MAR. 21, 2011 COLUMBIA, SC - COLONIAL LIFE ARENA: DISCUSS CONCERT, AFTERSHOW, SETLIST, MY FIRST PRINCE CONCERT

GD MRNG ALL, IT'S TIME TO SET THE CAROLINA'S ON FIIIIRRRRER!!!! I TOLD U'LL A COUPLE OF WEEKS FOR EVERYONE TO SAVE YOUR PENNIES. U NEVER KNOW WHERE HE WILL POP UP. CALI/VEGAS - JUST STAY READY.

I WOULD LIKE ALL WHO WANT TO SEE HIM IN CONCERT THIS YR. TO GO, SO TRY & PUT SOME FUNDS ASIDE JUST IN CASE, SMILE.

BACK TO THE PARTAY, CUZ THAT'S WHAT IT'S GONNA BE FOR THE NEXT WEEK- PARTAY GET DOWN THROW DOWN!!! U WILL ENJOY YOURSELVES, YO FEET WILL BE SORE!!

AS ALWAYS LEAVE THE NEGATIVE AT HOME AND JUST HAVE A GOOD TIME!! FOR THE WHOLE WEEK.....

REMEMBER..........................LOVE...................................................................IS THE MOST POWERFUL ATTRIBUTE AMONG US SO....... SHOW IT, USE IT ALL THE TIME.

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I'll be there. I'm sure we'll be in for a good show!

Haha, you lucky mothers. I saw him twice in Oakland, and they were the best shows of my life. You're absolutely in for an amazing time. Looking forward to hearing about it!

Peace and b wild.

gemari77 said:

Really ticked off that Stokley's Mic stopped working and they couldn't fix it by the end of their set. Especially after bragging them up in another thread. Those things happen, though. Especially when you're the opening act and you're at the mercy of another artist's soundman and crew. [Edited 3/21/11 17:39pm]

What a bummer!

ok so im watching my twitter for updates, and this just popped up:

I'd appreciate it if Prince did a lil research on the number if obese people in SC before invoking "The Quake." #prince #upperlevel

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Hey friends. Where are the updates? Anyone have a set-list?

from twitter: @esgiii Purple Rain. #prince

armpit hair!!!!!!!! lol

Hey where are tha Reviews I wanna read what my inspiration Did TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!?????????????????????????????????????Come on SC

Setlist:

DMSR

Pop Life

Musicology

Prince And The Band

Extraordinary

Instrumental (Introduced band members)

Shhh

Controversy

Play That Funky Music

A Love Bizarre

Rollercoaster

Let's Go Crazy

Delirious

1999

Little Red Corvette

Purple Rain

Encore 1

If I Was Your Girlfriend

Insatiable

Scandalous

Adore

Encore 2

Kiss

Encore 3 (Medley on the piano)

When Doves Cry (1st verse and chorus)

Nasty Girl (snippet)

Sign O' The Times (1st verse)

The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (snippet)

Alphabet St. (chorus)

777-9311 (1st verse and chorus)

Hot Thing (1st verse and chorus!)

Forever In My Life (1st verse and chorus)

Darling Nikki (snippet)

Cool (Full)

Let's Work (Full)

That's pretty much the setlist. I can't remember if "Kiss" was the only song performed in the second encore.

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Thx 4 posting the setlist, was there any new merchandise 4 sale? Perhaps a new tourbook?

gold31 said:

Setlist:

DMSR

Pop Life

Musicology

Prince And The Band

Extraordinary

Instrumental (Introduced band members)

Shhh

Controversy

Play That Funky Music

A Love Bizarre

Rollercoaster

Let's Go Crazy

Delirious

1999

Little Red Corvette

Purple Rain

Encore 1

If I Was Your Girlfriend

Insatiable

Scandalous

Adore

Encore 2

Kiss

Encore 3

When Doves Cry

Nasty Girl (snippet)

Sign O' The Times

The Most Beautiful Girl I The World (snippet)

Alphabet St.

777-9311

Hot Thing (1st verse and chorus!)

Forever In My Life

Darling Nikki (snippet)

Cool

Let's Work

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Thanks Gold nice to know someone is alive in tha south lol

gold31 said:

Setlist:

DMSR

Pop Life

Musicology

Prince And The Band

Extraordinary

Instrumental (Introduced band members)

Shhh

Controversy

Play That Funky Music

A Love Bizarre

Rollercoaster

Let's Go Crazy

Delirious

1999

Little Red Corvette

Purple Rain

Encore 1

If I Was Your Girlfriend

Insatiable

Scandalous

Adore

Encore 2

Kiss

Encore 3

When Doves Cry

Nasty Girl (snippet)

Sign O' The Times

The Most Beautiful Girl I The World (snippet)

Alphabet St.

777-9311

Hot Thing (1st verse and chorus!)

Forever In My Life

Darling Nikki (snippet)

Cool

Let's Work

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Seven full songs in the 3rd encore, including When Doves Cry?

I don't think there was a new tourbook. Someone else probably knows more about any new merchandise than me. I don't think there was anything that wasn't at the previous shows.

Pokeno4Money said:

Seven full songs in the 3rd encore, including When Doves Cry?

No, I'll rewrite it. It was mostly a medley at the piano with a couple of full songs thrown in.

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gold31 said:

Setlist:

DMSR

Pop Life

Musicology

Prince And The Band

Extraordinary

Instrumental (Introduced band members)

Shhh

Controversy

Play That Funky Music

A Love Bizarre

Rollercoaster

Let's Go Crazy

Delirious

1999

Little Red Corvette

Purple Rain

Encore 1

If I Was Your Girlfriend

Insatiable

Scandalous

Adore

Encore 2

Kiss

Encore 3 (Medley on the piano)

When Doves Cry (1st verse and chorus)

Nasty Girl (snippet)

Sign O' The Times (1st verse)

The Most Beautiful Girl I The World (snippet)

Alphabet St. (chorus)

777-9311 (1st verse and chorus)

Hot Thing (1st verse and chorus!)

Forever In My Life (1st verse and chorus)

Darling Nikki (snippet)

Cool (Full)

Let's Work (Full)

That's pretty much the setlist. I can't remember if "Kiss" was the only song performed in the second encore.

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Love this setlist... Cant wait until March 30th.

gold31 said:

I don't think there was a new tourbook. Someone else probably knows more about any new merchandise than me. I don't think there was anything that wasn't at the previous shows.

No tourbook... it was the only merchandise that I planned to buy and I headed straight to the merchandise tables when the doors opened, only for them to tell me that there are NO tourbooks for this particular tour.

As for the concert, this was my very first Prince concert.... I don't know how it ranks to others who have seen numerous shows over the years... but, I thought it was AMAZING!!! Almost 3 hours of music, a huge party where the whole place was dancing, killer musicianship, showmanship, lighting, sound... seeing it in person as opposed to video has really opened my eyes!!! Just great!!!

I also upgraded my seats from Section 8 to Section 4 when I got to the venue, which is the best thing I could have done...by the last hour and a half, I and others were allowed to stand by the VIP section right at the arrow. And people were right, he spent most of the time facing the arrow and hanging out around that piano. It was worth paying the extra $80 to upgrade...I even made eye contact with the man during the times he walked down the arrow.

The place was also PACKED!!! I was suprised--I kept quiet about it, but I was in the camp of people who thought the tickets were too high. And combined with the short notice, this being SC and the recession, I expected there to be many empty seats and a half empty arena...a disaster. But no, Prince had a nice crowd. I don't know if it sold out or not...but, it was pretty full.

And after initially thinking the $199 was too much for one ticket (my wife and I recently purchased 2 seventh row tickets to see Rush in Greenville that totaled $201)...I now understand... I get it. Now, I wanna go do it again. And I would pay that amount again.

gold31 said:

gemari77 said:

As for the concert, this was my very first Prince concert.... I don't know how it ranks to others who have seen numerous shows over the years... but, I thought it was AMAZING!!! Almost 3 hours of music, a huge party where the whole place was dancing, killer musicianship, showmanship, lighting, sound... seeing it in person as opposed to video has really opened my eyes!!! Just great!!!

I also upgraded my seats from Section 8 to Section 4 when I got to the venue, which is the best thing I could have done...by the last hour and a half, I and others were allowed to stand by the VIP section right at the arrow. And people were right, he spent most of the time facing the arrow and hanging out around that piano. It was worth paying the extra $80 to upgrade...I even made eye contact with the man during the times he walked down the arrow.

The place was also PACKED!!! I was suprised--I kept quiet about it, but I was in the camp of people who thought the tickets were too high. And combined with the short notice, this being SC and the recession, I expected there to be many empty seats and a half empty arena...a disaster. But no, Prince had a nice crowd. I don't know if it sold out or not...but, it was pretty full.

And after initially thinking the $199 was too much for one ticket (my wife and I recently purchased 2 seventh row tickets to see Rush in Greenville that totaled $201)...I now understand... I get it. Now, I wanna go do it again. And I would pay that amount again.

I love to read about someone's first time. Even though my first concert wasn't so long ago (so the flashback isn't too difficult), you read someone's story and you can totally relive your first time. The energy is immediate, and then, you are only a few songs in and you're like, "what have I been missing?...this guy is phenomenal" His talent, coupled with the most amazing, diverse group of fans lends itself to one heck of a great party!

After paying NYC prices, those Carolina prices look pretty good, but, I understand that in this economy concert tickets aren't in everyone's budget. Still, even in tough times, you owe yourself a little pleasure. You could buy the least expensive ticket at a Prince concert and still have an amazing time. You only need a floor seat if, like me, you have "dance convulsions" and run the risk of getting sued for assaulting someone with your uncontrollable gyrations. I hope you go again no matter where you sit.

I saw two of the MSG shows this year and I feel like each one was fresh. I saw Lady Gaga three times this past year and I was bored after the first (amazing) show. I don't have the experience that many of the fans here do, however, I feel like you could go to every concert on a Prince tour and get a different show than the time before. If you do a concert with a bunch of dancers and choreography you have to stick to the script. Where Prince has a stage full of musicians, I feel like his shows are loosely choreographed and the "jam session" could go in as many directions as his symbol. Again, my experience is limited (which is why I want to hop on a plane and prove my theory Weds night!). I'm still eating Ramen, however, from my MSG expenditures so I think my Carolina trip is just a dream. Still, I am excited by your excitement and I hope you tell your friends so that a few more people can join the "religion!"

Damn nice setlist.

1st time DMSR as an opener.

DMSR is back!

John Blackwell was there too.

http://www.thestate.com/2...-grad.html

gemari77 said:

gold31 said:

I don't think there was a new tourbook. Someone else probably knows more about any new merchandise than me. I don't think there was anything that wasn't at the previous shows.

No tourbook... it was the only merchandise that I planned to buy and I headed straight to the merchandise tables when the doors opened, only for them to tell me that there are NO tourbooks for this particular tour.

As for the concert, this was my very first Prince concert.... I don't know how it ranks to others who have seen numerous shows over the years... but, I thought it was AMAZING!!! Almost 3 hours of music, a huge party where the whole place was dancing, killer musicianship, showmanship, lighting, sound... seeing it in person as opposed to video has really opened my eyes!!! Just great!!!

I also upgraded my seats from Section 8 to Section 4 when I got to the venue, which is the best thing I could have done...by the last hour and a half, I and others were allowed to stand by the VIP section right at the arrow. And people were right, he spent most of the time facing the arrow and hanging out around that piano. It was worth paying the extra $80 to upgrade...I even made eye contact with the man during the times he walked down the arrow.

The place was also PACKED!!! I was suprised--I kept quiet about it, but I was in the camp of people who thought the tickets were too high. And combined with the short notice, this being SC and the recession, I expected there to be many empty seats and a half empty arena...a disaster. But no, Prince had a nice crowd. I don't know if it sold out or not...but, it was pretty full.

And after initially thinking the $199 was too much for one ticket (my wife and I recently purchased 2 seventh row tickets to see Rush in Greenville that totaled $201)...I now understand... I get it. Now, I wanna go do it again. And I would pay that amount again.

Your review just put a big smile on my face!! It always makes me happy when someone who sees Prince live for the first time is so enthusiastic about the experience!!! And it is great to read over and over again how people understand what "all the fuzz" is about, once they have seen Prince in concert! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

FoolishDancer said:

gemari77 said:

As for the concert, this was my very first Prince concert.... I don't know how it ranks to others who have seen numerous shows over the years... but, I thought it was AMAZING!!! Almost 3 hours of music, a huge party where the whole place was dancing, killer musicianship, showmanship, lighting, sound... seeing it in person as opposed to video has really opened my eyes!!! Just great!!!

I also upgraded my seats from Section 8 to Section 4 when I got to the venue, which is the best thing I could have done...by the last hour and a half, I and others were allowed to stand by the VIP section right at the arrow. And people were right, he spent most of the time facing the arrow and hanging out around that piano. It was worth paying the extra $80 to upgrade...I even made eye contact with the man during the times he walked down the arrow.

The place was also PACKED!!! I was suprised--I kept quiet about it, but I was in the camp of people who thought the tickets were too high. And combined with the short notice, this being SC and the recession, I expected there to be many empty seats and a half empty arena...a disaster. But no, Prince had a nice crowd. I don't know if it sold out or not...but, it was pretty full.

And after initially thinking the $199 was too much for one ticket (my wife and I recently purchased 2 seventh row tickets to see Rush in Greenville that totaled $201)...I now understand... I get it. Now, I wanna go do it again. And I would pay that amount again.

I love to read about someone's first time. Even though my first concert wasn't so long ago (so the flashback isn't too difficult), you read someone's story and you can totally relive your first time. The energy is immediate, and then, you are only a few songs in and you're like, "what have I been missing?...this guy is phenomenal" His talent, coupled with the most amazing, diverse group of fans lends itself to one heck of a great party!

After paying NYC prices, those Carolina prices look pretty good, but, I understand that in this economy concert tickets aren't in everyone's budget. Still, even in tough times, you owe yourself a little pleasure. You could buy the least expensive ticket at a Prince concert and still have an amazing time. You only need a floor seat if, like me, you have "dance convulsions" and run the risk of getting sued for assaulting someone with your uncontrollable gyrations. I hope you go again no matter where you sit.

I saw two of the MSG shows this year and I feel like each one was fresh. I saw Lady Gaga three times this past year and I was bored after the first (amazing) show. I don't have the experience that many of the fans here do, however, I feel like you could go to every concert on a Prince tour and get a different show than the time before. If you do a concert with a bunch of dancers and choreography you have to stick to the script. Where Prince has a stage full of musicians, I feel like his shows are loosely choreographed and the "jam session" could go in as many directions as his symbol. Again, my experience is limited (which is why I want to hop on a plane and prove my theory Weds night!). I'm still eating Ramen, however, from my MSG expenditures so I think my Carolina trip is just a dream. Still, I am excited by your excitement and I hope you tell your friends so that a few more people can join the "religion!"

Mar. 30th will be my first concert also. I can't wait to share my experiance. I've waited years to see this guy in concert. I became a true Prince fan around the age of 15. I am now a few months from 25 and I still love his music. From Dirty Mind to Colonized Mind (Cover of course but it still sounds good.) Momma can't stop me now...

Well, I have to admit this was my first Prince concert, and I didn't leave disappointed. I regret having never been to one before. I sit here typing this, my eardrums still throbbing in my head! The set list was great, only wish there were a few more "complete" songs performed. We ended up with great seats--we started in the top row of the arena. The wife had to go to the bathroom about 30 minutes before the show. Returning into the arena, an usher was standing there, handing out tickets to better seats to those sitting in the stratosphere. So, we went from the rafters to the 22nd row from the floor.

I managed some decent photos, most having been taken from one of the "jumbo trons" in the arena. My phone camera didn't perform too well in the given conditions. I will post shortly.

FoolishDancer said:

gemari77 said:

As for the concert, this was my very first Prince concert.... I don't know how it ranks to others who have seen numerous shows over the years... but, I thought it was AMAZING!!! Almost 3 hours of music, a huge party where the whole place was dancing, killer musicianship, showmanship, lighting, sound... seeing it in person as opposed to video has really opened my eyes!!! Just great!!!

I also upgraded my seats from Section 8 to Section 4 when I got to the venue, which is the best thing I could have done...by the last hour and a half, I and others were allowed to stand by the VIP section right at the arrow. And people were right, he spent most of the time facing the arrow and hanging out around that piano. It was worth paying the extra $80 to upgrade...I even made eye contact with the man during the times he walked down the arrow.

The place was also PACKED!!! I was suprised--I kept quiet about it, but I was in the camp of people who thought the tickets were too high. And combined with the short notice, this being SC and the recession, I expected there to be many empty seats and a half empty arena...a disaster. But no, Prince had a nice crowd. I don't know if it sold out or not...but, it was pretty full.

And after initially thinking the $199 was too much for one ticket (my wife and I recently purchased 2 seventh row tickets to see Rush in Greenville that totaled $201)...I now understand... I get it. Now, I wanna go do it again. And I would pay that amount again.

I love to read about someone's first time. Even though my first concert wasn't so long ago (so the flashback isn't too difficult), you read someone's story and you can totally relive your first time. The energy is immediate, and then, you are only a few songs in and you're like, "what have I been missing?...this guy is phenomenal" His talent, coupled with the most amazing, diverse group of fans lends itself to one heck of a great party!

After paying NYC prices, those Carolina prices look pretty good, but, I understand that in this economy concert tickets aren't in everyone's budget. Still, even in tough times, you owe yourself a little pleasure. You could buy the least expensive ticket at a Prince concert and still have an amazing time. You only need a floor seat if, like me, you have "dance convulsions" and run the risk of getting sued for assaulting someone with your uncontrollable gyrations. I hope you go again no matter where you sit.

I saw two of the MSG shows this year and I feel like each one was fresh. I saw Lady Gaga three times this past year and I was bored after the first (amazing) show. I don't have the experience that many of the fans here do, however, I feel like you could go to every concert on a Prince tour and get a different show than the time before. If you do a concert with a bunch of dancers and choreography you have to stick to the script. Where Prince has a stage full of musicians, I feel like his shows are loosely choreographed and the "jam session" could go in as many directions as his symbol. Again, my experience is limited (which is why I want to hop on a plane and prove my theory Weds night!). I'm still eating Ramen, however, from my MSG expenditures so I think my Carolina trip is just a dream. Still, I am excited by your excitement and I hope you tell your friends so that a few more people can join the "religion!"

Ha ha!! Thanks. It was really unbelievable... I am already contemplating squeezing in another Carolina show. Since I had the experience of the floor seats and being super close to the stage, I'd probably be getting less expensive seats.... I didn't get the full effect of the symbol stage from the floor. So, I'd love to see it from a higher vantage point.

I'm a musician and that's normally my focus, the band and musicianship--I don't party or dance... but, last night!!! Man!!!

Here is where I started with the tix I purchased:

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Here's where I ended up just before the show:

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Photos from the show (sorry, my phone camera didn't perform too well--as you can tell, most shots are from the jumbotron).

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I've got other pics, but these are probably the best. If anyone wants to see more, let me know.