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Tales from the Northside: Stories of Flyt Tyme

The Minneapolis Sound Museum held “Tales From The Northside: Stories Of Flyt Tyme” June 5, 2024 at the historic Capri Theater.

The event featured a reunion of the members of the band Flyt(e) Tyme. Band members on the panel included: Jellybean Johnson, Jimmie Anderson (Chipmunk), Monte Moir, Robert Martin (Bird), David Eiland (Batman), Tom Lund, Cynthia Johnson, James Greer (Popeye), Anton Johnson (Twin), Everett Jawanza Pettiford, Gary McCray, David Wright, Quinton Speer, with Andrea Swensson moderating.

The host for the evening Wes Smooth of Twin Cities Radio Network.

Another panel moderated by Bianca Rhodes, focused on “Keeping The Minneapolis Sound Around-Our Youth” with performances by students of Purple Playground.

Other panelists included: David TC Ellis-High School For Recording Arts, Heidi Vader/Willie Adams-Purple Playground, Emmanuel Duncan/Sarah Lanier-iLLism, Terry Esau-Free Guitars 4 Kids, Eric Rogers-Paisley 5 & Dime, Ty Prophecy, Dalé, Zay Starr and Jellybean Johnson did a special performance including music of Regal The Rare.

And the evening ended with Minneapolis Sound hits featuring Jellybean Johnson on guitar, Christopher Troy on keys, KeAndre Mack on drums, Art Haynes on bass, and special guest Monique Blakey on lead vocals.

Tales from the Northside: Stories of the Minneapolis Sound

The Minneapolis Sound Museum held the 2023 “Tales From The Northside: Stories Of The Minneapolis Sound” at the historic Capri Theater in North Minneapolis. The event featured the oral histories of people who helped build the basis of what would become the Minneapolis Sound.

Featured Panel, with Audience Q&A to explore how North Minneapolis in particular gave the world this music. Live Musical Performance by SueAnn Carwell, Jellybean Johnson, Bobby Vandell, Rick from Mint Condition, Kathleen Johnson, Matt Fink, & Christopher Troy.

Featured Guest Panel includes Spike Moss, Jellybean Johnson, Pepe Willie, James “Popeye” Greer, Walter “Q Bear” Banks, Vaughn Terry, Spencer Benard, Lisa Keith, Bobby Vandell, Matt Fink, Owen Husney & SueAnn Carwell.

With Craig Rice as Event Moderator, Bianca Rhodes as Event Host, & Eric “DJ Nevermind” Rogers as Event DJ. Additionally, there was a live art sale featuring local artists who create “Purple Art” with proceeds benefiting the Minneapolis Sound Museum. Featured artists include Peyton Scott Russell.

Tales from the Northside: Stories of Flyt Tyme

Tales from the Northside: Stories of the Minneapolis Sound

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