Whoopee Blues
Synopsis
Brothers Mic and Jim Conway have been making music together since their school days, when they formed the Jellybean Jug Band, which later morphed into the wildly popular Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. In the early 1970s, Captain Matchbox became a phenomenon, delighting audiences with lively performances of Fats Waller classics like My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes and quirky originals such as Wangaratta Wahine and Fernando’s Hideaway. Mic’s passion for vaudeville and creating instruments from anything at hand has driven his work across countless bands over the last 40 years, blending performance, circus, and humour. Jim, a blues purist, found his voice in Captain Matchbox as a harmonica player, becoming one of Australia’s foremost blues harp players.
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WHOOPEE BLUES Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-12
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Antenna Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fiona Cochrane
- Original Title
- Whoopee Blues
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- f-reel Pty. Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fiona Cochrane
Department Leadership Roster
Fiona Cochrane
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Whoopee Blues about?
Brothers Mic and Jim Conway have been making music together since their school days, when they formed the Jellybean Jug Band, which later morphed into the wildly popular Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. In the early 1970s, Captain Matchbox became a phenomenon, delighting audiences with lively performances of Fats Waller classics like My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes and quirky originals such as Wangaratta Wahine and Fernando’s Hideaway. Mic’s passion for vaudeville and creating instruments from anything at hand has driven his work across countless bands over the last 40 years, blending performance, circus, and humour. Jim, a blues purist, found his voice in Captain Matchbox as a harmonica player, becoming one of Australia’s foremost blues harp players.
Who directed Whoopee Blues?
Whoopee Blues was directed by Fiona Cochrane.
Who stars in Whoopee Blues?
The principal cast of Whoopee Blues includes Mic Conway, Jim Conway, Robbie Long, Janie Conway Herron, Anthony Field.
When was Whoopee Blues released and how long is it?
Whoopee Blues was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whoopee Blues?
Whoopee Blues holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).