The Electric Vibe Podcast

n this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, hosts Kurt, Hucky, and J David welcome Eddie Mininfield, aka "Eddie M," a renowned saxophonist with a career spanning over four decades. The conversation delves into Eddie's musical journey, his influences, and experiences working with legendary artists like Prince and Sheila E. They discuss the importance of live performances, the challenges of the mus...

The Electric Vibe Podcast episode explores the recent Prince Celebration 2025 event, highlighting the sense of community, memorable performances, and personal experiences shared by the hosts and guests. Joined by guests Chris Johnson and Doug Henders, the episode also discusses the accessibility improvements, other related events and the emotional impact of the performances, showcasing the lasting...

In this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, hosts J. David Silva and Kurt Hoffman welcome DJ Michael Holtz, who shares his journey in the music industry, his experiences with Prince, and the vibrant Purple community. They discuss the impact of influential figures like Pepe Willie, the evolution of DJing, and memorable moments from events at Paisley Park. Michael reflects on his musical influence...

In this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, hosts J David Silva and Kurt Hoffman welcome DJ Michael Holtz, who shares his journey in the music industry, his experiences with Prince, and the vibrant Purple community. They discuss the impact of influential figures like Pepe Willie, the evolution of DJing, and memorable moments from events at Paisley Park. Michael reflects on his musical influences...

n this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, hosts Kurt Hoffman, J David Silva, and Hucky Austin welcome special guests Eric Rogers and Damon Dickson. The conversation revolves around their experiences in the Prince community, a mini recap of The Time Band Masterclass, and the relationships built through shared musical passions. They discuss memorable events, the camaraderie among fans and artists...

In this special episode of The Electric Vibe, we sit down with Eloy Lasanta, the passionate voice behind the popular YouTube channel Prince’s Friend. With over 400 in-depth videos dedicated to the Purple One, Eloy has become one of the most respected independent historians of Prince’s life and work. We talk about his journey from casual fan to full-on content creator, how he built a community arou...

In this special episode of The Electric Vibe, we sit down with Eloy Lasanta, the passionate voice behind the popular YouTube channel Prince’s Friend. With over 400 in-depth videos dedicated to the Purple One, Eloy has become one of the most respected independent historians of Prince’s life and work. We talk about his journey from casual fan to full-on content creator, how he built a community arou...

In this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, co-hosts Hucky Austin, J David Silva and Kurt Hoffman welcome Melissa Kahn, daughter of the legendary bodyguard, Charles "Big Chick" Huntsberry. The conversation delves into Big Chick's personal and professional sides, the importance of his family and faith, his career as a bodyguard and the rewards and challenges of balancing that career with family l...

In this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, Harlan "Hucky" Austin and his co-hosts Kurt Hoffman and J David Silva welcome former Minneapolis Police Chief Maderia Arradondo. Promoting his new book, "Chief Rondo: Securing Justice For The Murder of George Floyd, the conversation delves into Maderia's childhood connections with Hucky, his journey into law enforcement, and the significant challenges...

John Gallagher, bassist and vocalist of the English band, Raven, plugs into The Electric Vibe Podcast to discuss his fascinating journey in the music scene for more than 4 decades. John discusses forming Raven with his brother, guitarist Mark Gallagher, their upbringing, musical influences, interacting with some of the biggest names in music, life on the road and their commitment to the fans to ke...

John Gallagher, bassist and vocalist of the English band, Raven, plugs into The Electric Vibe Podcast to discuss his fascinating journey in the music scene for more than 4 decades. John discusses forming Raven with his brother, guitarist Mark Gallagher, their upbringing, musical influences, interacting with some of the biggest names in music, life on the road and their commitment to the fans to ke...

n this episode of the Electric Vibe podcast, hosts JD Silva and Kurt Hoffman welcome Chris Horton, also known as Mr. Christopher, the founder of Funkatopia. They discuss Chris's journey in the content creation industry, the evolution of podcasts over the past 20 years, and the challenges and triumphs of running a podcast focused on funk music. Chris shares insights on the importance of preparation...

In this episode of the Electric Vibe podcast, hosts JD Silva and Kurt Hoffman welcome Chris Horton, also known as Mr. Christopher, the founder of Funkatopia. They discuss Chris's journey in the content creation industry, the evolution of podcasts over the past 20 years, and the challenges and triumphs of running a podcast focused on funk music. Chris shares insights on the importance of preparatio...

In this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, hosts Kurt Hoffman and JD Silva engage with Charles "Chazz" Smith and his wife Victoria, cousins of the late music icon Prince. They discuss Prince's legacy, the circumstances surrounding his untimely death, and the mission of their initiative, Justice for Cuz, aimed at answering questions related to Prince's passing. The conversation delves into Chazz...

Max Fink, son of Matt "Dr." Fink, goes by the moniker "MVXMILLI" when creating and producing his extraordinary music. Carving a niche of his own, MVXMILLI creates his own music and beats, as well as producing for other artists that sonically and lyrically challenge the listener. Plug in and find out more about the amazing talent known as MVXMILLI! For more, check out MVXMILLI on all streaming plat...

Max Fink, son of Matt "Dr." Fink, goes by the moniker "MVXMILLI" when creating and producing his extraordinary music. Carving a niche of his own, MVXMILLI creates his own music and beats, as well as producing for other artists that sonically and lyrically challenge the listener. Plug in and find out more about the amazing talent known as MVXMILLI! For more, check out MVXMILLI on all streaming plat...

In this episode of the Electric Vibe podcast, hosts Kurt Hoffman and J David Silva celebrate the 40th anniversary of Prince and The Revolution's last show on the Purple Rain Tour. Joined by new co-host Harlan "Hucky" Austin, who was part of the tour, they delve into memories from that iconic night in Miami, discussing the atmosphere, Prince's mood, and the challenges of security in large venues. H...

JD and Kurt chat with celebrity hairstylist Kim Berry in this fun, entertaining and poignant interview. Kim shares stories about her three decades working with @prince as his hairstylist, working on shows such as "Grey's Anatomy," events like the Grammy Awards, and so much more. Kim also shares tips for what she thinks up and coming stylists should focus on, as well as how her faith carries her th...

Dr. Amanda Therrien, a sensorimotor neuroscientist who studies the cerebellum, joins JD and Kurt in a personal capacity to discuss the importance of science in culture and to promote "Stand Up For Science 2025," a grassroots operation of over 100 volunteers, all united in their belief that science is FOR everyone and BENEFITS everyone. With events being held on Friday, March 7, 2025 in cities incl...

JD and Kurt chat with celebrity hairstylist Kim Berry in this fun, entertaining and poignant interview. Kim shares stories about her three decades working with @prince as his hairstylist, working on shows such as "Grey's Anatomy," events like the Grammy Awards, and so much more. Kim also shares tips for what she thinks up and coming stylists should focus on, as well as how her faith carries her th...

Rock and jazz fusion drummer and music producer Simon Phillips visits The Electric Vibe Podcast to discuss his illustrious career, telling tales of working with The Who, Jeff Beck, Toto, Judas Priest, Pete Townsend, and so many more.

Special guests Hayley Drinkall, Damon Dickson and Big Coco join Kurt and JD to discuss the canceled Netflix Prince documentary, the controversy surrounding so many aspects of the project, and how each of their personal relationships with Prince influence their thoughts on this polarizing subject.

Special guests Hayley Drinkall, Damon Dickson and Big Coco join Kurt and JD to discuss the canceled Netflix Prince documentary, the controversy surrounding so many aspects of the project, and how each of their personal relationships with Prince influence their thoughts on this polarizing subject.

Special guests Hayley Drinkall, Damon Dickson and Big Coco join Kurt and JD to discuss the canceled Netflix Prince documentary, the controversy surrounding so many aspects of the project, and how each of their personal relationships with Prince influence their thoughts on this polarizing subject.

Studio and audio wizard Tom Garneau joins Kurt and JD on The Electric Vibe Podcast for a fun, funny and informative interview. From Tom's early days as a musician, club DJ, studio owner and eventual engineer to some notable names in music such as Prince, REM, The Moody Blues, Hammer and many more, Tom tells some fascinating stories. Currently the owner of Audioactive Studios, the studio engineer a...