actually, there have been incidents with people who get intoxicated in the parking lot, then go inside etc. and must be removed by the bodyguards.

actually, there have been incidents with people who get intoxicated in the parking lot, then go inside etc. and must be removed by the bodyguards. i imagine prince pays a hefty sum to insure the place for parties and all.

These days he'd make DJ Brother Jules spin Kirk Franklin and Mahalia Jackson records. Just a bunch of church benches where the dancefloor used to be with everyone in them singing "In the Upper Room"

These days he'd make DJ Brother Jules spin Kirk Franklin and Mahalia Jackson records.

These days he'd make DJ Brother Jules spin Kirk Franklin and Mahalia Jackson records. Just a bunch of church benches where the dancefloor used to be with everyone in them singing "In the Upper Room"

chickengrease said:

folks sittin in the pews, fannin themselves with little fans that have rosie gaines's picture on 'em...

(gospel hum) mmm-hmmm...

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

:rollingonthefloorlaughinmymofoassoffholdingmystomachjusttokeepmygutsin:

LaVisHh said:

I know, but at least he experienced what so many don't...

Don't cry, here hun

:
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Why should Prince continue on with this tradition?

U know, we all have been hoping 4 prince to have these again, (in mn & surrounding areas...) and i 4 1 would love to attend & be a part of what is paisley park & the best musician (prince) in the world, BUT there was enormous amount of disrespect 4 him bcuz he didnt perform at the last party he had (i 4get when it was, i wasnt there). who can blame him 4 not inviting these type of ppl back into his space. hey, i wouldnt. he DOES have SELF-RESPECT u know! I heard there was a party & prince did show up & sat in the v.i.p/soundstage area of the room. however, 4 some ppl, THAT & dancing in princes space/home wasnt satisfactory. i mean, dont ALL rock stars invite ppl to their dwellings 4 parties 2 dance, & maybe catch a glimpse of them if one is LUCKY??? SHHHURRE they do, they even put on a performance for free or 7.00. YEAH, RIGHT!...i always felt this was sooo cool of PRINCE 2 do this. but he must have got wise. it will be lucky if THERE IS a celebration this yr. i could b wrong as 2 the reason the parties have halted, but man, he HAS to demand some RESPECT from u guys that take advantage. this incident really made me p.o. reading the comments and names he was called that night 4 not performing. what gall! who knows if he's so "fed up" he just closed down the NPGMC & all! maybe he just cant take it any more! why should he? ppl will buy his music, even if he isnt very nice, which he definately HAS been, IMHO. they'll go to his concerts. he'll make money. but the extra's he always gave may be a thing of the past. one can only hope he's just trying to teach the ingrates a lesson. good luck...!!!much love 2 u prince...

grandebelle said:

I think there is more to the cessation of the parties than Prince merely having a hissyfit because some anonymous people on this website were jerks and called him names, and so now he is trying to "teach them a lesson" by not having parties or by there being no music club. Reducing things down to Prince being vindictive and trying to "teach the ingrates a lesson" seems a bit simplistic and silly to me.

And while I definitely agree with you that people should be more grateful for the opportunity to attend Friday night parties - whether they involve a performance or not - and that people should be more respectful of Prince in how they voice their opinions or dissatisfaction(s), I was at that last party you are refering to and there were some actual reasons people felt a bit played by what went on. The NPGMC website did make a VERY strong indication it was to be a performance, IIRC (I don't have the exact text of the NPGMC blurb about the party) and so that's what most people were expecting.

I just want to say that some people might not realize how lucky there are/were to be able to attend parties at Paisley, and they might take the it all for granted, but I believe those people to just be a loud, rude, vocal minority - most people, I believe, ARE respectful of Prince and grateful for his opening Paisley up the way he did. I think it's wrong to think for even a minute that the absence of Friday night parties could be due to him being mad that a few meanies called him a names. Maybe I'm naive but I give Prince credit for a bit more maturity than that.


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[This message was edited Fri Feb 21 15:48:55 PST 2003 by SnowQueen]

I just want to know why people weren't dancin - well - some were...?

naturegirl said:

As one of those people who was not dancing, I can speak for myself only..

1. I was not feeling well that night
2. I don't normally dance anyway. I enjoy listening to the music, seeing friends, and watching others dance.
3. Paisley was filming the people dancing that night and I felt uncomfortable with that. I am not someone who likes to be "in the spotlight", so to speak, so the cameras there specifically filming the crowd made me shy away.

My not dancing certainly doesn't indicate I was, or am, in any way disrespectful or ungrateful to Prince. Just being able to be at Paisley means so much to me, and I am very appreciative of his opening the studio up to the fans that way.

naturegirl said:

I didn't dance, because I would have felt stupid dancing and pretending there was a concert happening on an empty stage, so I instead chose to enjoy the company of my friends.

Prince could have easily walked over to the stage, just to get everyone in the mood...I can't pretend to be excited over a concert that isn't happening.

You are right, you didn't need to dance to show respect

Come on P...it's just 'lectricty' and a cover
charge to pay 4 extra security...

LET THE PPL IN...THEY WANT DA FUNK!

maybe he'll hear this, maybe he won't...

naturegirl said:

I actually have seen the opinion stated before that the folks who weren't dancing that night at Paisley were being disrespectful since the PP personnel were requesting everyone to get out on the dance floor since they were filming.

I felt a bit guilty for not dancing but...

It's interesting how perceptions of what is considered 'respectful' and 'disrespectful' behavior can vary, and what they can be based on.

grandebelle said:

I think there is more to the cessation of the parties than Prince merely having a hissyfit because some anonymous people on this website were jerks and called him names, and so now he is trying to "teach them a lesson" by not having parties or by there being no music club. Reducing things down to Prince being vindictive and trying to "teach the ingrates a lesson" seems a bit simplistic and silly to me.

And while I definitely agree with you that people should be more grateful for the opportunity to attend Friday night parties - whether they involve a performance or not - and that people should be more respectful of Prince in how they voice their opinions or dissatisfaction(s), I was at that last party you are refering to and there were some actual reasons people felt a bit played by what went on. The NPGMC website did make a VERY strong indication it was to be a performance, IIRC (I don't have the exact text of the NPGMC blurb about the party) and so that's what most people were expecting.

I just want to say that some people might not realize how lucky there are/were to be able to attend parties at Paisley, and they might take the it all for granted, but I believe those people to just be a loud, rude, vocal minority - most people, I believe, ARE respectful of Prince and grateful for his opening Paisley up the way he did. I think it's wrong to think for even a minute that the absence of Friday night parties could be due to him being mad that a few meanies called him a names. Maybe I'm naive but I give Prince credit for a bit more maturity than that.


[This message was edited Fri Feb 21 15:48:35 PST 2003 by SnowQueen]
[This message was edited Fri Feb 21 15:48:55 PST 2003 by SnowQueen]

U make some good points SnowQueen, and one would like 2 think prince can just let "things" roll off his back, making nothing of the crap some fans dish out, but just bcuz he's well known & and very intelligent, doesnt make him insensitive. he is HUMAN after all, and at that particular time in history if i recall right?, he was having issues with the fams buying, & some recording bootlegs. i got the impression he set up the stage & purposely let the visitors drool...i can b wrong on some of this...just my opinion! also, at the time there were tremendous negative discussions taking place here on the org (4 one) about the npgmc's and therefore prince's, disorganized ways of dealing with EVERYTHING it seemed, plus that we werent getting the damn cd's he owed us, the worth of the club, not joinng 4 2003 etc, etc, etc. not 2 mention the discussions of news he posted in paisley news. however, some of this WAS constructive crticism. but there was lots of negativity as well. ppl complained about the cost of his concerts adnauseum, when the stones charge 375.00 for they're front seats, & to me, prince is worth more. (not literally, prince! please dont go there! lol) one could see his irritation in pics, or on stage, as well as sense it. sounchecks were cut short or not done at all. the happiest demeanor he exhibited, imo, was on leno & vegas. (his last performances...) where is he now? has he even made an appearance at any club in mn, toronto or europe? now THAT might signify he's depressed? i sure hope he's ok. I also must admit snowqueen, that as u say, most of his fams do appreciate him. if this IS bothering him, he should just weed out the rotten apples from his "real" admirers. ignore them. remember, he IS a very SPIRITUAL person now & really lives a different way, that makes him happy hopefully. he may not care to be a "party man" any more. plus he just finished doing lots of touring & he DOES need to rest & enjoy a normal life too. Sure, he loves his work, but it IS work none the less! he needs 2 think of himself & his loved ones too, not just pleasing his insatiable fams, however i miss him out & about myself! we'd love him with us ALL the time. EVERYWHERE. being in his space is being happy! one can tell what a wonderful person he really is, what awesome music he plays. how great it makes u feel...he'll be back! he always has! just lets be nicer & more respectful 2 him when it happens ppl, bcuz u never know what u got till it's gone! then it's too late. TAKE CARE & BE HAPPY, PRINCE!!! whatever it is!!!

This post is not intended for ignorance but merely an opinion concerning the complaining re: the Friday Night Party.

#1 it's a seven ($7) dollar entrance fee thats lower than a dang movie

#2 it's in a place where the sound system pumps and you rarely get to get in2.

#3 it's with people who are seriously in2 the music you are.

#4 whatever happened to the days that people COULDN'T even get n2 paisley and when they could they did't care if anybody played they were happy to be invited into his place?

I think that we have lost sight of the mere fact that whether or not He is there or anybody is there BUT simply that you are there...

Tons of people don't have the opportunity to even GET there so really KIDS B fair...and B happy that you can at least go and CREATE some FUN with the Music that is PUMPIN and have some fun with yourselves in a place most dont even get to GO 2.