purpleheadedlovewarrior said:

At this show, it wasn't Prince's people that handed out the wrist bands to get on stage. The Target Center ushers/security gave you a green wrist band only if you were on the front row.

We were right nearby "John Goodman". I own every season of Roseanne, and I wish it was him...sadly, it was not.

Here are some of my weekend pictures

This is the view of the line from our hotel room


Here is the line at about 3am

Prince and I hanging out


This is my hotel room after the after show

wow, you must have stayed at the Graves?






Thats classic!


I love you guys,
Have a GREAT SUMMER!!!!
(what is left of it! )
[Edited 7/11/07 15:41pm]

eleven said:

yoohoo42 said:

The story behind the NPG church-style fans:

I was inspired to “do something” at the next opportunity after hearing the churched-up version of Satisfied at a few of the 3121 shows in Las Vegas. Prince’s pimped-out preacher persona is always one of the highlights of his performances for me.

So, after snagging my Target Center ticket, I sprang into action a few weeks before the show, came up with a concept, and found a printer. After some e-mail back and forth, we had a deal. The shipment arrived at my house the Tuesday before the show, less than two weeks from concept to delivery. An extra suitcase for Minneapolis and I was good to go.

I assumed that Satisfied would be on the Target Center setlist. My objective was to add to the atmosphere when Morris Hayes broke into the gospel-tinged organ intro and see if the church fans caught Prince’s attention.

In keeping with the 07/07/07 theme, the plan was to get enough fans into the Target Center to blanket the first 7 rows. About 20 minutes before the show started, mission accomplished -- thanks to Carolyn, Nicole, Toni and Priana.

Needless to say, our distribution scheme caught the attention of Target Center security and someone from Prince’s organization. They were concerned that the content might be offensive and/or in furtherance of some commercial enterprise. We explained that we were simply fans doing what fans do. With fans. Among fans. (There’s a pun in there somewhere). They took one backstage. Uh-oh.

My night was made when, after Morris's intro to Satisfied, Prince pimp-walked his way up to the microphone and told the audience to take out their church fans.

For those of you who can’t read the text on the fan in the photo:

New Power Generation
Congregational Assembly

3121 Alphabet Street
Paisley Park, Minnesota 55317-8205
tel: 952-777-9311

Preachin' the Funk: The Honorable P.R. Nelson

Morris Hayes: Organist & Head-Deacon-In-Charge

CJBabyDaddy: Ursher Board President

Moneyapolis Target Center
Sunset Service Every 07/07/07

If We Get This Thang Right,
Oooh, You Gonna Get Satisfied Real Soon!

diamondsnpearls said:

And with those of us who were sitting way in the back of the arena up by the ceiling!

CJBabyDaddy said:

Thanks CJBabyDaddy!! My wife and I thought they were hilarious when two ladies in the fourth row handed them to us. They are my favorite memento from the concert. I just assumed Prince's camp had produced them since he talked about them during the show...congrats on getting a shout-out.

brocklynn said:

Priceless! Thank you!!!

yoohoo42 said:

Hey yoohoo42, you were right behind me at the Target Center! I was in Row 2 seat 3! I'm the one that caught the black towel he threw out! Everytime I look at it, I still can't believe I have it! I've gone to many Prince concerts & have always sat in 1st & 2nd row. I have to agree with you, I do think these were the best seats I've ever had! I hope Prince didn't see my reaction when I caught the towel! If so, he was probably like who is that crazy girl going nuts over a silly towel

this entire thread is cool t4p everybody! I wish I were there!

awesome reviews and awesome awesome pics!!!!!

brocklynn said:

Shoot! If that was my hotel room I wouldn't have never left!