ZappaCast

The official Frank Zappa website

Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
Contact ZappaCast: [email protected]

The official Frank Zappa website

Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
Contact ZappaCast: [email protected]

The official Frank Zappa website

Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
Contact ZappaCast: [email protected]

Look who’s talking again! It’s none other than the Vaultmeister, Joe Travers! Joe took some time off from his job pounding them pagan skins for Joe Satriani to chat about the fantastic new box set, THE ROXY PERFORMANCES! The box features all of the shows Frank Zappa and his Mothers performed for film cameras and some lucky fans at the Roxt in scenic downtown Hollywood in December of 1973 PLUS lots of bonus material – soundchecks, rehearsals and the Bolic Sound Studios session! A truly fabulous optional entertainment experience awaits you – pick it up at Zappa.com, Amazon and lots of other places besides!
 
 The musical selections heard in this episode are (all from THE ROXY PERFORMANCES):
 
 “I’m The Slime” (December 9th Show 2)
 “Montana” (December 10th Show 1)
 “Don’t You Ever Wash That Thing?” (December 10th Show 2)
 “Inca Roads” (December 9th Show 2)
 “Village Of The Sun” (December 10th Show 2)
 “Dupree’s Paradise” (December 10th Show 1)
 “That Arrogant Dick Nixon” (December 10th Rehearsal)
 “RDNZL” (December 10th Show 2)
 “Kung Fu” (Bolic Sound Studios December 12th)
 “Dickie’s Such An Asshole” (December 10th Show 1)
 
The official Frank Zappa website

Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
Contact ZappaCast: [email protected]

 It's been a long time coming but we've done it! Ahmet Zappa, head of the Zappa Family Trust and a Very Wonderful Guy, joins us for a chat about the State Of The Zappa Union, the legacy of his mother Gail and much more! Plus listener questions answered! Come on down and get on down with the ZappaCast!
 
 The musical selections heard in this episode:
 
 “Rat Tomago” (Sheik Yerbouti)
 “Cheepnis” (Roxy By Proxy)
 “Chalk Pie” (Guitar)
 “Catholic Girls” (Have I Offended Someone?)
 “Sleep Dirt” (Sleep Dirt)
 “Night School” (Jazz From Hell)
 “Frogs With Dirty Little Lips” (Them Or Us)
 “Justine” (Road Tapes Venue #3)
 “Little Girl Of Mine” (You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 4)
 “Once Upon A Time” (You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 1)
 “Sofa” (You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 1)
 Find Her Finer (Zoot Allures)
 Medley: King Kong/Chunga’s Revenge/Mr. Green Genes (Roxy By Proxy)
 
The official Frank Zappa website

Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
Contact ZappaCast: [email protected]

Salutations, ZappaCast hobgoblins!!! Yes indeedy folks, the ZappaCast celebrates ZAPPAWEEN (it's a holiday now!) with a most special show, featuring the treat that is an interview with Zappa road crew personage extraordinaire, THOMAS NORDEGG!! Thomas sits down with Scott and the Vaultmeister (Mr. Joe Travers) for a wide-ranging interview covering his time with FZ.
 
 Also, you will be treated to a sneak preview of tracks from the latest official Frank Zappa release, Halloween '77!!! This box set includes ALL SIX SHOWS from the very famous Halloween 1977 run at the Palladium in New York City, from which came the movie and album BABY SNAKES! Go to Zappa.com and get this groovy Halloween treat today!!!

The official Frank Zappa website

Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
Contact ZappaCast: [email protected]

Greetings once again, loyal ZappaCasters! In this episode we look back on the ABSOLUTELY FREE album, which celebrates its 50th birthday in 2017! Lots of groovy tunage and other audio wonderment on offer here PLUS a sneak preview of the new vinyl reissue of ABSOLUTELY FREE in stores October 6th! Come on over to the ZappaCast -- it's Absolutely Free! 

The official Frank Zappa website

Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
Contact ZappaCast: [email protected]

Happy New Year, ZappaCasters! OK, it's only six months late but better late than never! In this special episode, we salute the 51st Anniversary of the Freak Out! album, with live performances of nearly the entire album from 1966 through 1988! FZ talks about the album and its impact between the selections. It's great to be back -- now get ready to FREAK OUT! with the ZappaCast! 

The official Frank Zappa website

Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
Contact ZappaCast: [email protected]

Yes, folks, Christmas time is here again, and Zappadan is upon us as well! And boy do we have a treat for you -- none other than the mighty and majestic Mike Keneally!!! Mike chats with us about Frank (of course), his intimidatingly wonderful solo career, Nigey Lennon, the time he kicked in a window at Tower Records and more! Plus the Vaultmeister Joe Travers makes a guest appearance! Much to ponder here folks. Dig in!!! And happy holidays from the ZappaCast team!!! 

The official Frank Zappa website

Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
Contact ZappaCast: [email protected]