The sound system seem much louder & clearer than any of the other shows I been 2. Especially during one of Prince's guitar solos..

serpan99 said:

IamFunkay7 said:

oh dude in red, yeah he was owning that stage and mic lol even Prince had to give him his props lol

I know at least 1 person is going 2 dig this picture...

Edit: Ok, got my questioned answered;turns out someone said that is orger "Darklotus.." on stage singing and not Dr.F.

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ToraToraDreams said:

It was MY birthday present.

But I can't help but SMILE that my 60+ year old father seemed to enjoy it MORE THAN ME.

This big former military, triple grown man got into the car.

"wow," he said.

That made my night more than the show.

You're welcome dad.

HA! He just asked me when he'll be though the forum again. He said he'd seen James Brown...Ray Charles...A lot of CLASSIC shows and nothing has been like that before. He said P wouldn't quit.

I FEEL BAD THAT MY DAD OUTFANNED ME! I'm the P fanantic in this family!

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Classic...

I used to talk baseball with my dad and I thought one of my boys would be into it. Well, ever since I took my 13 year to the 4/22 show, we now talk Prince. I took him back to the 5/7 show.

He told me I need to keep taking him until he hears LRC!

That's Darklotus in the red hat above.

GDB said:

That's Darklotus in the red hat above.

Yeah, it's definitely not Funkenberry. Whos is Darklotus? Just a fan and blogger who's gotten on Prince's good side?

GDB said:

That's Darklotus in the red hat above.

Okay, kind of figured that. He's been on stage numerous times singing PTFMWB at Prince concerts.

Don't know anything about him or what is his connection but here is his Twitter profile: http://twitter.com/#!/darklotus69

Ain't hating on him; it was entertaining for sure and I don't know how I would react if Prince pulled me up onstage to play guitar behind him...he held it down.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

The sound system seem much louder & clearer than any of the other shows I been 2. Especially during one of Prince's guitar solos..

I didn't notice that...and I've paid attention to and commented on the sound system since opening night. The volume had been increased the week before last to an uncomfortable level but it felt like it had been restored to a better one on Friday night. I'm curious...where were you seated? My experience has been that the best location to appreciate the PA is in the mid to upper loge area near rows M/N.

Question,

Are FunkDr and DrFunkenBerry the same person? Sorry if this question has been asked/answered before. Just curious to know...

serpan99 said:

Bigger version http://farm3.static.flick...f66b_o.jpg

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Amazing photo.

GDB said:

Don't know anything about him or what is his connection but here is his Twitter profile: http://twitter.com/#!/darklotus69

Ain't hating on him; it was entertaining for sure and I don't know how I would react if Prince pulled me up onstage to play guitar behind him...he held it down.

why is it always so-and-so 69? Is 69 like a cool number or something? Or does this guy just like it that way? or just maybe it's his date of birth? But he looks too young to be in his forties.

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serpan99 said:

Bigger version http://farm3.static.flick...f66b_o.jpg

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What was that taken with?

GDB said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

The sound system seem much louder & clearer than any of the other shows I been 2. Especially during one of Prince's guitar solos..

I didn't notice that...and I've paid attention to and commented on the sound system since opening night. The volume had been increased the week before last to an uncomfortable level but it felt like it had been restored to a better one on Friday night. I'm curious...where were you seated? My experience has been that the best location to appreciate the PA is in the mid to upper loge area near rows M/N.

was seated in Loge 1 row M right in front of the arrow. Damn good seats. rather sit up a level than on the floor. U get a better view of the stage and everything. The sound was extremely louder 2 me. But like it that way. heard everything.The hQ was very crisp.

Prince was very on point that night. The per4mance was very crisp, clean & professional. Especially the ballad portion of Insaitable/Scandalous/Adore, Prince was alone & handled every note & pitch perfectly,until he was royally lowered under the stage. That point after Stevie left the stage. It was magical... am addicted 2 going 2 The Forum. am goin 2 need rehab like Whitney when ts over with...lol

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

GDB said:

I didn't notice that...and I've paid attention to and commented on the sound system since opening night. The volume had been increased the week before last to an uncomfortable level but it felt like it had been restored to a better one on Friday night. I'm curious...where were you seated? My experience has been that the best location to appreciate the PA is in the mid to upper loge area near rows M/N.

was seated in Loge 1 row M right in front of the arrow. Damn good seats. rather sit up a level than on the floor. U get a better view of the stage and everything. The sound was extremely louder 2 me. But like it that way. heard everything.The hQ was very crisp.

Prince was very on point that night. The per4mance was very crisp, clean & professional. Especially the ballad portion of Insaitable/Scandalous/Adore, Prince was alone & handled every note & pitch perfectly,until he was royally lowered under the stage. That point after Stevie left the stage. It was magical... am addicted 2 going 2 The Forum. am goin 2 need rehab like Whitney when ts over with...lol

Poor Whitney...

I was in Loge 28 which is perpendicular to the mid-point of the stage where Prince's mic is stationed. Previous shows I've been on the floor, risers and usually loges 28-33. By far my favorite vantage point is in the loges although being on the floor was very, very cool re distance from P & the stage and space (my girl loves to dance as if she's at the club so the extra space was appreciated).

I appreciate this mini-break to recharge my batteries but I will definitely be back. Only nine shows remaining and when it's over, it's over...probably will never see anything like this again. It's been a special run...the quality, consistency, artistry have been incomparable IMO. Maybe the greatest extended engagement by an artist at a single venue ever..? I don't know but I do believe this will be looked upon as historic when all is said and done.

I was sitting in Riser seats when a woman walked up and asked me if I wanted to move to a VIP table. Heck Yeah! It was crappy section 4 but I didn't care, no interest in getting on stage. It was very cool.

Hello everyone - Anyone get a video of the entire "play that funky music white boy" segment of the show? In the very beginning of the song, my white mug was dancing on the big screen. I would love to get a copy of it, it possible. Thanks!! (this was my 5th show, crazy good and funky)

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Maytiana said:

GDB said:

Don't know anything about him or what is his connection but here is his Twitter profile: http://twitter.com/#!/darklotus69

Ain't hating on him; it was entertaining for sure and I don't know how I would react if Prince pulled me up onstage to play guitar behind him...he held it down.

why is it always so-and-so 69? Is 69 like a cool number or something? Or does this guy just like it that way? or just maybe it's his date of birth? But he looks too young to be in his forties.

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hehe

it's in reference to the sexual position.

an easy way to be edgy on the internet.

2elijah said:

serpan99 said:

I know at least 1 person is going 2 dig this picture...

Edit: Ok, got my questioned answered;turns out someone said that is orger "Darklotus.." on stage singing and not Dr.F.

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Oh yes! I dig! lol