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Zappa: 'You still sense Frank here – there's electricity in the air'

5311 days ago
Guardian MusicFrank Zappa would have been 70 this year – his life and music are being celebrated in Britain and the US, 17 years after his death. Chris Hall meets his widow, Gail, and their childrenGail Zappa and her youngest daughter, Diva, still live at the fa... more info

Paul Morley Showing Off ... The Overtones

5311 days ago
Guardian MusicPual Morley meets The Overtones, a doo-wop boyband When I first heard about the Overtones, my heart sank. These days, information about such an act is mediated in such a way that any such signing to a major label is strained through a brutalising cel... more info

Zappa 5-7Nov @ Roundhouse: 3generations of Zappa family /Weekend passes /Sky Arts doc

5313 days ago
AltsoundsCelebrating one of the 20th century's most remarkable musicians and composers, Frank Zappa at the Roundhouse features a kaleidoscopic exploration of his music and influences. Performances by Dweezil Zappa, members of Frank's touring and recording... more info

New band of the day – No 895: ANR

5314 days ago
Guardian MusicLike some weird hybrid of Red Hot Chili Peppers and MGMT, these brothers of invention mix melodic majesty with cosmic funkHometown: Miami.The lineup: Michael John Hancock (vocals) and Brian Robertson (keyboards, drum machines).The background: ANR pro... more info

Orchestre National de France/John Hollenbeck: Shut Up and Dance – review

5319 days ago
Guardian Music(BeeJazz)For much of this thoughtful and ambitious double album you might be wondering where the "orchestre" is, or for that matter the dance grooves summoned by the title. But, as France's national jazz band under director/composer Daniel Yvinec sh... more info

friday afternoon updates

5325 days ago
Totally Fuzzystrahinja said... DONALD FAGEN – The Nightfly PRIMUS – Frizzle Fry DEXY’S MIDNIGHT RUNNERS – Too-Rye-Ay MICK TAYLOR BAND – Little Red Rooster MADNESS – Presents The Rise & Fall LINK WRAY – Shadowman ORANGE JUICE – Rip It Up GRAND FUN... more info

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: The Jazz Passengers - Reunited (Justin Time, 2010)

5339 days ago
All About JazzOriginally formed as an offshoot of John Lurie's band The Lounge Lizards, The Jazz Passengers grew into a concern of their own in the 1990's by recording and touring widely. They have been less active lately, and this marks their first album in over ... more info

O Duo: 'It's not just music. It's visual, too'

5340 days ago
Guardian MusicO Duo's percussive fireworks first set the world alight in an Edinburgh pub. Now, thanks to composer Stephen McNeff, they're playing with the BBCSO. Tom Service meets themThey're a disarming pair, Oliver Cox and Owen Gunnell, the 30-year-old percussi... more info

Curb: The Discussion 501

5343 days ago
The NewsroomIn this episode of Curb: The Discussion; should it be okay to answer the phone during sex? Dana Gould, Moon Zappa, Kathy Najimy and Stephen Macht join Susie Essman in the studio to deliberate. more info

EVENT: The Artwork of Cal Schenkel at Roller's Flying Fish in Chestnut Hill on September 26th (2-6PM)

5346 days ago
All About JazzThe Art Of Cal Schenkel, with music by m: Jim Dragoni Sunday, September 26, 2-6 PM Roller's Flying Fish 8142 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 Free admission; cash bar Meet the artist who created the m: Frank Zappa albums covers! New work,... more info

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