click away momentarily...

 

20 August 2008

The Amazing Mr. Bickford - Special Screening

Amazing Mr. Bickford

Cinefamily is presenting The Amazing Mr. Bickford on the big screen at the Silent Movie Theatre on Fairfax in Hollywood, CA this Sunday, August 24 at 7:30 and 9:30pm.

Bruce Bickford will be in attendance for a Q&A after this incredibly rare screening.

Click here for more information and tickets!

 

Friday the 13th of June 2008

One Shot Deal!!!

One Shot Deal

FZ on CD on Zappa Records

The confinement loaf of your dreams.  
Add water.  Makes it's own sauce.  
Put it on your fries.  Use it to connect your dots.
Wash the car.  Shave with it!

$16.00

I NEED IT!

 

29 May 2008

The Torture Never Stops on DVD

The Torture Never Stops DVD

 


2 hours & Xtras - All by FZ
4 your evening's entertainment U will need:
TTNS, 1 glass of H2O & possibly a napkin.
Open the DVD & U'LL C Y

$21.98

I NEED IT!

 

29 May 2008

Watch DZ not shut up and play his guitar - but he will soon enough!! Enjoy!

 

28 May 2008
You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 1

GWWYK - $15.00

Automatic - $12.00

together for $25

As you know, Zappa Plays Zappa is imminently on tour and the DVD is available in an entire bouquet of formats for you to snoofer. And we are posting this here so that you know it will soon be available at Barfko-Swill along with Dweezil's CDs Go With What You Know and Automatic at special prices as of June 1st.

 

10 May 2008
You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 1


Today is our Mothers Day - and it's as good a day as any to announce that this month is the 20tieth anniversary of the release of the first in the series of You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore.
Yayyyyyy!!

 

08 May 2008

What's New In Baltimore?

What's New In Baltimore?

Baltimore Sun

Rolling Stone

NPR

The Guardian, UK

CBS News

LA Times

Chicago Tribune

Washington Times

PR Inside

 

30 April 2008
Zappa Plays Zappa


AT LAST!!!!

Check out Zappa Plays Zappa on KPBS-TV, Channel 15/Cable 11 - Live at 10 pm. Saturday 3 May in San Diego.

www.kpbs.org

 

12 March 2008

Beware the Ides of March.  GZ speaks in Lexington March 14th.

http://www.kentucky.com/714/story/340330.html
http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?artid=3251
http://www.uky.edu/FineArts/Music/calendar/index.php?cal=3

 

14 February 2008

ZAPPA Plays ZAPPA on Craig Ferguson

ALERT ALERT ALERT
ZPZ Plays Craig Ferguson Show
New Air Date:  29 February 2008

12:35AM PST, 18 February 2008.
Check your local listings.
(Who doesn't love hearing Zappa said with a Scottish accent!)

 

30 January 2008
Beat The Boots! on Zappa Radio!

 

16 November 2007

Tour De Frank In Japan

Tour De Frank In Japan

 

31 October 2007

NEW NEW NEW

WAZOO

woo hoo!
WAZOO!

Big Swifty, Grand Wazoo, Penis Dimension
Large & In Charge
Et Ceterate Yourself

$30

I NEED IT!

 

01 November 2007

OLD OLD OLD

Kill Ugly Radio

we're baaaack!!!!!

ZAPPA RADIO   (in vitro)

at a computer near you

 

23 October 2007

Zappa Plays Zappa

RADIO & TEEVEE!!! (has warnerbros gone too far?)

1. ZPZ on ROCKLINE - live 24 October 2007 - Live 8:30-10PM PST
(Archived at Rockline Replay.) Click here.

2. CONAN    Willie The Pimp!
ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA with Mr. O'Brien on 30 October 2007. Check local broadcast times here.

3. ZPZ at THE BEACON. HALLOWEEN 31 October 2007.

4. EXCITEMENT!

 

24 August 2007

The Dub Room Special - CD

Dub Room Special
Pre-Order Now!

I'm flashing, man. And so will you when you find this in your mailbox.
Or in your ear. Yeah. Available exclusively at Barfko-Swill.
First luckies get a piece of Ye Old Vault to cherish or fetish or both.

$18

I NEED IT!

 

7 August 2007
Zappa Plays Zappa - New Dates!!!

Fall Tour: ZPZ Europe/North America
Australia: ZPZ In OZ

 

1 May 2007

Apostrophe (') / Over-Nite Sensation on DVD

Classic Albums DVD

While you're waiting for the ZPZ tour bus to arrive, check out the DVD in the Classic Album Series - Apostrophe (') / Over-Nite Sensation - due 1 May 007 and the TV presentation should be up by then as well. Just the way Zappa made it in the studio with a little Freak Out! and some Hot Rats on the side. Yum!

I WANT IT!

 

1 April 2007

Buffalo

BUFFALO

Pick one from the herd
for your favorite pair of ears.
Full concert - 2 CDs.

$28

I NEED IT!

 

30 January 2007

Imaginary Diseases - In Stores

Imaginary Diseases

We at the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen are proud to announce that Imaginary Diseases (formerly only available through Barfko-Swill) is now available at a store near you.

You can preview the album here.

I WANT IT!

 

21 December 2006

Anything Anytime Anywhere For No Reason At All

AAAFNRAAGo To iTunes...

"AAAFNRAA" exclusively on iTunes - except this is just in time to celebrate the birthday on 12/21/2006 of Frank Zappa, The Imperial Wizard. And speaking of Imperials see if you can guess which one on which Zappa is from what era. "When the Balls Drops" you and Diva can bring in the New Year with Al on Global Warming and Tipper on drums. Here at the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, we feel it is our duty...

All FZ tracks are previously unreleased. And this AAAFNRAA is an iTunes Exclusive - except for the illustrious DZ's "Rhythmatist" is available on his CD, Go With What You Know.

For more Info on the tracklisting click here.

Visit The iTunes Music Store and download the bundle.

 

24 October 2006

Trance-Fusion

Trance-FusionI Want It Now!

In the Grand Tradition of
Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar,
Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar Some More,
Return of the Son of Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar,
You Can't Do that On Stage Anymore series,
and Guitar -
We are pleased to present
Trance-Fusion.
Frank Zappa on Zappa Records.
Where he belongs...

For Trance-Fusion tracklisting and samples, click here!

 

18 October 2006

Suddenly Available for HALLOWEEN!

Halloween T-ShirtsI Want It Now!

How would your pumpkin feel in this fantastic t-shirt?

How would you feel, feeling your pumpkin in this fantastic t-shirt?

Call your favorite vegetable today and get this shirt in stunning Orange or Neon Black.

Soon to be a classic in your very own home.

 

10 September 2006

The MOFO project/object

Trance-FusionTrance-Fusion

In 1966 the first Double Album in Rock 'N' Roll which was also the first Concept Album in Rock 'N' Roll and the first album in Rock 'N' Roll in which the music revealed disciplines and constructs far more familiar in the world of classical music, made it's way into the hearts, minds and consciousness of just enough of those people under the age of 30 to cause them to Freak Out! beyond their wildest expectations, even in Kansas! It did happen here, there and everywhere. And we are pleased to present the Sessions, the Man and the Music that made it all possible. (And impossible!)

MOFO, like the release that inspired it, is a double release. Frank Zappa's Official Album #77 is the Limited Edition which contains 4 Discs of audio magnificence and a 60 page booklet of joyous fetishment. Available exclusively through Barkfo-Swill. Official Album #78 is the lovely & talented 2 Disc MOFO with the wild abandon of a 30 page booklet included - appearing in stores on 7 November. Freak Out! now - before it is illegal.

Music is The Best!

Click here to preview the album!

I WANT IT!

 

MOFO 4-Disc Now Shipping!

Trance-Fusion

We have it on good authority that MOFO will begin shipping today after 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, Pre-order closes today.

Music is the Best!

Click here to preview the album!

 

24 August 2006

Freak Out! Ale

Freak Out! Ale

The Brewers of Lagunitas Freak Out! Ale reaches retailers this week around the Bay Area. Tony Magee, the co-founder of Lagunitas Brewing in Petaluma, worked out an agreement with Zappa's family in Southern California for rights to produce the beer using Zappa's name. The label is the original cover of Freak Out!

This is a most unusual beer for Lagunitas, a brewery famous for big, malty bombs. Freak Out! is strong, all right — about 7.3 percent alcohol by volume. But the taste is quite dry with a strong finish with a lot of hop bitterness. If a huge hop package pleases you, don't miss this one. It's a blend of pale malt and malted wheat and a couple of new hops, which Lagunitas isn't talking about.

Freak Out! is the first of a series of Zappa tributes, Magee says. "We will be doing a label every nine months or so as the other (Zappa album) anniversaries come up," he says. "Next, Absolutely Free next summer, then Lumpy Gravy and We're Only In It For The Money, Uncle Meat, Hot Rats and so on and so on and so on. ... Fun, it is!"

 

23 August 2006

Baby Snakes - Special Los Angeles Screenings

Baby Snakes

REMINDER! For those of you in Los Angeles this month we are pleased to announce Baby Snakes is making its appearance in the Mods and Rockers Film Festival, on August 31st at The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica.

This is the last surviving 35mm print of the groundbreaking film - with a stereo soundtrack rather than the originally released mono version.

There will be a Q&A with Gail Zappa and Martin Lewis, and program begins at 7:30 pm. General admission tickets are $9 each.

 

10 August 2006

Gail Zappa Radio Interview

Gail Zappa will be interviewed on Tuesday, August 15th between 2:00-3:00 PST on Experience Talks on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, and 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara.

UPDATE! Listen to an archive of the broadcast here.

 

23 August 2006

Go With What You Know

Go With What You KnowI Want It Now!

What do you know? 
Dweezil Plays Dweezil.
Go With it.
It's good for you...
Now on Zappa Records

Click here to preview the album...

 

24 July 2006

The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless

The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless

Suddenly available now at a bookstore near you - First-time Author (& Illustrator) Ahmet Zappa delivers a horrifyingly hysterical tale that will surely bewitch & betwitch monster lovers in your area.

Now available at the Barfko-Swill store!

 

 

28 May 2006

Dateline: Manchester, England

Men Of Mystery

Men of Mystery prove case for Joe’s Garage.

See scientific evidence with your own eyes – And ears – hear/here.

 

21 December 2005

Imaginary Diseases

Imaginary DiseasesI Want It Now!

On Zappa Records - home of the brave & more of the finest optional entertainment! Where can I get some Petit Wazoo? Go to Kansas City or Montreal or Right here!

You can preview the album here.

 

15 December 2005

Joe’s XMASage

Joe's XMASageI Want It Now!

Newer from the Vault.

Corsaga #3. Purse your lips!

Sing Happy Birthday to FZ.

Preview the album here!

Available Now!

 

17 October 2005

The Dub Room Special!

The Dub Room Special!

Available!

In stores near you NOW!

Preview the DVD here...

 

14 September 2005

QuAUDIOPHILIAc

QuAUDIOPHILIAc

Produced by FZ & DZ
Surround by Frank Zappa
14 September street date on DTS.
Yes.

Preview the DVD-AUDIO here...

Available NOW!

 

18 September 2005

Joe's Domage

Joe's Domage

Now from the Vault.
Stew! Sauce! Spicy!
Hurt yourself!
#2 in the Joe's Corsaga

Joe chose this.

Preview Joe's Domage here!

Available NOW!

 

30 May 2004

Joe's Corsage

Joe's Corsage

New from the Vault.
On Vaulternative Records, home of your most exciting optional frolicment.
For your next prom date. Now a series.

Joe made this.

Preview Joe's Corsage here!

Available NOW!