Last updated on December 19th, 1999 at 1:00 PM ET .
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| Jam of the Year World Tour / "Newpower Soul" | One-off Per4mances |
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September 6th: July 30th: Graham Central Station with May 30th: Las Vegas May 29th: Las Vegas
January 2nd: Las Vegas
January 1st: Las Vegas |
July 19th: Club Life, NYC |
1997 - 1998 - 1999
"Jam of the Year" / "Newpower Soul" world tour
announced in early July 1997 that he and the NPG would kick off their "Jam of the Year" world tour in Detroit on July 21st, 1997. There were initially few details available on this tour. It turned out 2 b not the anticipated Emancipation world tour as promotion of the Emancipation album has stopped, but more like an on-going type of tour.
After a series of dates in North America from July 1997 till June 1998 -- most dubbed "Jam of the Year" shows but some dubbed "Newpower Soul" shows with Larry Graham and Chaka Khan --, then embarked on a European tour in August 1998. toured a number of American cities again in September and October 1998. A new round of European dates was then announced in October 4 the second half of December. The shows took place in various European countries. A few more dates were played in Las Vegas in the 1st half of 1999. No further dates r xpected as of July 1999.
It should also b noted that has been playing a fair number of aftershows since the beginning of the tour, even in cities that had never seen an aftershow take place be4. The aftershows go from 30 minutes 2 over 2 hours and consist of a mix of covers of old 2nes and various songs by . Keep ur ears open 4 an aftershow in ur town! B careful, however: there r always lots of rumours flying around -- ur best bet is always 2 listen carefully during the regular show, when they usually announce where the afterparty will take place.
Parties at Paisley Park Studios
Ever since 1995 and the special series of "Love 4 One Another" per4mances, has been playing impromptu shows at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota on a one-off basis.
These shows r usually announced at the very last minute, either on this web site or via a local radio station or other channels. They often take place on Friday nights (early Saturday morning, with doors usually opening around 1:00 AM), but that has not always been the case. The attendance fee is usually $7.
If u decide 2 travel from afar 2 attend one of these shows, please remember that u r doing so at ur own risk, as there's always a chance that the show might b cancelled at the last minute.
About dead links...
As some of u might have noticed, the links 2 reviews and articles that appear in various newspapers across the world during the tour have a tendency 2 "die" after a while (meaning that when u click on the link, it tells u that the page no longer xists).
This is simply due 2 the fact that many newspapers put a limited number of their articles online and then either move them 2 another location (an "archive") or simply remove them from their web site after a while. When the articles are moved 2 an archive, sometimes u need 2 b a subscriber 2 a special service in order 2 access them, in which case there's not much we can do. If they were simply moved and are still available 4 free, then it's just a matter of updating the link. We don't always have time 2 search 4 each and every article in its new location, so if u happen 2 have located an older article in its new location, please let us know so that we can update the link.
Thanks 4 ur comprehension.
LE GRIND
General In4mation
Please note that in this page we r only trying 2 help as many people as possible by making the in4mation available as soon as possible. Sometimes the in4mation proves 2 b wrong and people are tempted 2 blame us 4 having put it online in the first place. It's never an easy task and we take every possible precaution, by stating it clearly when a piece of info is not officially confirmed yet. We sometimes have 2 rely on the in4mation that is provided 2 us by local friends. In a word, please take the in4mation included in this page 4 what it's worth and then, take ur own chances:-).
Please also note that ticket services such as Ticketmaster, Ticketlink, Ticket Service or other services are often unaware of a show happening until the last minute. Just because they aren't aware of any shows coming doesn't mean that the shows won't happen.
On 2 another serious topic... Un4tunately, the recent tours have also given, once again, some dishonest people the opportunity 2 xploit the fans' true love of music. The "scalpers" phenomenon is nothing new, but it is particularly disgusting 2 see it happen in the case of a benefit tour like the Love 4 One Another tour, where all proceeds from tickets are supposed 2 b going 2 a good cause. And the other new thing is that it's happening on the Internet as well. People are currently trying 2 sell u tickets 4 4thcoming shows at the highest possible price, sometimes well over $100, when the actual price was never more than $50 maximum ($100 in the case of VIP tickets).
We are strongly against any kind of xploitation of art and music 4 wrong purposes. We are strongly opposed 2 scalping and will do our best 2 prevent the spreading of this phenomenon on the web and beyond. But it also depends on each of u. U have 2 b strong enough 2 refuse 2 buy tickets from scalpers. The temptation can b great, of course, but the primary reason why scalping is working is that people are buying the tickets, and scalpers know it. is also currently taking every possible precaution by announcing shows at the last minute and using things such as a voucher or wristband system, which takes more time but enables him 2 ensure that only the "right people" get 2 buy tickets.
Thanks 4 ur comprehension.
LE GRIND
December 18th, 1999
Paisley Park Studios
As anticipated, the pay-per-view event scheduled 4 New Year's Eve was taped at Paisley Park on December 18th.
The show included appearances by Mavis Staples, Maceo Parker, Lenny Kravitz, Larry Graham and members of the Family Stone, Jonny Lang, George Clinton and more.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
December 17th, 1999
Paisley Park Studios
As anticipated, Morris Day and The Time per4med at Paisley Park on December 17th. , Larry Graham and the NPG per4med a short set afterwards.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
November 23rd, 1999
Madrid, Spain
per4med at the Sala Aqualung in Madrid November 23rd.
The venue held about 2,000 people.
per4med a set of Sly and The Family Stone songs with Larry Graham, followed by a set of his own material. Mayte guested on stage.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
meerteen also reports that the Launch web site has a short article on the show.
Readers note that appeared 2 b suffering from a cold.
November 16th, 1999
Paris, France
played a live show at the Bataclan night club in Paris on November 16th.
The set list included:
Drum solo
Everyday people (with 'Every day is a winding road' ending)
Thank U falletinmebemicelf
Eyemagettin'
The Jam
Purple House (cover of "Red House")
Kiss (with
Gett off 1 and 2 (with
Talkin' loud and sayin' nuthin'
It's alright
Release yourself.
vincent voltzenlugel adds that a Le Parisien article talks about the show (in French).
November 15th, 1999
London, UK
There was a one-off, invite-only per4mance at the Mermaid Theatre in London, UK on November 15th. Artists Beck and Beverley Knight, among others, were in the audience and joined on stage 4 the encore.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
Harry reports on November 21st:
just saw a short clip from the 'secret' London show as well as a short interview segment with '
Matt Sephton reports that music365 has an article on the per4mance.
Eric Benchimol reports that the UK dotmusic.com web site has an article on the per4mance.
Eric Benchimol also reports that the Billboard web site has an article dated November 16th about the event.
November 5th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was an announced per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on November 5th, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
November 1st, 1999
Bronco Bowl, Dallas, TX? Not 4 now
MedinaMoe initially reported on October 13th:
Local Dallas magazine "The Met," is advertising a 0(+> show on November 1st. at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas, TX. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale October 15th. at 4pm.
However, Corey A. Cole reported on October 14th:
I live in Dallas, and I just called the Bronco Bowl. They said that they have been inundated with calls about a show on the 1st, but were unable to confirm that. She asked me to call back on Monday. When I told her that the tickets were supposed to go on sale tomorrow, she just said, "Yeah, I know."
They didn't confirm the show, but the impression I got was that they were unWILLING to confirm a show. I called Albertons, where Bronco Bowl tickets are sold and they told me to call back tomorrow and see if their computer has been updated. (They had NO information for any concerts in the month of November at the BB.)
As of October 16th, several other readers r reporting that the venue is saying that the show is "postponed" or "cancelled".
Purpl1999 adds:
i just called star tickets and they said that the artist was coming to town but no date confirmed. also tickets do not go on sale on oct. 15th. they said when announced they will go on sale 1 week prior to show date. we will see.
In any case, no date is set at the present time.
October 22nd, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was an announced per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on October 22nd, 1999. Mavis Staples and George Clinton guested on stage.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
October 18th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a surprise per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on October 18th, 1999, which was announced on r site a few hours in advance.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
October 9th, 1999
Billboard Convention, Miami Beach
As had been announced in a Billboard article dated September 22nd, the Artist was featured on October 9th at the Billboard/Airplay Monitor Radio Awards show at the Fontainebleau Hilton hotel in Miami Beach, Fla.
per4med a 1-hour set.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
October 1st, 1999
No party at Paisley Park Studios
Contrary 2 earlier, outside reports, please note that there is NO party scheduled on Friday, October 1st, 1999 at Paisley Park.
September 25th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was another intimate per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on September 26th, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
As a side note, FaceDown7 also reports on September 27th:
2 clear up some confusion
KIP BLACKSHIRE
JOHNNY BLACKSHIRE
JUAN BLACKSHIREthese r the names of the current npg background singers
KIP has added keyboards as well as singingalso Brian G. is not currently in the NPG horns
September 6th, 1999
and Larry Graham per4m at the Mill City Festival in Minnesota
Both and Larry Graham per4med at the Mill City Festival festival which took place from September 4th 2 6th in Minneapolis. The
festival is a musical celebration of Minneapolis historic background in the
Milling Industry and musical performances r given in Minneapolis historic
warehouse district where flour mills were built (including the popular
Pillsbury brand). On the "R&B/Funk Day" on September 6th, Larry Graham per4med at 7:00 PM and per4med at 9:00 PM. They both per4med on the "Northwest Stage."
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the shows.
npgshy reports that the Minneapolis Star Tribune also has an article on the event.
A 1-800-NEW-FUNK booth selling Paisley Park merchandise was set up 4 all three days of the festival.
The University of Minnesota's Arts & Entertainment web site has a preshow article highlighting 's per4mance.
As reported in a Channel 4000 article, the mayor of Minneapolis had initially planned 2 declare September 6th (Labor Day) "Artist Day" in Minneapolis. However, at 's request, the day was named "Love4OneAnother Day" instead.
The festival also featured other local talent such as the Peterson Family (including St. Paul Peterson, 4merly of The Time and The Family) and more.
September 3rd, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was another intimate per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on September 3rd, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
August 27th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on August 27th, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
July 30th, 1999
Graham Central Station with in Minneapolis - shows postponed
Graham Central Station was 2 per4m 2 shows at the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis on July 30th. The 1st show was scheduled 4 2:30 PM ET local time and featured a special deal 4 children under 16. The 2nd show was scheduled 4 8:00 PM ET local time. was featured as a "very special guest".
Tickets 4 both shows went on sale on July 10th at 10:00 AM thru Ticketmaster.
However, on July 22nd, a press release issued by Paisley Park Entreprises stated that the 2 shows had been postponed due 2 Larry Graham and being "holed up" in NYC recording 4 the 4thcoming Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic album. No specific date was mentioned. Ticket refunds can b obtained at the point of purchase.
Jon Copeland reports that the web site of local weekly City Pages features an pre-show interview with Larry Graham.
July 19th, 1999
Club Life, NYC
Following his appearance at the Yahoo! Internet Life Awards on July 19th (see related story), per4med at the Club Life in NYC. The entire NPG crew per4med, along with Larry Graham. Maceo Parker, saxophonist with James Brown and George Clinton and funk artist in his own right, also guested on stage, as well as rappers Doug E. Fresh and Kool Moe Dee.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
The FoxNews web site has an article on the show.
The New York Times web site also has an article on the show (free registration required).
1,000 tickets went on sale at 10:00 PM at $50 each at the club's entrance. All proceeds went 2 charity.
Click here 4 more in4mation on the event.
July 9th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on July 9th, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
July 2nd, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on July 2nd, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
June 25th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on June 25th, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
June 18th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on June 18th, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
May 30th, 1999
Jam of the Year Encore: Las Vegas
per4med a second show on May 30th, 1999 at the Studio 54 in Las Vegas.
Click here to read our readers' reports on the show.
May 29th, 1999
Jam of the Year Encore: Las Vegas
per4med on May 29th, 1999 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, with a special appearance by Larry Graham.
Click here to read our readers' reports on the show.
It was also announced at the show that would b per4ming again on May 30th at Studio 54 in Las Vegas, the spot of his last show here in Vegas back in January (see below).
The Las Vegas Review-Journal has an pre-show article featuring an interview with Larry Graham. Click here 2 access the Las Vegas Review-Journal article directly.
A press release issued by the MGM and Paisley Park Entreprises is also available.
May 21st, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on May 21st, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
May 14th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on May 14th, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
May 7th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on May 7th, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
April 23rd, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on April 23rd, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
April 16th, 1999
Per4mance at Paisley Park Studios
There was a per4mance at Paisley Park Studios on April 16th, 1999.
Click here 2 read r readers' reports on the show.
January 2nd, 1999
"1999" Launch: Las Vegas (with Larry Graham)
per4rmed with Larry Graham at Studio 54 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas 2 celebrate the release of his new versions of "1999". Rosie Gaines and Doug E. Fresh were also per4ming at the show.
Click here to read our readers' reports on the show.
Harold Pride III reports that the SonicNet web site has a new article about the show dated January 4th.
The Ticketmaster web site also has an article about the show in their "Live Daily" section.
SonicNet also had another, older short article about the show (pre-show).
Ticketmaster also has an article here (pre-show).
January 1st, 1999
"1999" Launch: Las Vegas (with The Time)
per4rmed with The Time at Studio 54 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas 2 celebrate the release of his new versions of "1999".
Click here to read our readers' reports on the show.
Ticketmaster also has an article here.