New Orleans, LA on April 15 (14 reports)
from Nicole
I was really blown away by Prince's concert! I have followed and adored Prince for so long, but this was the very first time I ever had front row seats! He simply takes my breath away when he performs. I thoroughly enjoyed the sound check performance prior to the concert. This allowed the fans to get a chance to talk with Prince and just have a good time! It's a night I will never forget out of all the Prince concerts I've attended. Maybe that's because during the concert he asked what was my family name during one of his numbers! I'm just glad I could remember to say "Fabre' " .
Thanks to Prince and his band for a wonderful night!
Nicole Fabre'-LaCoste
New Orleans
from daysofwild
Do NOT pass up a chance to see 'One Nite Alone'! Let's hope this tour sprouts a DVD video release, so everyone can see how fast John Blackwell's arms move! His drumsticks are flying all over the place, but it's not showboating; what he's playing is meaningful. Prince's voice has never sounded so pure. Speaking of which... the sound mix is incredible (thumbs up to the sound engineer). Props to Renato. Rhonda's groove is smooth, as always. Maceo, Candy, and Greg Boyer: the colors that you paint make 3.
I've seen Prince live - many times - from the Purple Rain tour, to the everlasting NOW. The combination of pure musicianship, sound, lighting, and overall vibe = one of the best concerts I've ever witnessed. Anyone that says otherwise need check their ears.
Also, during soundcheck, there was one song I hoped to hear. Just after thinking to myself, "Will he play 'Dolphin'?", Prince got his guitar and began playing that very song! Before the show started, 'Xenophobia' was heard through the speakers. Very refreshing. 'Rainbow Children', 'Xenophobia', and 'One Nite Alone' are an indication of beautiful roads ahead.
Thanks to Prince and the crew.
from Chey
once again the purple one showed why he leaves women woozy and men
wondering....how does he do what he does??? simple..the brother is not only
in touch with his God, but also with himself...sitting dead center, 3rd row
allowed me to catch not only every riff, but every satisfied look on his
face as the instruments responded whether guitar or keyboard or well-timed
moan...a fam found out how hard voice-control can be when Prince gave him a
chance to moan on the mike...the effort was there (smile), but i think he
realized if you get a chance to step-up ,you better be ready to run with the
ball....kinda like this guy Sean... when unikgemini requested "Crazy
You"....Prince gave this cat a chance to play and play he did...as a matter
of fact, as Sean segued from Crazy You into Bambi, the sound check got so
hyped that Prince had to step up and calm the cat down. Prince played with
him at first to show respect for the guy's skill...then His Highness lit
into Bambi like he was the Deer Hunter on crack!!! I could have gone home
after that song alone well satisfied!!!as great as all were who played,
there was no doubt that nite as to who owned the music..this nite was the
most fun I've had since Greg, Maceo, and Prince himself lit up Paisley Park
last summer at a late nite jam session during the Celebration...Mad love to
Prince and all fams everywhere that refuse to conform...stay true to
God...stay true to self...and see all in Minneapolis in June..
peace.....
Chey
New Orleans
from Sean
Thanx for the opportunity to jam with you and the band at sound check. And
thanx for the book, too...
Sean
from Melissa
I just wanted to say that last night I was at the Saenger Theater in New
Orleans. It was nearly a dream come true to finally see Prince live. It
was an amazing performance full of style and class and PHUNK!! We jammed
last night. I just want to thank you for a fabulous show.
Sincerely,
Melissa Jacob
Ponchatoula, LA
from Lan
He only gets better and better!!! ....this was my 4th time seeing him live since 1985 and he still manages to put on the best show that Ive ever seen!! ....this man just keeps improving!!! ......the Sound Check portion was such an intimate setting and it was wonderful to see him interact with the NPG members.....it was such a pleasant and truly enlightening experience.......I LOVE that we, as NPG members, can share that "rehearsal/easy" time with Prince.....hes just doing what he has to do and joking around with everybody....hes not on "stage", so to speak.........hes just so real, and it was so amazing to me to see him during both sides....the "before show/not performing" Prince...and the "during show/Performing" Prince.......hes sooo precious at any given time, but hes truly got the cutest personality and it was incredible to see him talk back and forth with his band members and the other NPG members......we had 5th row seats and they were AWESOME......the Sound Check was incredible and Im so happy that Prince welcomes the NPG members in on that portion of his nite........now, during the concert, Prince even came down through the crowd and was playing his guitar RIGHT next to our row.....he was just right there.....it was amazing......
....The music was SOOO much more than could be described....his singing was totally mesmerizing.....he did such a mixture of new and old music and kept the show rocking to an ultimate level.....He even sang "Free"!!! .....he exudes so much passion with everything he sings, its truly amazing to watch him perform because U know this man is a man who loves what he does.....it just happens for him.....everything he does totally works.....and his band was incredible too....they all have this vibe going on and it just flows.....a total great team full of talented individuals
...my one regret and Im still fussing for it.....my guy had on a hat and during the Sound Check, Prince told him they could exchange hats.....my guy was kind of not thinking Prince might have been serious...but Prince said it twice...he was like "..hey, U want to trade hats?" ......but my guy just embarrassingly shrugged it off!!!! .......gigglin......and Im still fussing about that!!! .....Im like "WHY DIDNT U!?!?" ...LOL....I could have brought home Princes hat to my kids!! .....so, obviously, the kids R fussing their dad too!!
....besides the "no-hat"!!! ..... the show was truly great....I couldn't have asked for better....the songs....the message...the atmosphere.....EVERYTHING....he just keeps improving and adding new wonderment to his performances.....and he just makes U feel good.......U cant help but dance and sing along with him and feel everything about what he says......hes truly contagious......Princes message is one of love and wonderment....total positivity.....its wonderful to hear his thoughts and see his visions and watch him smile......his music will forever touch my heart!!
..Thanx for the truly wonderful performance and New Orleans totally wants U back!!!
Lan:)
Thibodaux
from Teri
Raise the roof and raise the consciousness...
This seems to be the motivation of the 21st century
Prince. Last night's show was perhaps the
most well-rounded live music experience I have ever
had from the funk influenced tracks of the
past to the jazz infused songs of the present and
future, those of us privileged enough to get a seat
heard an impressive mix of musical genres.
The Prince we saw in New Orleans was humorous, thought
provoking, eloquent, melodic and
magnificent. There were no barriers between the
audience and the performers and the concert
had the feel of a small show in a little jazz club
with only a scant audience. Only Prince's voice
could embrace a theater full of people and make each
individual feel like they were alone with
him.
The introduction of the new music surprised those who
have not followed the artist very closely
since his new independence. However even though they
didn't expect or know the songs, the
crowd ingested every single note with anxious
anticipation of the next. Hearing the songs from
The Rainbow Children live really brought out the
quality of the compositions and I, for one, can
not wait for the music that is to come.
The "old Prince" medley was fabulous and I was so
happy to hear the less than obvious Prince
hits of the past. His career has been so prolific, it
must be difficult to develop a set list from over
20 years of music.
Overall, this concert was what every music lover has
ever dreamed of and a glowing example of
musicianship at it finest. Thank you for that.
from Charetta
This was not just a concert. This was an experience!!! One that was shared with an amazingly talented and sensitive, and caring man, Prince. Much gratitude to Prince for sharing his gifts with us and for allowing those gifts to magnify the Creator.
The music was sooooo incredibly tight -(great, that is)!! I know that my life was changed by it all. You know those faces the musicians make when they play their music? That music had me making those faces and all I can play is a CD. The REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS pierced me through and through. How can I ever enjoy radio play again??
I took a few seconds to grieve for my friends who decided not to experience "One Night Alone" Then I moved on to enjoy one of the most gratifying experiences of my life.
The NEW Prince is Fabulous!!! The new personality is "way nice". We were sitting in the pit (thanks to MPG) third row. Prince left the stage and walked down to where I was and performed!!!! What you say!!! I couldn't absorb that. It is still trying to sink in.
About this time I am thinking, If I leave now can I get to Dallas in time for the concert? But no, the presale is over.....Shout out to future brother Trevor. Hope all the others are listening to what Prince is saying because he is telling the truth and the truth leads to EVERLASTING LIFE. Oh yes, Shawn really played Prince's guitar, and I hope he puts the gift Prince gave him to good use. Prince, keep on keeping on.You have my love and
support. We were not shy about sharing some light either. You gave us the opportunity.
from carl
I have been to many concerts but never this close! second row center.prince inspired me when i saw him when i was 12 years old to be in my current profession(high school band director)so now i get to really see what he be doing with that guitar! he came over to talk to us....asked us when was the last time he was in New Orleans.we told him 1998...he promised that tonight would be better than that...he joked with a brother who came in looking like a pimp about his clothes...then a guy name shawn also from baton rouge asked if he could play his guitar...he walked over and handed it to him....man this dude could play! He started whaling on "bambi" sounding just like prince with the solos and everything...prince was smiling and getting the rest of the band to play with him...rhonda didn't know the bass part so he took her bass guitar and started playing the bass part. It was jamming!
after the guy finished everyone was applauding and prince asked him if he had a band."No but i was trying to recruit YOU for my band i am starting!" he replied...prince said "no I am too expensive" he then said "that sounds like a challenge to me!" he then took off his rings and asked the guitar guy for his guitar. then he started whaling "bambi" again! He was playing some incredible stuff! He blew the guy away! He was really showing tf7(- jU393 () "'IbPLMSSNW[QDCF?#77.,,-97<7BKRL3DWGGI3-289<9BjͶ Ҿȼ 1ʥŴ)ξý۶~q{ uРB2.(Ab]ggdXPXdd_eXM\WFU[Q?IS[GS|~{\FFSUdIImWBIPLR]`WZltupqtk~~ft~{wrgqzeozjho{qhee`_WempheGjfoywpgftolfX_flk{w~rvy~vvqvreVrlIIQXLShbGRI[fHHLKRQUNR`dprztuupw$
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