polkadotbliss said:

Seems u guys may be getting ahead of yourselves.
[Edited 3/19/09 12:21pm]

Graycap23, I second that emotion. CC and her husband are a pedestrian rhythm section. Not to mention he has the options of using Michael B/Sonny T. and John Blackwell/Rhonda Smtih. I'm hoping with my fingers crossed that this will be CC's and Josh's last gig. Prince usually has a new and old players play together before he ushers in a new band. I hope he does the opposite and have his current rhythm section to play this gig and hire one of his old rhythm section for future recording and touring projects.

purplecam said:

Well in this thread that someone posted from the Dr.FB site, there's a clip of Bria singing "Everytime."
http://prince.org/msg/13/301256

bashraka said:

U are being kind.

floralelephants said:

why is it odd?

mooseriderrik said:

co-sign

DesireeNevermind said:

I think horn lovers were spoilt by Prince's obsession with them during the whole last decade. I like them too, but I like the change also. It's time to do something different, more rough sounding in my opinion.

These horns can turn any good funk song into just another "We Gets Up", "Get On The Boat", "Prettyman" etc. You gotta be careful when using them.

Graycap23 said:

i just heard her trying 2 do the intro 2 the ohio players I want 2 b free and she FUCKED IT UP!!! john and michael b would have NAILED that intro..and the hubby is whack ...so yeah i sooooo with u on this

blacksweat said:

only if he ditches the hits will it b '94 all over again

L4OATheOriginal said:

Especially Michael. He is a beast. But so is John.

I think Michael has got more power and aggressiveness in his drumming.

Anxiety said:

Thanx but i am will experienced In Prince's hit & run shows & know The deal....lol

L4OATheOriginal said:

betcha that aint gon happen

That's a great line-up. I think Prince is gonna start a tour soon.


[Edited 3/19/09 13:08pm]

L4OATheOriginal said:

Those were golden years

great to see the horns have gone [as much as I loved them, change is always good]. As for CC and Josh don't be too hard on them, seein' them up close during the 21 nights aftershows they proved how good they can be, have you heard how funky Alphabet St is on the 21 nights CD?.

actually.....woudn't it be great to have Eric and Atlanta back!

Caught Michael B on the Oz leg of the D&P tour in '92 but it's hard to say that his drumming was highlighted...

And on another note, at some point there was a rumor that Tal Wilkenfeld was on the Bria album - did that disappear? Anyone?

Diggin the strings on Bria's joint.

It's obvious that she is not yet up to her live singing skills. Maybe she has stage fright..lol

Michael B? Really? That's awesome!!!!

PEJ said:

Michael Bland played at Bunkers and Whiskey Junction in Mpls just this last year. And most likely with Dr Mambos' Combo while in Minney too. Maybe he's been playing and practicing with Prince at PP lately?
Great news for the LA orgers, Michael Bland drums with an AMAZING SOUND

I hope Mike wears the KFC bucket hat! I think that would help bring about a few flashbacks to the old D&P days. lol

organgrinder said:

Wooooo Hooooo, now THAT'S what I"M talkin' bout! My all time fav band, and lets not forget Mr. Hayes

It Would Be Nice If He Had:Brown Mark,Dez Dickerson And Matt Fink,I Miss The Good Ole Boys!Peace.....Live 4 Love O+>

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

right on, professor.

wasitgood4u said:

The only mention of Tal Wilkenfeld I can remember in connection with Prince was this blurb in a post from Dr. FB:




http://www.drfunkenberry....-it-loose/

Why is this line-up not getting me too excited??

There are more interesting people from his past...either that or a whole new band to push Prince to places he no longer dares to go.

Now THAT would be exciting

Heck this is sooo tempting me to break the bank and fly in, its only an 11 hour direct flight from London. I already got the Saturday off work anyway and getting the Monday wouldn't be a problem so I could fly out Frday night/early Sat and fly back Sunday getting back Monday and go in to work on Tuesday. I'd be totally spaced with jet lag but delivering mail aint rock science so...
...hmmmmm (thinks)

'Oooh this I need'

xlr8r said:

great song!

PEJ said:

that's my shit right thur