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Go319 · (05-10-2012, 09:58 PM)

Yeah so im a Prince fan. Perhaps the craziest thing ive ever done.

Hes starting his first Australian Tour in ten years tonight in Sydney.

I am going to ALL of his shows across all the cities. Took some leave, booked flights and accommodation. Tickets for all shows locked in.

Travel schedule:
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne.

Yep.

Wish me luck or mock/flame me, will post pics of my adventure if there are any other prince fans in here that are interested :P

Glass Rebel · (05-10-2012, 09:59 PM)

You must really love pancakes.

SoulPlaya · (05-10-2012, 09:59 PM)

He's a great artist, and puts on a hell of a show. Enjoy.

Guevara · (05-10-2012, 10:00 PM)

Two weeks? More like 7 hours and sixteen days.

SteveWinwood · (05-10-2012, 10:00 PM)

Sounds like a blast. If you're a real big fan it's your money, do what you want with it. Have fun!

Salvadora · (05-10-2012, 10:00 PM)

That's some dedication.

zero_suit · (05-10-2012, 10:01 PM)

Prince is awesome. How much is that going to cost, though?

Baconsaurus Rex · (05-10-2012, 10:02 PM)

Are you a roady or just "casually" following him?

Veezy · (05-10-2012, 10:03 PM)

Enjoy, I love Prince. I wish I had the ability to do something like that.

Htown · (05-10-2012, 10:05 PM)

Computer blue.

joeyjoejoeshabadoo · (05-10-2012, 10:07 PM)

Originally Posted by Glass Rebel:

You must really love pancakes.

Game. Blouses.

Raptomex · (05-10-2012, 10:08 PM)

Batman 89.

JGS · (05-10-2012, 10:11 PM)

Originally Posted by Htown:

Computer blue.

Listening to Purple Rain during lunch. Love Computer Blue.

Sadly, he's forever going to be an underrated guitarist.

Mr. Serious Business · (05-10-2012, 10:12 PM)

Originally Posted by joeyjoejoeshabadoo:

Game. Blouses.

Why don't you purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?

Nerfgun · (05-10-2012, 10:13 PM)

i think he still lives in Toronto, so I can stalk him when he gets back, on your behalf. PM me

.GqueB. · (05-10-2012, 10:15 PM)

Shoot the J... SHOOT IT!!!

Alebrije · (05-10-2012, 10:16 PM)

THE NO LIFE KING · (05-10-2012, 10:18 PM)

Originally Posted by .GqueB.:

Shoot the J... SHOOT IT!!!

Nice game, bitches.

mblitek · (05-10-2012, 10:33 PM)

With his concerts it's more of a whole entertainment atmosphere, not "just" the music. He knows how to put on a show.

AgentP · (05-10-2012, 10:45 PM)

I have most of his CDs and saw him in 92'. Great Artist.

Kentpaul · (05-10-2012, 10:47 PM)

Don't forget to pack ear plugs to counter the tinnitus your bound to get if you don't.

Imm0rt4l · (05-10-2012, 10:50 PM)

I would love to watch him live.

Go319 · (05-10-2012, 10:51 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Are you a roady or just "casually" following him?

Casually. With a shade of creepy.

Go319 · (05-10-2012, 10:52 PM)

Originally Posted by zero_suit:

Prince is awesome. How much is that going to cost, though?

I'll be over 10K easy after all is said n done :$

Jakfu · (05-10-2012, 10:54 PM)

Originally Posted by Go319:

I'll be over 10K easy after all is said n done :$

That is dedication I must say

maybe too much...

onemic · (05-10-2012, 10:55 PM)

That's sick. I only have Purple Rain and Sign O' the Times from him which was around his peak, but I know the guy has over a dozen albums in his discography. He never stops making music.

666 · (05-10-2012, 10:56 PM)

i did this with Ween. Awesome fun. I saw Prince in LA at the forum at the beginning of this tour, when he did 21 shows in a row there, and its the best hes been for years, totallt in form and playing more of his 'naughty' stuff. you know it would have probably worked out cheaper to fly to the USA and see the same amount of shows, 20 buck tickets.

thiscoldblack · (05-10-2012, 11:15 PM)

Originally Posted by Glass Rebel:

http://i.imgur.com/6NQ2Q.jpg

That aside, that's going to be an amazing two weeks for you, OP. I wouldn't be able to do such thing.. physical and economically.

Zekes! · (05-10-2012, 11:17 PM)

I saw Prince when he was here in Canada in December. It was a great show, albeit a little disappointing.

onemic · (05-10-2012, 11:18 PM)

Originally Posted by Zekes!:

I saw Prince when he was here in Canada in December. It was a great show, albeit a little disappointing.

whys that?

GTP_Daverytimes · (05-10-2012, 11:21 PM)

He is one the greatest performance alive if not ever, hope you enjoy it.

Go319 · (05-10-2012, 11:22 PM)

Originally Posted by onemic:

whys that?

Yes elaborate please.

If its just set list, yeah I wish he'd play some of the obscure stuff but that ain't gonna bring in the $$$ from the casuals...

Ryaaan14 · (05-10-2012, 11:22 PM)

Was lucky enough to see him live many years ago. To this day probably still the greatest live show I've seen.

Too many people are unaware of how incredibly multitalented the man is.

DJMicLuv · (05-10-2012, 11:23 PM)

I've seen Prince live on a lot of occasions since Lovesexy in 1988 and he's a fantastic performer.
You'll love every minute of it!
And try and get into as many after-shows as possible - it's mind-blowing seeing Prince in intimate venues.
Report back, sir, and I hope you have an amazing time!

GotEmRunnin · (05-10-2012, 11:24 PM)

Never been to a disappointing Prince concert in my life!

only been to 1 prince concert in my life

Zekes! · 11:32 PM

I guess the best way to describe it is it just felt like it was missing something. I dunno. I had gone in with max excitement 'cause I had always heard how amazing of a performer he was, and he was great, but I didn't find it amazing. I would say it's 'cause I'm younger (in my early 20's) but I went with a large group of my family who grew up listening to him and adore his music, and they felt the same. Maybe it's 'cause we were the last stop on the Canadian tour?

In comparison, I saw the final Watch the Throne show in Vancouver the following night, and that was amazing and blew my mind.

mysocksarepink · (05-10-2012, 11:30 PM)

Originally Posted by Glass Rebel:

You must really love pancakes.

Flawless victory

TwiztidElf · (05-10-2012, 11:42 PM)

Going to the first Brisbane show next Friday.
Not the biggest Prince fan, but quite looking forward to it.

Game. Blouses. Indeed.

MThanded · (05-10-2012, 11:45 PM)

Quote:

I am going to ALL of his shows across all the cities. Took some leave, booked flights and accommodation. Tickets for all shows locked in.

GOT DAMN

Darth Pinche · 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by JGS:

Listening to Purple Rain during lunch. Love Computer Blue.

Sadly, he's forever going to be an underrated guitarist.

So true, for non believers check this out. Prince's solo just destroys the other legends. (at 3:27)

Valhelm · (05-11-2012, 12:08 AM)

I've heard that Prince is in dire need of a hip transplant, but won't get one due to religious views. Because of that, he always walks with a cane.

Is there any truth to that?

Go319 · (05-11-2012, 12:24 AM)

Originally Posted by Valhelm:

I've heard that Prince is in dire need of a hip transplant, but won't get one due to religious views. Because of that, he always walks with a cane.

Is there any truth to that?

Wow haven't heard that tabloid rubbish for about 5 years.

So no, not true.

gotoadgo · 12:39 AM

I'll be at the Sydney show tonight! Not a dedicated fan but I felt he was someone I should see at least once. Should be fun. OP, you are one crazy man spending that much cash and holiday time following one guy.

criesofthepast · (05-11-2012, 12:40 AM)

I love Prince. Have fun OP.

HolyCheck · (05-11-2012, 12:53 AM)

Just to let everyone know too, this tour was announced around 4 weeks before everything went on sale (and sold out most tickets on that same day) so the OP made the decision to spend that much money and organise it all likely then and there !

And then more shows were added for a week or so later (hence why the OP doubles back on cities)

This is mad dedication chap. My house mate has the prince logo tattooed on his arm and is uber excited.

I my self am going to the final melb show on the 30th I think! Shall be wonderous

I'm not even a huge fan, but he's one of those 'I saw ***** when I was your age' acts to tell the grandkids about. So I dropped the $200

RockAction · (05-11-2012, 12:54 AM)

I don't know why millionaires don't spend their money following prince on tour

this sounds like a great idea, and a life's goal i aspire to

saw him in dublin last year and its one of the best things i've ever seen - not just gigs;
it felt like the best part of a party extended for three hours; which is kind of rare, most gigs are an artistic venture, or a rehash or just for the money etc but only prince and the new york dolls seem to have genuine fun in my experience as if they'd do it even if no one showed up

i posted in another thread about regretting missed gigs etc and the three that i hold are james brown, hendrix and michael jackson - the first two died before i was into their music and the logistics of going to london stopped me from seeing jackson - but i saw all three of them through Prince, and obviously Prince as well

fly high ~ayunite~ · (05-11-2012, 12:55 AM)

When was the last time he performed "Thieves In The Temple" and "Electric Chair"?

Go319 · (05-11-2012, 02:54 PM)

Well that just about wraps up the first Sydney show, which was also his opening night for Australia.

What can I say? This man is amazing live. Better than the last time I saw him 10 years ago.

Was that two or three encores? Show time was about 3+ hours of constant funk and dance. He had the whole stadium on their feet for almost the whole show.

Almost every hit was in there, and some of my all time fave rarities. Thanks for the education Prince!

Now onto show #2!

DMczaf · (05-11-2012, 02:58 PM)

You're still not as big of a Prince fan as this girl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBKGgmh-FrY&feature=plcp

JGS · (05-11-2012, 03:06 PM)

Originally Posted by Valhelm:

I've heard that Prince is in dire need of a hip transplant, but won't get one due to religious views. Because of that, he always walks with a cane.

Is there any truth to that?

I heard the hip issues ages ago, but it's probably not because of religious reasons if he's still one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Prince has a weird regimen and view on health outside of religion.