Scott Parker welcomes back Joe “Vaultmeister” Travers, and Zappacast producer Phil Surkis. Joe shares the real deal behind the recent Mothers 1970 box, and the imminent Halloween 1981 box. Deep cut: Joe shares about his ultimate FZ fanboy life as the drummer for The Zappa Band. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott […]
As the US enters the most high stakes political season of modern times, ZappaCast takes a deep dive into Frank Zappa’s political songs, as well as a listen to a few eerily prescient interviews. Host Scott Parker welcomes Ed Komara, and new ZappaCast producer, Phil Surkis, to the panel. So remember, register to vote, run […]
FEATURES MORE THAN 70 UNRELEASED TRACKS AND COUNT FRANKULA MASK AND CAPE INCLUDES THREE COMPLETE LIVE SHOWS NEWLY MIXED FROM ORIGINAL ANALOG TAPES AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2 VIA ZAPPA RECORDS/UMe PRE-ORDER NOW AND LISTEN/SHARE UNRELEASED PERFORMANCE OF I’M THE SLIME” FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1981 SHOW Los Angeles – August 14, 2020 – By 1981, Frank Zappa’s […]
Magnolia Pictures acquires North American rights to ‘ZAPPA’, director Alex Winter’s unfiltered portrait of the visionary musician and artist. Magnolia Pictures announced today that they have acquired North American rights to ZAPPA, directed by Alex Winter (BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC, SHOWBIZ KIDS, THE PANAMA PAPERS). The documentary is an intimate and expansive look […]
It’s Zappacast #44! Here we have more fun and merriment with our very own Mick Ekers, who chats with Scott and Ian about his must-have book ZAPPA GEAR! Splodgeness Abounds? Maybe, if we knew what that meant! In any case, get thee to a bookstore (if they’re open!) or to your favorite online retailer and get […]
FRANK ZAPPA’S CELEBRATED 1970 MOTHERS LINEUP COMMEMORATED WITH UNRELEASED 70-SONG COLLECTION OF STUDIO AND LIVE RECORDINGS FOR 50th ANNIVERSARY THE MOTHERS 1970 AVAILABLE DIGITALLY AND AS 4-DISC BOX SET ON JUNE 26VIA ZAPPA RECORDS/UMe RECENTLY UNEARTHED SONG, “PORTUGUESE FENDERS,” AVAILABLE TO STREAM NOW Los Angeles – May 8, 2020 – To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Frank […]
Happy 2020, ZappaCasters! In this episode, we are proud to make our very own MICK EKERS the star of the show as he talks about his long-awaited new book, ZAPPA GEAR! This authorized look at the guitars, amps, effects and other musical equipment is NOT TO BE MISSED! Grab yourself a copy NOW!!! Yet more […]
We’re a little podcast with our hair gassed back! Yes folks, the ZappaCast returns with that grooviest of groovies, Vaultmeister Joe Travers, as he and Scott discuss THE HOT RATS SESSIONS, a massive 6-CD box set that has just been released! Get yours now! Over two hours of your questions answered and more! The is […]
Well well well, look what’s back! Yes, yes, it’s the ZAPPACAST! After a lengthy break, we are back with a VERY SPECIAL Halloween episode just for you! And once again, we are glad to feature as our guest the Vaultmeister JOE TRAVERS, in the first of a two-part discussion as he and Scott chat about […]
NEW BOXED SET INCLUDES UNRELEASED BASIC TRACKS, RARE AND UNEDITED MIXES, WORK MIXES, RELEVANT NUGGETS FROM ZAPPA’S VAULT, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS FROM THE RECORDING SESSIONS AND PHOTO SHOOT THAT PRODUCED THE HOT RATS COVER, AND UNIQUE “ZAPPA LAND” BOARD GAME AVAILABLE DECEMBER 20 VIA ZAPPA RECORDS/UMe. PRE-ORDER NOW! Los Angeles – October 10, 2019 – Fifty […]
