Prince reveals further U.S. dates in downsized venue tour
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Prince has announced further outings in his opera-house and jazz-theater tour, set to kick off March 1 at the Heritage Center in Saginaw, MI.
Sets will reportedly feature unscripted, stripped-down versions of new songs and old hits, forgoing the flashy, choreographed glitz for which Prince is known. Expanding on the jazz leanings of the artist's October, 2001 release "The Rainbow Children," some dates will feature appearances by saxophonists Maceo Parker and Candy Dulfer, among other guests.
Members of Prince's NPG Music Club, which requires a $100 annual fee, will reportedly be eligible for exclusive tour-related rewards.
Last June, Prince cancelled a 28-gig North American arena tour without explanation after playing only a few shows.
TOUR DATES
March
1 - Saginaw, MI- Heritage Theatre
2-3 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater
5 - Columbus, OH - Ohio Theatre
6 - Detroit, MI - Opera House
7 - Buffalo, NY - Shea's Theater
9 - Louisville, KY - Palace Theater
10 - Cleveland, OH - Palace Theater
11 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Centre
25 - Baltimore, MD - Lyric Theater
26 - Pittsburgh, PA - Benedum Center
28, 30 - Washington DC - Warner Theater
April
2 - Richmond, VA - Landmark Theater
4 - Miami, FL - Sunrise Theatre
5 - Jacksonville, FL - Times Union Center
6 - Lakeland, FL - Lakeland Center
9 - New York, NY - Avery Fisher Hall
11 - Norfolk, VA - NTELOS Pavilion
12 - Atlanta, GA - TBA
13 - New Orleans, LA - UNO Theatre
15 - Dallas, TX - Music Hall
16 - Houston, TX - Compaq Center
18 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
20 - Los Angeles, CA - Kodak Theatre
25 - St. Louis, MO - Fox Theatre
26 - Kansas City, MO - Midland Theater
30 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
May
1 - Portland, OR- Schnitzer Concert Hall
3 - Concord, CA - Chronical Pavilion
4 - Las Vegas, NV - TBA
Prince tickets at Ticketmaster
Prince ringtones at Thumbplay
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