CarrieMpls said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Y hasn't anyone discussed 's new MEGA ticket system & how successful it turned out ?!

[Edited 1/17/16 20:59pm]

The confirmation email we received makes it clear the tickets were sold through an existing ticketing site called songkick. They just used the PPAD site as a sort of branding cover.

Either way it still worked.

natechi said:

CarrieMpls said:

The 2 lots really aren't that far apart, both within about 5 minutes of the Park. They could make a run to the other location if anyone's left on the shuttle after they drop at the 11pm lot.

This wouldn't be that hard to figure out and organize, we just have to hope they're planning on it.

That would make sense, but if we have to re-park then it shouldn't be a big deal.

Yes. If they could make writbands for both shows available in first lot and then just have a bus going back to that lot or two stops after second show it would help immensly and wouldn't be too hard to organize.

CarrieMpls said:

CarrieMpls said:

I hope that works out for you folks going to 2 shows also, but I don't have much faith considering how these things are usually organized. Being that the email states that the willcall wrist-banding will happen AT the parking location, they'll need to ensure you don't have to go to the other lot to get checked in. Hopefully they can do a double wrist-band at the first lot before they move the 11pm list over to the second parking location. That's what would be smart. But I don't count on them to be smart about that kinda thing.

VIP will likely be allowed parking IN the Paisley lot, which would make it all easier for people going that route.

My problem is I have GA for the first show and VIP for the second. We're supposed to get another email regarding tickets and parking for VIP, so hopefully they will let VIP park in their lot and have tickets at the door. That way I can just change my wristband there after the first show. Who am I kidding? You know it won't be that easy.

jasminejoey said:

natechi said:

Play in the Sunshine

I Wish U Heaven

Love 2 The 9s

Sticky Like Glue

Way Back Home

I agree that these would be great if arranged for piano! I'd also love to hear him do Thunder, Willing and Able, 3 Chains of Gold, Man o' War, and so many others....But I'm sure he'll just noodle.

If the last show at Paisley Park in November, before the European tour was to start, is any indication of what Thursday will be like, then we should get entire songs and not noodling.

I like the idea of advanced purchasing tickets for paisley park events but next time they should allow us to buy it as soon as it is announced... instead of doing a couple of weeks of hyping the event without further info. I do hope there will be more events in the future

Besides from that...according to HQ fb page:

Another photo posted by @Prince3EG this time with a closer look at the piano (it's actually a keyboard) for the upcoming shows at Paisley Park. It has handwritten lyrics on top from: 'Free', 'Starfish & Coffee', 'Sometimes it Snows in April', 'I Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore' and 'How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore'.

Credits calligraphy by Marloes Maul.

i wonder if those mentioned are going to be part of the setlist and if there will be more

Did I mention that I hate Carrie?

motherfunka said:

CarrieMpls said:

VIP will likely be allowed parking IN the Paisley lot, which would make it all easier for people going that route.

My problem is I have GA for the first show and VIP for the second. We're supposed to get another email regarding tickets and parking for VIP, so hopefully they will let VIP park in their lot and have tickets at the door. That way I can just change my wristband there after the first show. Who am I kidding? You know it won't be that easy.

Woa Man Great minds think alike I have the same problem... I'm like you GA at 8pm and VIP at 11pm... I'm hoping worst case scenario we can park on side streets or at least not have to go back out to get a wristband... I guess let's wait and see what the email says 2morrow...

inspireof said:

motherfunka said:

My problem is I have GA for the first show and VIP for the second. We're supposed to get another email regarding tickets and parking for VIP, so hopefully they will let VIP park in their lot and have tickets at the door. That way I can just change my wristband there after the first show. Who am I kidding? You know it won't be that easy.

Woa Man Great minds think alike I have the same problem... I'm like you GA at 8pm and VIP at 11pm... I'm hoping worst case scenario we can park on side streets or at least not have to go back out to get a wristband... I guess let's wait and see what the email says 2morrow...

I am in the same boat too -- GA for first show and VIP for the second

inspireof said:

motherfunka said:

My problem is I have GA for the first show and VIP for the second. We're supposed to get another email regarding tickets and parking for VIP, so hopefully they will let VIP park in their lot and have tickets at the door. That way I can just change my wristband there after the first show. Who am I kidding? You know it won't be that easy.

Woa Man Great minds think alike I have the same problem... I'm like you GA at 8pm and VIP at 11pm... I'm hoping worst case scenario we can park on side streets or at least not have to go back out to get a wristband... I guess let's wait and see what the email says 2morrow...

I'm not worried about catching a bus back to the 8pm show parking lot. I'm sure one of the drivers won't mind driving a mile and a half to the other lot. I'm sure there are going to be a lot of us who are in this position. I just don't want to have to leave and come back. I guess we will find out tomorrow.

I arrive at 1:45 on Delta from NYC and am renting a car if anyone needs a ride around that time.

2freaky4church1 said:

motherfunka said:

karmanrose said:

LadeeDas said:

I like the idea of advanced purchasing tickets for paisley park events but next time they should allow us to buy it as soon as it is announced... instead of doing a couple of weeks of hyping the event without further info. I do hope there will be more events in the future

Besides from that...according to HQ fb page:

Another photo posted by @Prince3EG this time with a closer look at the piano (it's actually a keyboard) for the upcoming shows at Paisley Park. It has handwritten lyrics on top from: 'Free', 'Starfish & Coffee', 'Sometimes it Snows in April', 'I Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore' and 'How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore'.

Credits calligraphy by Marloes Maul.

i wonder if those mentioned are going to be part of the setlist and if there will be more

That would be a major disappointment, with the exception of I Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore. Why not try something new for the occasion?

Any insights into the funky weekend he tweeted about? Sounds like it could be local band "Pho", but then he is posting up links to Graham Central Station YouTube videos as well..... Larry Graham might be worth sticking around for.... Should I stay through the weekend or leave as planned Friday...... Hmmm....

Still looking forward to the incredible opportunity

For the addition of a delightful Friday show

...That would phenomenal!!

...However family if you had a change of plans

..And you need to bless someone with a ticket

...I'm the One

natechi said:

CarrieMpls said:

I hope that works out for you folks going to 2 shows also, but I don't have much faith considering how these things are usually organized. Being that the email states that the willcall wrist-banding will happen AT the parking location, they'll need to ensure you don't have to go to the other lot to get checked in. Hopefully they can do a double wrist-band at the first lot before they move the 11pm list over to the second parking location. That's what would be smart. But I don't count on them to be smart about that kinda thing.

I noticed that too - the wristbanding is at the parking location, and double wristbanding would be smart, but then the second shuttle would go to the second parking location and our cars would be at the first location! Hhhhmm...

I've been emailing back and forth with the songkick people and they're working out the logistics for those of us going to both shows...

i will update with more info as i get some

BillS said:

Any insights into the funky weekend he tweeted about? Sounds like it could be local band "Pho", but then he is posting up links to Graham Central Station YouTube videos as well..... Larry Graham might be worth sticking around for.... Should I stay through the weekend or leave as planned Friday...... Hmmm....

PHO is playing at the Dakota Jazz Club this weekend, most likely at the park maybe after... unlikely P will be at DJC tho... small venue, VERY cool club

motherfunka said:

jasminejoey said:

I agree that these would be great if arranged for piano! I'd also love to hear him do Thunder, Willing and Able, 3 Chains of Gold, Man o' War, and so many others....But I'm sure he'll just noodle.

If the last show at Paisley Park in November, before the European tour was to start, is any indication of what Thursday will be like, then we should get entire songs and not noodling.

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i wish he'd play stuff from emancipation. sex in the summer soul sanctuary emale dreamin about you joint to joint courting time ... sleep around my computer jam of the year somebody's somebody

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that album is AMAZING. yes i know my opinion's moot since i ain't got tix

XxAxX said:

motherfunka said:

If the last show at Paisley Park in November, before the European tour was to start, is any indication of what Thursday will be like, then we should get entire songs and not noodling.

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i wish he'd play stuff from emancipation. sex in the summer soul sanctuary emale dreamin about you joint to joint courting time ... sleep around my computer jam of the year somebody's somebody

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that album is AMAZING. yes i know my opinion's moot since i ain't got tix

has been there done that. has recorded hundreds of albums since the double platinum "Emancipation" He only can do so much.

givegoodlove said:

BillS said:

Any insights into the funky weekend he tweeted about? Sounds like it could be local band "Pho", but then he is posting up links to Graham Central Station YouTube videos as well..... Larry Graham might be worth sticking around for.... Should I stay through the weekend or leave as planned Friday...... Hmmm....

PHO is playing at the Dakota Jazz Club this weekend, most likely at the park maybe after... unlikely P will be at DJC tho... small venue, VERY cool club

Where did U see PHO is playing the Dakota this weekend I went to their FB as well as the dakota site and nothing listed...

Hi everyone,

I am in the same boat as some - I will be in town and was prepared to camp out in the cold to get in but then was out of town over the weekend dealing with a sick relative and all tickets were sold before I even knew what was going on.

If anyone can help with either a GA or VIP ticket I am good for it - we can meet in person in Minneapolis.

You can send me an org note for any follow up...

Thanks very much in advance - any help is appreciated!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

XxAxX said:

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i wish he'd play stuff from emancipation. sex in the summer soul sanctuary emale dreamin about you joint to joint courting time ... sleep around my computer jam of the year somebody's somebody

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that album is AMAZING. yes i know my opinion's moot since i ain't got tix

Man, this is going to be an expensive (and exremely cold) mess. People are going to be freezing to death, shuttling, swapping wristbands, digging for credit cards and I.D., getting sent back out in the cold to be searched for recording devices, fighting over seats and all sorts of maddening stuff. I can smell it.

Good luck, Purple Army. I'd like to see a show like this but I'd prefer the guitar and a mic over the piano and same, similar to the Musicology set he did.

givegoodlove said:

natechi said:

I noticed that too - the wristbanding is at the parking location, and double wristbanding would be smart, but then the second shuttle would go to the second parking location and our cars would be at the first location! Hhhhmm...

I've been emailing back and forth with the songkick people and they're working out the logistics for those of us going to both shows...

i will update with more info as i get some

Cool, I've been emailing them too and they said an email will go out shortly with an update about the parking.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

herb4 said:

Approximate how many total tickets were sold for VIP and GA at 8pm show? In other words how many people will be able to fit in at the show?

Hello, we are flying in from Holland on Thursday afternoon and stay in downtown MPLS.

Can somebody advise me abt the best way to get at the pick-up place in Chanhassan for the 11pm show? Is there public transport or would a taxi be our best option?

Thanks!

SuperHero said:

Hello, we are flying in from Holland on Thursday afternoon and stay in downtown MPLS.

Can somebody advise me abt the best way to get at the pick-up place in Chanhassan for the 11pm show? Is there public transport or would a taxi be our best option?

Thanks!

Taxi would be your best option. There is very limited bus service to the suburbs.