Gonzo Weekly #375/6

Gonzo Weekly #375/6
THE "BLOODY HELL WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT?" ISSUE
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In this frabjous issue Doug talks about how Big Sean helped him through a life crisis, Jon extolls Ransom Riggs and talks about gender, Graham looks at Hawkwind's forthcoming Hawkfest, we remember a night in Portsmouth with Pop Will Eat Itself, many years ago, Alan admires the paintings of Joie A. Pabilando, we are surprisingly impressed by the new album by Eminem, and unsurprisingly so by the new Pet Shop Boys record, and we go on Animal Rescue missions with PAART.

And there are radio shows from Mack Maloney and Friday Night Progressive AND Canterbury sans Fronieres AND Merrell Fankhauser, but no sign of Strange Fruit this week, there is a column from Kev Rowland, but Mr Biffo, and C J Stone, and Neil Nixom abd Roy Weard, are on hiatus. There is also a collection of more news, reviews, views, interviews and antichinuses who have lost their shoes (OK, nothing to do with tiny marsupials who are searching for their footwear, but I got carried away with things that rhymed with OOOOS) than you can shake a stick at. And the best part is IT's ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!

This issue features:

Moore's Law, John Higgs, Ozzy Osbourne, Gorillaz, Lindsey Buckingham, Bart Lancia, The Dave Foster Band, Brian May, Pop Wil Eat Itself, Friday Night Progressive, The Merrell Fankhauser Radio Show, Mack Maloney's Mystery Hour, Carmelo Esteban "Steve" Martin Caro, Chamin Correa, Guy Deplus, Hylda Sims, Dan Andrei Aldea, James Edward Heath, Robert Parker, Sunanda Patnaik, Thérèse Allah, better known as Allah Thérèse, David Charles Olney, Chris Darrow, Dennis Garcia, Terence Graham Parry Jones, Rick Wakeman, Gerry Beckley, The Waterson Family, The Fall, Richard Wright and Dave Harris-Zee, Chasing the Monsoon, Doug Harr, Big Sean, PAART, Alan Dearling, Andy Wood, Joie A. Pabilando, Kev Rowland, Kissin' Dynamite, Faerenus, Like a Storm, Lisa Larue, Millenium, Madsen, Major Parkinson, Carl Marshall, Geordie Jackson, Zombie Cinema, Tony Klinger, Jade Goody, Hawkwind, Jonathan Downes, Wild Colonial Boy, Ransom Riggs, Martin Springett, A Map of Days, Pet Shop Boys, Eminem

And the last few issues are:

Issue 375-6 (Big Sean)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-375-6.html
Issue 373-4 (End of the World)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-373-4.html
Issue 371-2 (New Year)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-371-2.html
Issue 369-70 (Christmas)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-369-70.html
Issue 367-8 (Register to Vote)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-367-8.html
Issue 365-6 (Rick Wakeman)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-365-6.html
Issue 363-4 (Focus)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-363-4.html
Issue 361-2 (Martin Springett)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-361-2.html
Issue 359-60 (Robert Hunter)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-359-60.html
Issue 357-8 (King Crimson)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-357-8.html
Issue 355-6 (Elfin Bow)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-355-6.html
Issue 353-4 (Melanie S Jane)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-353-4.html
Issue 351-2 (Royal Affair)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CE…/gonzo-351-2-fvxuatzgf.html
Issue 349-50 (Experimental Sonic Machines)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-349-50.htm
Issue 347-8 (Gary Duncan)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-347-8.html
Issue 345-6 (RDF)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-345-6.html
Issue 343-4 (Auburn)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-343-4.html
Issue 341-42 (America)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-341-2.html
Issue 339-40 (Kev Rowland)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-339-40.html
Issue 337-38 (Zee)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-337-8.html
Issue 335-36 (Raz)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-335-6.html
Issue 333-34 (Nepal)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-333-4.html
Issue 331-32 (Scott Walker)
https://www.flipsnack.com/9FE5CEE9E8C/gonzo-331-2.html

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COMING THIS WEEKEND

PERIA BATALLA VS LEONARD COHEN

In the House of Cohen with Perla Batalla Atlanta Journal Constitution Canada's poet laureate, Leonard Cohen was one of the most fascinating and enigmatic singer/songwriters of the 20th century. This performance ... NOTICE The eagle-eyed amongst you will have also noticed that the Gonzo Multimedia websites have changed and are in a process of flux, so there are no individual sales links at the moment. But check out www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk for a thing of wonder. There is - in the pipeline - a hunky-dory, all singing, all dancing, Gonzo Publications website which will feature all the Gonzo Books, the magazine, the blog posts, and everything else, but – once again – I am doing the coding for it and in the inevitable scramble to deal with everything else that I am having to deal with at the moment, not ignoring the emotional fallout from mother’s funeral only a fortnight ago, everything is delayed.

DWEEZIL ZAPPA ON HOT RATS ETC

Dweezil Zappa On Keeping 'Hot Rats' & His Father's Legacy Alive Music Feeds Frank Zappa's 1969 record Hot Rats is notable for a number of reasons. It was Zappa's first album after breaking up The Mothers of Invention. It's also ...

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DAEVID ALLEN EN PASSANT

'Always finding nice things in a tragic situation' - Robert Wyatt at 75 Morning Star Online Wyatt was the drummer (he learnt to play in Robert Graves's garden in Mallorca) and shared vocal duties with Kevin Ayers and, for a time, Daevid ...

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GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Benjamin Britten: Phantasy Quartet (1932)

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THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

HIEROS GAMOS

"WE WELCOME THE UNIVERSE INSIDE OF US"

"Ecstatic pure-Being Moments"with flashes of "irony and wit"

Lightning slash the face of Ritual Daylight ."Sortes Virgilianae"

as a way of determining one's future."Haec iter Elysium nobis"

"The Journey is the Kingdom""Do not leave your Bodhi.Stay Here!"

2

SO MANY BLESSINGS

ARBY'S Greek Gyros(Lamb!) with Horse Sauce and Ketchup

DENNY'S Veggie Burgers (with the lot!

ANT-MAN piece-meal knowledge-an anthill too huge for one lifetime

LONG DISAPPOINTMENTS are a Blessing-lost keys,cars,books,dreams

KEY-MAN from THE MATRIX who carried far too many Keys

LAURIE ANDERSON,who handed out keys at her concert

We all carry keys to the granary of accumulated harvests

Sometimes,i am more"delighted with the limitations of caged word beauties"

Devotional Sounds accompany our many Pilgrimages/Crusades

"I am only in this -to re-connect with Mystery"

CITY SHOULD HONOUR FRANK ZAPPA

Rancho Cucamonga High School student: City should honor Frank Zappa Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Anyone who knows Aaron, 17, might not be surprised he wrote his paper about outrageous, innovative, jazz-rock fusionist Frank Zappa, one of his ...

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CROPREDY LINEUP

Fairport's Cropredy Convention three-day music festival line-up announced expressandstar.com Fairport's Cropredy Convention three-day music festival line-up this year includes artists from as far afield as Australia.

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GEOFF DOWNES (still no relation) ARTICLE

Behind the Album: Trevor Horn Looks Back on The Buggles, 'The Age of Plastic' American Songwriter In 1980, The Buggles, which were comprised of Horn and keyboardist Geoff Downes, later of Yes and Asia, released their debut album The Age Of ... NOTICE The eagle-eyed amongst you will have also noticed that the Gonzo Multimedia websites have changed and are in a process of flux, so there are no individual sales links at the moment. But check out www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk for a thing of wonder. There is - in the pipeline - a hunky-dory, all singing, all dancing, Gonzo Publications website which will feature all the Gonzo Books, the magazine, the blog posts, and everything else, but – once again – I am doing the coding for it and in the inevitable scramble to deal with everything else that I am having to deal with at the moment, not ignoring the emotional fallout from mother’s funeral only a fortnight ago, everything is delayed.

GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Daevid Allen - Why do we treat ourselves like we do

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There is - in the pipeline - a hunky-dory, all singing, all dancing, Gonzo Publications website which will feature all the Gonzo Books, the magazine, the blog posts, and everything else, but – once again – I am doing the coding for it and in the inevitable scramble to deal with everything else that I am having to deal with at the moment, not ignoring the emotional fallout from mother’s funeral only a fortnight ago, everything is delayed.

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

MAY THE GOLDEN AURA OF GOOD HEALTH

Bring the circulation back to your foot

and may Corinna's liver allow her to thrive

May her stent be effective or be replaced

May the joy of life be restored in your physical realm

for the love and dedication that links ye both

with happiness the healer@all times

Uni-Verse calls for y'all to thrive!

COME ALIVE!

Smiles of sunlight sent from Texas Thom

to Jon and Corinna Downes

Ever Aum

YES REVIEW

Yes, “Don't Go” from 'Magnification' (2001): YESterdays Something Else! Reviews The opening harmonies by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson provide a tasty mix of pop and rock elements. The melody is contemporary, but doesn't ...

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There is - in the pipeline - a hunky-dory, all singing, all dancing, Gonzo Publications website which will feature all the Gonzo Books, the magazine, the blog posts, and everything else, but – once again – I am doing the coding for it and in the inevitable scramble to deal with everything else that I am having to deal with at the moment, not ignoring the emotional fallout from mother’s funeral only a fortnight ago, everything is delayed.

JOHN LENNON: Instant Karma's gonna get you

The Story Behind The Song: 'Instant Karma!', John Lennon's one-day wonder Far Out Magazine There were just four people: John played piano, I played acoustic guitar, there was Klaus Voormann on bass and Alan White on drums. We recorded ... NOTICE The eagle-eyed amongst you will have also noticed that the Gonzo Multimedia websites have changed and are in a process of flux, so there are no individual sales links at the moment. But check out www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk for a thing of wonder. There is - in the pipeline - a hunky-dory, all singing, all dancing, Gonzo Publications website which will feature all the Gonzo Books, the magazine, the blog posts, and everything else, but – once again – I am doing the coding for it and in the inevitable scramble to deal with everything else that I am having to deal with at the moment, not ignoring the emotional fallout from mother’s funeral only a fortnight ago, everything is delayed.

LEONARD COHEN AND JUDY COLLINS

Leonard Cohen and Judy Collins perform a mesmerising duet of 'Suzanne', 1976 Far Out Magazine Leonard Cohen was never a prolific seller of records in the salad days of his musical career. After giving up the commercial pursuit of potery, Cohen ... NOTICE The eagle-eyed amongst you will have also noticed that the Gonzo Multimedia websites have changed and are in a process of flux, so there are no individual sales links at the moment. But check out www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk for a thing of wonder. There is - in the pipeline - a hunky-dory, all singing, all dancing, Gonzo Publications website which will feature all the Gonzo Books, the magazine, the blog posts, and everything else, but – once again – I am doing the coding for it and in the inevitable scramble to deal with everything else that I am having to deal with at the moment, not ignoring the emotional fallout from mother’s funeral only a fortnight ago, everything is delayed.

GEOFF DOWNES (no relation) on the Monarchy

YES And ASIA Keyboardist GEOFFREY DOWNES Says British Monarchy Has Been 'Completely ... BLABBERMOUTH.NET ASIA and YES keyboardist Geoff Downes says it is "quite astonishing" that the British monarchy has been ruined by two Americans. After the Duke and ... CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO Yes Yes are quite rightly considered one of the leading lights of the progressive rock scene, a position they have held for more than forty years.Releasing albums such as Close To The Edge, Tales From Top..

THOM THE WORLD POET IN THE NEWS

Annual poetry event set Feb. 6 at Tablerock in Salado Temple Daily Telegram The 26th annual Central Texas Poetry and Prose Readin

GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Black Napkins (Deluxe Bonus Version/Live)

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The eagle-eyed amongst you will have also noticed that the Gonzo Multimedia websites have changed and are in a process of flux, so there are no individual sales links at the moment. But check out www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk for a thing of wonder.

There is - in the pipeline - a hunky-dory, all singing, all dancing, Gonzo Publications website which will feature all the Gonzo Books, the magazine, the blog posts, and everything else, but – once again – I am doing the coding for it and in the inevitable scramble to deal with everything else that I am having to deal with at the moment, not ignoring the emotional fallout from mother’s funeral only a fortnight ago, everything is delayed.

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

FIRST,SHE STARTED BY FEEDING THE DEER
"THEY WERE HERE BEFORE US,AND THIS IS THEIR HABITAT!"
In the interest of equality,she bought bird seed for migrating parrots
Well and good-she had feathered visitors,and tame deer
She extended her welcome to those creatures others feared-
alligators,bobcats and vultures-even raccoons
with their trash stealing ways,were placated
but not her Homeowners Association!  Her gated community
made her pay $53,000 to settle a lawsuit.Her kindness in'
providing dog food,chicken and finger sandwiches
to the animals of Grassy Waters Preserve(Florida)
made her aware of a primal dispute over habitat-
four-legged creatures vs two-legged disputing living space...
Guess who is becoming extinct?

FAIRPORT CONVENTION PROFILE

Artist Profiles: Fairport Convention World Music Central Fairport Convention is an influential English folk rock and electric folk band. The group was created in 1967 and is widely regarded as the most ...

HAWKWIND ARTICLE

Monster Magnet's Dave Wyndorf on Hawkwind Louder My love for Dave Brock's guitar was a huge influence when I started Monster Magnet. He was like, 'I'm gonna play these three chords until my hands ..

YES EN PASSANT

Award Winning Documentary “MELODY MAKERS The Bible of Rock 'n Roll” Companion ... EIN News (press release) Through a series of interviews from artists (Ian Anderson/JETHRO TULL, Eric Burdon/THE ANIMALS, Alan White, Steve Howe and Chris Squire/YES, ... CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO Yes Yes are quite rightly considered one of the leading lights of the progressive rock scene, a position they have held for more than forty years.Releasing albums such as Close To The Edge, Tales From Top..

GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: Frank Zasppas - Joe's Garage

GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: George Harrison ~ Jai Sri Krishna

Being Sunday I always post sacred music. The name of the deity may change, or even the deity Him/Herself but the spirit remains the same.

LEONARD COHEN'S POETIC SPIRIT BACK IN 1966

See how Leonard Cohen talks about the “poetic spirit” on CBC 1966 magviral (satire) (press release) (blog) In 1966 Leoanrd Cohen was a long way from the well-known and celebrated singer that his legacy suggests today. The late star, like most songwriters ...

JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH ON THE ROAD

Oooff, Ken! It's John Shuttleworth's Baker's Dozen! The Quietus As he prepares to head off on a major UK tour, South Yorkshire's finest electronic artiste John Shuttleworth delves into his dusty loft to find 13 favourite ...

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

YOU WILL WALK OUT INTO THIS WORLD

and spin stories as to the true nature of it

These are placebos,fairy tales,medicine to drink

or to smoke ,snort,shoot,inject-to make your way through the Labyrinth

You may say there is a Matrix or Illuminati,or Conspiracies

to absolve you from responsibility in creation and continuation of such myths.

"All myths are lies,but all people are sustained via myth"(Joseph Campbell)

We spider weave our Net,our Web/forget the metaphor

until iPhone #12 or Web3.0 supersedes our explanations-

like Black Swans,Dark Matter,Dark Mirrors and Dark Energies

our extrapolations glow both ways.Damocles Sword?or String Theory?

TIME TO SHINE!

WAKEMANSTUFF

YES Keyboard Wizard RICK WAKEMAN Begins Recording New Instrumental Progressive Rock ... BLABBERMOUTH.NET Rick Wakeman has commenced recording a new solo LP. According to the keyboard legend, his "first keyboard-orientated instrumental prog rock ... CHECK OUT THE WAKEMAN EMPORIUM

THE GONZO TRACK OF THE DAY: FIRE MERCHANTS - Saladin

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO

Landlords of Atlantis CD - £7.99

Firemerchants CD - £7.99

FRANK ZAPPA: Talking With Bill Gubbins About Frank Zappa and Hot Rats

Talking With Bill Gubbins About Frank Zappa and Hot Rats Nashville Scene In the summer of 1969, 19-year-old Bill Gubbins aspired to interview his musical hero, Frank Zappa, then touring with The Mothers of Invention in ... CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO Frank Zappa et al On September 19, 1985, Frank Zappa testified before the United States Senate Commerce, Technology, and Transportation committee, attacking the Parents Music Resource Center or PMRC, a music organizati.. Read More

THOM THE WORLD POET: The Daily Poem

Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:

"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"

AFRAID OF THE HOMELESS

AFRAID OF BEING HOMELESS?

Afraid of fear?Of economic insecurity?

Afraid of not making the rent?the mortgage?the bills?

Divorced?Sacked?With health problems severe as PTSD?

Welcome to the many fold issues that separate us economically

so some are cared for ,but too many are not.Blame and guilt fail us.

Criminalizing those homeless fails us.Anger fails us.

Every bird falls from the sky at some time in their winged life

Do not blame the bird.Do not blame the sky

"Treat all people with grace and kindness"

Homeless but Not FriendlessSmartphones can be one of the few lifelines for those who have little. So a Facebook group for homeless people makes sense, even if it may strike some as unexpected. It includes nurses, doctors and social workers who are there to help. The ground rules are simple: Treat people with grace and kindness.