Frank Zappa Day, Baltimore, MD 9/19/2010

F1nut
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edited September 2010 in Music & Movies
PLANS UNDERWAY FOR ZAPPA DEDICATION AND TRIBUTE CONCERT
SEPTEMBER EVENTS TO INCLUDE FREE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL
BALTIMORE – Since last month’s confirmation of the September 19th date for Baltimore City’s dedication of a bust of Frank Zappa, community support has been growing for a concert and festival in tribute to the legendary musician, composer and social icon, whose birthplace is Baltimore. The bust, donated by a Lithuanian fan club, will be placed at the Enoch Pratt Free Library Southeastern Anchor Branch in Highlandtown, and plans now include an outdoor concert featuring Zappa Plays Zappa (fronted by Frank’s son Dweezil), and various events at the library and nearby Patterson Theatre in support of the dedication ceremony.

The date itself is especially significant as September 19th is the anniversary of Zappa’s 1985 testimony on Capitol Hill in favor of free expression by Recording Artists at the Senate hearing instigated by certain congressional wives (members of the PMRC) concerning record labeling. Frank Zappa’s widow Gail commented on the remarkable coincidence, stating, “Frank’s legacy rests in his uncompromising defense of the First Amendment and his uncompromising pursuit of excellence clearly demonstrated in the standards he set in all areas of Music and the arts and sciences associated with it. He was self-taught and self-realized. It is hard to imagine how that is possible except for the 4 cornerstones he had going for him: a talent for music, a hard-core curiosity, a keen sense of humor and access to a library. He was a cheap date for History.”

The broader scope of events, being developed by Clearpath Entertainment in collaboration with the Zappa family, the Southeastern Community Development Corporation, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Creative Alliance, are intended to help anchor the new Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District and plans now include a library exhibit, symposiums, and after party in addition to the dedication and concert. Sean Brescia of Clearpath stated, “Baltimore has a rich entertainment heritage dating back to its iconic theatres and jazz ballrooms, and opportunities like this are a chance to re-capture that spirit. We wanted to build an event that was a truly fitting tribute to the Zappa legacy, but also something that can grow into a signature cornerstone event for the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District, and Gail [Zappa] has shared that vision from the beginning.” In the interest of what the events could mean for the community, Brescia reached out to a broad group of community organizations to help plan and raise support for the events.

Echoing that sentiment of community interests, Chris Ryer of the Southeast Community Development Corporation added, “The bust coming to Highlandtown and these events are high-profile, flagship opportunities to position the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District as major reasons for visitors to come to Southeast while they’re in Baltimore. We’re excited to work with Clearpath and the Zappas to leverage this year’s events as a catalyst for great things to come.”

Remarking on the concert lineup, Clearpath’s David Christensen said, “Frank Zappa’s musical genius and influence is undeniable and it has always been a must for us that Dweezil headline this show in the ultimate tribute to his father. This is going to be Zappa Plays Zappa, next to Zappa’s statue, on Zappa’s street, on Zappa’s day; it couldn’t be more fitting.”

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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited July 2010
    That would be a blast to see. I got to see Mr Zappa once in Seattle in the 80s. It was a a hell of a show. I have photos that have him smoking the whole time. One of my best friends is the biggest FZ fan. He saw Zappa plays Zappa and loved them. I wish Frank was still around to give people hell for being stupid. Also saw Captain Beefheart. He was on many of Franks songs. I have a fair collection of vinyl and cds of both. Good stuff.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2010
    Great idea but what awful music....I'm sure I'll attend either way.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,064
    edited July 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Great idea but what awful music....I'm sure I'll attend either way.

    Your sense of humor regarding his music is puzzling....to say the least.
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  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    edited July 2010
    Never got to see FZ live unfortunately. He was a great artist - nice to see a tribute like this.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited July 2010
    very cool...like to see Z plays Z someday
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  • cristo
    cristo Posts: 231
    edited July 2010
    As a native Baltimoron, I applaud this enthusiastically. I have been a huge fan since the
    early '70's, and have dozens of his releases. I never saw him live, but my wife did before
    we met, and she is a big fan, too.
    By the way, The first Frank Zappa Day (proclaimed by Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon) was 12/21/2008.
    cristo

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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited July 2010
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    Your sense of humor regarding his music is puzzling....to say the least.

    It's the way Frank wanted it.
    He hated sycophants
    and elephants
    and bearded midgets in hotpants-

    Caress meeeeeeeee
    Caress me Aunt Jemima
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited July 2010
    Can't wait! I wonder if GG saw this yet? I saw Frank Zappa (RIP) twice. Once in '72 and once I believe in '75. One of those concert and he and the Mothers played for 5 hours straight. It was awesome as is his music.

    He was truly one of a kind in every way.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited July 2010
    I will be there probably with my whole family.

    Scott
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited July 2010
    In Highlandtown hon ???????????
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited August 2010
    Vette C6.r wrote: »
    In Highlandtown hon ???????????

    HAHAHAHAHAHA.....or maybe downey ocean, hon!
    Shawn
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  • cristo
    cristo Posts: 231
    edited August 2010
    Just noticed this date is also Talk Like a Pirate Day . . . Arrrrgh! :D
    http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
    cristo

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited August 2010
    Vette C6.r wrote: »
    In Highlandtown hon ???????????
    shawn474 wrote: »
    HAHAHAHAHAHA.....or maybe downey ocean, hon!

    Oye vey!!! With all this "hon" talk are you sure it's not in Rehoboth Beach? hehehe:eek::D:p
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  • Farrar
    Farrar Posts: 1
    edited September 2010
    I saw Frank Zappa in Seattle during the 80s. At the time I lived above the Paramount Theater where he performed an outrageous concert. Last month I moved to Baltimore from Oklahoma City, just in time for the Zappa festivities and - in keeping with the brilliant, quirky spirit of Frank Zappa - I'm house-sitting for a friend who lives above the Patterson Theater where many of the activities will take place. What a Zappa welcome!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2010
    WELCOME TO CLUB POLK!

    Zappa...an inescapable force in music in our time. If you remember the 60s and 70s then it goes without saying that Frank is somewhere in your collection.

    Interesting event above!

    cnh
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,511
    edited September 2010
    A favorite T of mine.

    zappats.jpg
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,659
    edited September 2010
    man I would love to see more of his music on DVD-A or SACD with 5.1 as well as 2ch...
    Come on Dweezel get it going on some music...we await you fathers tunes
    hell put it on Blu-ray....that will give me the gumption to get BR
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2010
    don't eat the yellow snow ;)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited September 2010
    Movin' to Montana soon. Gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

    I will post some pictures later from the unveiling.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited September 2010
    Here are a few cell phone pictures.

    I have a few more with Moon Unit.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited September 2010
    Some additional Zappa photos:
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  • audiobilly
    audiobilly Posts: 351
    edited September 2010
    Since Frank wrote the song about dental floss, has anybody gone out an tried to grow some? OR for that fact, even tried to better their dental hygiene due to this recording?

    Re: Tipper Bore

    All Hail FZ!
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited September 2010
    Here are a couple more.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited September 2010
    "My python boot was too tight,
    I couldn't get it off last,
    A week went by and now it's July
    I FINALLY GOT IT OFF AND MY GIRLFRIEND REPLIED
    You got stink foot da de da da da, your stink foot darlin
    Your stink foot puts a hurt on my nose, stink foot, sink foot, stink foot
    I ain't lyin
    Could you wash it off do you suppose. . .

    Here fido, fidoooo
    Ruff ruff ruff
    Ohhhh stink!"

    Came right out of my memory!:D I love how he slips the medical word for stink foot "Bromodrosis" in there! The man was a genius.
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  • BellaVega
    BellaVega Posts: 5
    edited September 2010
    I miss Zappa. I don't think there has been or will be anyone as brilliant and unique as him and his music. I just wish I had seen him live in concert. I'd still like to see Zappa on Zappa.
    Bella Vega, Home Theater Installation
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  • CTTE
    CTTE Posts: 183
    edited September 2010
    Zappa Plays Zappa is playing some December 2010 dates in the US. They're going to perform Apostrophe (') in it's entirety.

    http://www.zappa.com/zpz/tourdates.html

    They're coming to Indy! I have my tickets.

    I saw ZPZ a couple of years ago, and it was the best thing musically I saw that year.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited September 2010
    CTTE wrote: »
    Zappa Plays Zappa is playing some December 2010 dates in the US. They're going to perform Apostrophe (') in it's entirety.

    http://www.zappa.com/zpz/tourdates.html

    They're coming to Indy! I have my tickets.

    I saw ZPZ a couple of years ago, and it was the best thing musically I saw that year.


    florida dz florida!
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,836
    edited September 2010
    I don't like Zappa because I once saw him steal some margarine at St. Alphonso's Pancake House. He shouldn't have done that.
    Sal Palooza
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