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Tuesday, August 9, 2005

Seattle’s Still Got Soul

Posted by on August 9 at 11:21 AM

Wheedle’s Groove, a record documenting Seattle’s old school (and under-recognized) funk and soul scene from the late ’60s through the mid-’70s, shed some much needed light on that rich scene. The record came out on the always eclectic local label Light in the Attic Records, and LITA owner Matt Sullivan just emailed me some great news. Not only is there a new Wheedle’s Groove record in the works, but there’s a documentary being made about the scene and its players (who played a sold out Chop Suey show last year). Check out the trailer here. There will also be a Wheedle Bumbershoot gig.

This from Mr. Sullivan: "The Bumbershoot gig will feature all the prime players -- Bernadette Bascom, Pat Wright/Patrinell Staten of The Total Experience Gospel Choir, Robbie Hill (from Robbie Hill's Family Affair and Black On White Affair), Ron Buford, Overton Berry... Plus, Dynomite D (Kid Koala, Modest Mouse, Beastie Boys) and Mr. Supreme will bust out their million dollar crates for some mind-blowing DJ sets.

Since January, we've been recording a new album at Kearney Barton's Audio Recording (the 73-year old genius who originally recorded the Ventures, The Sonics, Kingsmen, and many of the original Wheedle's Groove tracks). The album will feature the above musicians and many more. The concept: the Emerald City's '60s & '70s funk legends meet the city‚s current crop of 21st century faithful. Hip-hop intertwines with surefire raw funk, while psychedelic gospel tastes modern neo-soul. Produced by Mr. Supreme and Dynomite D."