Listen to Adrian Crutchfield as he takes you on an incredible journey from the back risers of Paisley Park for his first audition, to the spotlight on the Arsenio Hall's Show. In this interview, Adrian shares his firsthand experiences of working alongside Prince and how he helped Prince form the NPG Hornz. This podcast is an absolute must-listen fo…

While there were other schools for animation and visual design, Tefft Smith II was beckoned to Minneapolis after high school to Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) because of its proximity to all things Prince. That proximity brought him to the center of Prince Universe as he became a regular at the parties and performances Prince had at P…

Purple Highs journeys to the "Bean Cave" for an interview with Jellybean Johnson, the drummer of The Time. Johnson shares stories from his 50+ year in the Minneapolis music scene, discusses how he acquired his nickname "Jellybean", recounts times with Prince, and much much more. Full of insights and revelations, this episode is cooler then Santa Cl…

Heidi Vader, who grew up in south Minneapolis just a few miles away from Prince's high school, has been a devoted follower of the legendary musician since his Dirty Mind days. In this podcast, she shares stories of her experiences watching him perform on the Triple Threat Tour, at First Avenue, and at Paisley Park. Following Prince's passing, Heidi…

Ever wonder how the bathroom at Prince’s house on Galpin was painted? Or what it was like to be a part of those Erotic City parties at Glam Slam? And what about Prince riding a trike?! We can’t make this stuff up and neither can our guest. Gina “Kim” Hyatt brings you into the Prince universe with stories from the days of wild on the latest episode …

"To the Darkness, let there be light. To my sound man, turn up my voice real tight" - Prince As front-of-house sound for Prince over the course of 16 years, Scottie Baldwin (aka "Scottie P") was a master of making Prince and his bands tight during live performances. As a part of the Minneapolis music scene, Scottie discusses his days as a drum tech…

The video of 11-year-old Prince has gone viral this past week. Matt Liddy, a WCCO producer, gives details on how he found the clip in the station’s archives and how the story that was aired came to be. If you don’t already, this interview will make you believe in miracles.על ידי Paisley Nights

It's been a while and the world has changed. So has our name. The mission remains the same.על ידי Paisley Nights

After seeing Prince in Tokyo for the first time Miho was hooked on his sound and wanted more. Learn how that show starts her on a journey to Minneapolis that would change her life forever on this episode of Paisley Nights. Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or connected with Paisley Nights Podcast…

Happy New Year! Mark Bonde and DJ Dudley D talk about the 1999 NYE taping at Paisley Park from Paisley Park. Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or connected with Paisley Nights Podcastעל ידי Paisley Nights

The first time through the doors of Paisley Park and Rich Benson witnessed one of the most epic live recordings in Purple history. While that show wasn’t televised he was at one that was. Learn how he was drawn to Minneapolis by Prince and what he’s learned about Prince by living in Minneapolis. He almost got his camera confiscated and tried to get…

Dudley D tells you about talking to Dave Chapelle in 2017 about his 1995 Paisley Park gig. Mark tells you why he thinks "Days of Wild" is the best Prince song ever and Dudley D concurs. So many stories. So much fun. Hold on to your wigs!!!!על ידי Paisley Nights

How did people find out about all those Paisley Park parties back in the day? Jonathan Carter was instrumental in it all and can remember the URL to prove it. He has stories on top of stories on top of stories. Hold on to you wigs people!!! Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or connected with Paisley Nights…

Does Mark remember his 1st time seeing Prince perform at Paisley Park? Of course, he does and his story is "fantastic"! Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or connected with Paisley Nights Podcastעל ידי Paisley Nights

Serah Sauser tells us that when the light was turned off at The Rogue Prince was coming. Hear how Prince fell for her when they first met and all about the videos she danced in that never hit the streets. This is a can't miss episode with great stories galore! Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or connected…

Episode 7 celebrates the birth of Prince and the influence he had on his fans. It also tells the story of how DJ Dudley D became his DJ. Learn how Dudley kept the mix so tight at that first gig that Prince interrupted him while he was mixing to ask him a question. Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or conne…

Samantha Mccarroll-Hyne's mom would not let her go to a Paisley Park dance party until she was 10 years so she missed out on the early 2000 parties. She more than made up for it later in life as she was able to participate in many epic performances including one that had Madonna as a guest. Listen to hear her story and how she met Prince in an unli…

Mark Bonde & DJ Dudley D recap the last episode and talk about the NPG Store in Uptown. Mark is also looking for the "Gold Experience" jacket in size Large. Please let us know if you can help him locate one. Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or connected with Paisley Nights Podcast…

Deon Anderson got into Prince at a very young age and has deep roots in Minneapolis. She might have "missed out" on some of the events surrounding Purple Rain but definitely made up for it later in life spending countless nights at Paisley Park. Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or connected with Paisley N…

Mark Bonde & DJ Dudley D recap the first two episodes, talk about the "Wild Sign", Lenny Kravitz & Prince dancing and more.על ידי Paisley Nights

Bill Wensel spent decades in the Minneapolis music scene and saw Prince perform hundreds of times. Here how Prince propelled his artwork, copied his dance moves and much more in this episode. Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or connected with Paisley Nights Podcast…

As the master of cool, Prince, unlike any pop star of his day would open the doors of Paisley Park to his fans. For close to three decades he invited fans from near and far to shows, to listen to new music and to dance the night away. Over the years many became fixtures at the parties as they ingrained themselves in the Paisley scene. Returning aga…