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The Klituation Returns To First Avenue's Main Room

December 29, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

The Klituation dance party returns to First Avenue's Main Room on Friday, December 30. Read up on the history of the event.

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December 29, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Dance, Minneapolis, First Avenue, Hip Hop, DJ Keezy
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A Conversation With Frankie Bones, American Rave Pioneer

December 08, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

A conversation with Frankie Bones, who plays First Avenue on December 9, 2016.

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December 08, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Techno, Rave, Midwest
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ZULUZULUU Caps Epic Run With The Cover Up Mixtape

November 22, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

Minneapolis funk band ZULUZULUU caps their month-long residency at Icehouse with The Cover Up Mixtape. 

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November 22, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Minneapolis Sound, Funk, ZULUZULLU
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Chosen By The Funk: Commence Phase 2

November 03, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

Chosen By The Funk's Second Phase Commences

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November 03, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Chosen By The Funk
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Perc-dendum: Support Squad Member Noel Shortt On Achieving Terminal Velocity. Almost.

October 21, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

A word with Support Squad member Noel on Perc's set at Even Furthur 2016.

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October 21, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Even Furthur
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Even Furthur: Perc Speaks

October 20, 2016 by Lindsey

"I knew that the whole Drop Bass sound was quite hard, fast and acidic, so I wanted to touch on that whilst still representing what I do myself as a producer and a DJ and also to showcase what the Perc Trax label stands for."

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October 20, 2016 /Lindsey
Even Furthur
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Even Furthur: Transmissions From The Newly Enlisted

October 13, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

A new prankster describes his Even Furthur 2016 experience. 

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October 13, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Even Furthur
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Even Furthur: Stronger Than Blood

October 06, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

Guest writer Tonya Smith on being rejuvenated by reconnecting with old friends and old feelings.

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October 06, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Even Furthur
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Even Furthur: A Conversation With Kurt Eckes Of Drop Bass Network

September 29, 2016 by Lindsey

Lindsey and Kurt Eckes of Drop Bass Network discuss what it really takes to do an old school festival in 2016 and his maturing perspective on throwing parties.

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September 29, 2016 /Lindsey
Even Furthur
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Even Furthur: Here's To The Victory Lap

September 22, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

A recounting of the Monday morning victory lap at Even Furthur 2016.

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September 22, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Even Furthur
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Blame It On The Boognish Radio

September 14, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

Blame It On The Boognish Radio - An All Ween Radio Show

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September 14, 2016 /Bobby Kahn

Centrific Interview Part 2 - Communion Season 10

September 02, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

A discussion with Steve Centrific about the 10th season of his Communion party series and the future of Communion.

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September 02, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Minneapolis, techno, house, communion

Centrific Interview Part 1 - Even Furthur

September 01, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

A discussion with Steve Centrific about Even Furthur - Past and Present.

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September 01, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Minneapolis, techno, communion, house, music festivals, Even Furthur
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Blame It On The Boogie Radio - Episode 2: Make Minneapolis Funky Again

July 31, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

Episode two of Blame It On The Boogie Radio. The theme is Make Minneapolis Funky Again and the songs are strictly Minneapolis funk from front to back. Starting in the late 60s, the show is mostly chronological and extends to songs released in the past 5 years. 

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July 31, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Blame It On The Boogie Radio, Minneapolis, funk
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Blame It On The Boogie Radio - Episode 1: Moodymann

June 27, 2016 by Bobby Kahn in Radio

The first installment of the Blame It On The Boogie Radio. 14 songs worth of funk, house, jazz, and R+B!

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June 27, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Blame It On The Boogie Radio, funk, house, Moodymann, Bernie Worrell
Radio
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An Outsider's Guide To Detroit - Movement Weekend

May 23, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

Some tips and tricks for anyone heading to Detroit for Movement

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May 23, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Detroit, Movement, Techno
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The Minneapolis - Detroit Connection

May 18, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

The bond between the country's two funkiest cities is explored in this piece.

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May 18, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Minneapolis, Detroit, Funk, Techno, Prince, Electrifying Mojo
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Prince Tribute: Interview with Pete Johnson, Funk Warrior

May 17, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

An interview with Pete Johnson, First Avenue employee and Funk Warrior

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May 17, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Prince, Prince Tribute, Funk, Minneapolis, First Avenue, Zapp
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Prince Tribute: Interview With Nancy Altman, Object Of Prince's Affection

May 16, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

An interview with Nancy Altman, who worked for Prince's first manager Owen Husney when Prince was signing to Warner Brothers. Prince asked her out on a date many times and wrote her a song called "Hello, My Love". 

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May 16, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Prince, Prince Tribute, Minneapolis, Owen Husney
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Prince Tribute: Interview With Bryan Black

May 12, 2016 by Bobby Kahn

An interview with Bryan Black aka Black Asteroid about his experience working for Prince at Paisley Park in the 90s and DJing at one of the all-night dance parties at First Avenue

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May 12, 2016 /Bobby Kahn
Prince, Prince Tribute, Minneapolis, First Avenue, Techno
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