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This page contains all the information about The Artist's live performances in 1997, which included the Love 4 One Another benefit tour (early 1997) and the Jam of the Year world tour (still in progress).
The 1998 dates of the on-going tour are part of our Tour 1998 special page.
The Love 4 One Another benefit tour has reached an end and the reports on the shows have been moved to a new special page. Click here to access this page.
The contents of this page are presented in chronological order from the latest to the oldest.
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The Love 4 One Another web site web site announced in early July that The Artist and the NPG would kick off their "Jam of the Year" world tour in Detroit on July 21st. There are currently few details available on this tour, though it now appears that this tour is not the anticipated Emancipation world tour as promotion of the Emancipation album has stopped, but more like an on-going type of tour that is supposed to last until 1999. It should also be noted that The Artist has been playing a lot of aftershows since the beginning of the tour on July 21st, even in cities that had never seen an aftershow take place before. The aftershows are usually fairly short (30 -45 min.) and consist mostly of covers of old tunes, but anything can be expected, especially the unexpected. Keep your ears open for an aftershow in your town!
The Love 4 One Another web site has announced (on November 25th) that 18 new dates have been added to the Jam of the Year world tour.
Click here to view the complete list of new dates. There are some changes compared to the initial announcement on November 22nd and a few new dates.
I will start reporting on these dates individually on this page once more details are made available through Ticketmaster and local radio stations. Don't forget to report on anything you might hear or read!
More coat drives like the one that's going to take place in Grand Rapids on December 18th (see below) will take place on the occasion of The Artist's concerts in the second leg of this tour.
Please check Love 4 One Another's special page from more info.
In an effort to better help The Artist's fight against scalpers, we've decided to alter our policy regarding rumors of forthcoming shows. Please read the following explanation in order to better understand our position.
In the past few months, we've been reporting on rumors of forthcoming shows that had been forwarded to us by various sources claiming to have "reliable" information, etc. However, The Artist's policy, for this "Jam of the Year" tour, is to announce the shows at the last minute (i.e. usually about one week before the actual date) so as to deter scalpers by not giving them enough time to organize their trade.
By reporting on rumors long before a show actually takes places, we are obviously, albeit unwillingly, helping scalpers better organize their trade. We have decided, therefore, to adopt a stricter policy on this matter and not to report on shows until the appropriate time, i.e. approximately one week before the actual dates (or whenever the show is officially announced), even when people send us "inside" information before then.
We believe that this will still give those who need it ample time to organize their trips and ticket purchases.
Thanks for understanding our position and enjoy the shows!
Pierre Igot
LE GRIND editor
October 8th, 1997
John K. reports on December 11th that he "just saw a commercial for the JOTY tour in Dallas during Seinfeld. It basically showed clips from different videos and had an announcer tell when and where it is."
It is probably an ad shown by a local TV station.
On August 16th, the Love 4 One Another web site reported that The Artist was suffering from a severe head cold, and, while this didn't affect his singing voice, he was seriously considering taking a week off the tour to get some rest.
This did not affect dates in Nashville, Memphis, etc. But there were no further dates announced until late August and a couple of dates in Hampton and Columbus were cancelled and will likely be rescheduled.
Jan Green reports:
The new horn players The Artist is using R from that hot Prince/Artist tribute band from NY called The Days Of Wild that people have been talking about!
Wayne Dumaine, the trumpet player from Days of Wild just played in the last at Paisley Park with the man himself!! Wayne's back in NY now & will b playing with DOW at the next gig this thursday! (dates & locations below!)
Also, the saxophonist the man is using, Pierre Andre, can B seen playing with DOW from time 2 time!
The next 2 DOW gigs r scheduled 4...
Sept. 11th (thursday) @ The Bitter End, on Bleeker St.(midnite)
Sept. 26th (friday) @ The Rock & Roll Cafe, Bleeker St.(midnite)
Ethan Colchamiro reported in early September:
Pollstar has put out its list of the current Concert Pulse, a list of artists and shows that people are most interested in and are selling the most amount of tickets. On their list of 50 The Artist comes in at number 6!! selling an average of 10,081 tickets with an average gross of $466,126. Some of the acts that he is listed higher than include "The Lilith Fair," Dave Matthews Band, Tina Turner, Aerosmith, The Who, "Lollapalooza '97," "The H.O.R.D.E. Festival" and No Doubt. Anyone who says his day is past can lay....
On September 25th:
In Pollstar's Concert Pulse, The Artist holds his ground at #6 this week, with an average concert gross of $502,138 selling an average of 11,190 tickets per show in 11 cities. Some of the acts he is listed higher then include: Tina Turner, Aerosmith, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, & (big shocker here) both Barry Manilow and Kenny G.
On October 10th:
In "Pollstars of the Web" Pollstar's list of the internet's most requested tours, The Jam of the Year tour is listed at #5 (up from #6 last week) out of 40 acts. O(+> has been requested more often then acts such as U2, Garth Brooks, Puff Daddy & Billy Joel.
On the concert pulse, The Artist is still strong at #5 selling an average of 11,704 tickets with an average gross of $535,935 (that's a lot of carrots) in 10 cities. His tour averages higher then Aerosmith, The Who, and Lollapalooza '97
According to the October 3 edition of Billboard magazine, the Purple Rain album has re-entered the Top Pop Catalog Albums at #50 (out of 50) according to the magazine, the album has sold 13 MILLION copies since its release
Peace & Love, E.
P.S. I have no connection with any of these magazines, and I'm only reporting what I'm reading.
Yahoo! also has an end-of-year recap that lists The Artist's tour among the top-grossing tours of the year. Click here to read the article.
As some of you might have noticed, the links to concert reviews and articles that appear in various newspapers across the country during the tour have a tendency to "die" after a while (meaning that when you click on the link, it tells you that the page no longer exists).
This is simply due to the fact that many newspapers put a limited number of their articles online and then either move them to another location (an "archive") or simply remove them from their web site after a while. When the articles are moved to an archive, sometimes you need to be a subscriber to a special service in order to access them, in which case there's not much I can do. If they were simply moved and are still available for free, then it's just a matter of updating the link. I don't always have time to search for each and every article in its new location, so if you happen to have located an older article in its new location, please let me know so that I can update the link.
Thanks for your comprehension.
Pierre Igot
LE GRIND editor
November 21st, 1997
The Artist played in Houston on December 31st at the Compaq Center at 9:00 PM CST.
There also was an official afterparty at The Roxy in Houston. New songs by Graham Central Station and The Artist were previewed. Larry Graham and Graham Central Station played and then The Artist played for about half an hour.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read the Houston Chronicle review of the show.
Click here to read the Houston Today review of the show.
The Artist played at the Reunion Arena on Dec 30th. The official afterparty took place at the Mirage again, like it was for the first Dallas concert earlier this year.
NivlekBrad also reports that NPG members "Mr. Hayes and Rhonda Smith stopped by KRBV (V-100) today (December 30, 1997). They did a short interview with local DJ Scott West. During the interview, we found out that Morris had a few roots here in Texas. He used to play in an Austin band called The Business. They also gave us a very special treat. They debuted a new song (no one knows what album it is from) called "Mad Sex." The song is phat. It is very funky and describes that u can have "Mad Sex in the afternoon." I just hope that "Mad Sex" is on Crystal Ball or even (the hopefully soon 2 be released) The Dawn album."
Click here to read our reports on the show and afterparty.
Click here to read the Dallas News review of the show.
The Artist's show in Detroit took place on December 27th at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
The Detroit Free Press reached an agreement with The Artist to submit questions from its readers for an exclusive interview. The resulting interview was published in the newspaper on December 26th. Click here to read the Detroit Free Press interview.
The Palace of Auburn Hills issued a press release regarding the forthcoming concert. Click here to read this press release.
It was initially announced that The Artist would play twice at the Glam Slam in Miami on December 22nd. A mini concert for people under 21 would take place at 6 PM followed by a full scale Jam of the Year for those of us over 21. Graham Central Station was going to open the full scale show. Ticket prices for the full concert were $40 (for regular admission) and $50 (for VIP admission giving you access to the upstairs area). You could buy tickets at the Glam Slam box office or by phone at 305-672-5066.
However, Glam Slam Miami has now announced that the Miami shows had been cancelled. People who already bought tickets will be refunded, starting December 23rd in the afternoon. Andy reports that, "as we approached Glam Slam on South Beach at 10:30pm 12/21 we were greeted by silence and a sign that read 'The Artist's concerts have been cancelled due to an illness in the family'.
It was initially announced that The Artist would play twice at the Glam Slam in Miami on December 21st. A mini concert for people under 21 would take place at 6 PM followed by a full scale Jam of the Year for those of us over 21. Graham Central Station was going to open the full scale show. Ticket prices for the full concert were $40 (for regular admission) and $50 (for VIP admission giving you access to the upstairs area). You could buy tickets at the Glam Slam box office or by phone at 305-672-5066.
However, Glam Slam Miami has now announced that the Miami shows had been cancelled. People who already bought tickets will be refunded, starting December 23rd in the afternoon. Andy reports that, "as we approached Glam Slam on South Beach at 10:30pm 12/21 we were greeted by silence and a sign that read 'The Artist's concerts have been cancelled due to an illness in the family'.
The Artist played in Grand Rapids on December 18th at the Van Andel Arena.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Grand Rapids Press review of the show. The paper also has a photo on the front page of their entertainment section.
The concert was sold out (12,076 tickets), for a total gross of $420,605.
The Artist performed in Milwaukee on December 17th at the Bradley Center. Larry Graham and Graham Central Station opened. The Artist also played an aftershow later on that night.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has an review of the concert. Click here to view the neat cover picture and here to access the review directly.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has an article on the concert. Click here to read this article.
Doug Raflik also reports that The Wallflowers were in Milwaukee the same night as The Artist, and they did an encore with Raspberry Beret.
The Artist performed in Ames on December 16th at the Hilton Coliseum.
The Artist played in Omaha on December 14th at the Omaha Civic Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Graham Central Station opened and Chaka Khan did a guest appearance on during the encore of the Graham Central Station act. There was an afterparty but no performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
The Daily Nebraskan also had a short article on the event. Click here to read the article.
The Artist' performed in Cedar Rapids on December 13th at the Five Seasons Center. There was an afterparty but no performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Tonia Beale reports that The Gazette Online has a review of the show. Click here to access the review directly.
Tonia Beale also reports that The Gazette Online has an article on ticket buyers. Click here to access the article directly.
The Artist performed a second show on Dec. 11 in Minneapolis at the Target Center. The Artist also performed an aftershow at Paisley Park later with Larry Graham. Mayte appeared on stage.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
The Artist played in Minneapolis for the first time since the Lovesexy tour on December 10th at the Target Center. Larry Graham and Graham Central Station opened. The Artist and Larry Graham also played an aftershow at Paisley Park.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Many articles were published locally on the occasion:
Click here to read the St. Paul Pioneer Press review of the show.
Click here to read the St. Paul Pioneer Press photo essay on the show.
Click here to read the Minneapolis Star Tribune review of the show.
Click here to read the Washington Post review of the show.
Click here to read the St. Paul Pioneer Press article on the event.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press also has an exclusive fax interview with The Artist by Jim Walsh. Click here to read the interview.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press also has an article on The Artist followers buying tickets in Minneapolis last Saturday. Click here to read the article.
The Artist played at the Fargodome in Fargo on December 8th at 8:00 PM.
Tonia Beale reports that The Forum has a pre-concert article. Click here to access the article directly.
Tonia Beale also reports that The Forum has a review of the show. Click here to access the review directly.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune also has a review of the show. Click here to access the review directly.
Paisley Hillegeist reports that, according to the San Diego Tribune, The Artist was in town during the last week of November and tried out his sound gear at the Sports Arena.
Here's the text of the article that appeared on page E-4 of the December 2nd, 1997 issue:
AFKAP plays at an empty Sports Arena
Welton Jones, State of the ArtsWhen the Artist Formerly Known as Prince came onstage last week at the Sports Arena, the hall was nearly empty. They played anyway and nobody's feelings were hurt.
Because the public wasn't invited.
"He just called and asked if he could try out his sound gear for his next tour," said Ernie Hahn, general manager of the arena. "The crew was in here most of the day, setting up, and he arrived by air in the afternoon. They played most of the tour repertoire and adjusted the gear."
Why choose the Sports Arena for a sound check? "You'd have to ask him," said Hahn, "but he knows the house and he's quite a musician." Hahn also said he's negotiating for a Sports Arena date on the tour. With the public invited.
The Artist was initially expected to play in Baton Rouge, LA at the Riverside Centroplex on November 1st. Tickets were expected to go on sale on Monday, October 20th at 10 AM (tel: 504-389-4940).
However, The General reports on October 20th that he called the box office for the Nov 1st gig in Baton Rouge at 10:10 am local time, and "they said that THE ARTIST hasn't been confirmed yet. They are awaiting the signing of the contract in the near future, though."
Heath Book then reported she "contacted the Riverside Centroplex today (October 28) and asked about the concert that was supposed to be on November 1, and I was told that they are still in negotiations for that show but the new date they are trying to book is now Sunday November 23."
However, The Artist has now announced a new date in Baton Rouge in December.
The Artist played at the Riverfront Coliseum on November 9th in Cincinnati. There was an afterparty but no performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
The Artist performed on November 8th at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro. There was an afterparty but no performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the News and Record pre-concert article.
Click here to read the News and Record review of the show.
The Artist played in Knoxville at the 20,000 seat Thompson-Boling Arena on November 6th. There was an afterparty but no performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to views photos of the performance published by the Knoxville News.
The Artist performed in Lexington, KY at the Rupp Arena on Wednesday, November 5th. There was an afterparty but no performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Lexington Herald-Leader review of the show.
The Artist played at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia on November 4th. There was an afterparty but no aftershow.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Columbia's The State news paper has a reprint of the fax/e-mail interview that was published in the Baltimore Sun earlier this fall. Click here to read the interview.
Click here to read the The State review of the show.
The Artist played in Austin, TX on November 2nd at the Erwin Center for two and a half hours (2 encores). There was an afterparty but no performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
According to Billboard, 7,108 tickets were sold (63% capacity) and the final gross was $324,070.
The Artist played in Mobile on Halloween Night, October 31st, at the Mobile Civic Center. There was an afterparty at Mustangs but no performance. No opening act either, but the show itself lasted 2 h 45!!
Click here to read our reports on the show.
The Artist performed on October 29 at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Artist also played an aftershow.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
The Artist performed at the Tingley Coliseum on Tuesday October 28th. Graham Central Station opened. There was an afterparty but no aftershow performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show and afterparty.
Click here to read the ABQJournal e-mail interview with The Artist.
The Artist played at the Desert Sky Pavillion in Phoenix, AZ on October 25th. Graham Central Station opened. There was an afterparty but no aftershow.
Click here to read our reports on the show and afterparty.
Click here to read the Phoenix New Times review of the show.
The Artist played on October 24th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Celine Dion was in attendance and The Artist dedicated "A Case of You" to her. The Artist also played an aftershow with Larry Graham at the Utopia.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read the Las Vegas Review Journal review of the show.
Click here to read the Las Vegas Review Journal interview with The Artist.
Click here to read the Las Vegas Sun interview with The Artist.
The Artist was expected to perform with Lenny Kravitz and possibly No Doubt. However, none of this happened.
According to Pollstar, 13,224 tickets sold out of 13,224 (100%) and the final gross was $955,725.
The Artist played on October 12th at the Irvine Meadows in Irvine, CA. Sheila E. appeared during the encore. There was an afterparty but no performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Orange County Register review of the show.
The Artist played at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 11th, even though the World Healing Honors Concert was postponed.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Hollywood Reporter review of the show.
USA Today reports that "Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne and Dwight Yoakam partied with The Artist (formerly known as Prince) after his sold-out Saturday Hollywood Bowl concert. The pop star, carrying a jeweled scepter, held court at a roped-off section of the Billboard Live club, where go-go dancers and drag queens gyrated on stage to Prince oldies. Dancing in the shadows: Fran Drescher."
The Artist played on October 10th at the Shoreline Ampitheatre in Mountain View. Tix went on sale on Sunday, Sept. 21st at all BASS locations.
Larry Graham was the opening act and Carlos Santana guessed during Larry' performance and during The Artist's encore featuring the "Santana Medley".
There was an afterparty at the Sound Factory but The Artist did not perform.
Click here to read our reports on the show and afterparty.
Click here to read the Addicted to Noise review of the show.
Click here to read the San Jose Mercury News review of the show.
Click here to read the Contra Costa Times review of the show.
Click here to read the San Francisco Chronicle interview with The Artist via e-mail.
According to Pollstar, 15,449 tickets sold out of 20,000 (77%) and the final gross was $745,126.
The Artist played on October 5 in Englewood, CO (Denver) at Fiddler's Green at 7:00pm. Chaka Khan opened. The Artist also played an aftershow later in Denver.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read the Denver Post interview with The Artist.
The Artist performed at the E Center in West Valley City, Utah on October 4th.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Salt Lake Tribune review of the show.
Click here to read the Salt Lake Tribune e-mail interview with The Artist.
The Artist performed at the Selland Arena in Fresno on Oct. 2, 1997.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
According to Pollstar, 7,793 tickets out of 9,450 (82%) and the final gross was $335,040.
The Artist played at the Arco Arena with R&B diva Chaka Kahn opening on Oct. 1.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Sacramento Bee review of the show.
Click here to read the Sacramento Bee fax interview with The Artist.
According to Pollstar, 8,484 tickets sold out of 9,500 (89%) and the final gross was $395,710.
So far, The Artist has announced a couple of dates on the West Coast as part of his "Jam of the Year" tour yet. More dates might follow.
Please note that the benefit "World Healing" show organized by Muhammad Ali and featuring The Artist along with Chaka Khan, Lenny Kravitz, Celine Dion, the Three Tenors and many others, will take place in Los Angeles on October 9th, which might indicate that more shows will take place in the area around that date.
The Artist played on Sunday, September 28th at 7:30 PM at the Rose Garden in Portland, OR.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Eugene Weekly review of the show.
The The Artist Family has a special page with a fax interview that The Artist gave to the local Oregonian newspaper.
According to Pollstar, 9,868 tickets were sold out of a possible 13,110 (75%) and the final gross was $552,559.
The Artist played in George, WA on September 27th at the Columbia River Gorge Amphitheatre.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Spokesman-Review review of the show.
Click here to read the Seattle Times review of the show.
Players World also reports that the September 25th issue of the Seattle Times had an exclusive fax interview with The Artist. Click here to access the interview directly.
Chaka khan opened.
According to Pollstar, 11,611 tickets were sold out of a possible 13,500 (86%) and the final gross was $655,001.
The Artist's show in Vancouver took place at GM Place on Friday, September 26th. GCS opened.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Vancouver Sun review of the show.
Click here to read the Vancouver Province review of the show.
The Artist's first concert date in Canada for the "Jam of the Year" tour was in Calgary at the Canadian Airlines Saddledome on Wednesday September 24th.
Click here to read our reports on the show and afterparty.
Click here to read the Edmonton Sun review of the show.
The Jam! Music web site has a review with a picture.
Click here to read the Calgary Herald review of the show.
According to Pollstar, 9,659 tickets sold out of 13,171 (73%) and the final gross was $423,518 (588,220 Canadian).
There were reports in June that this fall there was going to be a European tour of The Artist. Now that the new "Jam of the Year" world tour has replaced the anticipated Emancipation tour, it is unsure when the European leg of the tour is going to take place.
The Artist played on 9/21 at the Baltimore Arena at 8:00 PM. There was also an afterparty but no performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show and afterparty.
The SunSpot Today has an exclusive pre-concert fax interview with The Artist. Click here to go directly to this interview.
The Artist played in Pittsburgh on September 20th at the Civic Arena. There was an afterparty but no aftershow, though new songs were played over the sound system.
Click here to read our reports on the show and afterparty.
Robb Fort reports that the Pittsburgh Post Gazette has a review of the show. Click here to read the full text of this review.
Keith Sparbanie reports that the Weekly Recorder has his review of the show. Click here to read the full text of this review.
JJ_Flash reports that the Pittsburgh Post Gazette has an exclusive fax interview with The Artist. Click here to read the full text of this interview.
The Artist played on September 19th in Dayton, OH at 8 PM at the Ervin J. Nutter Center at Wright State University. There was an afterparty but no aftershow.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
According to Billboard, 10,153 tickets sold out of 11,060 (92%) and the final gross was $464,795.
The Artist performed at the PNC Bank Art Center in Holdmel on September 16th, as was announced by radio station 103.5 KTU.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the NJO fax interview with The Artist.
Click here to read the NJO review of the show.
THEDAWNOFANEWERA had rumors about a possible aftershow on his site. The aftershow would be "a private jam session of the tribute band Days of Wild with members from the NPG after their gig with the Artist on Tuesday night."
The aftershow didn't happen, however. There was "only" an afterparty with several famous guests including Maxwell and Chris Rock. A friend reports:
Days of Wild hangs with The Artist & The New Power Generation!! It went down @ the afterparty! While every1 was waiting 4 a show, DOW was shooting the breeze with The Artist & the NPG, as well as Larry Graham, Lenny Kravitz, Maxwell, Brian McKnight, Naughty By Nature, & many other celebs.! The Artist mentioned an interest in jamming with DOW if they're ever out in Minn.!! Also, aside from him, but Kat Dyson has been following their every move, & also mentioned an interest in playing with them(Kat, if your reading this, DOW said U can play with them anytime)!!! 2 sum it all up, Days Of Wild says that The Artist & The NPG R all beautiful human beings!! Now, I don't know about ya'll, but after all this, I don't think I'm every gonna miss a DOW gig, cuz who knows who'll show up next?
About the concert, a source that wishes to remain anonymous adds:
When The Artist's upcoming show at the PNC Bank Art Center in Holmdel, NJ was announced, the public was informed that the ticket prices would be $75 for sections A and B, $55 for C and D, and $35 for lawn seats. A friend of mine who is a member of the production staff at the Arts Center informed me that recently The Artist's tour rep phoned the upper management office at the Arts Center demanding that the Artist be given a "detailed explanation" as to why these prices were so high if most of the shows there are priced at $55 and below. The Arts Center mangement also, I'm told, was hesitant to book the show because of the fact that it is to take place on a Tuesday night, two weeks after the Labor Day holiday when most New York/New England tourists who spend their summers in Jersey (and attending shows at the Arts Center) have returned home. If they didn't think the show would sell more than 7,000 tickets, why were the made so expensive?
The Jam of the Year was initially scheduled to be coming to the Oakdale Theatre on September 8 & 9 in Wallingford, CT. Tickets went on sale Aug 29th at noon, and prices were a staggering $100, $85, $75. Box Office # is 203-265-1501. However, Dave Bauer then reported that only one show was going to take place in Wallingford on September 14th. Additional tickets went on sale at noon on Saturday, September 6th thru the Box Office. 203-265-1501. More info about the venue is available here.
Click here to read the Record Journal review of the show.
Dave Bauer first reported that "supposedly the after show for the Wallingford concert is to be at a club in Meriden, ironically called The Vault. A local radio station announced it earlier, but it reamins to be confirmed by the club. If anyone can confirm please let me know. It was also announced today that there will be an opening act. Larry Graham" Larry Graham as opening act of the main concert was apparently later dropped because of The Artist's plans to do an aftershow.
Joe Kelley then reported that the aftershow had been confirmed by The Record Journal, a local Connecticut publication. Click here to access the corresponding article directly. The club capacity was to be around 600 and the fee $25.
However, Joe now reports (as of Sept. 14 in the afternoon) that the Vault has on its recording at 1-203-634-8285 that The Artist's aftershow has been cancelled due to a legal matter. The Oakdale says it has exclusive rights to The Artist performing in Ct. Tickets are still available to the Oakdale gig.
Sorry about that, folks :-(. Again, this could still change at the very last minute (as well as the Larry Graham opening act), so keep listening to the local stations and stay for a while after the main concert, just in case they announce something over the PA.
The Artist played at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo on September 13th, with Larry Graham as opening act. No aftershow performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Tickets at $35, $45 and $65 went on sale Friday, September 5 at 9:00 AM. They were giving away tickets (and playing hit Prince songs non-stop) on KISS 98.5 FM (Buffalo's Top40 station).
While taking a break from the on-going "Jam of the Year" world tour that is expected to resume on September 13th, The Artist threw an impromptu party at Paisley Park on September 5th that was announced earlier in the day.
Click here to read our Special Report on this performance.
There were initial reports that The Artist would play the Polaris Amphitheatre in Columbus, Ohio on July 26th. This didn't happen. Then, Dave Redelberger reported on August 19 in the morning that the show was confirmed by the Polaris venue for August 27th and that tickets would go on sale on Friday, August 22nd at 10am.
However, Dave Redelberger now reports that the show has been cancelled by the Artist. No official reason was given, although it mights have to do with The Artist's illness:
In perhaps the quickest ever canceling of a show.. The Artist cancelled his Columbus show!
No the original info was not bad. Polaris did have the date scheduled and had even sent out releases to the media plus they were very geeked about the show. However, later the same morning Artist's people called back and cancelled the show with out giving reason...except to say it was a decision by The Artist and his management to cancel the show. Many Many disappointed fans in this town!
Ticketmaster initially announced that The Artist would play the Hampton Coliseum on August 26th:
JAM OF THE YEAR
LIVE
HAMPTON COLISEUM
TUE AUG 26,1997 8PMHAMPTON COLISEUM:
Primary Act: ARTIST, THE
City: HAMPTON
State: VA
Event Date: 26-AUG-97
Charge-By-Phone: (757)671-8100
Ticket Center Information
Tickets went on sale on August 18 at 10:00 AM at Ticketmaster and at the Coliseum box office. Tickets were $45, $35 with a "limited number" of $65 Gold Circle tickets. The phone # for ticketmaster was 757-671-8100.
However, Ticketmaster now reports that the show has been cancelled. You can obtain refunds at your point of purchase. No official reason was given for the cancellation.
On the other hand, the info available on the Love 4 One Another web site seems to indicate that Hampton will be a future stop in the tour. Soul diva Chaka Khan might join the show, as previously announced by The Artist during his press conference on July 22nd -- and the set list will probably evolve.
The Artist played on Saturday, August 23 at the Memphis Pyramid. Tickets went on sale Saturday, August 16. The Pyramid seats about 18,000 for events like this.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
The The Artist Family reports that The Artist gave an exclusive pre-concert interview to the Memphis publication Commercial Appeal. Click here to read this interview.
The Artistperformed in Nashville on August 22nd at the Nashville Arena. He also played an aftershow later on in the night with guest star Larry Graham.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read the Amplifier review of the show.
Click here to read the Nashville Scene review of the show.
Tickets went on sale on Saturday, August 16th, at 2:00 PM CST. Purple Circle tickets were $66, others are $51 and $36. Purple Circle seats were only available via the phone and had to be picked up the day of the show. Show started at 8pm, tickets could be picked up starting at 6pm.
The Artist performed on August 20 at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, MS. Tickets were expected to go on sale on August 8, but went on sale at 10 AM on August 11th. All credit card orders would have to be placed through 1-800-488-5252. Prices for reserved seats were scaled at $35 $40 and $60.
The Artist also played an aftershow in Jackson.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
The Artist did a August 18th show at Hardee's Walnut Creek Ampitheater in Raleigh NC. Tickets went on sale Monday August 11th at 10:00am with Ticketmaster. Ticket price ranged from $30 to $65 plus fees. The Artist also played an aftershow later on that night.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read the Raleigh News review of the show.
According to Pollstar, 12,193 tickets were sold out of a possible 14,000 (87%) and the final gross was $392,136.
The The Artist Family initially reported that there are rumours that The Artist might play a second show at Glam Slam in Miami on August 16th, following his first show at the Miami Arena on August 15th and a likely aftershow at Glam Slam later on the same night.
However, these rumours were never confirmed and it now appears that The Artist did not perform.
The Artist performed in Miami on August 15th at the Miami Arena, and played an aftershow at the Glam Slam, which reopened in early July. He played with Marva King and Doug E. Fresh, and Mayte also appeared.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow, including a reproduction of the promo card for the aftershow.
Click here to read a Miami Herald review of the show and aftershow.
The Miami Herald also had an exclusive pre-concert interview with The Artist. Click here to read this interview.
Tickets went on sale on August 4th at 10:00 AM at the Miami Arena box office and all Ticketmaster locations.
The Artist played the Cajundome on Aug 13. Tickets went on sale on the 1st of August. He also played an aftershow at the Plaza.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
The Artist's show in New Orleans was expected to take place on August 12 at 8:00 PM. The show would have been the Lakefront arena (same as the 1988 "Lovesexy tour"). Radio station FM98 started giving away tickets and they said tickets would go on sale Friday, August 1st, but another station is saying Monday, August 4th. The number to the local ticket master is 1-504-522-5555.
However, we are now receiving reports that the show was postponed, possibly because The Artist is looking for a bigger venue (the "SuperDome"?). Stay tuned for more info.
We also received rumors that there might be a show in Jacksonville, FL instead, but these rumors proved to be wrong.
The Artist played in Houston on Sunday, August 10th at the Summit.
The Artist also played an aftershow in Houston.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read the Houston Chronicle review of the show, with a picture.
Tickets went on sale at 10am, Monday August 4 for the August 10th show at the Summit.
John Champion reports that there were rumors of a possible second show in Houston on August 12. Lee Van Richardson, Jr clarifies the situation:
Beginning the day after tickets went on sale, scalpers began telling people who were offering to sell them tickets that a second show would be announced. It was first rumored that there would be an announcement at 12:00 noon on the day after tickets went on sale. Of course no announcement was made. On Wenesday they began saying that there would be a second show at the Woodlands Pavillion. Don't believe it! I am going out on a limb in stating that this is a ploy used by the scalpers to get people to sell them tickets at face-value so that they can re-sale the same tickets the day of the show for at least double that amount. "You better unload those tickets now or you are going to be stuck with them!" "Stuck" with Artist tickets is an oxymoron.
I do not pretend to rely on inside information; but if The Artist did not do a second show in New York or Atlanta, why would anyone think he would do one in Houston.
I listen to the radio much of the day every day and if no second show has been announced this Sunday morning, the day of the first concert, good business sense would suggest no announcement is forthcomming. We all know how radio stationsa like to be the first to announce ANYTHING, especially concerts. As of yet they have not even referred to rumors of a second show.
Don't believe the hype. If you want to see the Artist in Houston, Texas, tonights the night.
I also called the Woodlands at 281-363-3300. The answering message states verbatim-"Thank you for calling the Woodlands Pavillion. The Artist formerly known as Prince will not be performing at the Woodlands Pavillion on August 12. The ad placed in the Chronicle on August 9 was a mistake."
A subversive conspiracy by the scalpers to manipulate the market? Who knows.
The Artist's concert in Dallas took place on August 9th at the Starplex. Tickets went on sale August 1st. The Starplex is a huge outdoor arena, with reserved and lawn seating.
The Artist also played an aftershow in Dallas.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read the Star Telegram review of the show.
Local newspaper The Dallas Morning News had a special pre-show article with an exclusive interview with The Artist. Click here to read the full text of the article.
The The Dallas Morning News also has a review of the show. Click here to read this review.
According to Pollstar, 15,937 tickets were sold out of a possible 16,533 (96%) and the final gross for the evening $695,959.
Ticket prices for this show were quoted as being $38.50, $53.50, and $68.50. NivlekBrad reports that according to the Ticketmaster website as of 1:30 CST, August 1st, there were no reserved seats available for the Aug. 9 show. Lawn seats were still available.
The The Artist Family also reports that there will be an afterparty at the Bronco Bowl Canyon Club, although there is no confirmation of this yet.
The Artist played the Alamodome in San Antonio on August 8th.
The official afterparty took place at Cafe Hollywood (not the Bonham Exchange, as previously reported). The Artist did an aftershow performance.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read the San Antonio Express review of the show.
The show was sold out (12,882 tickets out of a possible 12,882) and the final gross was $455,309.
The Artist performed in Oklahoma City, OK on August 5 at the Myriad Convention Center. Apparently, he also performed an aftershow at In Cahoots, a local country western bar and club...
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
There was a stop of the "Jam of the Year" world tour in Atlanta on August 3rd. The Artist played a show at the Lakewood Theater and an aftershow at the Esso night club.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
According to Pollstar Magazine, 14,790 tickets were sold (out of a possible 15,500) and the final gross was $607,886.
The Atlanta Journal has an exclusive backstage interview with The Artist, the first one since the beginning of the tour on July 21st. (There's also another page with another picture.)
MTV also has a review of the aftershow on their site. Click hereto access this review.
The Artist played a concert at the Coliseum in Charlotte on August 2nd at 8 PM.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
The Charlotte Observer has a review of the show.
The Charlotte Observer also has a reprint of the NY Times article on The Artist's new-found "independence".
The Artist played the US Air arena in Landover, Maryland on August 1st. The Artist also played an aftershow in Washington.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read Addicted to Noise's review of the aftershow.
Click here to read Addicted to Noise's review of the show.
Click here to read USA Today's 4-star review of the show.
Click here to read the Washington Post review of the show.
According to Pollstar Magazine, the show was sold out (15,324 out of 15,324) and the final gross was $732,855.
Kyle O'Bannon also has some links for more info on the US Air arena venue:
The Artist played in Philadelphia on July 26th. The Artist played the Philadelphia Corestates Center.
The Artist also performed an aftershow at the Egypt nightclub during the afterparty that took place there.
Click here to read our reports on the show and aftershow.
Click here to read the Philadelphia Enquirer report on the aftershow.
According to Pollstar Magazine, the show was not sold out (9,382 out of 15,000) and the final gross was $482,470.
Tickets went on sale this Sat., July 19th (for $75, $55, and $35) through Ticketmaster and the local box office.
The Artist and the NPG played the Fleet Center Arena on July 25th in Boston.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Boston Globe review of the show.
Tickets went on sale on July 18th at 11:00 AM through Ticketmaster and the Fleet Center box office. Tickets are $35 and $50. Showtime is 9:00 PM local time. There is also a select number of V.I.P. "Purple Circle" tickets (price unknown) available only through the box office and Ticketmaster phone charge [(617/508) 931-2000], at which point buyers will receive a voucher.
SKP reports that, according to the Boston Globe, The Artist is planning an afterparty at the Roxy and a possible performance. The paper says:
"The Artist Formerly Known as Prince faxed a "wish list" for his Friday might post-performance party at the Roxy to club owner Paul Goshtigian yesterday. Apparently, The Artist wants "a VIP room and a stage where my guests will be able to shake their booties" after the Fleetcenter concert, as well as lights and sound so he can perform..."
The Artist played at Jones Beach on July 23,1997. Tickets went on sale Monday, July 14th,1997 at 9:00 AM.
Endorfin69 reports that 10,000 out of 10,410 seats were filled.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Addicted to Noise review of the show.
Click here to read MTV's report on the show, including a short QuickTime movie.
Click here to read the NY Daily News review of the show.
According to Pollstar Magazine, the show was nearly sold out (9,550 out of 10,541) and the final gross was $537,345.
The Artist played an aftershow at The Tramps in New York with D'Angelo and his new protegee Marva King.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read MTV's report.
Click here to read Wall of Sound's report.
Big Black had more info on the venue and tickets at the NYNP News web site.
Robert Schoorl also reports that in the ad for the show in the Sunday New York Times is that tickets were also available at the Roseland box office.
The first stop of the Artist's "Jam of Year World Tour" was announced by the Love 4 One Another web site. It'll be Detroit, MI on July 21st.
The Artist performed at Pine Knob in Detroit MI July 21st, 1997. Tickets went on sale Sunday July 13th at 12:00pm at all TicketMasters outlets and the Pine Knob Box Office. Prices are $85 pavillion and $40 lawn.
Click here to read our reports on the show.
Click here to read the Michigan Live review on the show.
In any case, it is always highly recommended to do enough research before the day of the ticket sale. Rules vary from place to place and knowing that The Artist has been trying to fight scalping in an efficient way, you have to expect some difficulties. We do our best here to provide you with all the necessary info, but more often than not, we are only informed of the exact rules when it's already too late. So please check with your local ticket sales agency before the sale date! You need to be organized when you want to see The Artist in concert.
According to EMI (USA), the Emancipation World Tour was to take off in "late summer" in the US.
Earlier reports stated that the Emancipation World Tour would take off July/August in the USA and that a more mainstream single than "Face Down" would be selected for Top 40 radio and released to coincide with the launch of the tour.
It now appears that the Emancipation tour was cancelled following the demise of the EMI Records label and The Artist's decision to stop promoting the Emancipation album. Instead, The Artist decided to kick off a new "Jam of the Year" world tour.
The Love 4 One Another Benefit Tour took place during the first part of 1997.
The info on this tour has now been moved to a special page.
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