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Wax On Film: A Vinyl Photo Contest

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It’s here! Flea Market Funk has partnered up with the vinyl photo blog Dust & Grooves for Wax On Film: A Photo Contest. We want to see creative photos of your vinyl collections. We have an exclusive, expert panel of judges to help determine the winners. We’re talking not just Eilon from Dust & Grooves and myself, but people like acclaimed DJ, Rich Medina, Brian Ho from Dreams in Audio, and Brian Cross aka B+ from Mochilla, all vinyl experts in their own right. The chosen winners will receive Wax On Film gift packages from Nixon, Tucker & Bloom, Rare Byrds, Listen Clothing, 101 Apparel, Tropicalia In Furs, Cultures of Soul, Hot Peas & Butta, and more!

Go here for more details.

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Eula Cooper Live! in Brooklyn

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Dope flyer by Soulmarcosa

For all you Funk and Soulsters in the Tri-State area, the good people over at Dig Deeper have got another hot show for you. In the past, they have brought you artists like Syl Johnson, Winfield Parker, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Willie West, Kings Go Forth, Marva Whitney, Darrow Fletcher and more. On January 28th they bring back Soul Sister Eula Cooper for the second time since 2008. Eula Cooper, known for her small string of sides released on Tragar and Note Records, as well as Atlantic, will be bringing her Georgia heat to the stage at Southpaw, backed up by The MAP Legends. Meah Pace will be the opener, and as usual, Mr. Robinson and DJ Honky will be spinning the Funk and Soul 45′s in between acts and late into the night.

Dig Deeper does a great job bringing these sometimes long forgotten Funk and Soul artists to NYC, many who have never performed here during their early careers. Their events have grown pretty huge, getting spotlighted in magazines like The New Yorker, and drawing audiences from pretty far. So if you’re in the market for some real, live, Funk and Soul, Dig Deeper have got your fix this weekend.

Dig Deeper
Southpaw
125 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY
2,3 to Bergen/ B, Q to 7th
718.230.0236

Buy tickets to this event here.

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Eula Cooper Live! at The 5 Spot in Brooklyn, NY 2008

Sammy Dread – Dreadlocks Queen

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Photo Courtesy of Jammyland

Here’s a gem of a record I got in the dollar bin at some charity shop this past week. I also pulled out some more heavy Reggae, plus some 80′s private press Hip Hop 12′s, and some early 70′s 12″ Disco Funk. More on every one of those records in the upcoming months. For now, we’ve got Sammy Dread with “Dreadlocks Queen” from his 1982 Hit Bound Lp Road Block.

Born Stewart Farquharson in Greenwich Town, in Kingston, JA, he became Sammy Dread and never looked back. Catching a break to work with Sugar Minott singing back up, Sammy also had released a single of his own, “African Girl” on the Roots Tradition label. Recording for a variety of labels: Channel One, Heartbeat, Jah Life, Sammy Dread International, Black Solidarity, Black Roots, and Freedom Sounds among others, his 7″, 12″ and 10″ output is definitely impressive. Working with Reggae notables like Joe Gibbs, Dennis Brown, Tony Tuff, Tappa Zuike, Barrington Levy, Dennis Brown and more, Sammy Dread is a definite success in Reggae music. One tune that would get lots of play was “Bad Boy (M-16)”, and the subsequent M-16 riddim ensued. It wouldn’t hurt that he was name checked and big upped by The Fat Boys in their ’83 “Hardcore Reggae” record, which got the name Sammy Dread on people’s minds. Dread kept releasing records until the late 90′s, where he went MIA for a while only to reappear about 10 years later. Sammy Dread picked up where he left off, making music, spreading a positive vibe, and releasing good music.

“ Everybody is an artist in Jamaica, so you always have to find a tune that’s above other tunes. If you don’t do that, after three or four months, no one hears you. Look how long I’m in the business, and it’s just the love of people, my fans. ”

Known primarily for this 1982 Road Block Lp on Hit Bound (Channel One) which this side is from, “Dreadlocks Queen” uses Eric Donaldson’s “Cherry Oh Baby” riddim. Sammy Dread mashes up the lyrics as a tribute to the love for his dreadlock girl. A great use of this riddim, which has also been used by the Lone Ranger for “Sat Upon the Rock” (produced by Ernest Hoo Kim) among others. The side was recorded at Channel One and produced by SOJIE in Jamaica and backed by the Radics, which included Style Scott on Drums, Errol “Flabba” Holt on bass, Bingy Bunny and Dwight Pickney on guitars, Gladdy Anderson on piano, Steely on organ, and Christopher “Sky Juice” Burt with added percussion. In my opinion, they don’t make music like Sammy Dread did back in the early 80′s. In fact, Reggae music doesn’t have the stars like they used to, that’s why it’s important to preserve music like this, and keep the fires burning. Sammy Dread keeps the fire of Jah burning through this music. We’re just glad to help.

Download or Listen to Sammy Dread – Dreadlocks Queen from the Hit Bound Lp

Here’s a Sammy Dread interview from 2011 from MadVibez Radio out of Toronto.

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Jazzman Records: The Interview

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I’m excited to announce that the next Big Ups interview will be, to me, the best digger and preserver of Funk, Soul, Jazz, and many other genres. A true defender of the underdog musicians throughout the world. A man that has dedicated his life to keeping this music we all love alive. I, along with countless others have bought these records, gained knowledge from Gerald, and enjoyed the many Lps, 7″s, and compilations he’s put out through the years. He was the first person to actually do a regional Funk compilation properly with Hard Texas Funk. While others were bootlegging, Gerald did his due diligence, put the legwork in, and came out with the official compilation. This set the bar for all of the future compilations. Label scans, rare photos, band info, studio info, and anything else that was relevant was included. All of this (for the most part) is common place these days. Everyone from Numero to Now Again to anyone else resurrecting and releasing these forgotten artists and music owes a debt of gratitude to Jazzman.

“ We’re validating a style of music that was already there but wasn’t being done properly. ”-Jazzman Gerald on Jazzman Records, 2011

Here is an interview done in December 2011 in Lausanne, Switzerland where Gerald speaks on Jazzman Records, how he got his start, and what the label is all about. It’s a great insight on the label’s philosophy, a brief history of the music he preserves, and why it’s important that it’s to be done properly. As I said earlier, I’ve got Gerald in a Big Ups interview that will drop next week. Here’s a little back ground for those who are or aren’t familiar. It’s a great insight into the life and views of the man they call Jazzman Gerald.

Jazzman Gerald Interview 2011

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DJ Format: Statement Of Intent Album Sampler Video

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This is how a promo should be done. Bringing it back to the concrete streets, DJ Format, plus a gang of artists deliver us a sample of music from the upcoming Statement of Intent record about to drop on February 27th on Project Blue Book. The project features artists such as Edan, Phil Most Chill, The Nostalgia 77 Quintet, Sureshot La Rock, and the Simon Sound. If this entire album is anything like this video, real Hip Hop is back, for real. High BPM rapping is in full effect!

More details from DJ Format’s site.

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Ralph MacDONALD – Jam On The Groove

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R.I.P. Ralph MacDonald 1944-2011

This weekend, we lost another great musician, Ralph MacDONALD. Ralph was a great drummer and percussionist, and I have to admit, every time I see a copy of this record (no matter what: 45, Lp or 12″), I get it. Here’s New York City’s own Ralph MacDonald with “Jam On the Groove” on Marlin Records was 1976.

Born in Harlem, NYC in 1944, music was always in MacDONALD’s blood. His father was the Calypso performer MacBeth the Great, so he was close to the Calypso movement in New York City that reached world wide. In his late teens he worked hauling steel drums for a friend who worked for Harry Belafonte. When someone didn’t come to work, he stepped up brashly and played. He was even boastful enough to approach Belafonte and tell him he knew nothing about Calypso, which prompted Belafonte to ask him to write a song. The results were a good amount of tunes on Calypso Carnival. Partnering up with William Eaton and Bill Slater he formed Antisia Music, a publishing company. They would go on to write “Where Is the Love” for Roberta Flack, which went on to sell over 10 million copies. MacDONALD was in, and he wrote for many performers, including Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Grover Washington, Jr., and a song on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. We all know how much that record sold (over 47 million and counting), and would earn 2 Grammys for the NYC native. MacDonald was not one to stop writing or performing, and when he wrote a side called “Just the Two of Us” in 1976 that appeared on Washington, Jr.’s 1980 “Winelight” record, it would be his greatest success. MacDONALD also had been a percussionist for Jimmy Buffet for quite a while, and continued to write, record, and tour up until his death.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with MacDONALD, the most notable use of this record was in Double D and Steinski’s “Lesson 3″. It’s quite a famous break, and with this Disco/ Calypso feel drum pattern and various percussion throughout (I think I heard a triangle in there). Ralph MacDONALD was one of those guys that maybe you didn’t know of, but he was always involved in music. His publishing and writing were where he made his bread and butter, but there is no denying how good the drums are in “Jam On the Groove”. Rest In Power Ralph MacDONALD, and a huge Salut! from Flea Market Funk.

Listen to Ralph MacDONALD – Jam On The Groove from the Marlin Records LP Sound of a Drum

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Big Ups with Kon

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What I have today is a real treat. Kon is a DJ/ producer who I have the utmost respect for. A humble cat who really just not just talks the talk, but walks the walk with style while unearthing some of the best records ever. It is with great pleasure that I bring one of the Kings of Diggin’, Kon to the Big Ups series. I still remember digging up a copy of Skip Jackson and the Natural Experience’s “Microwave Boogie” on Catamount thinking: I wonder how Kon felt when he found this? Like I said, an honor to have him. Respect.

Check out Kon’s blog Playin’For Keeps.

Follow Kon on Twitter.

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Wicked! Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames

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Who knew Brad Pitt wasn’t the only Hollywood star that was into architecture? Raptor O’Shea Jackson aka Ice Cube, aka “tha n***a ya love to hate” celebrates The Eames for Pacific Standard Time in a new short promoting LA. Gangsta driving through his LA, he talks of the landmarks that are important to him, eventually ending up at The Eames house, where we get a quick walk through and some talk about his pre-NWA days when he studied architecture. The man has come a long way. Good for you O’Shea, way to go youngblood. You know we love our Hip Hop here at FMF, but throw in some Charles and Ray Eames and we’re in heaven.


“Who are these people who got a problem with LA? Maybe they mad cuz they don’t live here. ”-Ice Cube

We said it was wicked, here’s a 50 cent score from the old Englishtown Auction in Jersey about 10 years back. Cube sampled the Ohio Players, Das EFX, and Public Enemy on this one and enlisted some Ragga vocal stylings from Don Jaguar (plus studio help from DJ Pooh). Classic early 90′s fast flow from Cube, who won’t choke like the Buffalo Bills. One word. Lenchmob.

Ice Cube featuring Don Jaguar – Wicked from the Priority 12″/ Predator Lp

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Big Ups with Tall Black Guy

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Representing Detroit (and doing it well I may add), Tall Black Guy is a producer who fits right in here at Flea Market Funk. With a penchant for smooth beats and heavy digging, it’s a wonder he placed high in the Red Bull Big Tune Championships in the past. A humble cat, who goes by the motto of just getting it done rather than bragging about what he is going to do, TBG is one to watch.

Check out more on Tall Black Guy Productions here.

Tall Black Guy on Soundcloud

TBG Reworking Fela’s “Water Get No Enemy”

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Artist Brian Woida: Diggin’… Can You Collect Them All?

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In some art related digging news, artist/ DJ Brian Woida likes to dig. A lifelong digger and collector of music, Brian decided to take his digging obsession to the next level by paying tribute to these iconic record covers from his record collection through his art. I have visited record related art before when I profiled Super Size Art, and this project is another great example of vinyl art.

Here’s what Brian had to say about his project:

“I wanted to re-create the emotional connection us record diggers get when finding something they’ve been looking for appears in their hands while sorting through crates of records! I recreated album covers by collaging my record photographs of my collection organized by color and construction paper. I wanted them to look hand made, but still reference records from my own collection. All of them are cut out with an exacto knife and glued with a glue stick, I really enjoy the process and look of handmade collages. I made 60 or so different album covers that vary in range of music genre to have general base appeal to multiple generations, it’s sad to think that some people don’t even know what records are…. specially because they mean so much to me! I packaged them to look like records, i ordered record jackets that I mounted the originals and paper prints of the originals to the jackets. I also silk screened an artist statement on the back, to give an explanation of this series. I made 4 different posters that have 15 different covers on each, 1 poster is included in each art “record”. The posters are printed on a thin paper referencing the the old inserts that would hold the record and advertise other artist/albums from that particular label. They are also all shrink wrapped. I made multiple copies of the original collaged pieces so that they are accessible to the art viewer. I really feel it important to have it first come first serve and take the art record with you when they are purchased. There are 5 crates in the gallery with 85 original collaged art covers and about 175 paper print versions, 2 to 4 copies of each all mixed together. The viewer is then to dig through the crates hoping to find a inexpensive print version or original. I really feel the interaction of sorting through the crates is the main piece to this body of work, and the emotional exhilarating feeling of finding an original or the heartbreak of it being gone.”

I definitely like not only the aspect of immortalizing these iconic covers, but the DIY way Woida pays tribute to each and every one of these records from his collection through the imagery and the way he wants the viewer to actually dig through all this art while it’s being shown to find he record you want is genius. Shrinkwrapping the home made Lp covers so you have to open it up, simulating the record experience; very clever. I might have to pick up a few for myself to go in the studio.

This body of work is going to be at First Street Gallery in Eureka Ca, and opens on the 29th of November 2011. The Reception is on December 3rd with music provided by Brian himself, aka DJ Mantease, spinning all vinyl all night.

More about Brian Woida here.

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Root For The Villain: Rap, Bullshit and A Celebration of a Failure

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Finally the time has come. Celebrated rapper, onion ring pimp, writer, egotrip contributor, Rap historian, and all around fly dude J-Zone has released his long awaited book: Root For The Villian: Rap, Bullshit and A Celebration of a Failure. The music industry has eaten many a performer, but very few have lived to tell about it in the way that J-Zone goes about it. His candid tales of life in and out of the Rap biz finally find their way from his mind to paper. If you are into useless Rap information, records, 90′s obscure Hip Hop band references/ reviews, Tim Dog, life lessons, and more, this book is definitely for you.

“My grandmother celebrated her 88th b-day with a bran muffin and a copy of my book. One rushed her to the toilet and the other entertained her while she was on it. ”

I can relate to the man, as I was a DJ in a major label band who did the same damn thing, toured big, released records, and then got the rug tore out from me and was forced to well, go back to what many would call a normal life. I mean, sometimes it’s hard for people to relate to a guy like me when I’m talking about records Edan Portnoy sampled in a live show not even in this country the same way J-Zone can talk about little known 90′s Rap records so easily. When I find 3 Diamond D promo Lps and a “Hiatus” remix white label at a thrift shop and get excited about it, I want to share it. The response I usually get is: “Who? I have no idea what are you talking about?” I always wanted to write about about how NOT to tour and be in a major label band. Shit I’ve got tons of material for that. That’s my own bullshit, and another article. Again I can feel this man’s pain. Through all he’s been through, it’s a guy like J who just really tells it like it is, pulls no punches, and calls bullshit on a lot of the stuff that goes on in the music industry and life around us. Listen to J-Zone tell it in his own words:

“My name is J-Zone. If you actually know who the hell I am, either you listen to way too much rap music, you’re a Tim Dog fan, or you stood outside my distributor’s warehouse the day my CDs and records were destroyed. I was on the hip-hop come-up, then I came down – hard. Splat. Some critical success, incessant praise from pop stars and hip-hop legends alike, and then…abysmal commercial failure. I did tours on Greyhound buses filled with wide-bodied, Jheri curled women and knife-wielding gang members. I witnessed my life-long passion for music dissolve in 12 hours and my final album sell a whopping 47 copies in its first month for sale. I left my little-known spot in a small, niche quadrant of the hip-hop world and joined my fellow overqualified stiffs with useless college degrees in the world of dead end jobs. For some sick reason, I find all of the above hilarious and have made an omelette out of any egg that wound up on my face.

I pin my cross-hairs on everyday bullsh*t just as accurately as I do the dysfunctional ways of the music biz. I ask the public at large questions like “Are men the new women?” and “Is going out on Friday night worth it when you’re a socially homeless man in a deceptively segregated New York City?” Chapters dedicated to cassette tapes, defunct record stores, the SP-1200 sampling drum machine, hip-hop recording studios of the 1990s, and overlooked rap artists like The Afros, Mob Style, and No Face all point to my fascination with the obscure. The annoyances of a cell phone-driven society, dating in America, and Facebook are also explored.

A collection of memoirs and think pieces written by a curmudgeonly commercial failure who is somehow laughing hysterically at both himself and the stupidity of the world large probably won’t become a New York Times best-seller, either. Be honest though, you need something to place drinks on when you have company; at worst, my book is a perfect cocktail coaster.”

Check out an excerpt from the book when a rapper has to get a day job (via egotrip).

I missed the advance cassette audio books and the personalized copy. Looks like I’ll have to bring one out to a Hot Peas and Butta event to get one signed. Look for the book tour at defunct record stores and better book sellers near you. I do not smell bullshit on this one, J-Zone is on to something here.

Order the book on CreateSpace, the homie gets a better royalty rate.

Order the book off of Amazon.

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Jimmy Smith – Respect

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Almost 20 years ago, I went to the San Francisco Jazz Festival. I had gotten into Jazz, and this was the first time I had ever seen one of the greats live. Jimmy Smith had been promoting his release Damn!, and was to appear outside on Folsom Street with his band. Out walks Jimmy, in a pink suit jacket. The man had more swagger than any rapper today that boasts his swag is all that. He sits down at the Hammond and before he went on to absolutely kill it, exclaimed: “Just so you know, this is music for black folks.” I knew that I was about to witness one of the best Jazz organists that had ever played. Although he was up there in the years, he commanded that stage like it was the early years and ran through originals and covers with the fervor of the young player that dominated the Jazz scene. He has won down beat polls, toured continuously, and was one of the greats to spearhead the organ sound of Jazz music. I knew I had a photo of the man, but didn’t know where it was, and after digging through a bunch of old photos I found it. It’s a bit blurry, I may have had a few of the Twenty Tank Brewery beers in me while watching, but don’t hold that against me.

“ Well, what’s wrong with leveling off at the top of the heap? Genius sounds like a nice plateau to stay on. ” – Jimmy Smith down beat Magazine October 15th, 1970

Although Jimmy Smith had been accused of selling out at the end of the 60′s, a la Miles Davis, he claimed that he wasn’t selling out, but merely keeping up with the younger players when he changed directions to all ballad, funky Soul Jazz, or an all Rock record. It was an already established fact that he was a genius on that organ, and his hiatus from recording things like Walk On the Wild Side, The Cat, Virginia Woolf, etc. to simply tour and also to record a record like Respect, showed other sides of the man from Norristown, PA. One side was the open mind of a man who was at the top of his game trying to broaden his horizons and be the first to dominate that sector of the genre. Do you know what? He did. Working with everyone from Quincy Jones to Sinatra to Michael Jackson in his later years, it was very obvious that his opening up the Jazz bag he had made, gave him the respect his deserved. Here’s the title track from the 1967 Verve record Respect as we pay tribute to the man, who was the epitome of cool behind that organ, influencing more Jazz organ players than anyone in the game. Here’s a quote from Mr. Smith that sums up his swagger: “I’m a Saggitarius, you know. I’ll do whatever I think is right and I don’t give a shit what others think or say. I’m a genius. I am the artist people have to respect.”


Photo Courtesy of FMF Archives

Download or listen to Jimmy Smith – Respect from the 1967 Verve Lp

Big Ups with Craig Reece of Starla Records

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Starla Records label boss Craig Reece has been putting out good music from Glasgow few years. FMF is happy to have this UK mover and shaker in this week’s Big Ups series.

Check out Starla on the here web.

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JetTricks – For The Love of Money

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When something this good comes your way, there is no way you can’t share it. When it’s hand stamped and one sided it’s even better. When it’s an O’Jay’s cover with heavy drums, game over. That’s what we have this morning from the UK production team JetTricks, a steaming hot cover of Canton, Ohio’s finest via South London. Paul Elliott and Jamie Lawrence have been busy boys for the last year. Hot off their debut release Remote Control, the duo then released their sophmore, follow up effort entitled All One Word. If you were just looking for just heavy drums this time on the menu, you got them, but if bangers and mash just weren’t enough, you get the blood pudding as well. They’ve teamed up with artists like Detroit via London Soul cat Marcus Malone, Hammond monster Stephen “Lord” Large, Noisettes guitarist Dan Smith, along with UK singer Andrea Britton to give you a diverse platter of funky stuff. Here’s what people have been saying about JetTricks:

“A two man groove machine in control of bags of breaks and tons of instruments running on nothing but biscuits and coca-cola have emerged to create upfront, diverse and innovative music ”

“A two man groove machine in control of bags of breaks and tons of instruments running on nothing but biscuits and coca-cola have emerged to create upfront, diverse and innovative music. Producing serious music with a sense of humour with inspiration taken from hip hop, jazz, blues, breaks, dub and soul…Always remembering to make regular trips to the 24hour garage to top up the jammie dodgers and bottles of coke.”

On this current side, JetTricks enlist the help of former Fun Lovin’ Criminals guitarist Huey Morgan and a young Edwin Starr, ahem, Marcus Malone, electrifying the tune over top of a drum beat that your mama would be proud of. Morgan shreds his way through this classic, and by the time it’s finished, you’ve put it on repeat because it’s that good. Look for this on a FMF mix in the near future. Great production and once again some great music coming out of the UK. Well done lads.

JetTricks Video Blog 1

JetTricks Video Blog 2

Go and buy the single from Juno UK, a limited edition release.

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Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas – The Movie

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Photo Courtesy of Jared Greunwald and the Village Voice

Won’t you help get this movie made? I mean, no pun intended, but it’s f*cking bananas. Check the back story:

“A documentary film that follows record store owner, producer and vinyl archaeologist Joel Stones as he explores uncharted territories of psychedelic Brazilian music. Following the success of his sold-out compilation Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas, Joel travels to Brazil in search of visionary and chaotic artists that have been overlooked by mainstream culture. Sonic rarities remind us of the great expanse of music history, with unique stories hovering behind every song. Armed with a wild afro, a box of 45s and an infectious personality, Joel pulls these secret histories through the cracks of Brazilian music. Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas- The Movie contains stories of people known and unknown, brought to life in shocking technicolor sound!

The seed of Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas- The Movie was planted with the short film “What Are Fuzz Bananas?” This short goes behind the scenes for a making-of the compilation and pairs Joel with L.A. based producer Egon (Now-Again Records) and Tropicalia in Furs’ regular Elijah Wood before setting off to Brazil for short interviews with Marisa Rossi and Fabio. The enthusiastic response we received for this short film inspired us to expand it to a full-length feature film.

Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas- The Movie will take place in New York, Los Angeles and Brazil. The Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas compilation will guide Joel throughout the southern hemisphere as he seeks out the musicians behind the record, piecing together a musical kaleidoscope. Some of the characters and stories will be re-enacted in different scenarios, combining fiction with surrealistic sketches and animation. Through his travels Stones will show us a unique vision of Brazilian culture, the multi-ethnic aspect of its people, and the ingenious ideas of these creative communities.”

“Now open for 8 years, Tropicalia in Furs has become an iconic spot in the Lower East Side, host to a rotating cast of New York vinyl junkies, weirdos, Hollywood and music industry celebrities, psychedelic artwork, great friends, and amazingly fuzzy music at all times ”

More about Tropicalia in Furs owner Joel Stones:

“Joel came to New York from São Paulo 12 years ago with less than $200 to his name and even less than that many words in his English vocabulary. He soon got a job shining shoes at Goldman Sachs and would spend his extra cash on Brazilian records to sell online and at record fairs. This eventually led him to open his own vinyl store. Now open for 8 years, Tropicalia in Furs has become an iconic spot in the Lower East Side, host to a rotating cast of New York vinyl junkies, weirdos, Hollywood and music industry celebrities, psychedelic artwork, great friends, and amazingly fuzzy music at all times. Featured in New York Magazine, The Guardian, the Village Voice and a variety of TV shows, Tropicalia in Furs is the place to be! The real meat of Joel’s collection consists of extremely rare 7-inch singles released by unknown Brazilian musicians, many of whom never went on to record again. Bringing together a host of these rare tracks, Joel released the mammoth compilation Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas in 2010 to great popular and critical acclaim, quickly selling out of its first pressing.”

If you like records, specifically Brazilian music, this is the movie for you. Go to their Kickstarter page, read more details, and donate. Here’s the Kickstarter trailer here. Looking forward to this thing getting the funds it needs and getting up on the big screen. Good luck boys!

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Lp Original Trailer