The Rivkinz

The Rivkinz are a band composed of Robert Rivkin, better known as Bobby Z the former drummer for Prince & The Revolution, and his sons Adam, Joey and Sam, and nephew Josh. 

After surviving a near-fatal heart attack in February of 2011, Z started his own organization My Purple Heart and partnered with the American Heart Association to raise awareness about heart disease, warning symptoms and CPR. He brought The Revolution (Prince’s back-up band from the Purple Rain-era)—Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Brown Mark, Dr. Fink and Bobby Z—together for a rare reunion concert at First Ave in February as a benefit for the Heart Association.

Z continues his mission to educate the public about heart disease with the upcoming summer concerts with his family band. “The American Heart Association is excited to grow its partnership with Bobby Z, his family and his organization My Purple Heart,” said Barbara Ducharme, Twin Cities’ director for community health for the American Heart Association. “We appreciate the spotlight that he is shining on this prevalent, and largely preventable, disease.” 

The concert on July 18, 2012 at 7th Street Entry, 2012, will open at 8pm with local rap duo KiDs LiKe Us featuring Z’s cousin Eli Fhima, followed by Hello Blue featuring Noah Paster, son of local singer Patty Peterson, and then The Rivkinz will headline the event. "Playing with my family brings my recovery full circle,” said Z. "It is very surreal, and fun, and we are surprisingly good!" 

Past Shows


Dec
24
th
2018
7th St Entry
Dec
24
th
2014
7th St Entry
Dec
24
th
2014
7th St Entry

JEWBILEE 2014

with MEINONG’S JUNGLE, PLANET PLOOKEY, The Rivkinz and more!
Dec
24
th
2013
7th St Entry
Dec
24
th
2013
7th St Entry

JEWBILEE 2013

with THE SONS OF MOSES with BOBBY Z, The Rivkinz, MAZEL TOV COCKTAIL and more!
Jul
18
th
2012
7th St Entry
Jul
18
th
2012
7th St Entry

The Rivkinz and Bobby Z

with Kids Like Us and HELLO BLUE

More Shows

May
4
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

Ichiko Aoba

Apr
17
th
Fine Line

Goldie

with Submotive
Jan
24
th
Turf Club

McNasty Brass Band, Dilly Dally Alley, and Obi Original & The Black Atlantics

Mar
2
nd
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

The Sloppy Boys