PurpleChi said:

"Let's Go Crazy" was rendered as a rock ballad, with the band, New Power Generation, toying with tempo and emphasis between the verses and chorus

This is new. I would love to hear that!

Nice when he plays many of his classics in different versions, not played the same way all that time.

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serpan99 said:

Beautiful

Is the jumbotron only on one side? I could only see one right above the longest horizontal part of the symbol. thx

fredericdoug said:

Is the jumbotron only on one side? I could only see one right above the longest horizontal part of the symbol. thx

They had a jumbotron on all four sides of the stage!

eddard said:

Poiple said:

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.

If this happens in Greensboro, I will be one happy camper!

If this happens in Greensboro I will be PISSED because I paid extra for a VIP seat!!

I'VE JUST BEEN PAINTED GREEN WITH ENVY SAYING "I WSIH I WAS THAT IDOIT ON STAGE DRESSED UP AS PRINCE CIRCA '84!" awesome vid on youtube!! well done who ever you are!

Dauphin said:

Where are the VIP and Super VIP seats in relation to the stage?

OP: Congrats on your first show!!!

the super vips seats are table & chairs set right beside the stage, between the circle & arrow of the stage. the vip seat are floor seats, 10-15 ft away from the stage, on the iside of the barrier. Worth the $$$ for the dance space but depending on where he is on the stage GREATLY effects you viewing.

I made 4 of the NYC & NJ shows. on all of them he allowed the super VIPS on stage at the end of the night, for his finale..... my final night..... I MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not that I was in the super VIP but the security recognized me from other shows LOL. Each show was AMAZING & well worth the $$$$

hope you get to see him x

Llanishenlad said:

I'VE JUST BEEN PAINTED GREEN WITH ENVY SAYING "I WSIH I WAS THAT IDOIT ON STAGE DRESSED UP AS PRINCE CIRCA '84!" awesome vid on youtube!! well done who ever you are!

Ooooo.... Link

Did anyone go to this concert? Besides 12 people, maybe.

Shyra said:

nursev said:

That is a great picture. I'd been attempting to post a couple of mine since the night of the show, but kept having technical difficulties.... Anyways, they're now on my FB page. First name is the same as my profile name here (without the 77). Anyone is free to Friend and view if you want to.

Dauphin said:

Poiple said:

They were right next to the stage (the "back" of the stage), where the circular part of the symbol is. At least these were the only tables I saw. There could have been more toward the pointed end of the symbol.

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Thank you. I thought I could see them in the pics posted above, but wasn't sure. They look like little circle tables high off the ground. Looks like there's a lot of room to dance!!!

The tables in charleston are right above where the + is in the 0(+> is.... that's where I'll be!!! Hell yeah!!

Illuminations said:

Dauphin said:

Thank you. I thought I could see them in the pics posted above, but wasn't sure. They look like little circle tables high off the ground. Looks like there's a lot of room to dance!!!

The tables in charleston are right above where the + is in the 0(+> is.... that's where I'll be!!! Hell yeah!!

Thanks for the recap of the concert everyone! I like the set of songs he chose to sing. Some of the songs: DMSR, Controversy, Little Red Corvette, Sign O' The Times, Pop Life.

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Here are some pics I took at the Columbia, SC show. I was not disappointed!

lPoeticl said:

FoolishDancer said:

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...

I spent over a thousand dollars for my two vip tickets... I really, really hope it's worth it! I think it will because it's probably the last time I get to see him live.

Friend sent me these....

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Thanks for sharing the pictures Poetic.

Elle85n09 said:

Thanks for sharing the pictures Poetic.

You are welcome..

lPoeticl said:

Friend sent me these....

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About time someone took a picture of the souvenirs
..Thanx

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I found some lovely pics of Prince...thought I'd share! I am soooo loving these!

^^^Thanks for the pictures Daphne!

DaphneLovesPR1NCE said:

I found some lovely pics of Prince...thought I'd share! I am soooo loving these!

Wow! Finally someone can call a real fan.........

I love the photos. Prince looks sooooooo good!