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The Story Of Paul And Rick: An Interview With Rick Kahn On His Friendship With Paul Wellstone

October 25, 2022 by Bobby Kahn

An interview with my dad Rick Kahn on his decades-long relationship with US Senator Paul Wellstone.

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October 25, 2022 /Bobby Kahn
Paul Wellstone, Rick Kahn, Minnesota Politics, US Senate
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SpaceFunk - An Online Interactive Family Dance Party

May 11, 2020 by Bobby Kahn in Events

SpaceFunk - An Online Interactive Family Dance Party Live On The Internet - Saturday May 16, 2020 - 1 to 3 PM.

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May 11, 2020 /Bobby Kahn
Dance Party, Family Party, Twitch, Streaming Event
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Chosen By The Funk Presents: Frankenstein's Funk Machine

October 21, 2019 by Bobby Kahn

Frankenstein’s Funk Machine: A Dance Party For All Ages - Saturday 10/26 at The Hook and Ladder Mission Room

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October 21, 2019 /Bobby Kahn
Photo by Shannon Crabtree/BluShiva Photography

Photo by Shannon Crabtree/BluShiva Photography

Midwest Funk Association With Carl Craig, Waajeed, and More Recap Video

July 09, 2019 by Bobby Kahn

We sure took our sweet time with it, but we finally got our recap video from the first MFA party with Carl Craig and Waajeed ready. Video shot by Jonn Robinnet. Edited by Hal Lovemelt. It was a very special night and I think this video captures the spirit well.

July 09, 2019 /Bobby Kahn
events, Midwest Funk, Carl Craig, Waajeed
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Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association with Ron Trent & More!

April 01, 2019 by Bobby Kahn in Events

The annual party in honor of Prince returns for its third installment.

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April 01, 2019 /Bobby Kahn
Dance Party, Ron Trent, Midwest, Midwest Funk, Funk, First Avenue
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For Edwin

January 08, 2019 by Bobby Kahn

A Love Letter For Edwin Paul Kahn - Born January 1, 2019.

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January 08, 2019 /Bobby Kahn
Edwin

Chosen By The Funk and Lardum Aeternum Present Bobby and Bacon's Holiday Jamboree

November 29, 2018 by Bobby Kahn in Events

Chosen By The Funk and Lardum Aeternum Present Bobby and Bacon’s Holiday Jamboree - An All Ages Variety Show

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November 29, 2018 /Bobby Kahn
Variety Show, Dance, Music, Live Event, Performance Art, Readings
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Midwest Funk Association Shirts For Sale

August 21, 2018 by Bobby Kahn

Midwest Funk Association T-shirts Available For Sale!

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August 21, 2018 /Bobby Kahn
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Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association featuring Carl Craig and Waajeed

March 21, 2018 by Bobby Kahn in Events

Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association - a Prince tribute featuring DJ sets by Carl Craig, Waajeed, DJ Nola, and Focus. April 21, 2018 at the 7th St Entry at First Avenue.

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March 21, 2018 /Bobby Kahn
Events, Prince, Carl Craig, Waajeed, Detroit, Minneapolis, Midwest, Funk, House, Techno
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Bobby Went-A Advocatin'

February 21, 2018 by Bobby Kahn

Links to Letters/Editorials written by Bobby that were published in some local news publications following the Super Bowl festivities in Minneapolis.

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February 21, 2018 /Bobby Kahn
Arts Funding, Advocacy, Editorial, MinnPost, Star Tribune
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Even Furthur 2017: Thus Spake Anklepants

December 26, 2017 by Bobby Kahn

About 18 hours after his performance at Even Furthur 17, Anklepants sat down for an interview with Bobby to talk about the show and topics such as his equipment/instruments and influences.

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December 26, 2017 /Bobby Kahn
Even Furthur, Anklepants, music festivals, Music, Even Furthur 2017

An Interview With Minneapolis Sound Scribe Andrea Swensson

December 20, 2017 by Bobby Kahn

A discussion with the author of Got To Be Something Here: The Rise Of The Minneapolis Sound Andrea Swensson about her book and the book release event she put together in late October.

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December 20, 2017 /Bobby Kahn
Minneapolis Sound, Interview, Funk, Minneapolis, Andrea Swensson

The Chosen By The Funk Holiday Extravaganza - A FREE Variety Show at Can Can Wonderland

November 27, 2017 by Bobby Kahn in Events

Information on The Chosen By The Funk Holiday Extravaganza - a free variety show taking place at Can Can Wonderland.

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November 27, 2017 /Bobby Kahn
events, Chosen By The Funk, Variety Show, Music, Dance, Dance Party, performance
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A Tale Of Two Cities Or: How I Learned To Love The North Side

November 09, 2017 by Bobby Kahn

Bobby recounts his experience at two Andre Cymone shows this past summer.

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November 09, 2017 /Bobby Kahn
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Funk, Minneapolis Sound, Andre Cymone, North Minneapolis, Andrea Swensson
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Chosen By The Funk Presents: Minneapolis Sound 2.0 - A Fundraiser For Hopewell Music Cooperative North

October 09, 2017 by Bobby Kahn

A two-night event in Minneapolis on November 17 and 18. Music workshop, performances, fundraiser, and more! 

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October 09, 2017 /Bobby Kahn

Even Furthur 2017: The View From Here

October 02, 2017 by Bobby Kahn

A recounting of Even Furthur 2017 - a techno campout and family reunion held in Highbridge, Wisconsin.

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October 02, 2017 /Bobby Kahn
Even Furthur, Rave, music festivals, techno, Midwest, Drop Bass Network
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Chosen By The Funk Presents: Rick Wilhite

September 08, 2017 by Bobby Kahn in Events

Up next on the CBTF calendar: A dance party featuring a DJ set by Rick Wilhite from Detroit, as well as local support DJ Nola and John Hardy. 

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September 08, 2017 /Bobby Kahn
Dance Party, Funk, Disco, House, Detroit, KDJ Records, Mahogani Music, Moodymann
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The Headspace Collective and Chosen By The Funk Present: Gratitude 4 The Common Folk - A Funky Family Picnic

September 01, 2017 by Bobby Kahn in Events

A free dance party and picnic in Minneapolis' new, beautiful park in the middle of downtown presented by The Headspace Collective and Chosen By The Funk.

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September 01, 2017 /Bobby Kahn
events, dance parties, funk, Minneapolis Sound, Minneapolis
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A Conversation With Theresa Hill, One Of The Organizers Behind The Charivari Detroit Festival

August 01, 2017 by Bobby Kahn

A conversation with Theresa Hill about the upcoming Charivari Detroit festival and her visit to Minneapolis for the Prince weekend as a member of Moodymann's posse.

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August 01, 2017 /Bobby Kahn
music festivals, Detroit, Minneapolis, Prince, Moodymann, First Avenue, Charivari Detroit
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Eaux Claires Festival - An Uplifting Experience Despite Heavy Hearts, Downpours

June 29, 2017 by Bobby Kahn

Tales from the scene at the 2017 Eaux Claires Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

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June 29, 2017 /Bobby Kahn
music festivals, Eaux Claires, Spank Rock, Danny Brown, Sylvan Esso, Eau Claire
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