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 Clause and leaves listeners hoping Purple Highs is able to make another visit to the Bean Cave for a part 2!

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 established the Purple Playground, a non-profit organization run by fans that pay homage to Prince's legacy through an Academy of Prince music program. This program provides teenagers with the opportunity to learn about Prince, collaborate with the musicians he worked with, and make original music.

We believe that Prince would have appreciated the program and encouraged you to explore it at https://www.purpleplayground.org/.

Listen to Purple Highs to learn more about Heidi and her passion for preserving Prince's legacy.

"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 in the Minneapolis clubs like Glam Slam and Bunkers and how that got him connected to Prince. His experiences at rehearsals, after-shows, tours, and more are covered on this Purple Highs interview. His position at the soundboard gave him a unique perspective on Prince, his legacy, and the music industry. Hold on to your wigs as Scottie helps us chronicle the Days of Wild. 

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.

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

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.

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Happy New Year! Mark Bonde and DJ Dudley D talk about the 1999 NYE taping at Paisley Park from Paisley Park. 

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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 his own tour one day out front of Paisley Park.

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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!!!!

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!!!

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Does Mark remember his 1st time seeing Prince perform at Paisley Park? Of course, he does and his story is "fantastic"!

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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!

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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 unlikely place.

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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. 

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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.   

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

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.

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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 again and again, these "Paisley Heads" were true blues and their lives have been forever changed by the man, the music and the community that emerged.

 These were "regular" people that experience extraordinaire things. These stories have laid dormant until now. This podcast intends to give them life by giving a forum where the memories can be shared. We seek to put these stories on wax so history will know what happened on those beautiful Paisley nights.

Co-Hosted by Mark Bonde a long-time Paisley Head and DJ Dudley D (Dustin Meyer) Prince's long-time DJ at Paisley Park.

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