What Time is it? Listen to 25 Hours of The Time on Purple Current
On Sunday, November 4, we'll fall back one hour for the end of Daylight Saving Time. With a 25 hour day, we couldn't resist a full day celebrating The Time.
Sean McPherson
- Host, The Current
- smcpherson@mpr.org
- @twinkiejiggles
Sean McPherson is an in-demand bassist, bandleader and songwriter from St. Paul, Minnesota. He plays bass with Heiruspecs, Dessa and his solo project, the Twinkie Jiggles Broken Orchestra. McPherson graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007 with an Individualized Degree in Music, African-American Studies and Cultural Studies. Sean is an instructor at McNally Smith College of Music, teaching courses in Composition, Liberal Arts and Hip-Hop Studies. In addition to his performance and teaching career, McPherson is an active entrepreneur in the Twin Cities media community. He is the co-owner of Trivia Mafia, the largest trivia company in Minnesota. McPherson is also a freelance food writer for City Pages.
Stories
Early Eyes perform in The Current's studio
Early Eyes have had a big year. They released EPs "Decorating" and "All Shades of Teal"; they've sold out their Nov. 2 show at the 7th St Entry; and they performed their first in-studio session at The Current, hosted by Sean McPherson.
When and where to hear Bobby Z talk about The Revolution and Prince
We've been fortunate to have Bobby Z, the drummer for The Revolution, stop by a few times to share the mic for special programming on The Current and Purple Current. Here's where to find it.
Four Fists share protest strategy, rap bangers in The Current studio
Four Fists -- P.O.S and Astronautalis -- just dropped 6666, their first album as a duo. The Message -- Sanni Brown and Sean McPherson -- invited them in for an in-studio session. They shared 20 minutes of sharp, contemplative music and conversation.
9 takeaways from our interview with Maceo Parker
Maceo Parker is a bona fide music legend. Since starting his legendary run with James Brown in the mid-60s, Maceo has been at the center of every significant move in the funk world. His infectious, rhythmically dextrous alto is a part of the blueprint of the genre and he continues to play great music to this day.
A conversation with saxophonist Candy Dulfer, frequent Prince collaborator
Before her appearance with Maceo Parker at the Funk-N-Roll Weekend, Candy Dulfer talks with Sean McPherson about Minneapolis, what it's like to work with Prince and Maceo Parker, and her drive to become her own musician.
Album of the Week: Atmosphere, 'Mi Vida Local'
There's no roadmap for Atmosphere at this point in their career, there's no hip-hop group that's been at this level of commercial success for twenty years.
Morris Hayes on '20Ten'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Morris Hayes on 'Planet Earth'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Morris Hayes on '3121'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Morris Hayes on 'Musicology'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Morris Hayes on 'Indigo Nights'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Morris Hayes on 'The Rainbow Children'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Musicheads Essentials: Morris Hayes on 'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Morris Hayes on 'Emancipation'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Morris Hayes on 'The Gold Experience'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Morris Hayes on 'Crystal Ball'
Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.
Album of the Week: The Internet, 'Hive Mind'
The Internet returns with their fourth studio album 'Hive Mind,' out now on Columbia Records.
What was it like the first time you saw Prince's 'Purple Rain'?
It was 34 years ago today that 'Purple Rain' hit cinemas. It was an incredible moment for Prince's career, and an incredible moment for fans to see their favorite artist in a feature-length film.
What are Prince's best vocal performances?
What is Prince's best vocal performance and why? Tell us your favorites and we'll spin them back on July 27 at noon.