(as sent to the NPGMC)


Let me begin with a huge "THANK YOU!" to the NPG Music Club.

Since being devoted to Prince's music for close to 20 years I've never had a better experience than i had last night. The seats were the best i have ever had at any other concert. And Prince was quite the host!
First we arrived early for the will call line, we took a seat and talked with some great NPGMC people made some new friends
and the time in line just flew. We were then searched then ushered inside where they gave us our passes. no pushing or line cutting the security and the system they used was excellent. Thank you, Lakeland Center. We entered Prince and the band were on stage jamming. Then the first group of us followed the usher in and down to what I thought would be our front row seats for the night. Instead we took a left and went through a door and down some steps, we were a little confused until we went up some more steps and appeared in the ORCHESTRA PIT! with prince looking down at us. We all cheered ecstatically as we were ushered to our seats for the night. My girlfriend and I were seated front row 3rd and 4th from center! After watching mesmerized as he and the npg worked through songs effortlessly, he got the two new friends next to us up stage to play a song on guitar and bass. They ripped out "Never take the place of your man" with the npg backing them up! (lucky stiffs! thanx for pick:-) then he got back up to jam beautiful strange and paisley park (while tryin' too keep his pants from falling down:-) he then ask us a few questions and joked with us. we all gave him a standing ovation at one point for the seats, coming to Florida, just everything. He smiled and said it was going to be a good night. And It was!
My girlfriend has never seen prince live. Being new to his music, she wasn't that familiar with alot of the songs, she has an appreciation for his talent and music, but not into it as much as me of course. We'll she danced and clapped along and watched in amazement as the NPG went on a rollercoaster ride of music and emotion. She says now she's a converted Prince fan. Well, I think having him about a foot away rocking the house really helped. Thanx to the NPGMC!
My experience was phenomenal. I will never forget the night at Lakeland. The best Prince show i have ever seen!
I don't want to go into the song list you probably already know it. If not go see it for yourself. you will be amazed, and yes it is worth every penny spent! Again, Thank You! Prince....NPGMC.....all the friends around us ( I have your e's)..and the professionalism and courtesy of the Lakeland Center staff!

I totally agree. His best show ever. Too bad he didn't make more money with a larger venue.

gamillah said:

Be glad he picks the small and intimate places. It definetely adds up to the atmosphere of the evening.

Art.

art said:

you're right, Art....Prince has never been so INTIMATE as in these small setting, its incredible.

"I totally agree. His best show ever. Too bad he didn't make more money with a larger venue."

What an add comment....surely you don't think Prince is hurting for money?? And by the way, what does your wife think about the fact that you were willing to do ANYthing for a certain beautiful woman before the concert?

Ooo.. this soundz like TROUBLE