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The Story Of Paul And Rick: An Interview With Rick Kahn On His Friendship With Paul Wellstone
Oct 25, 2022
The Story Of Paul And Rick: An Interview With Rick Kahn On His Friendship With Paul Wellstone
Oct 25, 2022

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

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Oct 25, 2022
SpaceFunk - An Online Interactive Family Dance Party
May 11, 2020
SpaceFunk - An Online Interactive Family Dance Party
May 11, 2020

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
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Frankenstein's Funk Machine
Oct 21, 2019
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Frankenstein's Funk Machine
Oct 21, 2019

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

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Oct 21, 2019
Midwest Funk Association With Carl Craig, Waajeed, and More Recap Video
Jul 9, 2019
Midwest Funk Association With Carl Craig, Waajeed, and More Recap Video
Jul 9, 2019
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Jul 9, 2019
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association with Ron Trent & More!
Apr 1, 2019
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association with Ron Trent & More!
Apr 1, 2019

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

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Apr 1, 2019
For Edwin
Jan 8, 2019
For Edwin
Jan 8, 2019

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

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Jan 8, 2019
Chosen By The Funk and Lardum Aeternum Present Bobby and Bacon's Holiday Jamboree
Nov 29, 2018
Chosen By The Funk and Lardum Aeternum Present Bobby and Bacon's Holiday Jamboree
Nov 29, 2018

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

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Nov 29, 2018
Midwest Funk Association Shirts For Sale
Aug 21, 2018
Midwest Funk Association Shirts For Sale
Aug 21, 2018

Midwest Funk Association T-shirts Available For Sale!

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Aug 21, 2018
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association featuring Carl Craig and Waajeed
Mar 21, 2018
Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association featuring Carl Craig and Waajeed
Mar 21, 2018

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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Mar 21, 2018
Bobby Went-A Advocatin'
Feb 21, 2018
Bobby Went-A Advocatin'
Feb 21, 2018

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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Feb 21, 2018
  • 2022
    • Oct 25, 2022 The Story Of Paul And Rick: An Interview With Rick Kahn On His Friendship With Paul Wellstone Oct 25, 2022
  • 2020
    • May 11, 2020 SpaceFunk - An Online Interactive Family Dance Party May 11, 2020
  • 2019
    • Oct 21, 2019 Chosen By The Funk Presents: Frankenstein's Funk Machine Oct 21, 2019
    • Jul 9, 2019 Midwest Funk Association With Carl Craig, Waajeed, and More Recap Video Jul 9, 2019
    • Apr 1, 2019 Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association with Ron Trent & More! Apr 1, 2019
    • Jan 8, 2019 For Edwin Jan 8, 2019
  • 2018
    • Nov 29, 2018 Chosen By The Funk and Lardum Aeternum Present Bobby and Bacon's Holiday Jamboree Nov 29, 2018
    • Aug 21, 2018 Midwest Funk Association Shirts For Sale Aug 21, 2018
    • Mar 21, 2018 Chosen By The Funk Presents: Midwest Funk Association featuring Carl Craig and Waajeed Mar 21, 2018
    • Feb 21, 2018 Bobby Went-A Advocatin' Feb 21, 2018
  • 2017
    • Dec 26, 2017 Even Furthur 2017: Thus Spake Anklepants Dec 26, 2017
    • Dec 20, 2017 An Interview With Minneapolis Sound Scribe Andrea Swensson Dec 20, 2017
    • Nov 27, 2017 The Chosen By The Funk Holiday Extravaganza - A FREE Variety Show at Can Can Wonderland Nov 27, 2017
    • Nov 9, 2017 A Tale Of Two Cities Or: How I Learned To Love The North Side Nov 9, 2017
    • Oct 9, 2017 Chosen By The Funk Presents: Minneapolis Sound 2.0 - A Fundraiser For Hopewell Music Cooperative North Oct 9, 2017
    • Oct 2, 2017 Even Furthur 2017: The View From Here Oct 2, 2017
    • Sep 8, 2017 Chosen By The Funk Presents: Rick Wilhite Sep 8, 2017
    • Sep 1, 2017 The Headspace Collective and Chosen By The Funk Present: Gratitude 4 The Common Folk - A Funky Family Picnic Sep 1, 2017
    • Aug 1, 2017 A Conversation With Theresa Hill, One Of The Organizers Behind The Charivari Detroit Festival Aug 1, 2017
    • Jun 29, 2017 Eaux Claires Festival - An Uplifting Experience Despite Heavy Hearts, Downpours Jun 29, 2017
    • May 25, 2017 KMS Records' Nick Bjelopetrovich On Movement Weekend And Running A Label That's Older Than He Is May 25, 2017
    • Apr 17, 2017 Blame It On The Boogie Radio Episode 3 - Detroit E-Funk Apr 17, 2017
    • Apr 6, 2017 Nicewon Recordings Launches With Debut Release "MPLS Connection EP" Apr 6, 2017
    • Apr 4, 2017 Chosen By The Funk Presents: The Great Equalizer - A Variety Show Apr 4, 2017
    • Mar 30, 2017 Chosen By The Funk Presents: Deep Purple - A Tribute For The Heads Featuring Moodymann Mar 30, 2017
  • 2016
    • Dec 29, 2016 The Klituation Returns To First Avenue's Main Room Dec 29, 2016
    • Dec 8, 2016 A Conversation With Frankie Bones, American Rave Pioneer Dec 8, 2016
    • Nov 22, 2016 ZULUZULUU Caps Epic Run With The Cover Up Mixtape Nov 22, 2016
    • Nov 3, 2016 Chosen By The Funk: Commence Phase 2 Nov 3, 2016
    • Oct 21, 2016 Perc-dendum: Support Squad Member Noel Shortt On Achieving Terminal Velocity. Almost. Oct 21, 2016
    • Oct 20, 2016 Even Furthur: Perc Speaks Oct 20, 2016
    • Oct 13, 2016 Even Furthur: Transmissions From The Newly Enlisted Oct 13, 2016
    • Oct 6, 2016 Even Furthur: Stronger Than Blood Oct 6, 2016
    • Sep 29, 2016 Even Furthur: A Conversation With Kurt Eckes Of Drop Bass Network Sep 29, 2016
    • Sep 22, 2016 Even Furthur: Here's To The Victory Lap Sep 22, 2016
    • Sep 14, 2016 Blame It On The Boognish Radio Sep 14, 2016
    • Sep 2, 2016 Centrific Interview Part 2 - Communion Season 10 Sep 2, 2016
    • Sep 1, 2016 Centrific Interview Part 1 - Even Furthur Sep 1, 2016
    • Jul 31, 2016 Blame It On The Boogie Radio - Episode 2: Make Minneapolis Funky Again Jul 31, 2016
    • Jun 27, 2016 Blame It On The Boogie Radio - Episode 1: Moodymann Jun 27, 2016
    • May 23, 2016 An Outsider's Guide To Detroit - Movement Weekend May 23, 2016
    • May 18, 2016 The Minneapolis - Detroit Connection May 18, 2016
    • May 17, 2016 Prince Tribute: Interview with Pete Johnson, Funk Warrior May 17, 2016
    • May 16, 2016 Prince Tribute: Interview With Nancy Altman, Object Of Prince's Affection May 16, 2016
    • May 12, 2016 Prince Tribute: Interview With Bryan Black May 12, 2016
    • May 10, 2016 Prince Rogers Nelson: 1958 - 2016 May 10, 2016
    • May 10, 2016 Prince Tribute: Interview With First Avenue's Eli Flasher May 10, 2016
    • May 4, 2016 Chosen By The Funk - An Introduction May 4, 2016