Jellybean Johnson was thunder on stage and gentle at home, a drummer, guitarist and producer whose joy lit up Minneapolis for decades. Loved ones and musical peers recall his role in shaping the Minneapolis Sound, mentoring “nephews” in the scene and building the Minneapolis Sound Museum to keep the culture alive for the next generation.
Mint Condition
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TikTok trend revives Mint Condition’s classic ‘Breakin My Heart’
TikTok users are using a 1991 hit song by Twin Cities-based R&B band Mint Condition to create heartbreaker montages of their grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles.
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Minnesota musician Stokley wows in stage musical ‘Super Freak: A Rick James Story’
Minnesota musician Stokley is touring the country as Rick James in the jukebox musical ‘Super Freak: A Rick James Story.’
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Super Bowl and upcoming shows will provide a feast for music lovers
The James on Jazz journey continues in 2018. It’s hard to believe we started this journey back in 2000. thank you for hanging in there. There’ve been some pauses along the way, nevertheless, it’s always an adventure and richly entertaining for all of those on board. Lately, the talk of the town is the Super […]