Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
Good decision B...I feel better now that I'm not alone!! I actually feel like the increase in price solidified my decision. I was on the fence but then as the price went up I said..it's a sign. -P In a message dated 3/9/2007 4:30:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's so funny that u say that Porsche. That was my exact reason. I would have gotten the $125 price though because as soon as they went on sale I pulled up the info from the last time I went and was about to call the Rio. I was going 2 buy them, but then I said I keep promising I will fix up my place so I can have parties and invite friends over for dinner and I never do. I hung up the phone. I made that spot on decision to stay and fix up my place. I know I'll b a little sad when the 30th rolls around but I'm content with my decision. ~B - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
That's so funny that u say that Porsche. That was my exact reason. I would have gotten the $125 price though because as soon as they went on sale I pulled up the info from the last time I went and was about to call the Rio. I was going 2 buy them, but then I said I keep promising I will fix up my place so I can have parties and invite friends over for dinner and I never do. I hung up the phone. I made that spot on decision to stay and fix up my place. I know I'll b a little sad when the 30th rolls around but I'm content with my decision. ~B On 3/9/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ditto...I did attend 2 shows and 2 aftershows this year and had planned > on > going to the last weekend of shows but the rise in price just does not > make > sense to me so although I can afford it...I'll be staying put here on the > east > coast. I need to work on decorating my house anyway. On to the tour!! > -Portia > > In a message dated 3/9/2007 6:41:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > I feel the same way. Even the aftershows have not sounded that > impressive to me... sure the intimacy of the venue is special, but > musically, it's not enough of his material at either the main shows or > the aftershows. Hope if/when there is a tour, there are new setlists. > > future > to support it. 3121 has been over for me after the 2nd month it came out. > Don't know why it's being dragged out. It wasn't that great of any album > and > never plays any of the better songs. -Derek> > >> >> The shows >> don't sound that impressive. The after parties are a lot more my cup of > tea >> I will admit. -Derek> - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
Yeah I think it's a standard fee calculated annually or something. I used to work for a performing arts venue, and they had to make annual payments to ASCAP and BMI for performances that covered artists for whom ASCAP/BMI administered royalties. -Derek> On 3/9/07, Z.A. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Excellent point about NEWS, CNOTE, Xpectation, and hell even old Madhouse... Prince has done his fair share of jazz/fusion/experimental to hold up a strong instrumental set... I wonder if he is inspired by his own music these days?I'm sure he's keeping ASCAP and BMI quite busy in processing licenses for all the songs he's covering in his shows these days. - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
The whole 3121 concept in my opinion is an experiment...not intended to be revolutionary, almost like a continuation of the "musicology" lessons given to us in 04. The only difference is that he's playing less of his material now and taking a back seat to other artists he believes lives up to the "real musician" standard. When I went to 3121 LV, it was an awesome experience mainy because of the intimacy that these concerts and aftershows give you. I wasn't fortunate to be able to go to any of the celebrations, so I wanted to experience something different than the typical concert atmosphere. As for the musical selection, I agree that it wasn't spectacular, but then again I didn't have any expectations cause I was already familiar with the setlist before I went. In any case, I'm sure everyone knows by now that Prince's setlists are subject to change, sometimes including a new song that we've never heard before. Once the lights go down at a Prince show, who knows what's gonna happen! The covers are ok for now, but as for touring I'd like for it to be his material - most likely it will be if and when he tours again. 3121. Thanks -Derek> From: "Z.A." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: npny@lists.panix.com To: npny@lists.panix.com Subject: Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 03:25:17 -0500 I feel the same way. Even the aftershows have not sounded that impressive to me... sure the intimacy of the venue is special, but musically, it's not enough of his material at either the main shows or the aftershows. Hope if/when there is a tour, there are new setlists. tea I will admit. -Derek> - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
Excellent point about NEWS, CNOTE, Xpectation, and hell even old Madhouse... Prince has done his fair share of jazz/fusion/experimental to hold up a strong instrumental set... I wonder if he is inspired by his own music these days?I'm sure he's keeping ASCAP and BMI quite busy in processing licenses for all the songs he's covering in his shows these days. he has rearranged it and doesn't even sing the right lyrics anyway. -Derek> On 3/9/07, Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I really enjoyed the intimacy of the aftershows and the food was great. I'm a big jazz buff and the band was fantastic but I would rather hear Prince sing more than he did. He played, and that was cool but there were very few of his songs and the singing on his part was very minimal. I'm ok with the jazz aspects and the long jams as long as he's playing his songs. What happened 2 the NEWS, C-NOTE and Xpectation material? It's like he 4got he recorded those things. Cuts from those albums r in heavy rotation on my Ipod. I enjoy a cover or 2. "The Best of U" And "All Along The Watchtower" were stellar, but don't get ridiculous. And I don't mind a protege but he doesn't know when 2 stop shoving other people down our throats. And he does shove. It's nice 2 see new faces and hear new voices but change it up. Don't threaten us with the same person every night until that person makes us want 2 hurl rocks at them. I enjoyed seeing Kip Blackshire sing at the aftershow when I was in Vegas. It was a refreshing treat. We tried 2 talk him into doing a show in New York. I like the new girl singer (although that Superbowl white 70's OUTfit and her frantic rain-dance sprinting had me picking up rocks) But I like her because she can sing, but I don't want her showcased heavily every night. Give her a song or two every other show and I'm cool with that. I enjoyed Tamar but that doesn't mean I want another Tamar featuring Prince show. That was OD. Hope he's not trying 2 put us through that again. ~B - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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***And I don't mind a protege but he doesn't know when 2 stop shoving other people down our throats. And he does shove. It's nice 2 see new faces and hear new voices but change it up. Don't threaten us with the same person every night until that person makes us want 2 hurl rocks at them.*** AMEN And I agree on Shelby's Supberbowl ensemble, too. What in the hell? If you didn't already know who she was, that dancing around and the outfit made it look like a crazy lady had made her way to the stage. ;) T Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I really enjoyed the intimacy of the aftershows and the food was great. I'm a big jazz buff and the band was fantastic but I would rather hear Prince sing more than he did. He played, and that was cool but there were very few of his songs and the singing on his part was very minimal. I'm ok with the jazz aspects and the long jams as long as he's playing his songs. What happened 2 the NEWS, C-NOTE and Xpectation material? It's like he 4got he recorded those things. Cuts from those albums r in heavy rotation on my Ipod. I enjoy a cover or 2. "The Best of U" And "All Along The Watchtower" were stellar, but don't get ridiculous. And I don't mind a protege but he doesn't know when 2 stop shoving other people down our throats. And he does shove. It's nice 2 see new faces and hear new voices but change it up. Don't threaten us with the same person every night until that person makes us want 2 hurl rocks at them. I enjoyed seeing Kip Blackshire sing at the aftershow when I was in Vegas. It was a refreshing treat. We tried 2 talk him into doing a show in New York. I like the new girl singer (although that Superbowl white 70's OUTfit and her frantic rain-dance sprinting had me picking up rocks) But I like her because she can sing, but I don't want her showcased heavily every night. Give her a song or two every other show and I'm cool with that. I enjoyed Tamar but that doesn't mean I want another Tamar featuring Prince show. That was OD. Hope he's not trying 2 put us through that again. ~B - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
I would loved to have seen Kip. Saw him at a ChiTown event and he was so nice and I have both of his CDs. Wednesday night shows don't work for me. But thanks for your opinions Belinda. Much Appreciated. Robin aka CherryMoon Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I really enjoyed the intimacy of the aftershows and the food was great. I'm a big jazz buff and the band was fantastic but I would rather hear Prince sing more than he did. He played, and that was cool but there were very few of his songs and the singing on his part was very minimal. I'm ok with the jazz aspects and the long jams as long as he's playing his songs. What happened 2 the NEWS, C-NOTE and Xpectation material? It's like he 4got he recorded those things. Cuts from those albums r in heavy rotation on my Ipod. I enjoy a cover or 2. "The Best of U" And "All Along The Watchtower" were stellar, but don't get ridiculous. And I don't mind a protege but he doesn't know when 2 stop shoving other people down our throats. And he does shove. It's nice 2 see new faces and hear new voices but change it up. Don't threaten us with the same person every night until that person makes us want 2 hurl rocks at them. I enjoyed seeing Kip Blackshire sing at the aftershow when I was in Vegas. It was a refreshing treat. We tried 2 talk him into doing a show in New York. I like the new girl singer (although that Superbowl white 70's OUTfit and her frantic rain-dance sprinting had me picking up rocks) But I like her because she can sing, but I don't want her showcased heavily every night. Give her a song or two every other show and I'm cool with that. I enjoyed Tamar but that doesn't mean I want another Tamar featuring Prince show. That was OD. Hope he's not trying 2 put us through that again. ~B On 3/9/07, Z.A. wrote: > > I feel the same way. Even the aftershows have not sounded that > impressive to me... sure the intimacy of the venue is special, but > musically, it's not enough of his material at either the main shows or > the aftershows. Hope if/when there is a tour, there are new setlists. > >> future > to support it. 3121 has been over for me after the 2nd month it came out. > Don't know why it's being dragged out. It wasn't that great of any album > and > never plays any of the better songs. -Derek> > >> don't sound that impressive. The after parties are a lot more my cup of > tea >> I will admit. -Derek> >> > - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
Ditto...I did attend 2 shows and 2 aftershows this year and had planned on going to the last weekend of shows but the rise in price just does not make sense to me so although I can afford it...I'll be staying put here on the east coast. I need to work on decorating my house anyway. On to the tour!! -Portia In a message dated 3/9/2007 6:41:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I feel the same way. Even the aftershows have not sounded that impressive to me... sure the intimacy of the venue is special, but musically, it's not enough of his material at either the main shows or the aftershows. Hope if/when there is a tour, there are new setlists. > > don't sound that impressive. The after parties are a lot more my cup of tea > I will admit. -Derek> > - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Wow, thats too bad. I Was there opening weekend and enjoyed my show. I thought Cora needed work, though, but Prince was on point. ~T --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just got to see the show 3 weeks ago when I was out there. I have to say > I agree with what's being said. And the amazing part is I was 4 feet from > the stage so when he approached the edge of the stage which he did often I was > literally an arms' distance away. By far the closest I've ever been to him > in my life, even counting front row at MSG 3 summers ago. But the set list > was boring and he seemed to be going through the motions. It was a short show > and when it ended with one quick encore (Let's Go Crazy) I was extremely > dissatisfied. > > Oh well, they can't all be golden > > Mike > > fan. I am sure the casual fan that is visiting Vegas gets a real kick out > of the setlist. Everyone else is like umm yeaa... Let's Go Crazy again :-P > -Derek> > > - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
I really enjoyed the intimacy of the aftershows and the food was great. I'm a big jazz buff and the band was fantastic but I would rather hear Prince sing more than he did. He played, and that was cool but there were very few of his songs and the singing on his part was very minimal. I'm ok with the jazz aspects and the long jams as long as he's playing his songs. What happened 2 the NEWS, C-NOTE and Xpectation material? It's like he 4got he recorded those things. Cuts from those albums r in heavy rotation on my Ipod. I enjoy a cover or 2. "The Best of U" And "All Along The Watchtower" were stellar, but don't get ridiculous. And I don't mind a protege but he doesn't know when 2 stop shoving other people down our throats. And he does shove. It's nice 2 see new faces and hear new voices but change it up. Don't threaten us with the same person every night until that person makes us want 2 hurl rocks at them. I enjoyed seeing Kip Blackshire sing at the aftershow when I was in Vegas. It was a refreshing treat. We tried 2 talk him into doing a show in New York. I like the new girl singer (although that Superbowl white 70's OUTfit and her frantic rain-dance sprinting had me picking up rocks) But I like her because she can sing, but I don't want her showcased heavily every night. Give her a song or two every other show and I'm cool with that. I enjoyed Tamar but that doesn't mean I want another Tamar featuring Prince show. That was OD. Hope he's not trying 2 put us through that again. ~B On 3/9/07, Z.A. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I feel the same way. Even the aftershows have not sounded that > impressive to me... sure the intimacy of the venue is special, but > musically, it's not enough of his material at either the main shows or > the aftershows. Hope if/when there is a tour, there are new setlists. > > future > to support it. 3121 has been over for me after the 2nd month it came out. > Don't know why it's being dragged out. It wasn't that great of any album > and > never plays any of the better songs. -Derek> > >> >> > don't sound that impressive. The after parties are a lot more my cup of > tea >> I will admit. -Derek> >> > - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
I just got to see the show 3 weeks ago when I was out there. I have to say I agree with what's being said. And the amazing part is I was 4 feet from the stage so when he approached the edge of the stage which he did often I was literally an arms' distance away. By far the closest I've ever been to him in my life, even counting front row at MSG 3 summers ago. But the set list was boring and he seemed to be going through the motions. It was a short show and when it ended with one quick encore (Let's Go Crazy) I was extremely dissatisfied. Oh well, they can't all be golden Mike - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
I feel the same way. Even the aftershows have not sounded that impressive to me... sure the intimacy of the venue is special, but musically, it's not enough of his material at either the main shows or the aftershows. Hope if/when there is a tour, there are new setlists. tea I will admit. -Derek> - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
NPNY: Prince at 3121 in LV
So I can't believe the prices for Prince in Las Vegas this month. Tickets went from $125 to $175 to $250. I guess the Rio is trying to make as much money before he leaves. Weird right? I'm glad I saw him opening weekend in November for $125 per night. I would've liked to see an aftershow in the restaurant but I'll live. Bring on the tour! AS - NewPowerNewYork Mailing List website: Www.NPNY.Org - Unsubscribe? Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], in body place npny - Questions/Help?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
