Press (Magazines, Innerviews)

The June 14, 2025 edition of the Star Tribune features a heartfelt recollection by J.D. Steele of the Steeles about taking his 7-year-old son Jason to see Prince perform at the Mill City Music Festival in downtown Minneapolis in 1998. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 14, 2025 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Feature / Local Music Memory THE STORY J.D. Steele shares the story of bringing his son Jason backstage during Prince’s performance at

The June 21, 2024 edition of the Star Tribune announces the premiere dates for the new stage musical adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film and album Purple Rain. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 21, 2024 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music / Theatre News THE STORY The article details the pre-Broadway run at the State Theatre in Minneapolis (April 10–May 11, 2025), with the world premiere on April 30, 2025. It mentions the creative team, inc

The June 19, 2024 edition of the Star Tribune publishes a major feature marking the 40th anniversary of Prince’s landmark film and album Purple Rain, sharing 40 facts about its creation, impact, and legacy. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 19, 2024 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Variety / Feature THE STORY The article lists 40 notable facts about Purple Rain, covering Prince’s management, the film’s production, soundtrack success, cultura

The June 19, 2024 edition of the Star Tribune (Variety section) celebrates the 40th anniversary of Prince’s Purple Rain with a special feature and 40 facts about the landmark film and album. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 19, 2024 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Variety / Front Page THE STORY The section highlights the enduring legacy of Purple Rain, including local celebrations, a new book, and the film’s cultural impact on Minneapolis.

The June 14, 2023 edition of the Brainerd Dispatch features an article about Prince fans attending Celebration 2023 at Paisley Park, highlighting their love for unreleased songs and concert footage from the annual gathering honoring the late music icon. Publication: Brainerd Dispatch Date: June 14, 2023 Country: United States Location: Brainerd, Minnesota Section: Entertainment THE STORY The piece focuses on fans who traveled to Paisley Park for the multi-day Celebration 2023

Major 2021 cover feature in The Sunday Times celebrating the release of Prince’s long-lost album Welcome 2 America, exploring the prophetic themes of the 2010 recordings and the story behind its delayed release. PUBLICATION: Date: July 18, 2021 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Culture Cover Story Title: PRINCE IS BACK THE STORY The Sunday Times dedicated its Culture cover to Prince with a striking portrait and the headline “Prince Is Back.” The extensive feature, writ

Major 2021 tribute issue of Guitar Player magazine commemorating the 5th anniversary of Prince’s passing, with an in-depth exploration of his guitar secrets, studio techniques, road stories, and lasting influence as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. PUBLICATION: Date: July 2021 Country: United States Section / Pages: Special Tribute Issue (Cover + Multiple Features) Title: FIVE YEARS GONE: PRINCE THE STORY Guitar Player dedicated its July 2021 issue to Prince, featu

The “Special Deluxe Edition” framing signals a broadened scope: more pages, more archival content, and a more complete narrative of Prince’s evolution across genres, eras, and identities.

The June 16, 2019 edition of the Star Tribune highlights Ingrid Chavez’s rooftop performance at the Hewing Hotel as one of the standout shows of the week. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 16, 2019 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music / Best of the Week THE STORY The article praises Ingrid Chavez’s intimate rooftop set at dusk, featuring poetry set to minimalist sounds with guitarist Jaspar Nephew. It notes her emotional performance, inclu

The June 15, 2019 edition of the Star Tribune reports on the opening of a new official Prince retail store at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the first of its kind dedicated to the Minnesota icon and the second brick-and-mortar location selling an expanded line of official Prince merchandise. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 15, 2019 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Point of Sale / Business THE STORY The article details th