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House of Blues I was so bummed to have not made it to the aftershow. Wow he is fasionably late to everything i see!!! Would have loved to have been up on that stage dancing with him!!! I am more bummed now  Platform flip flops/ ha how cute | |
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Time (3:15am – 5:15am) First, let me offer my apology 4 for the rude folks that were “booing” at the start of show! It wasn’t clear if they were reacting 2 the fact that Larry Graham was on stage or because Prince and the band were not playing the “standard songs”. Either way, it was just plain rude! And if it was because of Mr. Graham’s, please folks grow-up and get over it! No matter how you feel, Mr. Graham is a legend in his on time and deserves a bit more respect then what he received from those few. Mr. Graham is one of the finest bass players around! U unhappy folks should have went home and made more room 4 those who wanted 2 b there! Nuff said! On with the show: Well, this was my first time at the Chicago’s House Of Blues, so this added 2 my excitement of being there. Of course awaiting the Aftershow (what dreams r made of) was even more exciting! The HOB is arranged similar to an old movie house, with a three tier balcony around the upper walls and gold, gothic decorations around the upper areas. There is additional seating under the balcony as well as a bar and grill. Then there’s the “pit” around the curtain covered stage. Here U can dance or like the majority of us wait there for the show to start. We (Keeta and I) arrived at the HOB around 12:30p.m. with hopes of getting a decent spot near the stage. As we waited (my guess is that the long wait was due to the fact that equipment used at the regular concert had to b broke-down and transported from the Allstate Area in Rosemont, IL to the HOB in Chicago, IL. We also have quite a bit of road construction on the high-way between the two cities). Yes, it was quite a wait (which I 4got all about, after Prince hit the stage!) While we waited, music was being played through the sound system, mostly old-school hits, with a sprinkle of Sheila E., The Time, George Clinton, Sly ad the Family Stone mixed in. U could see the stage crew moving equipment under the curtain and after awhile U could hear the band doing a soundcheck behind the curtain. Would have been nice if the curtain could have been rose up us 2 view them After awhile U hear the taped music get lower and U haer John’s drums getting louder and U know it’s about 2 b ON! The curtain (along with the video screen) rises and, U see Prince and he Band, finally! The “band” consisted of he regulars, with Larry Graham on bass and the show started with a funky rendition of “Everyday People”. Larry was clearly there 2 teach and school was in! After Prince hand-picked 10 dancers 2 get up on stage (which included ChiTownNPG regulars, Karla, Jo..aka “Movie Star” and Bianca), Larry ripped into “Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin" and then “The Jam” “The Jam” is always a showcase 4 the various band members 2 do what they do best, play real music! Prince seemed2 b having trouble with his guitar so after awhile he knocked the amp 2 the floor and went 2 the keyboards. R guy was dressed in black (or was it crimson) outfit, flip-flops and wore dark shades through-out the show. After the first number Prince welcomed us 2 the House Of Blues and promised not 2 stop until the sun came up! Next up was mighty Chance doing the Blackstreet classic “No Diggity” and then Prince asked the dancers 2 leave the stage “2 give others a chance to come up” but he never pick another group 2 come up. I was sorta happy about this because I recall how disappointed I was at the recent MPLS aftershows, when there were so many folks on stage, U could not see the band. I mean, I know it’s a wonderful feeling 2 dance on stage with Prince but it was heartbreaking having 2 watch the dancers surrounding the band. U felt as if they were getting a private show and U weret left out..ok, enough venting Prince then began frestyling and he and the band ripped through funky and lengthy renditions of “What Is Hip”, “Superstition” “Controversy”, “Whole Lotta Love”,“Bambi” and “The Ride” He did some EXTREME guitar work these numbers reminding me of why I love hearing him play! The man is bad!!!! B4 U knew it was 5:15 am and Prince goes “Is the sun up yet?”, well it was and the show had come 2 an end! I’m now officially a “True Funk Soldier”, I have been schooled!!! I recall at the beginning of the set Prince saying, "Any of you going to church in the morning?”,” You better, after this funk." And he was right!!! Peace and Stay Wild!
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