misterG of greenarrowradio talks with a legendary figure in the Minneapolis Sound, St. Paul Peterson about the upcoming event in Madison at the Majestic Theater feature, St Paul & The Minneapolis Funk All Stars.

St Paul Peterson

Prince only played nine concerts at First Avenue. But the superstar artist and the nightclub are forever intertwined in popular imagination because of Purple Rain. For a time in 1984, Prince had the number one song (“When Doves Cry”), album and film in the nation—and the last two were partially recorded at the Minneapolis club that has since become a destination for Purple fans around the world. Britt Aamodt spoke to Star Tribune music critic Chris Riemenschneider, author of First Avenue: Minnesota’s Mainroom, about Prince and his relationship to First Avenue, from his club debut in 1981 to his last concert in 2007.

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The artist that defined a venue, the venue that defined an artist

It's been 8 years since this great man died. 
Out of respect for this genius, I bring you Prince - Slow Jams Vol 2.
Enjoy.

Prince - Slow Jams Vol 2

Prince and the Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink joins Mr. Christopher and NPG drummer Michael Bland in an extremely loose and rare interview discussing Rick James, drugs in the 80's, working with P. Diddy, Revolution memories, arrests, touring, the future, and so much more.  

Interview - Matt "Dr." Fink

Mr. Christopher and NPG drummer Michael Bland discuss the 40th anniversary of Prince's Purple Rain follow-up, Around the World in a Day. We also discuss how we've dealt with the loss of Prince 9 years later. Plus plenty of rabbit holes.

40 Years of Prince's Around the World in a Day & 9 Years After Prince's Transition

TRACKLIST
Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song
Digital Underground - Doowhatchalike
James Brown - Sex Machine
Prince - Kiss
Chuck D feat KRS-One, Melle Mel & Scorpio - Project 2025
Jimi Hendrix - Rainy Day (Doctorsoul Laidback & Groove Re-Therapy! Remix)
Prince - Musicology (Bruno Borlone & Boogie Mike Remix)
David Bowie - Fashion (Alexander Party ReFresh)
Tina Turner - Hot For You Baby (Pet Shop Boys Remix)
Aretha Franklin - Respect (Blues Brothers 2000 Version)
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Live From Franklin TN)
Neil Young - Rockin In The Free World (Live 8 2005)
Jello Biafra - Message From Our Sponsor


Groovy Opposition

TRACKLIST
Public Enemy - Fools Fools Fools (Dirty Drums Mixx)
Public Enemy - What Eye Said
Sly & The Family Stone - Trip To Your Heart
Nine Inch Nails x LL Cool J - Closer To Mama
Nine Inch Nails - Closer
LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out
Jello Biafra - Message From Our Sponsor 2020 (Humpty Dance Mix)
Beyonce x Groove Armada x P.O.D. - Crazy Baby Boom
Beyonce feat. Jay Z - Crazy In Love
Groove Armada - I See You Baby
P.O.D. - Boom
Flying White Dots - A Hazy Shade Of Purple
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Purple Haze
The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds
Elmer Bernstein - Staccato's Theme (Happening At Waldo's Remix)
Dizzy Gillespie - Manteca (Funky Lowlives Remix)
Jem Stone - Sexymuthaflapper
Prince & The New Power Generation - Sexy M.F.
Prince - Controversy (Raw Artes Edit)
Prince & The Revolution - Another Hit (B's Mix)
Samantha Loveridge - Backtrack Blow Up (CamelPhat Remix)

Sounds From The Police State

MinneCulture is KFAI’s award-winning audio storytelling program. We produce audio documentaries exploring Minnesota’s art, culture, and history — stories about musical sensations, small town heroes, cultural icons, local lore, and everything in between.

Music lovers, former pirate radio and club DJ's and hosts of the Marcus Christopher Breakfast Show on hayesfm.org. where we played the finest in Funk, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Reggae, Hip Hop and House.

Here you can find an archive of our old radio shows and some upfront house music mixes too. All for your enjoyment. 

More posts to follow soon.

New tracks tagged #Prince and the revolution