So, I already posted this in the thread about the Greensboro W2A concert... but thought it deserved to be read by all.

"I made it out to see Prince this weekend, part of the appreciative crowd at the Greensboro Coliseum. I’ll leave the music review to Ryan Snyder (see page 27), but I’ll say it was one of the more exciting shows I’ve seen in a while, and not just because of the performance, as inspiring and proficient as it was.

It was the kind of bona fide spectacle that brings people together — every color, every age, every income bracket — and engenders a spirit of love that seeps through the community.

Think I’m reading too much into it? Consider the case of my friend Tim LaFollette, the Triad’s favorite ALS patient whose battle with the fatal disease has been chronicled by local filmmakers Blake Faucette and Andy Coon at All Aces Media (allacesmedia.com) and supported by the Often Awesome Army — a squad of volunteers who help Tim and his wife Kaylan and raise funds for awareness of the disease.

When word got out that Tim wanted to see Prince before… you know… a crew of people — some part of Tim’s circle, some not — swept into action. Tickets were secured, logistics mapped out, a secure viewing area demarcated. Tim, in his heavy-duty wheelchair/ life-support combo, saw Prince. Great seats, too."

From this article http://www.yesweekly.com/...-ends.html

I just think this says a lot about the power of Prince's music and the diversity and love (though you wouldn't know it all the time from this site) shared by his fans.

that IS great. thanks for sharing. i'm so glad things worked out for Tim to see the show. God bless him!

shiloh66 said:

So, I already posted this in the thread about the Greensboro W2A concert... but thought it deserved to be read by all.

"I made it out to see Prince this weekend, part of the appreciative crowd at the Greensboro Coliseum. I’ll leave the music review to Ryan Snyder (see page 27), but I’ll say it was one of the more exciting shows I’ve seen in a while, and not just because of the performance, as inspiring and proficient as it was.

It was the kind of bona fide spectacle that brings people together — every color, every age, every income bracket — and engenders a spirit of love that seeps through the community.

Think I’m reading too much into it? Consider the case of my friend Tim LaFollette, the Triad’s favorite ALS patient whose battle with the fatal disease has been chronicled by local filmmakers Blake Faucette and Andy Coon at All Aces Media (allacesmedia.com) and supported by the Often Awesome Army — a squad of volunteers who help Tim and his wife Kaylan and raise funds for awareness of the disease.

When word got out that Tim wanted to see Prince before… you know… a crew of people — some part of Tim’s circle, some not — swept into action. Tickets were secured, logistics mapped out, a secure viewing area demarcated. Tim, in his heavy-duty wheelchair/ life-support combo, saw Prince. Great seats, too."

From this article http://www.yesweekly.com/...-ends.html

I just think this says a lot about the power of Prince's music and the diversity and love (though you wouldn't know it all the time from this site) shared by his fans.

P is cool and so is his music - he don't need to shout about it

LittleNicci said:

P is cool and so is his music - he don't need to shout about it

Agreed. I really think it's impressive 'cause there aren't a lot of artists that cross such racial, economic, and generational divides.

Cool, nice story.