I saw this band when they performed in Dallas in 2010 and it was really good.

1999 - Prince Tribute

House of Blues Dallas
Dallas, TX

Thu, Feb 24, 2011 07:30 PM

1999: A Tribute to the Artist is made up of rock 'n' roll musicians who bring to life the music of one of their biggest influences - Prince.

Based in Chapel Hill, N.C., 1999 pays tribute to Prince by performing nearly 2 hours of The Artist's greatest hits at venues across the nation. With Hugh Swaso as Prince, Jamie McFarlane on bass, Justin Holder on drums and Lance Ashley on the keys, 1999 is a visual and sonic voyage back to a time of big hair, gold chains and little red Corvettes. When not in costume, the members of 1999 rock their original music as the band SWASO. This dynamic group gives audiences an experience like no other.

Whether you're 9 or 99, 1999 is a party not to be missed!

Saw 'em last night in Houston. That girl wasn't there, just the guys.

Overall, these guys rocked. What was cool was that this is not a Prince impersonator (except for the keyboardist that dressed as Dr. Fink). The guitarist/vocalist wore a purple shirt but really wasn't trying to fool anyone into thinking he was Prince.

He could flat-out shred. Which was kind of a problem, because he played every song with lots of distortion. Some songs, like "Raspberry Beret" and "Take Me With U" don't sound too good with a fuzzbusting guitar.

But otherwise, it was great. The setlist was the entire "Purple Rain" album, and other hits from the '80's. "Cream" was the only song from the '90's.

Everyone jammed. I recommend it for a good time.

I had a great time when they were in Houston last year. Unfortunately I couldn't go on Saturday as I was in NY, but I really hope they come back again.