This was not the best Prince show I've been to, but
overall, it was a good show. I won't go into a
detailed song-by-song review, since it's basically the
same as the previous Hit-n-Run shows. I will say he
was able to breathe new life into the old songs he's
been playing for years.




Here are a few observations...





POSITIVES:




- The crowd was great, which is usually the
case..especially in the smaller venues




- His guitar playing was smoking! I hope he continues
to play a lot of live guitar, rather than bring in
someone to play




- "The Beautiful Ones" was definitely one of the
highlights..glad to see him play it all the way
through




- John Blackwell! Wow, I was impressed.. I thought
his playing brought an "edgy" feel to the music




- Oh, before the doors opened, he poked his head in
the lobby a couple of times, which was kinda funny




- I was sitting behind Peter Frampton, and he seemed
to be getting funky!





NEGATIVES:




- I have to agree with what others have said about
Najee.. I respect his playing, but it just doesn't
seem to mesh with Prince's music very well.. (where's
Eric Leeds!?)




- Kip Blackshire? Now, exactly what's his duties in
the NPG again?




- Geneva.. she's Ok, but a little distracting at times
(then again, maybe that's the point)




- Not enough focus on Rhonda.. he seemed to give the
other band members (especially Najee) plenty of
spotlight, but he really never let Rhonda turn it
loose