All in all the Worcester show was pretty terrific, and since everyone
else went into detail, I just thought I'd mention my personal high and
lowlights.


I recognize that to see Prince in a club is a rare occurance. I was
right up at the stage. I could see the man's eye color and the roof of
his mouth for God's sake, so for me this was a big thrill, since the
other 3 times I've seen him I was way back. That all being said, the
wait to get into the club was ridiculously long. We had to claim our
tickets at 6pm, and then wait outside in the cold for two hours
(originally doors supposed to open at 7). We finally get in, rush to
get a spot close to the stage, and the Man makes us wait another 2
hours, just standing there. Now, again, I chose it, but seriously--two
hours to make his fans stand on their feet!? Forget about going to the
bathroom or working your way to the bar to get a drink and risk losing
your spot. A girl fight broke out next to me. Very tense. Added to
everyone's frustration. Doesn't he understand how tempers can flare and
potentially cause violence when you make a crowd wait so long in crammed
quarters?



When he finally got on stage, though, it was impossible not to be
transfixed. Absolutely exciting to hear him work "Uptown" and some of
the old joints. Darling Nikki and Dorothy parker were unexpected and
phenomenally performed. His new dancer Geneva is an absolute bombshell
and seemed to add an air of joy to the stage. Too much emphasis on the
NPG performers, who are, of course, talented but don't exude enough
charisma to carry the stage when Prince is gone. "Housequake" was
incredible. His solo guitar playing was fierce. His spiritual rant was
cool but a bit rambling. My actual main beef with the show was that I
was hoping he'd play some new stuff we've never heard before. Even shit
from Rave or New Power Soul. He did nothing new. All in all, a
terrific show. The man can still do splits. I just wish he'd have been
more thoughtful about the fact that his fans shell out $65 bucks to
enjoy his show, they shouldn't have to stand for hours on end in very
uncomfortable, potentially dangerous circumstances, just to see it.