Purple Highs: Chronicling The Days Of Wild

Purple Highs - Gina ”Kim” Hyatt - Episode 18

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 of Purple Highs.

Purple Highs - Scottie Baldwin - Episode 17

"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. 

Purple Highs - Matt Liddy - Episode 16

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.

Purple Highs - Episode 15 - Mark Bonde & DJ Dudley D

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

Paisley Nights - Miho Takayama - Episode 14

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

Paisley Nights - Mark Bonde & DJ Dudley D - Episode 13

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 Podcast

Paisley Nights - Rich Benson - Episode 12

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.

Neither The Prince Estate nor Paisley Park museum is affiliated, associated, or connected with Paisley Nights Podcast

Paisley Nights - Mark Bonde & DJ Dudley D - Episode 11

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!!!!

Paisley Nights - Jonathan Carter - Episode 10

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 Podcast

Paisley Nights - Mark Bonde & DJ Dudley D - Episode 9

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 Podcast