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• January 27, 2012 at 06:31 AM

  Free Basin' Fridays - Michael Chapman!!!

  Thanks to everyone that left comments for our Wheedle's Groove giveaway for the premiere of Free Basin' Fridays. There were so many good ones but Chris Celeste had us in stiches with "TGIFBF!" That's our new Twitter hashtag for this series! Big winner was out of Kansas by the name of Jeremy. But don't sweat, you've got another chance to pick up some quality wax...for free, every Friday!

  

  This week, in celebration of Michael Chapman's 71st birthday on Tuesday and the our new reissue of his debut album, Rainmaker (out now!), we're giving away not one but two LPs! Yup, enter for your chance to win a deluxe 180-gram copy of Chapman's aforementioned debut, Rainmaker (LITA 079) and last year's reissue of his follow-up, Fully Qualified Survivor (LITA 060), both originally released on Harvest Records in 1969 and 1970, respectively. With these two puppies in your collection, you'll be smiling for miles. So, leave us a comment below for your chance to win. Don't forget to put in your email address (kept private) so we can contact you if you're the winner. To keep things fair, please don't enter if you've won a giveaway of ours in the last two months. We do these every Friday, every week, so plenty of chances to pick up some goodies. The winner for this giveaway will be announced next Friday at 12pm PST. See you then!

• January 24, 2012 at 03:33 AM

  Searching For Warmth - Sundance & Rodriguez - DAY 2

  The second screening of Searching For Sugar Man was an early one, happening at 9 AM at the Yarrow Theatre in Park City. I didn't think last night's premiere could be toped, but never underestimate the power of Sixto. While the film played, I chatted with Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman and Craig Bartholomew in the lobby of the theatre. Considering these two South Africans are the reason I'm standing here, I once again geeked out, asking questions about the intense process of finding Rodriguez well over a decade years ago. The three of us picked through certain lyrics on Cold Fact and Coming From Reality, leading to other unanswered clues. Time flew by so we sat down to watch the final half hour and still felt the goosebumps. Once again, the credits came up and a standing ovation ensued. The M.C. brought out Rodriguez, cast, and crew, and the audience went nuts further, which only escalated when someone yelled out "play a song!" Rodriguez grabbed his guitar, tuned up, and performed, covering a song by Paolo Nutini. Bless the joys of YouTube and witness it here - Soon after, the press release lands that Sony Pictures Classics has purchased the film for North America, making this the first purchase of the entire 2012 Sundance Film Festival. Minds are further blown. [caption id="attachment_4678" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="In the car, heading to Salt Lake City"][/caption] A few hours later, we head out to Salt Lake City for screening #3, happening at a gorgeous downtown city library. Craig drives his rental with the rest of us grateful for the lift: Sugar, the film's Director of Photography Camilla Skagerstrom, and Craig's wife Philippa Berrington, who a decade prior sung vocals on a cover of Rodriguez's "I Wonder" with a group called Generation EXT and rapper Tazz. I dug up the tune here. The Salt Lake screening is another packed house and another standing ovation. Considering the audiences for the screenings in Park City were primarily film industry folks, it was refreshing to see a response from the locals. They absolutely loved the film and we met some incredibly kind Salt Lake City residents. [caption id="attachment_4679" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Rodriguez playing a song after the morning's screening"][/caption] The cast, crew, and family headed to Rodriguez's condo for a post-celebration party. Champagne, pizza, and other delights ensued. Rodriguez played a few songs. A couple hours later, it was sad saying goodbye to Camilla, Craig, and Philippa who all had to fly out the next morning. I felt lucky to have met them. Such great people. Camilla's an absolute sweetheart and her work on the film can't be understated. [caption id="attachment_4680" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Director Malik Bendjelloul toasts"][/caption]

  I stopped by the film party for Your Sister's Sister, directed by Seattle director Lynn Shelton and line produced by Jennifer Maas (Wheedle's Groove). It was brilliant seeing Seattle friends and the almighty Ted Speaker who recorded a number of songs for the Wheedle's Groove film doc years prior. Outside drunk girls walked in heels on slippery, black ice. It made me miss the sun and BBQ of South By Southwest in Austin.

  Time to sleep.

• January 22, 2012 at 11:27 AM

  Rodriguez Does Sundance - Day 1 - Part II

  I climb on the shuttle from the Salt Lake City airport to the homebase of Sundance in Park City. So far it's not as cold as I expected but imagine the temperature will be falling a good 10 degrees once we roll into Park City. Small talk ensues on the bus with about 10 of us packed in like sardines. I ask the guy sitting next to me what he's here for. His name is Jim Brunzell and he's scouting films for Sound Unseen, a film festival that he helps curate. Small world. Coincidentally, in 2010, the Wheedle's Groove film documentary won the Jury Prize for Best Film at Sound Unseen. We both trip out. Our driver is Joel who sports a killer mustache. I'm told that last year's 'stache was mightier. Over the course of the next 10 days, the Rodriguez documentary Searching For Sugar Man will screen 6 times. I'm here till Tuesday so I'll be checking out 4 of them, along with a surprise performance or two from the man. [caption id="attachment_4669" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Bus Driver Joel"][/caption] On way to dinner, I meet two local brothers on the bus. Talk focusses on taking "a frozen" and life in Park City. It's a pretty town of just 8,000 residents. One of the brothers works at local whiskery distillery High West. I hope to stop by before I fly out.

  Dinner's at a spot on Main Street called Caféerigo. I soon realize this is feeling more like a Rodriguez convention, gathering some familiar and unfamiliar faces from Rodriguez's life and career. Seeing Rodriguez for the first time in over a year is an immediate high. He looks great in a black suit and scarf, calm and classy as always. You can see the smile on his face when we chat about the film and the people surrounding us. It felt a little too good to be true. I quickly meet my heroes, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman and Craig Bartholomew, the two South Africans who started all this madness. In the mid-'90s through endless persistence and a milk carton featuring Rodriguez's face, they located Rodriguez who Sugar, Craig, and all in S.A. thought was long dead. Along with Rodriguez, Sugar and Craig are the stars of the doc. Sugar's flown in from South Africa, Craig from Baltimore where he now lives. Around 2005, I emailed Sugar via the website Sugarman.org, stating my hopes of meeting Rodriguez and re-releasing Cold Fact and Coming From Reality. Sugar immediately responded, kindly putting me in touch with Regan, Rodriguez's daughter, and soon after we flew out to Detroit to meet the man. I'm endlessly grateful to Sugar for responding to that email. Prior to my email, he received many similar requests from other labels, but had faith in what we could do. After exchanging emails for years, it was wonderful to finally meet him in the flesh. The work of Sugar and Craig is such an inspiring story. I felt like asking for autographs. I held back.

  [caption id="attachment_4670" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Craig Bartholomew and Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman"][/caption]

  I meet the film's producer Simon Chinn. Another larger than life figure in the world of documenting long lost tales. Simon produced Project Nim and Man On Wire, one of the best docs of the past few decades . I meet another familiar face, Rodriguez's middle daughter Sandra and her daughter Amanda. Great people. It was fantastic catching up with everyone. The excitement for this film from the 20 or so of us in this room was literally through the roof. We'd all seen rough cuts over the years but not the final document and never on the big screen.

  [caption id="attachment_4671" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Rodriguez with daughter Sandra Kennedy and director Malik Bendjelloul - Photo by artlobster"][/caption] After dinner, we head to the Library Center Theatre for the premiere, which goes down well. Lots of tears and laughs flowing throughout the screening. During the Q&A they bring out Rodriguez and he receives a standing ovation. It was hard not getting choked up. I find myself with a massive perma-smile throughout both the screening and Q&A, even after seeing the doc so many times before. Lots of interesting questions unfold during the Q&A. Rodriguez is in fine style as always with his first line being "it's a great day to be in Utah." He humbly answers questions, but spends most of the time congratulating director Malik Bendjelloul for a much deserved fantastic job. Afterwards, Sugar and I share some vodka and he gives me an LP that he's brought from his record store Mabu Vinyl in Cape Town, South Africa, Rodriguez's Best Of LP, originally released in S.A. in 1982. It's incredibly rare and the LP that got Sugar deeply into Rodriguez's music. I notice that track 1 is "Crucify Your Mind" so I can understand. A kind, kind gift. I get back at 2 AM and finally fall asleep. Not an easy task after the heavy adrenaline rush of the past few hours. What a night. Many more screenings to come, including Friday's at 9am sharp. Can't wait.

• January 20, 2012 at 04:59 AM

  Bringin' the goods and giving them away! Free Basin' Fridays is here.

  [caption id="attachment_4659" align="aligncenter" width="675" caption="Illustration by Drew Christie"][/caption] Addicted to records? Then mark your calendars for "Free Basin' Fridays!" Each Friday on our blog, we'll announce giveaways of new releases, selections from our back catalog, ephemera, and other limited items. In honor of the late great Kearney Barton, this week we're giving away a massive Wheedle's Groove package (over a $100 value). For your chance to win, leave a comment below and be sure to include your name and email address (kept private) so we can contact you! Winner is announced next Friday 1/27! Don't sleep on this one! Giveaway includes:

  Wheedles Groove: Seattle’s Finest In Funk & Soul 1965–1979 Limited Edition 45s Box Set (x10 45s)

  

  Wheedle's Groove: Seattle's Finest In Funk & Soul 1965-75 (CD)

  Kearney Barton (CD) Wheedle's Groove Documentary (DVD) Seattle SuperSonics Replica Trading Cards (16 cards in set, limited edition of 100) Be sure to check out the blog every Friday at 12PM PST for Free Basin' Fridays and your chance to stock up on the good stuff...for free! And big thanks to our bud Drew Christie for doing the illustration for the series. Check him out here!

• January 19, 2012 at 08:38 AM

  Sundance, Sixto Rodriguez, and Forthcoming Freezing Balls - Day 1

  I've been waiting for this Rodriguez film documentary for what feels like centuries. You're probably wondering, what Sixto doc? Good question. About 4 years ago, as we reissued the 1969 album Cold Fact by Detroit singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, a young Swedish director began hatching a master plan to direct a feature length doc about the mysterious figure. In our ten years as label and 100 records later, Cold Fact remains my personal favorite from our catalog. A reissue that took years to bring to fruition and one of the more personal adventures we've been on. And it keeps on. I met Rodriguez doc director Malik Bendjelloul in August 2008, when Josh and I flew to NYC for Rodriguez's first ever proper U.S. show, happening at the beautiful Joe's Pub in Manhattan. Yes, that is correct: outside of a warm up gig in upstate New York a month prior, this was truly the artist's first ever U.S. show for a man in his sixties, born and bred in Detroit, with two albums under his belt. His larger than life mystique was certainly intact by the time we hit Manhattan. Malik and his crew filmed the sold out gig (I remember the chills of the evening and randomly enough Bernard Purdie showing up as the lights came up). The next few days, the director followed Rodriguez, his family, and I around to a number of promotional opportunities. I remember an interview on WNYC's Soundcheck and a surprise gig put on by the Fader. It was a magical trip, my first with Rodriguez. Not sure anything tops that West Coast tour of June 2009, but that's another story. Shit, actually I blogged about that one. Anyways, over the course of the next few years, Malik would travel to Detroit, South Africa, Los Angeles, and London - hitting each place a half dozen times, documenting Rodriguez's every move and whisper, and trying to piece together a life story that was hard to believe and harder to tell. From the get go though, Malik's determination and intelligence struck me as someone who could pull it off. But I think we were all a little skeptical, which is often the case when someone makes a doc on your favorite artist. Doing it right, or even at all, is a monumental feat, something I learned watching Jennifer Maas expertly direct Wheedle's Groove over a 7 year period. Like reissues, a crappy music doc can be two fold - you're grateful to learn a few things but bummed it didn't reach that grand plateau. And once it's done, it's done. Flash forward four years and much sweat and hardwork on Malik's part, and I'm on the plane headed to the Sundance Film Festival to freeze my ass off and attend the film's world premiere, screening a number of times over the next week in Park City, Utah. I've packed more warm clothes than I've ever worn in my life, got two bottles of Jameson (I didn't dig hearing my friend Toddrick telling me the horror stories on the lack of proper booze in Utah), and already feeling like those measly 3 hours of sleep last night may have not been the best idea. It's my first time to Sundance. I'm expecting something like SXSW but no hot sun nor BBQ. I'm also having a hard time comprehending this day has actually come. I can't imagine what Rodriguez and Malik must be thinking about tonight's premiere. Over the past 18 months, I've seen a few rough cuts of the film and can honestly say that the doc reaches that grand plateau. Now it's time for Malik to share it with the world. It's going to be a crazy weekend. - Matt Sullivan

• November 29, 2011 at 05:40 AM

  Wheedle's Groove 45s Box Set RELEASE PARTY | 12/13 | @ The Crocodile

  To celebrate the release of our latest and most lavish release to date, Wheedle's Groove Limited Edition 45s Box Set (available NOW), LITA and The Crocodile in Seattle are hosting a release party! Full details below, but make sure to share the event and tell your friends, as with the select artists in attendance and DJ Supreme La Rock spinning 45s, this is a night not to be missed. See you there!

  Tuesday 12/13

  The Crocodile & Light In The Attic presents:

  Wheedle's Groove 45s Box Set Record Release Party

  w/ DJ Supreme La Rock spinning all 45's!

  Artists in attendance signing autographs!

  8pm / Free / 21+

  at Crocodile Cafe (in Back Bar)

  2200 2nd Avenue

  Seattle, WA 98121

• November 21, 2011 at 10:02 AM

  Dropping this week - Wheedle's Groove "Limited Edition 45 Box Set"!

  

  In 2004, Light In The Attic and DJ Supreme La Rock compiled the first ever set of vintage Pacific Northwest soul, funk, and R&B, Wheedle’s Groove: Seattle’s Finest In Funk & Soul 1965-75 (LITA 009). Nearly a decade on, the Wheedle still grooves and with this we give you our most ambitious release to date. Over three years in the making, Wheedle’s Groove: Seattle’s Finest In Funk & Soul 1965-79 is a lavishly packaged vinyl singles box set featuring ten impossibly rare 45s (some fetching thousands on the collector’s market) from Seattle’s vintage soul scene. Limited to only 2,000 hand-numbered copies worldwide, the ten 45 RPM set is housed in a gorgeous custom made magnetic flip-top box and features meticulously re-mastered audio and original label art. For those who must hear these vintage tunes and can’t relax with a tipple at the turntable, we’ve even included a free download card for all tracks. But wait, our love for Seattle soul could not rest there… we’ve included a massive 7?×? glossy 96-page book with new liner notes by Jonathan Zwickel that features new interviews with the regional musicians and key players, along with never before seen photos—from smokey Seattle clubs to Patrinell Staten singing at Jimi Hendrix’s funeral. Plus, a treasure trove of local music ephemera, a replica Seattle SuperSonics trading card, and countless archival gems. To round out this lavish set, we’ve also added a very special CD by Seattle soul titans Robbie Hill’s Family Affair: Gotta Get Back: The Unreleased L.A. Sessions, which though originally recorded in 1975, remained lost until the recent discovery of the original multi-track masters. The tapes were carefully mixed by renowned engineer and producer Steve Fisk. To say it’s a miracle that these tapes surfaced would be a massive understatement. This set will be released on Record Store Day's "Black Friday" event on November 25th 2011 (check back on Wednesday for a list of stores carrying it) but the first 50 online pre-orders at www.lightintheattic.net will receive two autographed photos of Patrinell Staten and Robbie Hill, along with a set of 16 trading cards from the NBA’s 1979-80 World Champions, the Seattle SuperSonics. Yes, we’re talking Emerald City basketball giants Jack Sikma, Fred Brown, and Dennis Johnson.

  For additional photos, audio samples and more, click here!

• September 21, 2011 at 07:05 AM

  Wheedle's Groove on KING5 Seattle's "Evening Magazine" (video)

  The Wheedle's Groove documentary and band were featured last night on KING5 Seattle's "Evening Magazine" program. You can watch the the whole 6:00 minute video after the jump or by clicking here.

• September 12, 2011 at 11:58 AM

  Wheedle's Groove @ Moore Theater | Stranger Genius Awards (FRIDAY!)

  Hey Seattle! This Friday Wheedle's Groove are headlining at the Moore Theater for the Ninth Annual Stranger Genius Awards. This is going to be a fun night and such an honor to be part of. Here's the official word from The Stranger. Leave a comment on the Facebook event page and get the word out. Hope to see you there!

  We here at The Stranger may be a bunch of queers and heretics, but there is one thing we believe in: art. Every year, we celebrate Seattle’s greatest artists in film, music, visual art, books, and theater—by giving them $5,000 each and throwing a giant citywide party in their honor. Seattle always turns out to make it a blast. You’re invited to the Ninth Annual Stranger Genius Awards Party, featuring live performances by Wheedle’s Groove and Wild Orchid Children, as well as DJ sets by Emerald City Soul Club and OC Notes. What are you wearing? (Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave, www.strangertickets.com, 9:30 pm, $7, 21+)

• September 05, 2011 at 02:08 PM

  Wheedle's Groove on the Stage and Screen in Portland THIS WEDNESDAY!

  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

• September 02, 2011 at 08:58 AM

  Ural Thomas + Dennis Coffey + Johnny Horn = Bumbershoot 2011

  Heading up to Bumbershoot this weekend??? Be sure to check out Dennis Coffey on Monday at 4 PM. His back up band is lead by guitartist Johnny Horn and as a special guest, Ural Thomas (of Wheedle's Groove) will be driving up from Portland to sing on 4 songs! This is going to be a killer set! Here's a live video from Ponderosa Stomp in 2009 of Dennis Coffey (with The Bo-Keys) playing his classic deep funk track "Scorpio"!

• August 18, 2011 at 03:33 AM

  "Don't Knock The Rock" Wheedle's Groove/Jim Sullivan TONIGHT!

  Here's a shot of the marquee last night at Cinefamily/Silent Movie Theater. Come out for the mysterious tail and magical music of Jim Sullivan (The Jim Sullivan Story) and stay for the untold story of Seattle's Soul/Funk scene (Wheedle’s Groove). Matt and Patrick will be spinning some records before and after and don't forget about the Q&A with Wheedle’s Groove director Jennifer Maas!

  Wheedle’s Groove (L.A. Premier!) & The Jim Sullivan Story (World Premier!!!) Thursday, August 18th 7:30PM Don’t Knock The Rock @ Cinefamily 611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles

• August 17, 2011 at 05:34 AM

  Wheedle's Groove / Jim Sullivan Story TICKET GIVEAWAY!

  We're getting ready for the “Don’t Knock The Rock” film festival screening of Wheedle’s Groove & The Jim Sullivan Story at Cinefamily this Thursday. For the event, we're giving away TWO tickets plus, there will be giveaways at the event too! So get your tickets and also enter your chance to win a pair. Winner will be announced tomorrow at noon. Details (and trailers) after the jump. For your chance to win two tickets, leave a comment below with your email address (that's kept hidden) and we'll pick the winner at random and announce it tomorrow at 12PM PST. So keep your Thursday night free! Of course, this even is in Los Angeles, so it helps if you're in town!

  Wheedle’s Groove (L.A. Premier!) & The Jim Sullivan Story (World Premier!!!) Thursday, August 18th 7:30PM Don’t Knock The Rock @ Cinefamily 611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles

• August 05, 2011 at 02:54 PM

  Don't forget - Wheedle's Groove L.A. premiere August 18th!

  

  Don't forget to get your tickets now! Only two weeks left!

  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

  CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW FOR TICKETS!

  

• July 18, 2011 at 09:58 AM

  Wheedle's Groove L.A. premier at "Don't Knock The Rock" film festival!

  

  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 Click on the link below for advance tickets - http://www.cinefamily.org/?films/dont-knock-the-rock-?2011/ Spread the word with this Facebook event page!

  Wheedle's Groove Official Trailer from Jennifer Maas on Vimeo.

• June 06, 2011 at 12:26 PM

  Kearney Barton--legendary NW engineer--featured in Tape Op!

  

  We're very excited to see an excellent interview in our favorite music recording magazine Tape Op! Most of you will know Kearney Barton from the Wheedle's Groove documentary and from his stellar work recording many of the artists on our Wheedle's Groove comp and also the namesake of their album, Kearney Barton. Did you know that he also recorded legendary NW garage-rock pioneers like The Sonics, The Wailers, The Ventures, and The Rocking Kings (which featured a young Jimi Hendrix)? Kearney is one-of-a-kind and a legend in his own time. Also, dig the cover photo by Chris Gergley of Kearney's old "headphone tree" that is now proudly displayed at our Seattle office! Check out the excellent interview by Sean Wolcott in the May/June issue of Tape Op! And as a bonus, check out the Tape Op site for a bonus photo section.

• May 30, 2011 at 02:32 PM

  Happy Memorial Day!

  After an awesome weekend in Big Sur and a long yet eventful--a California condor decided to fly right into our van!--drive home, not to mention the news on Twitter of the sublime Wheedle's Groove show at Sasquatch, we collectively crash hard on this holiday Monday that feels so much like Sunday. And what a holiday it is--Memorial Day. Regardless of where you stand on the current state of things in the world, it's a day to remember those who once stood before us. And of course, let's not forget the hot dogs!

  Memorial Day 2011 - OVER AND OUT!

• May 25, 2011 at 12:54 PM

  "Wheedle's Groove" director Jennifer Maas interviewed by Aquarium Drunkard!

  There are just some things one must do everyday: water the plants, brush your teeth (twice if you can!), call your Mom (as Laurie Anderson said, "Hi Mom!"), and read up on all the goodness over at the Aquarium Drunkard blog. That said, if you check one of those items off your list today, it should be the last one. Head on over to Aquarium Drunkard for the interview with Wheedle's Groove director Jennifer Maas about the making of the film. Much more fun than brushing those teeth! Wheedle's Groove :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview

• May 13, 2011 at 04:29 AM

  Fat Beats 45: Mr. Holmes & the Brotherhood (Wheedle's Groove) - Win A Free Record!!

  It all started in Los Angeles with a chance meeting at a house show in an old Victorian home. The LITA crew rolled in, only to find the sprawling NYC collective--CSC Funk Band--tearing up the stage with a cover of "Thrift Store Find" by Mr. Holmes & the Brotherhood as heard on Wheedle's Groove: Seattle's Finest In Funk & Soul 1965-75! After their absolutely scorching set, we picked up our jaws off the floor and immediately cornered the band to get the scoop. Long story short, many friends were shared in common and an idea was sparked - a 45 featuring the original deep funk cut of "Thrift Store Find" with the sprawling psych-funk cover by CSC Funk Band on the flip. Sound too good to be true? Believe it. [caption id="attachment_3778" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="CSC Funk Band"][/caption]

  Brought to you by our buds at Fat Beats, this killer collaboration is now available on glorious vinyl. You can order it HERE.

  But hey, it's Friday, and we're feeling generous, SO, we're offering ONE free copy of the 45 shipped directly to your door. For your chance to win, leave your name and email in the comment field below (email is kept private and not shared). On Monday we'll pick a name at random and BAM!, the record is yours! CSC Funk Band - "Thrift Store Find" (Sample)

• May 03, 2011 at 10:44 AM

  Wheedle's Groove Film at Langston Hughes African American Film Festival (Seattle)

  More great news for Wheedle's Groove fans. If haven't been able to catch a screening of the film on the home turf (Seattle!), then this Wednesday night is your chance. Wheedle's Groove movie will be screening at the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival on Wednesday, May 4th at 7PM.  Spread the word! For tickets and more info, click HERE! Wheedle's Groove Langston Hughes African American Film Festival Wednesday, May 4th @ 7 PM @ Central Cinema 1411 21st Ave at Union Street Seattle, WA Can't make it?? Don't fret, the Wheedle's Groove DVD is now available WORLDWIDE!