Hot damn, as i’m sure all of you know by now, we are super excited about the upcoming release of the lost classic U.F.O. by Jim Sullivan. This reissue has been years in the making and on November 16th it will finally be unleased unto the world–for the first time ever on CD (and the first ever reissue on vinyl).
So with all this in mind, do pick up the December issue of Mojo Magazine where U.F.O. is given 5 stars and featured as the lead review in their reissue section! Very cool.
And if you’ve been paying attention, dear friends, you should know all about the Jim Sullivan Story, a short film made by Jennifer Maas (Wheedle’s Groove) about the truly haunting and bizarre story of Jim Sullivan and U.F.O.. Need reminding???? Here:
After picking up awards from festivals around the globe, we are excited to announce the arrival of the Wheedle’s Groove film directed by Jennifer Maas! Wheedle’s Groove documents Seattle’s soul and funk scene in the late 1960s to early 1970s and the story of its rediscovery, thanks to DJ/collector/digger extraordinaire Mr. Supreme and the Wheedle’s Groove: Seattle’s Finest in Funk & Sould 1965-75 (LITA 009) comp.
Well, OK, we were fibbing a bit. The DVD isn’t quite here yet but you may pre-order your copy of Wheedle’s Groove (CINE 802) today! Click HERE for more info!
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Just got word that Wheedle’s Groove is featured as “DVD of the Month” with a “4 Star” rating in the February issue Mojo Magazine! Pick it up today!
Very excited to announce that Jennifer Maas’ documentary Wheedle’s Groove, which documents Seattle’s soul and funk scene in the late 1960s to early 1970s and the story of its rediscovery, is now available everywhere in the UK! Sit tight North America and the rest of the World…you’ll be seeing copies in shops in your areas in the next two weeks. For now, check out what Mojo Magazine had to say out the film in the March 2011 issue (Cliff’s notes verion: it got 4 stars!) and be sure to check back tomorrow for more Wheedle’s Groove goodies!
Big news this week for Wheedle’s Groove! Run out and pick up the March 31, 2011 (#1132) issue of Rolling Stone–yeah, the one with Howard Stern on the cover–and flip as quickly as possible to page 68. Whoop there it is! Barry Walters calls Wheedle’s Groove an “exceptionally good-looking doc” in which “the real stars are the unsung heroes who now live as ordinary folk but were once superfly kings of the ghetto.” Congrats to filmmaker Jennifer Maas and all of the musicians that made this film what it is.
That’s right! Jennifer Maas’ Wheedle’s Groove is now available in North America. Here’s your chance to bring a little Seattle soul-funk into your home! Available in record stores everywhere!
On August 18th, join Light In The Attic Records at Cinefamily for the Los Angeles premiere of the full length documentary, Wheedle’s Groove. This screening is part of the amazing “Don’t Knock The Rock” film festival and will also feature a Q&A with Wheedle’s Groove director Jennifer Maas and DJ sets from LITA’s Matt Sullivan and Patrick McCarthy. Rounding out this special night is the worldwide theatrical premiere of the short The Jim Sullivan Story. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early before they sell out.
Wheedle’s Groove L.A. Premier!
Thursday, August 18th 7:30PM
Don’t Knock The Rock @ Cinefamily
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles
On August 18th, join Light In The Attic Records at Cinefamily for the Los Angeles premiere of the full length documentary,Wheedle’s Groove. This screening is part of the amazing “Don’t Knock The Rock” film festival and will also feature a Q&A withWheedle’s Groove director Jennifer Maas and DJ sets from LITA’s Matt Sullivan and Patrick McCarthy. Rounding out this special night is the worldwide theatrical premiere of the short The Jim Sullivan Story.
Wheedle’s Groove L.A. Premier!
Thursday, August 18th 7:30PM
Don’t Knock The Rock @ Cinefamily
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles
Hey Portland come out this Wednesday night (9/7/11) for an evening of Seattle’s finest in soul and funk. As part of the MusicfestNW, the documentary Wheedle’s Groove will be shown with the band Wheedle’s Groove taking the stage immediately after the film. This is the first time the band and the film have shared the stage on the same night, so this is not to be missed! And just to sweeten the deal, director Jennifer Maas will be in attendance for a Q&A moderated by the legendary George Drakoulias. Be there! For tickets and more info, click here.
Wheedle’s Groove (Documentary and Band)
7:00PM – Wedensday, September 7 – MusicfestNW @ the Mission Theater
