The Electric Vibe Podcast

The Electric Vibe Welcomes Matt "Atlanta Bliss" Blistan

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! 

The Vicki Soto Memorial Fund and 2024 Annual 5K

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. 

The Electric Vibe's Tribute to Cathy "Cat" Glover

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. 

The Electric Vibe Tribute Episode to Quincy Jones

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 stops by The Electric Vibe

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! 

The Electric Vibe Welcomes St. Paul Peterson

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! 

Ricky "Freeze" Smith Bassist for Morris Day & The Time

Kurt and JD welcome Ricky "Freeze" Smith to the Electric Vibe! Freeze talks about his musical childhood, playing in the church, working with Billy Preston, The Sylvers, Dynasty, Prince, Morris Day and a veritable "who's who" in the music business. Check out the special appearance from Tori "Freakjuice" Ruffin who joins to give Freeze his flowers!

Damon Dickson, former dancer for Prince and The New Power Generation

Join Kurt and JD for a lively chat with Damon Dickson, former member of the Game Boyz and Prince and The New Power Generation as they discuss Damon's upbringing, his time in the "Purple Circle" and a whole lot more. 

Drummer Michael Bland joins Kurt and JD on The Electric Vibe

Drummer extraordinaire Michael Bland joins Kurt and JD to discuss his days playing drums for Prince & The New Power Generation, Soul Asylum, Nick Jonas and the Administration, Chaka Khan, Maxwell and so much more! 

Michael Koppelman, former Paisley Park Engineer for Prince

Michael Koppelman, musician, recording engineer, astrophysicist and entrepreneur joins Kurt and JD for a fascinating discussion about Prince, the music industry and so much more!