what an incredible time to be a prince fan....

DENNIS U GONNA GET ME IN TROUBLE TOO LOL
He's reading.....

Excellent report, Dennis, as usual. You missed one part though during the concert that was truly funny. Apparently, there was a lady sitting in the front row eating a chocolate sundae, and Prince says something like, "We have someone too cool sitting in the front row eating a chocolate sundae!" Prince then said to the man who was with her something about lifting her up onto her feet and "shaking what her mama gave her". Then Prince said to the woman, "I got something you need or something for you". and he sang "Other Side of the Pillow". -- lol!!!

Another great review. Wish I was u!

dendmmr said:

Don't sit next to me @ the concert, I might have to slap yo' ass...

what can I say...abolutely great review!
And Prince shaking his head about "all died when you went away", I can totally understand. That's one of my all-time favorite Prince lines.

Sounds like a classic if not legendary show.

This was my second Prince concert (first was "Hit N Run") and was floored.

Prince creates such a surrealistic environment in a small venue. I didn't have the same connection on the last tour. Even though he played less hits, he tore the roof off the Palace.

He was more animated and personable than any other performer I have seen. He suprisingly bantered with the audience, cracked jokes, poked fun at his lyrics, brought people on stage (definitely NOT pre-selected), walked out into the crowd (he stood right in front of me in the fifth row on the side), and came out after the performance to shake a few hands. I was with the understanding that as Prince's career progressed he has become increasingly bitter and isolated. While I'm sure this holds true of the industry, he certainly isn't taking his fans for granted these days.

I am a reborn Prince fan once again, and kick myself for not joining NPG before this concert. Looking forward to newly discovering older material that I did not pick up long the way, including the Crystal Ball set.

Come back to Cleveland soon.

- Matt

I love the story about the Hohner. I always wondered if it was the same guitar he always has played. The guy who offered him $50 bucks for it is hilarious!

question dennis... i was at the cle. show as well, and were you by any chance what we called "the line nazi." if so...good lookin' out!
jason

lol, what's a line Nazi? glad u all liked the Cleveland show. Cleveland was givin it up 4 some serious funk!

Another excellent report! Well done Dennis.

Plesae do me a favour. When you're at the souncheck of the next concert you go to ask him if he intends to take the tour to Australia.

You can tell him we are all dieing to hear this show downunder.

Cheers:)

I can't believe y'all forgot when at the soundcheck somebody asked if Batman was his favorite superhero since he did the album. Prince said something about not believing in or liking superhero's and then said that him and Michael Jackson were supposed both do half of the album! Somebody then asked if they talk and Prince said "yeah we talk" and then another person said something like "you guys don't battle?", and Prince turned back toward the crowd and laughed with a funny ass look and said "NO!" Shit was pretty funny...

Another question was at which concert did the best questions at soundcheck happen. Prince said one of the more recent ones (probably after Buffalo) because we talked about "The Truth." A couple other religious questions were asked and Prince joked that "this is how it started!". Somebody asked if he read the Bible to which he replied yes...and another asked if he read any other books (I took it to believe holy books like the Koran and such) to which Prince replied that he used to but not anymore.

Prince also joked about how a pastor at a recent show asked him to sing in his church. Prince joked and said "why to hear this?" and proceed to play his guitar in a loud/rock type way...it was pretty funny.

No doubt he felt comfortable and at one time even commented that he was being a bad host since the band was trying to familiarize Najee into the show.

They performed The Everlasting Now and Calhoun Square during the soundcheck.

They performed The Everlasting Now and Calhoun Square during the soundcheck.

hey Dennis much thanks again give us a call i'm thinkin about a road trip in a couple of weeks.

"Prince also joked about how a pastor at a recent show asked him to sing in his church. Prince joked and said "why to hear this?" and proceed to play his guitar in a loud/rock type way...it was pretty funny."

LOL!

The guitar IS an Ibanez. It's the George Benson model - GB10 or something like that. I think George actually gave him that guitar.

Not to sound nit-picky, but the song title is "1+1+1 Is 3" not "1+1+1=3". I keep seeing it the incorrect way and it's driving me crazy.

Thank u, Dennis!
Very good report, i love it and i envy you!

U right Jwsullivan this is "1+1+1 is 3" and not "...=3",and the Erykah Badu cover is "didn't cha know" and not "...you know".
Long live 2 Prince and the new power generation!

Are the 'line nazis' in any way related 2 the 'Soup Nazi'??

just wondering....

When you hear reports like this it makes me say "damn Prince is cool a dude"
When do yall think the turn around was as far as him now being so personal with the fans. I mean I remember even at Paisely with the body guards, now he just rolls and doesn't give a fuck.
Which is nice
MS

RiccotheArtist said:

Just keep airbrushing, brother !!!

I'll watch your back !!! LOL

Mauve said:

I do want to see him again !!! It was a great show !!!


I'll call you !!!