Many of us in the Mothership are old school, and get a bit antsy when we see Christmas decorations before Halloween. Now that we are past Thanksgiving, it is getting easier. Speaking of which, are you looking to have the funkiest Christmas tree on your block? Celebrate whatever holiday you like with these exclusive ornaments. Order before December 12 to ensure Christmas delivery.
You should now by know that George is as prolific in the recording studio as he is in his painting studio. During the upcoming international Art Basel show in Miami, George’s iconic paintings will be on display at Jupiter Gallery. The collection is appropriately called Ruff. Fans will quickly detect the Atomic Dog theme. The artwork will be on display through the end of the year. If you are headed south to thaw your chilly paws, check out the exhibition.
I have been in a delightfully funky book reading mode. Finishing up Sly Stone’s recent book, I was sent back to re-read a couple books about George, one that George co-wrote with Ben Greenman. Ben worked with Sly and also Brian Wilson. I missed that table on Career Day in high school: ‘how to sit with music geniuses for hours and write about it.’ But the books about George on my shelf are great.
And then I decided it was time to go full analog, and bring out some 7” items from back in the day.
If you are in Texas or California, you can also enjoy some holiday funkiness with the best in live performances. Check out George and his P-Funk band at these last dates of the year.
And in the “Better Late Than Never Department” all members of Uncle Jam’s Army are stoked that George has been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. What took so ling? What songs got their attention? Songs which we have all embedded in our DNA:
Atomic Dog
Flashlight
(Not Just) Knee Deep
P-Funk
Give Up The Funk
Robert M wrote to us, he would have voted on Can You Get To That? based on frequency of airplay in his house.
And don’t forget the prime choice for gift giving this season, one of George’s hand signed museum quality fine art archival pigment prints.
He has added your very own hand-drawn Atomic Dog on each print. This limited edition pair of prints is selling out. Ask Santa, or be the funkiest Santa ever!
Looks great!