Some of you may be aware of this BRILLIANT concept:

The Encore Shop is where fans come to purchase recordings of Live Concerts they have attended which have been made available through TheMusic.com's Encore Series concept and relationships with Premier touring bands such as The Who.

Go to - http://www.themusic.com/

Wouldn't it be great if Prince did something like this (damn he could do it himself 'cause we sure as hell would buy them)

Here's some FAQs:

+++
Duran Duran Encore Series FAQ's

Q: Is this the original line-up of Duran Duran?

A: Yes. Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor have reunited.

Q: Will any other concerts--either the three North American shows coming up in California and Las Vegas or older shows---be made available as part of the Duran Duran Encore Series

A: TheMusic.com is currently looking into the possibility of releasing some of the other DD shows as part of the series in the future, but we have no definite plans as of this time. Keep checking the site, or drop us an E-mail asking to be informed of future happenings.

Q: Who is recording these shows?

A: Duran Duran's front-of-house sound engineer is recording each of the upcoming shows directly from the soundboard.

Q: What songs are they playing on the tour?

A: We won't know until after the show, but we've been told the set list will include the classic hits and a number of new songs. The list will be posted on the order page soon after the show.

Q: Will there be a complete box set for sale inclusive of all the concerts?

A: There’s no plan for a box set but, on the order page, we are offering a discount if you buy all 5 shows.

Q: Will there be a DVD or video released of any of the shows?

A: There are no plans for releasing a DVD in conjunction with this Encore Series.

Q: Can I buy the Encore Series CDs in stores or at the concert venues?

A: No. The Duran Duran Encore Series will only be available on the internet via TheMusic.com.

Q: How can I pay for it?

A: You can pay by credit card online or with a money order via mail. To order using a Money Order simply choose the "skip" option on the payment information page and carefully read the instructions.

Q: Will there be vinyl issues?

A: Nothing is planned at this time.

Q: Can I change details on my order?

A: You will be able to change your order on “Your Account” page. Simply click the “Order” button and click the order number of the invoice you’d like to change. All changes will cancel the existing order and create a new order.

Q: How are the CDs being sent to customers?

A: All orders will ship from Los Angeles, California. In the U.S., orders will ship via UPS Ground Service or USPS to mailboxes only. DHL will be used for any orders outside the U.S.

Q: How are shipping costs determined?

A: Through our partnership with UPS and DHL we can offer exact shipping charges for each order.

+++

A simple but effective idea right?

More info in explanation:

Enjoy the Show? You want to hear it all over again? Now you can. . .

Eelpie.com and TheMusic.com have joined forces with The Who and Trinifold Management to bring you exclusive live recordings on CD of shows from the 2002 tour of North America by The Who.

The band is aware that many of the shows on this tour will be sold as bootleg recordings and to satisfy this demand they have agreed to release their own official recordings to benefit worthy causes.

Recorded and mixed live from the sound board, these CDs are as close as you will get, and as quick as you will get, to reliving the experience. By this process you will be provided with a good recording at a reasonable price just as soon as we can make them.

Whether it is because you enjoyed the show you attended so much, or whether you could not make a particular venue but want to enjoy it anyway, you will be interested in this Encore series of CDs.

We anticipate each double CD will be available within three weeks of each show. All profits from the sale of these CDs will go to young peoples' charities supported by The Who.

Exclusively available from www.themusic.com you can pre-order now simply by clicking the order button on top of this page.

* For additional information, check out our F.A.Q. or email us via customerservice@themusic.com

This?

With Prince?

Never will happen

I saw that!!I was looking up info on DD.I want to order those cd's.I read that DD rocked in LA!!