05 May Prince Shows Up At Village Underground For Unannounced Time Gala Aftershow
Prince plays at the Time 100 Gala in New York, May 4, 2010
Prince played the Time 100 event last night in New York and then headed over to the Villiage Underground to do an impromptu 45 minute set.
Prince was rehearsing at the Villiage Underground earlier in the day we are being told and Prince most likely played their tonight to thank them for letting them rehearse there.
The ENTIRE after show was streamed online at Thevillageunderground.com and Prince must have had some idea he was being filmed by them and with all the camera phones in the audience as he played a majority of the show with his back to the crowd.
Prince is rocking a shorter ‘do nowadays and ran thru a set that we heard consisted of “I Feel 4 U” and “Controversy” along with a few songs by his 8 piece band.
This was totally unannounced and no extra money was made by Villiage Underground even though the baddest man on the planet was rocking their stage.
The Time gala event earlier in the night featured a short set by Prince and the band with Shelby J. singing “Angel” a cover tune by Sarah McLachlan. We will keep you updated if we hear and see more.-Dr.FB
P.S. below is a video sent in by pelicankiss of a new guitarist in Prince’s band, Quinton Dean, and I am adding it to this story. Thank you PK.
Prince plays at the Time 100 Gala in New York, May 4, 2010 Photo Kevin Mazur GettyImages.com
Twitpic of Time Gala Show Courtesy of Yfrog.com
Prince plays at the Time 100 Gala in New York, May 4, 2010 Photo Kevin Mazur GettyImages.com
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Paul Leviss
Posted at 15:47h, 05 MayThe coolest guitar I have ever seen
dj7
Posted at 15:23h, 05 May@ Peppermint and all
The entire show was streamed LIVE and there is documented PROOF that he did not sing. He “mouthed” the words 2 “Controversy” as the audience sang along. The girls did all the singing. In fact he barely strummed the guitar. Yes he did look forward once in a while but most of the show was Miles Davis Style Back 2 the audience. Keeping it REAL is NOT negative. I’ve seen Prince upwards of 100 times. I know the difference between a good Prince show and a not so good show. I still love the dude and would show up again 2nite if he’s there. I was there at 2am with work the next day. Where were U?
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justmemuchlove
Posted at 11:46h, 05 MayAaaaand thank you…
Peppermint Candy
Posted at 10:22h, 05 MayDJ7 Prince did not keep his back to the audience during the entire show. He was facing the audience when he first came on stage. Shelby and the girls, sang “I Feel for You” earlier, and he was in back of them facing the audience. Members of the audience had their cell phones up snapping pictures of him, so by the time they played the long version of “Controversy”, Prince slid over to the right of the stage, and pretty much kept his back turned through that song, but leaned over to mic to sing a bit of the lyrics of “Controversy”.
Just wanted to clear that up, but thanks for the info….:)
Georgie
Posted at 10:08h, 05 MayCool news . New musician is HOT!
Purple Roses
Posted at 09:29h, 05 MayGeez, can we get someone to give a better report who was there, without all the unnecessary negativity for once?
PurpleHouse
Posted at 09:06h, 05 MayPrince was in Turks and Caicos?Must be nice!
Chocolate_Box
Posted at 08:30h, 05 May@He looked worn, tired and lost.
Was that necessary to say that?……….
Bohemian
Posted at 07:12h, 05 MayThanks 4 the update Doc. The new guitarist seems relaxed and down to earth, nice.
Pity I missed the live stream…..but actually only a flight to catch would get me out of bed too early.
Hopefully NY will wake up soon and share something somewhere 🙂
controversy12
Posted at 06:49h, 05 MayThanks for the info Doc — dj7 & pelicankiss. Love the Quinton Dean video/story … you never know when an opportunity will come knocking at your door. I wish Quinton the best and hope to see him play live one day.
Nubien Paradise
Posted at 06:33h, 05 MaySweet, Thank you Doc.!!!
justmemuchlove
Posted at 06:18h, 05 MayQuinton seems to be a sweet fella
Enjoy this experience man 🙂
pelicankiss
Posted at 05:36h, 05 MayDean talking about meeting Prince (has been added to post.-Dr.FB)
dj7
Posted at 05:08h, 05 MayFinally – It was reported that They played NEW PRINCE music over the P.A. system but I was at the bar and did not hear it. Can anyone confirm this? Where is Prince and the Band going 2 B 2morrow? When does that JUNE ISSUE of EBONY drop? Also on the way out of the TIME GALA they gave the new issue of 100 most influential people. Prince is in it with a promo shot form the O2 promo session. Nice Pic.
drfunkenberry
Posted at 04:35h, 05 MayHis new guitarist is quite the find I have heard. 🙂
LittleBird
Posted at 04:33h, 05 MayHeard he has a secret pussycat in NY, shes damn fine! Prince always bringing the gorgeous ladies with him 🙂
dj7
Posted at 04:30h, 05 Mayalso…..
Prince’s NEW GUITARIST is
Quinton Dean from the vacation island of Turks and Cacaos
Besides Him It was the same band from Paris
Liv, Elisa and Shelby J. on Vocals
Cora – Drums
Joshua – Bass
Mr. Hayes -Keys
Cassie – Keys and Vocals
Prince – Whatever
Quinton Dean – Guitar
also 4got 2 mention the house band also played “Starfish & Coffee”
Prince really Njoyed when they jammed on “No Diggity” and was left during that number jamming all the way out the door.
dj7
justmemuchlove
Posted at 04:25h, 05 May🙂 Anyone else
dj7
Posted at 04:17h, 05 MayPoor planning, poor directions, no idea what what time the show started, no putting me on the guest list lead 2 not much fun 4 dj7. Snuck in 4 only 2 songs. The last 2 songs “Baby Love” and “Angel” both without singing by Prince. He did have the ausherwald (spelling?) as I told others (that’s my favorite guitar) so that was the only Xciting part. Rode in the elevator with and talked 2: Martha Stewart, Donatella Versace, Rachel Ray and her husband, Sarah Palin, Harvey Wienstein among others.
I can’t really say 2 much else on that event.
The aftershow/Jam session at Village underground wasn’t much better. Prince and the Band joined the house band halfway through their set [as I walked in they were playing Nasty Girl] and stayed about 20 minutes, Prince a little less. He played guitar and did not sing and kept his back 2 the audience the entire time. Shelby, Liv and Elisa did all the singing. The borrowed gear sounded weak at best and it sounded like an unrehearsed mess. They plodded thru: intro jam, I Feel 4 U, Controversy, Never Be Another Fool (Prince left after the beginning of this one)and Shelby J Rap(Feeling good, Tell Me Do U Want This). He hung around shook hands a little, smiled and listened 2 the houseband Run though The Ballad of Dorothy Parker, No Diggity and Chocolate.
One of the least inspired Prince gigs ive ever seen. He looked worn, tired and lost. I think he has a new guitarist though.
Cover was only $10 so…..if U no where he is at 2morrow…..give me a holler.
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star2009
Posted at 04:03h, 05 Maycool thanx 4 sharing the pic
justmemuchlove
Posted at 03:45h, 05 MayThanks doc
Aaww sweet. I wish I was there.
Missed out on havin’ the TIME of my life I guess
Prince (and the x2).. I LOVE YOU
pelicankiss
Posted at 03:36h, 05 MayThanks for the news Doc 🙂
Kera
Posted at 03:00h, 05 MayWhat is a lotus shirt? Is it skank wear for whores from Alaska? Prince is soooo lame. Intriguing but lame.
douglas
Posted at 02:51h, 05 MayI saw Sarah Palin there and she was wearing a Lotusflow3r t-shirt