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"Priority Access to tickets for previously sold-out Prince show" reads the subject line in an email I just
recieved from Ticketmaster. On the Ticketmaster app, it shows an "Access Offer" section with tickets still priced at $200, but a place for a password to be entered (email states that it is "KISS".) Color me
confused. Anyone have any insight into what this is all about? I have tickets purchased for the 8pm on Wednesday, March 8^th already. Hmmm...

djquinnc said:

"Priority Access to tickets for previously sold-out Prince show" reads the subject line in an email I just
recieved from Ticketmaster. On the Ticketmaster app, it shows an "Access Offer" section with tickets still priced at $200, but a place for a password to be entered (email states that it is "KISS".) Color me
confused. Anyone have any insight into what this is all about? I have tickets purchased for the 8pm on Wednesday, March 8^th already. Hmmm...

It looks like the May 7th show is sold out but more tickets were released but you can only purchase with this password? odd!

Ticketmaster has no information regarding the additional ticket sale for the previously sold out shows. I thought The Grove setup would be a better venue vs San Diego HR to enjoy the shows, but not so sure now...not if their goal is to cram as many people in there as possible.

Anybody going to 1130p show on Wed?

djquinnc said:

"Priority Access to tickets for previously sold-out Prince show" reads the subject line in an email I just
recieved from Ticketmaster. On the Ticketmaster app, it shows an "Access Offer" section with tickets still priced at $200, but a place for a password to be entered (email states that it is "KISS".) Color me
confused. Anyone have any insight into what this is all about? I have tickets purchased for the 8pm on Wednesday, March 8^th already. Hmmm...

$200 bucks for 88 minutes? 'em P.

Not.

HarleyQ said:

LavenderPurple said:

HarleyQ said:

Anybody going to 1130p show on Wed?

I'll be there ^___^

Me too!!

pueroda said:

Ticketmaster has no information regarding the additional ticket sale for the previously sold out shows. I thought The Grove setup would be a better venue vs San Diego HR to enjoy the shows, but not so sure now...not if their goal is to cram as many people in there as possible.

At least for the early show last night, which was the first to sell out, it was not overcrowded. I managed to get into Tier 2 near center right before showtime without having to push anybody. I thought it was a great venue for something like this.

bobzilla77 said:

pueroda said:

Ticketmaster has no information regarding the additional ticket sale for the previously sold out shows. I thought The Grove setup would be a better venue vs San Diego HR to enjoy the shows, but not so sure now...not if their goal is to cram as many people in there as possible.

At least for the early show last night, which was the first to sell out, it was not overcrowded. I managed to get into Tier 2 near center right before showtime without having to push anybody. I thought it was a great venue for something like this.

Thanks! Good to know.

I went to 3 of the 4 LA shows.

1130 Wednesday was the best. It's hard to imagine a better show.

antoinet said:

Setlist please. Thanks.

LavenderPurple said:

I touched him when he crowed surfed OMG!!!! what an experience to have been able to be in the front!! He gave me a stare that gave my soul away to him his eyes are just ... LOL he loves to tease the crowd it's not even funny.
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The first show was ruined for me by my surroundings. A drunk, loud, obnoxious guy, and a truley mean woman.

The second show? I was close enough to count nose hairs.

Oh, and also this.

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antoinet said:

LavenderPurple said:

I touched him when he crowed surfed OMG!!!! what an experience to have been able to be in the front!! He gave me a stare that gave my soul away to him his eyes are just ... LOL he loves to tease the crowd it's not even funny.
[Edited 5/9/13 6:13am]

That's awesome! High five! Guess u felt a connection!!

1ststatestereo said:

The first show was ruined for me by my surroundings. A drunk, loud, obnoxious guy, and a truley mean woman.

The second show? I was close enough to count nose hairs.

Oh, and also this.

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Sweet!

Please share your horror stories from the first set, I love reading stuff like that!

1ststatestereo said:

I'm not going to get into the specifics of the negativity but I will say that I almost didn't go to the second show because I was so put off by the behavior of some fans.

I'm glad I did. My sister and I walked right up to front of the stage (nearly the front) and enjoyed ourselves.

When you are staring up his nose, it really seems that he is performing for you. It's like he invited you over to his house and is just jamming. I felt as if I was part of the show, not just watching it.

Cool moments of the second show:

stage dive

threw his guitar across stage

smiles and nods. my sister swore he was looking at her most of the time. It honestly felt like that.

He was screaming the lyrics to "how come you dont call me anymore." It was an unreal rendition of the song. So much passion.

If someone told me the fabled second Troubadour concert was better than this, I'd call them a damn liar.

Oh one last thing. I'm pretty sure Kate Upton was on stage dancing. Oh my.

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The opening Let's Go Crazy was too good & unexpected (even tho I read about it). Way to kick it off. Get us in the mood.

She's Always in My Hair - Amazing, slow and sensual, intimate. Niiiiiice.

How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore - he put his back into it (the vocals)

I was wondering what all the hype was about on those tracks and no one exaaggerated, they were the hotness.

I danced the whole time worked up a black sweat and was completely blown away as usual. Prince never disappoints and always surpasses my expectations.

I'm glad the people up front felt connected that's what I was missing. Should've lined up at 5PM like my one girlfriend did and other girlfriend wanted to!

Couldn't have, wouldn't have missed it! Couldn't wait for this Prince! Waited a looong time for this and it was delicious. Thank you Prince!

artist76 said:

^^ sounds like a great show, sounds better than mine (1st Anaheim show). Stage dive, throwing guitar... Awesome! I was very up close too, but not quite up his nostrils. I found myself lingering on his eye make up, how precisely ( and thickly!) it was applied. He looked very much like that Troy Gua doll, kind of unreal, doll-like. His body also looked very tight - his whole outfit was body hugging, except for a super fly 17th century inspired coat he had on at the very beginning. Do you recall some songs he played? And how did you meet the Twinz?

The Twins were just standing there. I walked up and my sister took the picture.

Heard he payed a snippet of Extralovable during the sampler set, my question is: was it the original recording or the new version?

For me, Prince is the consummate Musician...he just is!

~

I attended the early show and it was, you had to have been there, awesome! Some other songs he performed are: Fixyourlifeup, Bambi, Guitar, Sometime It Snows In April, Cause And Effect, The Love We Make-off the top of my head. I must admit, I was swooned by "How Come You Don't Call Me" on piano. I'm sure DocF will post an accurate setlist soon.

~

Initially, I was concerned about overcrowding, but I was able to get a spot up front (side of stage) with a good vantage point even after an eight o'clock arrival time. Like someone else mentioned, The Grove is perfect for small concerts.

~

I've read a few post where some have stated that they felt Prince was looking at them throughout the concert. I can only imagine how special that must feel...in which I have yet to experience...maybe one day.

~

My only regret is that I didn't attend the late show.

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Dandroppedadime said:

oh.

thanks.

Apologies if someone has already posted this...

During the 2nd show, when Prince was on piano performing 'Housequake' and other oldies but goodies, did anyone notice Andre Cymone dancing alongside Prince? My buddy and I immediately recognized him.