Its very sad. maybe he could come home to his beloved north minneapolis and throw a concert??? I'm sure he will cut a check, but it would be great for the people in this tragic time and boost the morale if he came back and played a benefit concert.

I hope people were safe

... perfect time for a 'home-coming'. Swing over to First Ave hit a few other spots. I'd be down to fly to Mpls and 'Party Up' with Prince & The NPG. I pray everyone hit by the recent tornado's can turn things around to the positive and be well.

20,000 W/O POWER. Looting! Man dies helping neighbors clear their yard. Person dies in van, tree goes thru window, and child gets hurt. SAD, VERY SAD IT HAD TO HAPPEN HERE OR ANYWHERE!

i'm surprised at how much damage there is. I drove thru there this morning and theres cop cars on every corner, people sleeping in tents, and lots of misplaced pets. Who better to perfom a benefit than our own native son...........

the house "the time" rehearsed in when they were still "flyte tyme" was badly damaged if not destroyed. that house was a few doors down from the house prince grew up in. with all the musicians that came out of mpls or benefited from the mpls sound/connection there should be lots of folks with reason to help.

Would be great if Prince somehow helped his neighborhood, either through a direct monetary

donation, or a benefit concert, preferably the latter.

I haven't heard from friends & family who live in the area yet. Please pray.

mzsadii said:

I haven't heard from friends & family who live in the area yet. Please pray.

My heart and prays go out to you, your friends and family and everyone who has been affected by this tornado. may god bless and be with all of you.

http://www.startribune.co...22579.html

'Northside' benefit concert set for June 12

• Article by: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER
• Updated: May 26, 2011 - 10:02 AM

North Minneapolis residents rocked by Sunday's tornado will soon get help from what promises to be a rocking benefit concert.

Some of the Twin Cities most prominent musicians, including Sounds of Blackness, Soul Asylum and Robert Robinson, are lining up to perform at "Northside: A Twin Cities Community Benefit," on June 12 at the State Theatre. Robinson and members of Sounds are some of the many participating performers who have called north Minneapolis home, along with Tonia Hughes, Sara Renner and Triad 4 Christ. Invitations have also gone out to a few members of musical "royalty" with North Side roots (If you have to ask, think about a glyph).

Other confirmed participants include Brian "G.B." Leighton, Billy McLaughlin, Billy and Paul Peterson, and the event's chief organizer, folk activist Larry Long.

Ticket information has not yet been finalized. Details will be posted at www.HennepinTheaterTrust.org.

Proceeds will go to the Minneapolis Foundation's North Minneapolis Fund, which has committed to matching funds raised by the concert.

mzsadii said:

I haven't heard from friends & family who live in the area yet. Please pray.

Im praying for you and yours.

Its nice to see local players support the north side. Prince should do the same.

2100 Plymouth Ave. North

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Lorna Pettis

612-302-3172

Pepé Music Inc.

For Immediate Release

ARMS AROUND THE NORTHSIDE

FREE BENEFIT CONCERT

Minneapolis, MN

The Minneapolis Urban League and Pepe’ Music Inc. (PMI), have partnered together to put on an outdoor benefit concert to raise funds to help the people on the Northside of Minneapolis affected by the tornado on May 22, 2011. The benefit concert event is titled, “Arms Around the Northside” and will take place on Sunday, June 5th, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Plymouth Avenue North across from the Minneapolis Urban League (2100 Plymouth Ave. North).

Major Minnesota talent will perform, including Alexander O’Neal, Faith Udeh, and 94 East. There will be

a special appearance by Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites who will perform his song, “Hold on to

Your Dreams“, which was adopted by the Obama Administration as part of his re-election campaign.

There will be festivities for all age groups, including a play area, magician, face painting, chair massage,

food and beverage. Assistance information will be made available on site to area residents. Admission is

free, donations will be accepted.

Pepe’ Willie, President of Pepe Music Inc. and leader of the group 94 East commented, “As soon as I saw

the massive damage on the Northside, I knew that the Minnesota Music Community had to do something.

We need to come together and wrap our arms around the Northside. Music has always been a powerful

force that brings people together and there have been some great musicians that have come from this area!

We want to raise as much support as possible to assist the Northside Community. I also want to give

credit to Bill Arnovich (Adele Media Relations) for his help in jump starting this event.”

Please contact Lorna Pettis at the Minneapolis Urban League for further information at 612-302-3172,

lpettis@mul.org

or Bill Arnovich, Adele Media Relations, 317-757-6511, warnovich@yahoo.com

###

Hey Everyone……………You gotta come out and support the Northside on Sunday June 5^th. There will be a free outdoor benefit concert. See the press release below. There will be lots of activities and MUSIC! Alexander O’Neal, 94 East, Faith Udeh and Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites are scheduled to perform. There are others yet to be confirmed.

Minneapolis Urban League

2100 Plymouth Ave. North

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Lorna Pettis

612-302-3172

lpettis@mul.org

Pepé Music Inc.

Media Contact: Bill Arnovich (Adele Media Relations)

317/757-6511

warnovich@yahoo.com

For Immediate Release

ARMS AROUND THE NORTHSIDE

FREE BENEFIT CONCERT

Minneapolis, MN

May 28, 2011 –

The Minneapolis Urban League and Pepe’ Music Inc. (PMI), have partnered together to put on an outdoor benefit concert to raise funds to help the people on the Northside of Minneapolis affected by the tornado on May 22, 2011. The benefit concert event is titled, “Arms Around the Northside” and will take place on Sunday, June 5th, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Plymouth Avenue North across from the Minneapolis Urban League (2100 Plymouth Ave. North).

Major Minnesota talent will perform, including Alexander O’Neal, Faith Udeh, and 94 East. There will be a special appearance by Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites who will perform his song, “Hold on to Your Dreams“, which was adopted by the Obama Administration as part of his re-election campaign.

There will be festivities for all age groups, including a play area, magician, face painting, chair massage, food and beverage. Assistance information will be made available on site to area residents. Admission is free, donations will be accepted.

Pepe’ Willie, President of Pepe Music Inc. and leader of the group 94 East commented, “As soon as I saw the massive damage on the Northside, I knew that the Minnesota Music Community had to do something. We need to come together and wrap our arms around the Northside. Music has always been a powerful force that brings people together and there have been some great musicians that have come from this area!

We want to raise as much support as possible to assist the Northside Community. I also want to give credit to Bill Arnovich (Adele Media Relations) for his help in jump starting this event.”

Please contact Lorna Pettis at the Minneapolis Urban League for further information at 612-302-3172, lpettis@mul.org or Bill Arnovich, Adele Media Relations, 317-757-6511, warnovich@yahoo.com

###

POSTPONED: ARMS AROUND THE NORTHSIDE

FREE BENEFIT CONCERT

Minneapolis, MN

Actually, the event has been postponed until August - date TBD. We started working on this the Monday after the Tornado. Lots to do with getting sponsors, performers, food, permits, equipment, etc. The momentum just kept growing in planning of this event. We were hustling like crazy. We have now been contacted by other major Artists that had their beginnings in the Northside. They wanted to participate but could not do so on such short notice. It would mean alot to have them participate. And so it will be an even bigger event when it does happen.
I will keep you informed as the time draws near.

history said:

Hey Everyone……………You gotta come out and support the Northside on Sunday June 5^th. There will be a free outdoor benefit concert. See the press release below. There will be lots of activities and MUSIC! Alexander O’Neal, 94 East, Faith Udeh and Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites are scheduled to perform. There are others yet to be confirmed.

Minneapolis Urban League

2100 Plymouth Ave. North

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Lorna Pettis

612-302-3172

lpettis@mul.org

Pepé Music Inc.

Media Contact: Bill Arnovich (Adele Media Relations)

317/757-6511

warnovich@yahoo.com

For Immediate Release

ARMS AROUND THE NORTHSIDE

FREE BENEFIT CONCERT

Minneapolis, MN

May 28, 2011 –

The Minneapolis Urban League and Pepe’ Music Inc. (PMI), have partnered together to put on an outdoor benefit concert to raise funds to help the people on the Northside of Minneapolis affected by the tornado on May 22, 2011. The benefit concert event is titled, “Arms Around the Northside” and will take place on Sunday, June 5th, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Plymouth Avenue North across from the Minneapolis Urban League (2100 Plymouth Ave. North).

Major Minnesota talent will perform, including Alexander O’Neal, Faith Udeh, and 94 East. There will be a special appearance by Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites who will perform his song, “Hold on to Your Dreams“, which was adopted by the Obama Administration as part of his re-election campaign.

There will be festivities for all age groups, including a play area, magician, face painting, chair massage, food and beverage. Assistance information will be made available on site to area residents. Admission is free, donations will be accepted.

Pepe’ Willie, President of Pepe Music Inc. and leader of the group 94 East commented, “As soon as I saw the massive damage on the Northside, I knew that the Minnesota Music Community had to do something. We need to come together and wrap our arms around the Northside. Music has always been a powerful force that brings people together and there have been some great musicians that have come from this area!

We want to raise as much support as possible to assist the Northside Community. I also want to give credit to Bill Arnovich (Adele Media Relations) for his help in jump starting this event.”

Please contact Lorna Pettis at the Minneapolis Urban League for further information at 612-302-3172, lpettis@mul.org or Bill Arnovich, Adele Media Relations, 317-757-6511, warnovich@yahoo.com

###

POSTPONED: ARMS AROUND THE NORTHSIDE

FREE BENEFIT CONCERT

Minneapolis, MN

Actually, the event has been postponed until August - date TBD. We started working on this the Monday after the Tornado. Lots to do with getting sponsors, performers, food, permits, equipment, etc. The momentum just kept growing in planning of this event. We were hustling like crazy. We have now been contacted by other major Artists that had their beginnings in the Northside. They wanted to participate but could not do so on such short notice. It would mean alot to have them participate. And so it will be an even bigger event when it does happen.
I will keep you informed as the time draws near.

history said:

Hey Everyone……………You gotta come out and support the Northside on Sunday June 5^th. There will be a free outdoor benefit concert. See the press release below. There will be lots of activities and MUSIC! Alexander O’Neal, 94 East, Faith Udeh and Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites are scheduled to perform. There are others yet to be confirmed.

Minneapolis Urban League

2100 Plymouth Ave. North

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Lorna Pettis

612-302-3172

lpettis@mul.org

Pepé Music Inc.

Media Contact: Bill Arnovich (Adele Media Relations)

317/757-6511

warnovich@yahoo.com

For Immediate Release

ARMS AROUND THE NORTHSIDE

FREE BENEFIT CONCERT

Minneapolis, MN

May 28, 2011 –

The Minneapolis Urban League and Pepe’ Music Inc. (PMI), have partnered together to put on an outdoor benefit concert to raise funds to help the people on the Northside of Minneapolis affected by the tornado on May 22, 2011. The benefit concert event is titled, “Arms Around the Northside” and will take place on Sunday, June 5th, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Plymouth Avenue North across from the Minneapolis Urban League (2100 Plymouth Ave. North).

Major Minnesota talent will perform, including Alexander O’Neal, Faith Udeh, and 94 East. There will be a special appearance by Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites who will perform his song, “Hold on to Your Dreams“, which was adopted by the Obama Administration as part of his re-election campaign.

There will be festivities for all age groups, including a play area, magician, face painting, chair massage, food and beverage. Assistance information will be made available on site to area residents. Admission is free, donations will be accepted.

Pepe’ Willie, President of Pepe Music Inc. and leader of the group 94 East commented, “As soon as I saw the massive damage on the Northside, I knew that the Minnesota Music Community had to do something. We need to come together and wrap our arms around the Northside. Music has always been a powerful force that brings people together and there have been some great musicians that have come from this area!

We want to raise as much support as possible to assist the Northside Community. I also want to give credit to Bill Arnovich (Adele Media Relations) for his help in jump starting this event.”

Please contact Lorna Pettis at the Minneapolis Urban League for further information at 612-302-3172, lpettis@mul.org or Bill Arnovich, Adele Media Relations, 317-757-6511, warnovich@yahoo.com

###

I heart and my "dirty" mind go out to all the peole suffering right now from tornados.

Sorry to hear this--had relatives in Joplin, Mo. who lost property but not lives. My

Hope everyone's alright and my prayers go out to all whom is affected.

Hope Princey does reaches out to his neighborhood but very nice of all the bands coming together to try to build back up again

So sorry to all got family there - hope all are safe and well - pray to god that they are.

sterling said:

the house "the time" rehearsed in when they were still "flyte tyme" was badly damaged if not destroyed. that house was a few doors down from the house prince grew up in. with all the musicians that came out of mpls or benefited from the mpls sound/connection there should be lots of folks with reason to help.

Ah man, sorry to hear that!