That fool betta not start a tour without an official fan club and a way for his hardcore fanbase to get the best seats. Because I'll be DAMNED if I'm going back to TicketBastard to get another Prince ticket again.

HoneymoonXpress said:

Around the Love 4 One Another, Jam Of The Year, New Powersoul tours, I was in D.C. I was on Prince's guest list, because of Rhonda, who was mostly using Warwick basses at the time. I was at the slammin' Capitol Ballroom afterparty.

Anyway... This was before the Music Club member seating. When I went to Will Call once in Baltimore, they thought I was out of my mind when I said "I'm on the guestlist"...

Without boring U with the stories, my point is this: back then, U didn't know what seats you'd get... Sometimes close, sometimes far. That was exciting. It's great 2 be close, and I like 2 see the people play, as I was at least once back then, and was after the club tickets 4 the Musiclology tour. But essentially, I am there mainly 2 hear the music.

This is not 2 say that I'd most definately love 2 be right up front 4 the smaller, more intimate gigs...I will always regret not being able 2 make it 2 the One Night Alone gigs. But don't complain people. Live is what it's all about no matter where U sit... as long as your ears R open.

Peace.
[Edited 7/18/06 6:52am]

Based on Graycap23's rep and the fact that I've never seen him spew bullshit, I tend to believe this post. Now, Prince can have the best of intentions when it comes to stuff, and a lot of it never pans out, so if not all of what GC has posted comes to fruition, I'd put it on Prince. And, it seems like at the end of this month/beginning of next month that actual news about a tour will be released and not necessarily that the tour itself will start at this time. Also, based on some things/rumors I've heard, that band line-up sounds about right. At any rate, thanks for the news Graycap. If some things turn out to be wrong, you won't be getting a bullet from me (e.g. shooting the messenger)!

Based on Graycap23's rep and the fact that I've never seen him spew bullshit, I tend to believe this post. Now, Prince can have the best of intentions when it comes to stuff, and a lot of it never pans out, so if not all of what GC has posted comes to fruition, I'd put it on Prince. And, it seems like at the end of this month/beginning of next month that actual news about a tour will be released and not necessarily that the tour itself will start at this time. Also, based on some things/rumors I've heard, that band line-up sounds about right. At any rate, thanks for the news Graycap. If some things turn out to be wrong, you won't be getting a bullet from me (e.g. shooting the messenger)!

so what news should we expect by July 31st.....one date announced, a few, a bunch?

The lull.....

Graycap23 said:

Is brewing.....

4 those whom have clues
And those who don’t
Maybe u will
But more like u won’t

Tell me the truth
And I’ll give u the word
Close your eyes
U won’t believe what u have heard

But I’m still here
And willing 2 share
I have not gone away
As if U care

Come closer my friend
Let me tell u a story
This is NOT the end
Of the Purple ones glory

It’s just the beginning
Of something totally in range
Talk about the irony
Of Beautiful Strange

Open up a glass and
Take on the pure
The man is about 2 drop
A brand new TOUR

alexnvrmnd said:

What about the band? Please tell me its Wendy, Lisa, & Sheila. Also please tell me all this tour stuff and re-issues stories are true...you're getting my 36 year old heart pumping like its 1984 again.

Really? So what's the first stop? US, Europe?
But then again there's been rumors about a tour brewing since 2005, so it's not really any new information. I read in an article some time ago it would be in the summer, so not surprised.

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