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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 quadriphonic intensions? Who wrote the melody to Uncle Remus?  Why did Alex Dmochowski only play bass on these two albums? All that and more! We hope this podcast will provide blessed relief to all those curious about the making of this historical boxset. For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website. Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

The 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 all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website. Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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 the most famous bass lines in rock history?  To dig deeper, seek out The Mothers 1971 box set, Just Another Band From L.A., The 200 Motels box set For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website. Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

What 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.to/zappaerie CLICK HERE to listen to "Montana", "You Didn't Try To Call Me" and "Village of the Sun" from the box set!   For all things visit The Official Frank Zappa website. Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Special thanks to Joe Travers Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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 encore with John Lennon and Yoko Ono.For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The Mothers 1971 Box, visit The Official Frank Zappa website. Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Special thanks to Joe Travers Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

Scott 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 Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Special thanks to Joe Travers Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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 Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Special thanks to Joe Travers Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

Scott 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 conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

Host 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.com Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

New 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.com Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

"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.com Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram. ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

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.  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 Scott Parker Produced by Phil Surkis Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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 SurkisMade in cooperation with The Zappa TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.netDON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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

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 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.net

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

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: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

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

The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net