The Electric Vibe Podcast

Kurt and JD welcome executive protector/professional bodyguard Harlan Austin. "Hucky" talks about his 9 years protecting music superstar Prince, his  later years protecting many others, training other executive protectors and gives Kurt and JD a glimpse into his practical and no nonsense approach to professional protection. 

Performing social and community outreach at the George Floyd Epicenter in Minnesota, Marquise Bowie, the self proclaimed "tourist interrupter," tells Kurt and JD about his troubled but inspiring past, his community and what led him to perform the all important task of "converting street energy into community energy."

In this poignant, touching and endearing interview, Haley Drinkall continues the discussion about her client, Cat Glover. Hayley tells Kurt and JD what Cat meant to her and Cat's fans, and pays tribute to a dynamic member of the Purple Community and beyond. 

Tonya Giddens, founder of Brooklyn Gurl Productions, stops by The Electric Vibe to visit with Kurt and JD to talk about her promotion company, her career as a full figured fashion model and so much more. Funny and entertaining, you don't want to miss Tonya's episode! 

Kurt and JD enjoy a great conversation with Matt Blistan, aka "Atlanta Bliss," so named by Prince. Matt stops by to promote his new book, "Mind, Body, Trumpet" and tell entertaining stories about working with Prince, performing with Miles Davis and meeting Wynton Marsalis and many others. Great stories and great advice about performance techniques! 

Kurt and JD welcome Jillian Soto Marino to The Electric Vibe to discuss The Vicki Soto Memorial Fund and the 12th annual Vicki Soto 5k, honoring the memory and legacy of Jillian's sister, teacher Vicki Soto. 

Kurt and JD, along with special guests Damon Dickson, Tonya Giddens and Joe Kelley, celebrate the life and career of Cat Glover, dancer, choreographer and entertainer with Prince, David Bowie and many others. 

Celebrating the life, career and legacy of Quincy Jones, Kurt and JD are joined by Marc Wiggins, (music attorney, audiophile, and epicurean) to pay tribute to the iconic musician, producer and entertainer known as "Q." 

Elisa Fiorillo, vocalist with Prince and The New Power Generation, Jellybean Benitez ("Who Found Who") and successful solo artist ("I Am") stops by The Electric Vibe for a fun interview with Kurt and JD to talk about her musical career, including her time  recording and touring with Prince, her work as a musical educator and so much more! 

Kurt and JD talk to singer and multi-instrumentalist St. Paul Peterson, on his musical upbringing, member of the First Family of Minneapolis Music, his stint as a member of The Time, The Family (fDeluxe), his successful solo career and his time as President of the Rotary Club of Edina, MN. This is a fun interview!