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Thread started 06/10/14 9:31pm

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PRINCE To Headline The 20th Anniversary Essence Festival In 2014 Part III


This thread is available for continued discussion on the Essence Festival appearance


Previous thread:

http://prince.org/msg/12/406464

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Reply #1 posted 06/11/14 12:47pm

Allanya

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Wish I could go but the hotels are very expensive. Been to the festival before and all the hotels near the venues sold out so fast. sad

The hotel I used to stay at during the festival was $500 a night. neutral

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Reply #2 posted 06/16/14 5:21pm

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Lianne La Havas added!!

love her

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Reply #3 posted 06/23/14 2:48am

kok

Will trade my beloved Bobby Z Heart Celebration VIP ticket to meet Appolonia, obtain early entrance, possible light refreshments and souvenirs worth $115 for $65 or best offer ASAP
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or trade for Sunday July 6 Erykah Badu, Lionel Richie and Charlie Wilson concert at the Essence Festival closing concert.

I'd love to make the sale or trade but we need to do it as soon as possible and tonmake it happen smoothly...

Can't wait to hear from you!!! Have a outstanding day and wonderfully blessed day sun
Was it good 4 U?
Was I what U wanted me 2 B?

If it's not alright...it will B
Because...even when I lose...I win
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Reply #4 posted 06/23/14 3:38am

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kok said:

Will trade my beloved Bobby Z Heart Celebration VIP ticket to meet Appolonia, obtain early entrance, possible light refreshments and souvenirs worth $115 for $65 or best offer ASAP
OR
or trade for Sunday July 6 Erykah Badu, Lionel Richie and Charlie Wilson concert at the Essence Festival closing concert.

I'd love to make the sale or trade but we need to do it as soon as possible and tonmake it happen smoothly...

Can't wait to hear from you!!! Have a outstanding day and wonderfully blessed day sun


Also, trying to get in touch with 1sexymf to see if you had any tickets left from Sunday July 6 Essence FesTival concert tickets left biggrin
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Was it good 4 U?
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Reply #5 posted 06/24/14 3:06pm

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I wonder will P play more Funk, R&B, Soul related songs of his since it will be more "us'es" there!!! razz lol

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Reply #6 posted 06/25/14 10:31pm

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I'm going to predict Let's Go Crazy, When Doves Cry, and Purple Rain will all be played? Or at least 2 out of the 3.

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Reply #7 posted 06/26/14 10:18am

nusole

and let the count down begin....8 days......my first show.......in 10 years, man time flies....last show was aug of 2004 hou tx

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Reply #8 posted 06/26/14 1:32pm

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^ Enjoy!

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Reply #9 posted 06/26/14 7:02pm

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nusole said:

and let the count down begin....8 days......my first show.......in 10 years, man time flies....last show was aug of 2004 hou tx

What are few songs you think he will play? cool headbang

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Reply #10 posted 06/27/14 7:02am

nusole

i am hoping for...she always in my hair,dmsr,lets work, black sweat , i dunno but i hope the sound is good...superdome sound was horrable last time i went ...

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Reply #11 posted 06/27/14 9:31pm

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Best Seat Prices $2,452.00

Mercy! eek lol

Any orgers seating in those seats? cool

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Reply #12 posted 06/28/14 2:48pm

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They ought to call Section BB: The Big Baller section! lol

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Reply #13 posted 06/29/14 2:02pm

freakdogg

We will be seated in Section M.

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Reply #14 posted 06/29/14 4:43pm

Astasheiks

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I bet Prince Set List is going to be Off The Chain!!!!! eye wildsign crysball woot! music headbang excited bananadance dancing jig lockdance lol

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Reply #15 posted 06/29/14 10:36pm

kidmelody2012

no it will be on the chain

Astasheiks said:

I bet Prince Set List is going to be Off The Chain!!!!! eye wildsign crysball woot! music headbang excited bananadance dancing jig lockdance lol

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Reply #16 posted 07/01/14 7:01am

madison

I wanted to take my daughter to the concert when I heard he was coming here ..... I live a hour away !!!

BUT

I could not afford the tickets !!

tonk

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Reply #17 posted 07/01/14 6:10pm

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Essence Fest brings Prince, Mary J. Blige and more to New Orleans this weekend

Lawrence Specker | <a href=lspecker@al.com" />By Lawrence Specker | lspecker@al.com
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on June 30, 2014 at 10:54 AM, updated June 30, 2014 at 11:10 AM
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Top acts at BayFest 2010 on Friday nightR&B singer Mary J. Blige is shown performing at BayFest 2010 in Mobile. Blige is among the top acts at the 2014 Essence Fest in New Orleans. (Press-Register file photo)

Sure, the July 4 weekend brings fireworks. If you're hip to the New Orleans tradition of the Essence Festival, it also brings performances by Prince, Mary J. Blige, Lionel Richie and much, much, more.

The festival's creators at Essence Magazine describe it as "the largest stateside gathering of African-Americans in the United States ... where we all come together to celebrate entertainment and culture like no other festival in the world." The 20th annual event runs Thursday through Sunday, July 3-6, with its major happenings taking place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the Louisiana Superdome. If you're looking for a one-stop guide to the festivities, head forwww.nola.com/essencefest, where the team at the New Orleans Times-Picayune has all the bases covered.

Some points of interest:

In "Five tips to get the mos...Festival," Alison Fensterstock lays down the festival law. Her advice includes "dress sharp, but dress smart;" and hit the festival superlounge performances to soak up "an intimate, small-scale vibe inside the massive event."

Keith Spera explains the complicated process r...e roster. According to Essence Communications President Michelle Ebanks, planning for next year's fest starts the minute this year's is over, and is very fan-driven. "As soon as we leave the festival, we are inundated by our audience," Ebanks said. "Our audience is very vocal. We know immediately who the audience is hoping for."

The biggest name on the bill remains very much a man of mystery, according toanother story by Spera: "Just as he did in 2004, Prince is curating his own night at Essence, selecting the artists and deciding when, and for how long, he'll perform. And just like in 2004, exactly how the night will unfold likely will remain a mystery until the last minute – even to those in charge of the festival."

Single-night tickets start at $58, with weekend VIP passes ranging up to $1,100. For full details, visit www.essence.com/festival.

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0
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Reply #18 posted 07/01/14 11:41pm

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madison said:

I wanted to take my daughter to the concert when I heard he was coming here ..... I live a hour away !!!

BUT

I could not afford the tickets !!

tonk

The expensive ones or the cheap ones? Obama is handing out some free tickets. lol

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Reply #19 posted 07/02/14 9:39am

madison

I would love to get my hands on 2 cheap tickets ! If anybody can help me out PM me !!

[Edited 7/2/14 9:40am]

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Reply #20 posted 07/02/14 11:40am

nusole

damn....hitting the road about 10am friday morning.....5 hours from houston to n.o.

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Reply #21 posted 07/02/14 2:40pm

purplediamonds

I just have to add that I am BEYOND excited about him being here in New Orleans!! I have not posted anything here on Prince.org in YEARS YEARS YEARS - used to be on here every day back in the days of Xenophobia Celebration (which I had the pleasure of attending back in 2002). But life just gets in the way and then you just stop taking the time to reach out as much as you used to. BUT NOW I'M THINKING NOTHING BUT PURPLE, so I immediately came here knowing I would get my fix!!! I just can not keep my excitement contained and I know others here have to be feeling it too!!! I have tickets for me and my 2 children (ages 26 and 20) who have never seen him perform and I can not wait for them to see him! I was all the way at the top of the Superdome during the last Essence Fest of 2004, but this year, we do have better seats (not the best but those are VERY pricey!!) but we are in Section 147. I work right down the street from the Superdome and every day this week driving to work, when I hit Poydras Street, I just clap my hands because they have Prince's pictures, along with other Essence artists, on street posts lining the road. YAY YAY YAY!!! How many of us Prince.org-ers are actually going???? And gosh, I wonder if any of my old crew are around.....DexMSR, Rainbow Ray, LavenderLovelace, Psychodelicide....SOOO MANY NAMES, but all you guys who were there back in 2002 for the Celebration!!! You guys were part of some of the happiest times of my life!!! Gosh, just thinking about Prince and all the memories...all the years.....first concert was Purple Rain back in the 80's. Have not fallen off my adoration for him since!! I'm just SOOOO excited for Essence and CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reply #22 posted 07/02/14 11:54pm

meisme

Im going and cannot wait! I dont even care if he does a total covers show cause i know it will be good.
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Reply #23 posted 07/03/14 6:56am

fec06

Wife and I are flying out today! Ready for purple music!

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Reply #24 posted 07/03/14 7:20am

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purplediamonds said:

I just have to add that I am BEYOND excited about him being here in New Orleans!! I have not posted anything here on Prince.org in YEARS YEARS YEARS - used to be on here every day back in the days of Xenophobia Celebration (which I had the pleasure of attending back in 2002). But life just gets in the way and then you just stop taking the time to reach out as much as you used to. BUT NOW I'M THINKING NOTHING BUT PURPLE, so I immediately came here knowing I would get my fix!!! I just can not keep my excitement contained and I know others here have to be feeling it too!!! I have tickets for me and my 2 children (ages 26 and 20) who have never seen him perform and I can not wait for them to see him! I was all the way at the top of the Superdome during the last Essence Fest of 2004, but this year, we do have better seats (not the best but those are VERY pricey!!) but we are in Section 147. I work right down the street from the Superdome and every day this week driving to work, when I hit Poydras Street, I just clap my hands because they have Prince's pictures, along with other Essence artists, on street posts lining the road. YAY YAY YAY!!! How many of us Prince.org-ers are actually going???? And gosh, I wonder if any of my old crew are around.....DexMSR, Rainbow Ray, LavenderLovelace, Psychodelicide....SOOO MANY NAMES, but all you guys who were there back in 2002 for the Celebration!!! You guys were part of some of the happiest times of my life!!! Gosh, just thinking about Prince and all the memories...all the years.....first concert was Purple Rain back in the 80's. Have not fallen off my adoration for him since!! I'm just SOOOO excited for Essence and CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish some of you would take some photos of the Prine pictures on the street posts and post them so we can see what they look like. biggrin

And party hard for us for those that can make it!!!! cool

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Reply #25 posted 07/03/14 7:21am

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nusole said:

damn....hitting the road about 10am friday morning.....5 hours from houston to n.o.

Have a good trip! woot!

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Reply #26 posted 07/03/14 7:22am

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meisme said:

Im going and cannot wait! I dont even care if he does a total covers show cause i know it will be good.

Word!

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Reply #27 posted 07/03/14 7:23am

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fec06 said:

Wife and I are flying out today! Ready for purple music!

What city you flying from? Seem like you're in TX.

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Reply #28 posted 07/03/14 7:52am

fec06

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fec06 said:

Wife and I are flying out today! Ready for purple music!

What city you flying from? Seem like you're in TX.

From Killeen...will be flying out of Dallas.

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Reply #29 posted 07/03/14 8:53am

pfunkpilot

I'm here in New Orleans. It's positively electric in anticipation. If the airport and streets are any gauge, this show will be 60-70% African American Female. I haven't seen demographics like this since 1999 tour. And you know Prince is gonna skew the set list towards the crowd....
since Run & Them were saying "Here we go"
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