Let's Go Crazy - A Transmission Tribute to Prince Tickets

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Let's Go Crazy - A Transmission Tribute to Prince Tour Dates & Tickets

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The sound

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Let's Go Crazy is a high-energy Prince tribute inspired by the iconic Purple Rain era, delivered by a Transmission-style DJ night led by Jake Rudh. Known for decades of curating post-punk, new wave, and indie dance experiences, Rudh’s Prince tributes have repeatedly sold out the Main Room at First Avenue. This page covers the performer’s background, what makes the sound special, and notes on upcoming appearances, including the 2025 Prince Celebration kickoff in Minneapolis.

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Jake Rudh is a longtime Minneapolis DJ, host of Transmission on 89.3 The Current, and founder of the Transmission club-night brand. His tributes to Prince at First Avenue are famed for energizing the crowd with selections from the Purple Rain era, blended with Transmission’s dance-friendly sensibilities. This page highlights the performer’s biography, notable achievements, and upcoming tour information to help you secure your seats with confidence.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Biographical highlights include Rudh’s ten-year streak as Best Club DJ (City Pages) and being named Star Tribune's Artist of the Year in 2012. While Transmission itself is not a traditional album-based act, the project is a celebrated DJ-night brand that curates influential live experiences across Minnesota and beyond. For fans in the city and surrounding areas, upcoming shows in 2025 offer a chance to witness the magic of a Prince-inspired night that captures the energy of the era while keeping it fresh for modern dance floors.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Social links for Jake Rudh and Transmission are included below. Follow, connect, and stay updated on tour dates and venue appearances:

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming tour information highlights for 2025 include the Prince Celebration Kick-Off DJ Dance Party on June 5, 2025 at First Avenue Main Room in Minneapolis, with additional Prince Celebration programming at Paisley Park. If you’re planning to attend, secure your seats early—these performances are known to sell out, and tickets can move quickly. We’ve got you covered for a straightforward, no-fuss checkout. Date to be announced for other appearances as they’re confirmed.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Let's Go Crazy - A Transmission Tribute to Prince

Biography and career highlights: Jake Rudh is a longtime Minneapolis DJ, host of Transmission on 89.3 The Current, and founder of the Transmission club-night brand; his Prince tributes at First Avenue have repeatedly sold out the main room. (First Avenue bio, The Current, and press profiles) ([first-avenue.com](https://first-avenue.com/performer/dj-jake-rudh/?utm_source=openai))
Genre and musical style: Transmission focuses on post-punk, new wave, indie dance and related ’80s/'90s sounds; the Let's Go Crazy tributes adapt Prince’s Purple Rain era for dance-floor audiences. ([first-avenue.com](https://first-avenue.com/performer/dj-jake-rudh/?utm_source=openai))
Complete discography (performers only): [] (No official albums/singles released by Jake Rudh/Transmission as a performer; it is a DJ night/brand) ([thecurrent.org](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/transmission?utm_source=openai))
Top singles/hits (performers only): [] (No charting singles attributed to the performer in this context) ([thecurrent.org](https://www.thecurrent.org/programs/transmission?utm_source=openai))
Major awards and achievements: Best Club DJ (10 straight years, City Pages) and Star Tribune's Artist of the Year (2012) for Jake Rudh; Transmission’s First Avenue main-room Prince tributes are noted for selling out. ([minnpost.com](https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2020/05/dj-jake-rudh-my-entire-calendars-been-wiped-out/?utm_source=openai))
Social media presence: Jake Rudh active on Twitter/X as @JakeRudh; Facebook: /JakeRudh; Instagram: @jakerudh; Transmission is also featured on The Current (Transmission page). ([mobile.twstalker.com](https://mobile.twstalker.com/JakeRudh?utm_source=openai))

Biographical highlights include Rudh’s ten-year streak as Best Club DJ (City Pages) and being named Star Tribune's Artist of the Year in 2012. While Transmission itself is not a traditional album-based act, the project is a celebrated DJ-night brand that curates influential live experiences across Minnesota and beyond. For fans in the city and surrounding areas, upcoming shows in 2025 offer a chance to witness the magic of a Prince-inspired night that captures the energy of the era while keeping it fresh for modern dance floors.