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ZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention: EpilogueDid you think we were done talking about Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece, The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention? Yes, we know that we just finished our three episode run on this subject (check them out here). The credits rolled. But then we thought, "If our favorite Marvel movie can have a fancy post-credits scene, then why can't we?It's time to roll the tympani as Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers return to answer some listener questions, and maybe even make some new discoveries in...
2023-08-1844 minZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 3Congratulations! You made it to the final installment in this series of three very special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker tries to solve the mystery of Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention. Scott is joined once again by producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers. Together, they try to summon their superpowers to determine what this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box was, and can it ever be put back together. They know it was initially planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't...
2023-06-0749 minZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 2Welcome to the second in a series of three special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker takes you along on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention.Joining Scott is producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers, as they investigate this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box set. It was planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't come out, FZ kept hope alive in interviews throughout the years for a possible release of a version of this set.
2023-05-1235 minZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 1This is it. This is the big one. Join host Scott Parker on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention.Scott is joined by producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers, as they investigate this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box set. It was planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't come out, FZ kept hope alive in interviews throughout the years for a possible release of a version of this set. A few years ago, a...
2023-04-111h 03ZappaCastFrom FZ To Surf City with David LogemanScott Parker, Joe Travers & Phil Surkis ain't messin' around, as they chat with the best Zappa drummer you never heard in your life. Yes, David Logeman, from the short lived spring/summer 1980 lineup, is on hand to celebrate the new release Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich. You'll hear a first hand account from Mr. Logeman of what actually happened on the floor at the Mudd Club, the night when both Vinnie Colaiuta and Terry Bozzio were in the audience, and how he beat over 50 auditioning drummers to secure his place for the spring/summer 1980 tour. All this, p...
2023-02-2454 minZappaCastThe Grandest Wazoo (& Waka Jawaka, too!)Zappacast celebrates the 50th anniversary of FZ's "big band" period with a deep dive into the just released Waka Wazoo box set! You'll hear from the Vaultmeister himself, Joe Travers, who assembled this comprehensive collection of recordings that show what went into the making of the classic albums, Waka Jawaka and The Grand Wazoo. Eat Those Questions: Host Scott Parker and Phil Surkis are on hand to grill Joe about all things conceptual continuity, including: How did Frank's sound change with Kerry McNabb in the studio? Do the new Dolby Atmos releases follow FZ's original quad...
2022-12-0959 minZappaCastFrank's Yugoslavian ExtravaganzaThe Zappacast crew celebrates the new release, Zappa '75: Zagrab/Ljubljana! Joe "Vaultmeister" returns to take Scott Parker and Phil Surkis on a guided tour of this rare band playing in a rare location! Why did FZ fly the band to Yugoslavia in the midst of his fall tour? Why is this the only multitrack recording of this band? Why did FZ strip down his band after the success of the '74 tours? Scott and Phil grill Joe for answers!AND, this podcast may contain the birth of a possible future release!For a...
2022-10-1548 minZappaCastTake It Away, Jim Pons!He was the voice of Billy the Mountain. He was the voice of Jeff Simmons' bad conscience. Heck, he was even the voice of god! It's safe to say that Frank Zappa trusted Jim Pons voice.Scott Parker and Phil Surkis were honored and thrilled to chat with The Leaves/Turtles/Mothers legend, Jim Pons. Jim did not disappoint with amazing stories from his brief, yet bright time with the vaudeville edition of The Mothers.Jim shares intimate details about the ill-fated Montreux and Rainbow shows of 1971. Did you know that Mr. Pons created one of...
2022-09-0957 minZappaCastJoe's Homage: An Erie Box CompanionWhat is it about Erie, PA? Is there something in the wooder? Scott Parker and Phil Surkis chat with Joe Travers about his latest passion project: Zappa: Erie, a 6CD box set featuring three unbelievably fantastic shows made in and around his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania - Edinboro College (5/8/74), Gannon University (11/12/74), and The Erie County Fieldhouse (11/12/ 76).Plus, Joe reveals the origin of how the Vaultmeister came to be, and tells us about The Zappa Band's current east coast tour!The 'Zappa/Erie' box comes out on June 17, and you can pre-order here: http://frankzappa.lnk.t...
2022-06-1050 minZappaCastThe Mothers 1971: The Fillmore, The Rainbow & More!No, Eddie, we are not kidding: Scott Parker and Phil Surkis welcome back Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers for an in-depth exploration of the soon to be released 8 CD box set, The Mothers 1971! The new set will include all four June 1971 shows from the Fillmore East, as well as the historic, and ultimately tragic show from The Rainbow Theater. The set will also include a "hybrid" concert that was compiled from the best recordings from Franks then brand new 4-track recorder. Plus, the inside scoop on how and why the new set will feature a pristine remix of the famous Fillmore...
2022-03-1851 minZappaCastAll Different Kinds of Love with Pamela Des BarresScott Parker, Phil Surkis, and the world's most polite drummer, Joe Travers, welcome critically acclaimed author and indisputable queen of the groupies, Pamela Des Barres. Saint Valentine meets St. Alfonzo in this especially lovely edition of the ZappaCast! For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The Mothers 1971 box set, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil SurkisSpecial thanks to Joe TraversMade in cooperation with The Zappa...
2022-02-1140 minZappaCast200 Motels 50th Anniversary Celebration!Joe “Vaultmeister” Travers takes Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and you, the listener, on a very special guided tour of the soon to be released 200 Motels 50th Anniversary box set. If you thought you knew 200 Motels, think again! Plus, previews of upcoming ZappaCast shows featuring Pamela Des Barres and Jim Pons!For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The 200 Motels 50th Anniversary editions, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil Surkis...
2021-12-1054 minZappaCastLong Beach To Long Island: Chad Wackerman SpeaksScott Parker, Phil Surkis and Joe ”Vaultmeister” Travers are joined by Frank Zappa’s longest tenured drummer, the legendary Chad Wackerman. Wackerman shares about FZ projects that almost came to be, and recounts the evening that’s now preserved on the new release: Zappa ‘88: The Last U.S. Show. Plus, a sneak peek into Chad Wackerman’s “Drum Room”. Warning/Guarantee: This podcast is not just for drummers!For all things Frank Zappa, including the new release, Zappa ‘88: The Last U.S. Show, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the c...
2021-06-1159 minZappaCastRobert Martin from PhiladelphiaHost Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by multi-instrumentalist and vocal monster, Robert Martin. Martin was in every Zappa band from 1981 through 1988, and is still very involved in Frank's music as part of the "The Zappa Band". Martin discusses his early career playing on classic Philly soul tracks, how he auditioned for Frank, and his thoughts on the often discussed '88 tour.For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.comKeep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott Pa...
2021-03-1955 minZappaCastQuestions, Questions, Questions with Ahmet & JoeNew year, new ZappaCast! What's in store for 2021? Host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by Ahmet Zappa and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers , as they answer all manner of FZ related questions from near and far. Are some of their answers serious and loaded with secret underground candy-rock psychedelic profundities? Maybe.For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.comKeep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil SurkisMade in cooperation wit...
2021-02-0251 minZappaCastDirectly From Alex Winter's Heart To You"Franksgiving" is almost here! To celebrate this momentous occasion, host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis welcome Alex Winter, Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers to the ZappaCast. The conversation takes a deep dive into the making of Winter's extraordinary new documentary, ZAPPA. ZAPPA will be released by Magnolia Films in the U.S. on November 27th, 2020, in select theaters and On Demand.For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.comKeep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott Pa...
2020-11-2053 minZappaCastJoe’s Barrage: The Vaultmeister SpeaksScott 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. For all things FZ, including the Halloween ‘81 box, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scot...
2020-09-2258 minZappaCastDo Politics Belong In Music?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 for office, and listen to this podcast.For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil Surkis...
2020-08-2658 min
ZappaCastMore with Mick Ekers!Well hiya! Here we have more fun and merriment -- more 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 your copy of ZAPPA GEAR right NOW!!!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2020-06-101h 04
ZappaCastMick Ekers Talks Zappa GearHappy 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 hoopla abounds!!!Mick Ekers on TwitterThe Zappa Gear book websiteThe official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet...
2020-03-091h 33
ZappaCastThe Hot Rats Sessions!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 a big one folks, so come in and enjoy!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2019-12-292h 06
ZappaCastHalloween '73!!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 the new album HALLOWEEN '73!! This features five discs of glorious 1973 goodness, brought to you by FZ and the beloved "Roxy lineup" of the Mothers. Go to Zappa.com now and try 'er out!!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost...
2019-10-241h 19
ZappaCastZINY 40th & The Hologram Tour with Joe Travers!Howdy once again, folks! This time around, the ZappaCast is serving up another SPECIAL TREAT -- Vaultmeister Joe Travers joins us to talk about the Hologram Tour (coming soon to a city near you!), the Deluxe reissue of Zappa In New York (SUDDENLY AVAILABLE!) and much, much more! Whatcha waitin' for? Dive in to the ZappaCast, kids!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2019-04-011h 29ZappaCastLumpy Gravy and We’re Only In It For The Money at 50!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2018-09-211h 49ZappaCastZappa And The BluesThe official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2018-06-192h 18ZappaCastMore Fun With Ahmet Zappa!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2018-04-191h 40
ZappaCastThe Roxy Performances!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...
2018-03-021h 59
ZappaCastLadies And Gentlemen, Ahmet Zappa! 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 Littl...
2018-01-012h 02
ZappaCastHalloween '77 with Thomas Nordegg!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 th...
2017-10-172h 28ZappaCastHappy 50th, Absolutely Free!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 websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2017-10-061h 20
ZappaCastFreak Out at 51!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 websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2017-06-131h 43
ZappaCastYour Zappadan and Christmas present -- Mike Keneally!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 websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott P...
2016-12-232h 56