Episodios

  • 2025 Prince Celebration Recap

    2025 Prince Celebration Recap
    Jun 11 2025
    Mr. Christopher sits down with Funkatopia co-host NPG drummer Michael Bland to discuss the 2025 Prince Celebration taking place in Minneapolis and Chanhassen, MN. We discuss the new music coming, the Celebration panels, unreleased music heard, plans for video releases, the rebirth of the NPG Music Club, and much more including addressing a few "Mr. Funkatopia" shout outs from Londell McMillan during the Vault Session panel and the stories that sparked it. All this and way more than we deserve in an almost 3-hour packed show.
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    2 h y 50 m
  • Interview: The Family (St. Paul Peterson, Jerome Benton, Jellybean Johnson, Susannah Melvoin, and Eric Leeds) PLUS Morris Hayes & Tony M (NPG)

    Interview: The Family (St. Paul Peterson, Jerome Benton, Jellybean Johnson, Susannah Melvoin, and Eric Leeds) PLUS Morris Hayes & Tony M (NPG)
    Jun 3 2025
    Join Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland as they sit down with all of the members of The Family including St. Paul Peterson, Jerome Benton, Jellybean Johnson, Susannah Melvoin, and Eric Leeds. We discuss new FDeluxe music, the Prince Celebration performance and a wealth of purple stories. Then we top off the night with a surprise visit from New Power Generation (NPG) members Morris Hayes and Tony Mosley to share even more unheard stories from the road and new events for the band.
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    2 h y 59 m
  • Free 4 All with Philip Lasiter, Shelby J, and Damon D

    Free 4 All with Philip Lasiter, Shelby J, and Damon D
    May 27 2025
    Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit with Philip Lassiter and Shelby J to discuss his new album Soul of the World and debut a new track. Plus Damon D joins to talk about his Minneapolis dance class. Then Mr. C and Michael chat about the upcoming Prince Celebration in Minnesota, the pricing, the events, as well as the external events in and around Minneapolis area.
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    2 h y 12 m
  • Interview: Fred Wesley

    Interview: Fred Wesley
    May 14 2025
    Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit with the iconic trombonist Fred Wesley who was an integral part of the sound of James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, the JB's, the Horny Horns, and many collaborations from Abraham Inc. to Van Morrison.
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Intervew: Cory Wong

    Intervew: Cory Wong
    May 7 2025
    Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit down with funk maestro Cory Wong to discuss his history, Prince's influence, the Fearless Flyers, Vulfpeck, ADHD, working with Michael Bland, and so much more.
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    1 h y 18 m
  • Interview: Tower of Power Drummer David Garibaldi

    Interview: Tower of Power Drummer David Garibaldi
    Apr 30 2025
    Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland welcome Tower of Power drumming legend David Garibaldi to discuss his time with Tower of Power, his near death experience with a train, the true story behind the 777-9311 drum track, his retirement, and what he's doing now.
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    1 h y 34 m
  • 40 Years of Prince's Around the World in a Day & 9 Years After Prince's Transition

    40 Years of Prince's Around the World in a Day & 9 Years After Prince's Transition
    Apr 23 2025
    Mr. Christopher and NPG drummer Michael Bland discuss the 40th anniversary of Prince's Purple Rain follow-up, Around the World in a Day. We also discuss how we've dealt with the loss of Prince 9 years later. Plus plenty of rabbit holes.
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    2 h y 46 m
  • Interview: Bassist Mononeon

    Interview: Bassist Mononeon
    Apr 16 2025
    Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit down with bass gawd MonoNeon to discuss his upbringing, his wardrobe, the sock, Prince, the album he worked on with Prince (Black is the New Black), inspirations, and much more. Tune in and vibe out.
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    1 h y 6 m
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