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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #15 9/8/20 7PM CST  

Have you heard about the political unrest in Rockford, IL, just north of Chicago (and west of Kenosha WI)? No? You're not alone. For the past several months, police and city government there have been criminalizing peaceful protests, using paramilitary tactics, charging nonviolent demonstrators with felonies, and so forth. It's similar to what we've seen in other areas like Portland, but if it werent for social media and organizers like Aija Penix, no one would know about it.  Aija is an accomplished singer, writer, and actress, so in addition to what's going on Rockford (and neighboring Kenosha) we'll probably talk about music, theatre, and/or television.  

Co-host Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.  

Co-host Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #14 9/1/20 7PM CST  Who here has been with us since the beginning? You may remember our first episode was just Dan & Michael, with no guest. On select first Tuesdays, we are going to bring back that concept as #MUSiPOLiTiXCLASSiC!  Not unlike Dan's birthday celebration, all past guests are invited to drop in, so you never know who you may see or what we will discuss!  There's a good chance with Dan & Michael both living so close to Kenosha, WI, we will spend some time talking about current events there. There's also a good chance there will be some music discussion!  

Co-host Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about. 

 Co-host Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #13 8/25/20 7PM CST  BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!  

Our guest: Those who saw Episode 12 are already familiar with Jeria Boone! In just 4 short years since graduating high school, Jeria has helped craft anti-poverty legislation with Results Educational Fund, worked on Capital Hill for US Representative Gwen S. Moore, for the DNC, and currently for the Biden/Harris campaign. HOW has she done so much at such a young age? We'll find out Tuesday!  If you have questions about the current Democratic ticket, this would be the episode to ask them! We'll probably be discussing some of the current smears against the first black woman VP nominee, as well as some of the legitimate criticisms about the ticket, and the importance of voting (blue.)  

Co-host Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.  

Co-host Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #12 8/18/20 7PM CST  City Councilman Christopher Awe describes himself as a peace officer and community advocate. In addition to politics he has also served as a classroom teacher and law enforcement officer. Christopher has worked with the cities of East Orange, Newark, and Camden NJ and is considered expert on what has worked re: the community-based policing model and defunding the police. He also teaches on the reconciliation of being a Black Male Law Enforcement Officer during the Black Lives Matter Movement.  

Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.  

Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #11 8/11/20 7PM CST  Gabriel Blu aka "G Illish" is not just a self described "country soul" artist who blends genres in ways you may not have heard before, he is also a Native American of the Apache (Chiricahua) tribe and is referred to as "The Speaker of The Peace to the Indigenous People". We are looking forward to discussing everything from music to the atrocities that are still happening to Native Americans to this day, and everything in between.  He is also a member of the Minneapolis Music extended family. Michael and Dan have both worked on his music, some of which has been produced by Michael!  

Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.  

Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan "Spiffy" Neuman / Musician Michael Bland Michael Bland #Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #Covid19 #Prince #SoulAsylum #socioecomusics

IT'S DAN'S BIRTHDAY!  If you want to get Dan a gift: PayPal: [email protected] CashApp: $dspiffy Venmo: @dspiffy  OR  You can donate to one of the #MUSiPOLiTiX guest charities: Tiffany Hobbs https://youthjusticela.org/ Sadé Smith https://www.dismantle.us/ Maiya Winston https://www.txwf.org/  

(From Dan) Hey everyone. 8/4 is my birthday. Earlier this year it was very unlikely I was going to make it to see another one. I cant think of a way I'd rather celebrate than with one of my very very closest friends and favorite people Michael Bland and with Musipolitix, the show we've been cultivating, but just as importantly I want to celebrate with my friends, family, church family, social media family, etc.  We're going to go live at 7PM CST as usual, but we wont have a guest. We'll be chatting as brothers like we do when the cameras arent rolling, and taking comments. Also I've asked all our previous guests, who have been the absolute highlight of my 2020, to stop in for a minute our two and talk about whatever they'd like. Also I've asked Nia Neuman to join us briefly.  So please. Make it a point to celebrate my birthday with me. Comment so I know you're there. Invite your friends to join and do the same. Like, comment, and share this post so more people see it.  I'll include my cashapp, PayPal, etc, in case anyone wants to get me a gift (will probably go towards show expenses anyways) but more importantly I'll ask our guests that pop in to share a charity of their choice and in lieu of a gift to me, you can make a donation.  

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#MUSiPOLiTiX Episode 9! We have had two frequent requests: To talk to frontline workers, and to discuss schools reopening (or not.) What better way to address both of those than to talk to a medical doctor and an educator!  Dr. Nickie Harris-Ray is a medical provider, educator, non profit CEO, community advocate, and parent. A self professed “champion for women and girls” , Dr. Harris-Ray is an educational speaker and guest media personality on the Gulf Coast and south East region. A foodie and social media addict, Dr. Harris-Ray still claims she “still doesn’t know what she wants to be when she grows up” despite her many accomplishments.  Dr. Shanta Rhodes is an educational professional and administrator. She is a pioneer for community service through her sorority work, and her community programming for the advancement of young professionals.  As always with our show . . . we set the topic, but the discussion could go a completely different direction! Be ready for anything!  Musipolitix cohost Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan "Spiffy" Neuman / Musician Michael Bland #Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #Covid19 #Prince #SoulAsylum #socioecomusics

Dave Pirner is the founder and leader of rock band Soul Asylum. He's been described by many, including longtime collaborator, Soul Asylum drummer and music director, and MUSiPOLiTiX cohost Michael Bland as one of the last great songwriters and true rock stars. Dave has used his platform and his art to speak out about George Floyd, police brutality, voter registration, systemic racism, Nazism, White Supremacy, and fascism.  

Soul Asylum has two free tracks available on their website https://www.soulasylum.com/ "Black & Blue" and "Nazi Punks F*ck off", those who download are asked to sign a petition for George Floyd and to confirm they are registered to vote.  I can tell you, as someone who has heard Michael and Dave speak before, you dont want to miss any discussion with both (or either) of them.  

MUSiPOLiTiX cohost Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan "Spiffy" Neuman / Musician #Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #Covid19 #Prince #SoulAsylum #socioecomusics

Sadé Smith is a Seattle based criminal defense & civil rights attorney, advocate, former Public Defender, and current shit talker.

This is her: https://www.thesmithlaw.com/ "Smith Law is a client centered legal practice oriented in equity and social justice . . . Community members deserve representation without hesitation. You will be seen, heard, and advocated for."

This is also her: https://www.dismantle.us/ "Our aim is to completely divest from and disassemble the current power and abuse systems of capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy and neo colonialism, while supporting and building frameworks rooted in equity, social justice, intersectional feminism and queer liberation."

We definitely want to talk to her about voter suppression from a legal standpoint, and what's happening in Seattle right now, but regular viewers of our show know the discussion can go anywhere, and she has a lot to say that we want to hear! This is the definition of a don't-miss episode.

My cohost Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.

Dan Spiffy Neuman

Dan "Spiffy" Neuman / Musician

#Minneapolis

#GeorgeFloyd

#BlackLivesMatter

#Covid19

#Prince

#SoulAsylum

#socioecomusics

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Maiya Winston, founder of #BeAPossibility beapossibility.com to discuss performative allyship, equity and classism, as well as her experiences as a black woman consultant in corporate America.

My cohost Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.

Dan Spiffy Neuman

#Minneapolis

#GeorgeFloyd

#BlackLivesMatter

#Covid19

#Prince

#SoulAsylum

#socioecomusics

If you want to watch us live, use the hashtag #MUSiPOLiTiX