So, as shitty as you all think Prince is; lets count the high profile things this year..

Grammy presenter, cover on billboard magazine, Jimmy Fallon, tribute at carneigie hall, SXSW closing performer etc... Not bad at all for someome with no business sense aor record deal for that matter...

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lwr001 said: ......... Prince is; lets count the high profile things this year..

Grammy presenter, cover on billboard magazine, Jimmy Fallon, tribute at carneigie hall, SXSW closing performer etc... Not bad at all for someome with no business sense aor record deal for that matter...

Prince has been giving us a very Happy 2013 and the new year is just getting started

I am 45minutes from Austin....NEED to find a way in.

Any suggestions?

SOmeone told me that even if I got a music wristband..still wont be able to get in to see Prince? WTH?

Also, I know Samsung is giving away 250 tickets to samsung users who download an app? I have afreakin IPHONE! lol

GOtta find a way.........

lwr001 said:

So, as shitty as you all think Prince is; lets count the high profile things this year..

Grammy presenter, cover on billboard magazine, Jimmy Fallon, tribute at carneigie hall, SXSW closing performer etc... Not bad at all for someome with no business sense aor record deal for that matter...

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What does the Carnegie Hall thing have to do with him?

He didn't attend (even though he said he would and was in town). That's actually a strike against him.

Link for the SBSW w/ Cool pic - http://sxsw.com/music/new...nts-prince

Ur chance 2 get a ticket 2 SXSW:

http://sxsw.com/ticket-drawings

SXSW is excited to announce some extremely special shows for SXSW 2013, including:

Prince
Saturday, March 16 - Doors at 9:00 PM
La Zona Rosa (612 W 4th St)

Farfunknugin said:

Link for the SBSW w/ Cool pic - http://sxsw.com/music/new...nts-prince

Ladies and Gentlemen of SXSW, Samsung presents: Prince

SXSW is extremely excited that Samsung will bring Prince to this year's festival for an exclusive performance and will offer SXSW Platinum and Music badge holders chances to see this debut performance at SXSW. There will be two ways to secure a spot for this special concert: the first is for Samsung Galaxy owners in Austin for SXSW to click here for details about the Samsung Galaxy Experience.

The second way is through a ticket drawing for SXSW Platinum and Music badge holders beginning now. To determine which SXSW Badge holders will be admitted, SXSW will conduct a ticket drawing, which will grant entry for Platinum and Music Badge Holders only. No other credentials are eligible to enter these drawings.

Click here to learn how to enter the SXSW drawing for a chance to see Prince at SXSW 2013.

Heard a rumor he may show up at one of Allo's performances either on Friday or Saturday. So those who are going be on the look out for him!

Prince and 3rdeyegirl will be sending orger EyeJester7 to the SXSW show this weekend. Awesome surprise to EyeJester7 when he received that news from Drfunkenberry's on DrF's and Seth Everett's Spreecast show tonight. Congrats to orger 'EyeJester7'!!!!

http://prince.org/msg/7/394912

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2elijah said:

Prince and 3rdeyegirl will be sending orger EyeJester7 to the SXSW show this weekend. Awesome surprise to EyeJester7 when he received that news from Drfunkenberry's on DrF's and Seth Everett's Spreecast show tonight. Congrats to orger 'EyeJester7'!!!!

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Btw, I am not mad at him either. I love him and his music.

NuPwrSoul said:

Superconductor said:

As a matter of principle I resent these exclusive, last minute shows for the chosen few. It has something arrogant about it.

It makes sense for him I suppose: gets paid the big bucks for a one off, tries out his new band, keeps the mystery alive. And he can hang around Andy Allo.

If I was anywhere near Austin I would try to get in.

Yeah it is kind of annoying, but I'm not mad at him.

He does not have a record label that can front him money for real marketing strategies, or have a real marketing department that can devise proper PR strategies.

He cannot get radio play for his current music.

He eviscerated his own presence on the internet over the past 6 to 7 years due to multiple site domain changes, on again/off again sites, and relentless legal challenges/cease and desist to youtube postings (which oddly enough ARE today's radio).

If there is anything Prince needs for his new projects is exposure. And as much as we may like it, he is not going to get that by playing in some hole in the wall club for die hards. Or even in stadiums where he performs his "hits for the last time."

SXSW has become the premiere new media/new music/new film festival... it will give him great visibility. Will he do anything with it? *Shrug*

But he needs to be there in order to keep the buzz needed for he seems to be trying to do with his music these days.

peri1025 said:

NuPwrSoul said:

lwr001 said:

So, as shitty as you all think Prince is; lets count the high profile things this year..

Grammy presenter, cover on billboard magazine, Jimmy Fallon, tribute at carneigie hall, SXSW closing performer etc... Not bad at all for someome with no business sense aor record deal for that matter...

[Edited 3/13/13 7:11am]

What does the Carnegie Hall thing have to do with him?

He didn't attend (even though he said he would and was in town). That's actually a strike against him.

Do you know for certain he wasn't there// Iwas there... And if he sucked as bad as orgers make him out to be there would be no tribute

lwr001 said:

NuPwrSoul said:

What does the Carnegie Hall thing have to do with him?

He didn't attend (even though he said he would and was in town). That's actually a strike against him.

Do you know for certain he wasn't there// Iwas there... And if he sucked as bad as orgers make him out to be there would be no tribute

I do believe Drfunkenberry explained on Spreecast last night why he thinks Prince wasn't at the Carnegie tribute. I believe DrF explained that it was a choice between appearing on Fallon to promote the 3rdeyegirl band, as well as the upcoming April West Coast tour vs attending the Carnegie tribute, and in the end, Fallon apparently was the choice. Which kind of makes sense for promotional purposes, since appearing on Fallon gave him a much, wider audience to promote his new band and upcoming West Coast tour. But the latter is just my two cents.

2elijah said:

lwr001 said:

Do you know for certain he wasn't there// Iwas there... And if he sucked as bad as orgers make him out to be there would be no tribute

I do believe Drfunkenberry explained on Spreecast last night why he thinks Prince wasn't at the Carnegie tribute. I believe DrF explained that it was a choice between appearing on Fallon to promote the 3rdeyegirl band, as well as the upcoming April West Coast tour vs attending the Carnegie tribute, and in the end, Fallon apparently was the choice. Which kind of makes sense for promotional purposes, since appearing on Fallon gave him a much, wider audience to promote his new band and upcoming West Coast tour. But the latter is just my two cents.

Fallon and the tribute weren't on the same night were they? I suppose just because a bunch of people want to pay tribute to you, doesn't mean you're obliged to attend. Typical Prince!

motherfunka said:

2elijah said:

I do believe Drfunkenberry explained on Spreecast last night why he thinks Prince wasn't at the Carnegie tribute. I believe DrF explained that it was a choice between appearing on Fallon to promote the 3rdeyegirl band, as well as the upcoming April West Coast tour vs attending the Carnegie tribute, and in the end, Fallon apparently was the choice. Which kind of makes sense for promotional purposes, since appearing on Fallon gave him a much, wider audience to promote his new band and upcoming West Coast tour. But the latter is just my two cents.

Fallon and the tribute weren't on the same night were they? I suppose just because a bunch of people want to pay tribute to you, doesn't mean you're obliged to attend. Typical Prince!

Well, many of the artists/musicians Mr. Dorf paid tribute to, didn't attend their tribute. So this is not unusual. The tribute is over, doesn't make sense to cry over spilled milk. The tribute is over and done with, and this thread is about the SXSW concert, so probably best not to go off topic before one of the mods reminds us about that.

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2elijah said:

motherfunka said:

Fallon and the tribute weren't on the same night were they? I suppose just because a bunch of people want to pay tribute to you, doesn't mean you're obliged to attend. Typical Prince!

Well, many of the artists/musicians Mr. Dorf paid tribute to, didn't attend their tribute. So this is not unusual. The tribute is over, doesn't make sense to cry over spilled milk. The tribute is over and done with, and this thread is about the SXSW concert, so probably best not to go off topic before one of the mods reminds us about that.

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Exactly, Having been in attendance, i feel if Prince was there it would have def taken away from the performance.. Esp if he was in one of those box seats looking down on the stage..

motherfunka said:

2elijah said:

I do believe Drfunkenberry explained on Spreecast last night why he thinks Prince wasn't at the Carnegie tribute. I believe DrF explained that it was a choice between appearing on Fallon to promote the 3rdeyegirl band, as well as the upcoming April West Coast tour vs attending the Carnegie tribute, and in the end, Fallon apparently was the choice. Which kind of makes sense for promotional purposes, since appearing on Fallon gave him a much, wider audience to promote his new band and upcoming West Coast tour. But the latter is just my two cents.

Fallon and the tribute weren't on the same night were they? I suppose just because a bunch of people want to pay tribute to you, doesn't mean you're obliged to attend. Typical Prince!

Before anyone gets up in arms, I believe Drfunkenberry made it perfectly clear that those were his thoughts and wasn't speaking on Prince's behalf.

I don't think Prince has made an official statement as to why he wasn't in attendance.

pueroda said:

motherfunka said:

Fallon and the tribute weren't on the same night were they? I suppose just because a bunch of people want to pay tribute to you, doesn't mean you're obliged to attend. Typical Prince!

Before anyone gets up in arms, I believe Drfunkenberry made it perfectly clear that those were his thoughts and wasn't speaking on Prince's behalf.

I don't think Prince has made an official statement as to why he wasn't in attendance.

Which is exactly why in my post I specifically stated why he ('he' as in reference to Drfunkenberry not Prince), thinks Prince might not have shown up at Carnegie. Just DrF's thoughts not Prince's.

2elijah said:

pueroda said:

Before anyone gets up in arms, I believe Drfunkenberry made it perfectly clear that those were his thoughts and wasn't speaking on Prince's behalf.

I don't think Prince has made an official statement as to why he wasn't in attendance.

Which is exactly why in my post I specifically stated why he ('he' as in reference to Drfunkenberry not Prince), thinks Prince might not have shown up at Carnegie. Just DrF's thoughts not Prince's.

I didn't say that DrF was speaking for Prince. I just made an observation. That ok? Another observation...Prince won't be making any statement as to why he wasn't there.

I think it's great that Prince is performing there.

And it's good to do it as the closing act. Because during the festival, it's the less known bands that deserve all the attention. This is their change to play themselves in the picture.

And Prince his name will get media attention.

If he wants to sell his songs, this might be a good way to get media attention for the 3rdeyegirl website.

Friends are currently in Austen and writing a blog about it.

He is a DJ and organises great parties and events. He alwayse goes to Austin & Miami (in 2weeks that will be very busy too) to scout new bands for his events.

He's excited because in the same hotel as Iggy Pop and also saw his performance.

He's also enthusiastic about Sohn and the Thermals.

What kind of bands did you hear about? Any new stuf that is exciting?

Over the past few days in my local area, signs have been posted "Prince is Back", on poles all over the major roads, anyone else in Australia seen them. Quite funny really.. Anyway, to all that get to experience the weekend festivities, enjoy.

Andy Allo Alone @ SXSW

kenkamken said:

Any reports on Andy's set?

Dunno exactly but at least "yesterday" & "Let it Be"...

Strange there's no mention of Prince on the entire SXSW website