Prince Welcome 2 America Dates Confirmed

Prince Welcome 2 America. Photo: LiveNation.com

Prince Welcome 2 America. Photo: LiveNation.com

Well, some dates that showed up last week first on a scalper site have turned out to be true. 

The first few dates of Prince’s “Welcome 2 America” event are:

Dec. 14 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
Dec. 15 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
Dec. 17 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
Dec. 18 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Dec. 29 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

Jon Bream Of the Startribune confirmed the dates early this morning and then Live Nation shortly posted an official press release with the dates.  Someone emailed us advising they are already giving away tickets on the radio and LiveNation will be giving away tickets through their Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Twitter.com/LiveNation    Facebook Live Nation

Tickets will go on sale Saturday October 30th and prices will start at $20.10 (hmm.) 

For the full press release including links to video…….

PRINCE “WELCOME 2 AMERICA” EXCLUSIVE NORTH AMERICAN PERFORMANCES IN NEW YORK AREA

New York, New York (October 25th, 2010) – Prince, one of the most prolific and groundbreaking artists of our time whose recorded music, live performances and powerful artistry have affected music and pop culture like no other, will bring his extraordinary live production, WELCOME 2 AMERICA, to the New York area in December.

After 21-nights of sold out shows in London, Prince makes his first return to the East Coast since 2004. A different experience every night, Prince will be joined by various performers including Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding, Cassandra Wilson, Sinbad, Lalah Hathaway, Sheila E. and Graham Central Station. As part of the live events, Prince will play a solid gold Fender ® Custom Stratocaster® guitar master-built by Senior Master Builder Yuriy Shishkov. At the end of the run, the guitar will be auctioned off to benefit the Harlem Children’s Zone. The Harlem Children Zone (http://www.hcz.org/) is a community based organization serving over 17,000 children living in Harlem NYC. Harlem Children Zone’s CEO, Geoffrey Canada was also on hand at the press conference.

After 100 million albums sold, seven GRAMMY® Awards, a Golden Globe, an Oscar®, and a Webby Award for visionary use of the Internet, the influence of Prince is endless. His chameleon-like image, signature style and constantly evolving sound all echo in the work of two generations of artists across multiple genres. As a songwriter and producer, he has collaborated with legendary artists including Mavis Staples, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Madonna, and Sinead O’Connor. For five decades, Prince has given the world countless musical, entrepreneurial, and spiritual gifts. Love is at the foundation of all he gives: love of God and humanity in the world.

Dec. 14 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
Dec. 15 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
Dec. 17 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
Dec. 18 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Dec. 29 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

Tickets on sale Saturday, October 30 at 10am. Tickets available at LiveNation.com. Tickets also available through Charge By Phone 800.745.3000, select Ticketmaster locations and respective box offices. Tickets starting at $20.10 plus applicable service charges.

Check out Live Nation’s spotlight page for some cool video from the press conference.-Dr.FB

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27 Comments
  • drfunkenberry
    Posted at 13:56h, 30 October

    Article published October 26th 2010

  • Vicki Murray
    Posted at 12:59h, 29 October

    uhm…is this info. from 2010 or this year???

  • TotalFan
    Posted at 11:39h, 04 September

    P.S. Please consider Denver for one night, Prince.

  • TotalFan
    Posted at 11:39h, 04 September

    I think it’s awesome that Prince has tickets for $21. In this economy, who can afford $150? Yep..still a wise man, isn’t he? Creative genius as well. I hope to see one of his concerts in my lifetime.

    hoping….

  • Moogster
    Posted at 15:48h, 23 January

    Please, don’t come to Los Angeles.

    I’m here Lickety Lips because I want 2 B. No insults please.

    You know fams, once Prince revealed the new song “Welcome 2 America” it struck me what that was about. Its a jaded song about America/USA’s governmental, security issues, etc. etc. Its a whining song about what Prince thinks about the USA. Which is pretty darn close to Tea-Bagger ideology since Jehovah Witnesses DO NOT TRUST the government.

    “Welcome 2 America” than is a morose concept or whiny song/tour offering NO solutions to our problems. This from a “legend” “genius” who sold millions of records NOT to fans in Europe with the piggy back release of 2 Otan but to media corporations. He made millions off that little clever non-fan participation move and he’s like speaking for me about how wallstreet got a bailout. Please.

  • Therese
    Posted at 10:25h, 23 January

    Would be super to have you in the Great North West, Seattle and/or Portland. Las Vegas would be great too.

  • casey
    Posted at 14:24h, 13 November

    please come to los angeles…we love you.

  • chocolate box
    Posted at 20:05h, 01 November

    @Moogster

    If U don’t like it… why r u even here? U douche bag……

  • Moogster
    Posted at 19:38h, 01 November

    The Jehovah Era Prince does not vote. U R a fan of a Jehovah Witness rock star.

    So, if Prince the scripturist, doesn’t vote, why is he welcoming fams to America?

    Whats the thought behind this “welcome 2 america’ thing? I don’t understand.

    Why did he mix 80’s futurist guitars from a pre-jehovah prince era with sixties type/fonts and a ballet dancer? What the hell is that? Why the mix up of mis-mixed imagery and styles?

    Oh, yes, he’s indie, he does it all himself. I see… or Eye C… well, you’re no Art Director or graphic designer Prince. I don’t care how slick the photography or graphics are, they need to say or suggest, communicate something. Clarity is the foundation of graphic design.

    Darn it you suck these days.

  • Alice Cooper
    Posted at 19:21h, 01 November

    I guess there will be no Pre-sale ticket offers to old Lotusflower.com members ha?

    Musgrave – Chicago

  • Fuzzy Franklin
    Posted at 17:06h, 01 November

    Don’t get me wrong. I’m a die hard Prince fan from Holland. But I got a bit disillusioned after my $77 Lotusflow3r trip. T-shirt! What t-shirt? And now I have this creepy feeling that somebody’s working on his pensionplan. Money don’t matter 2nite?

  • Twinkly1
    Posted at 22:47h, 27 October

    This is absolutely incredible…Prince residency in New York. Love it! The ticket prices are fantastic…really nice of Prince to offer the inclusive rather than exclusive option! Everyone can be there, cheers!

  • Erica
    Posted at 21:14h, 27 October

    Ok so there are now five prices on the website, $20.10 still the lowest, and the highest is now $159.50 🙂 These are some GOOD prices yall!!

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  • Chocolate_Box-20TEN
    Posted at 23:58h, 26 October

    This is a brilliant idea to make Prince bankable as a mega concert performer. The write up was the best tribute I ever read about Prince & all true & cements Prince as the new King………..

  • Erica
    Posted at 20:05h, 26 October

    So far, the highest price is $173.00 and the lowest is $20.10 … this info was pulled off of the IZOD website.

  • douglas
    Posted at 19:05h, 26 October

    jessica…..call up your friends that have computers and then you will owe them a favor or two…. :-)…..nice price for the cheap seats!!! wondering how much the good seats will be……..$201.00?

  • Jessica Fennelly
    Posted at 15:44h, 26 October

    yes!now the dilemma of trying to get 5 different dates when they all go on sale the same time

  • LexAve456
    Posted at 15:06h, 26 October

    I will be there, front and center!!!

  • Musgrave
    Posted at 14:59h, 26 October

    I guess there will be no Pre-sale ticket offers to old Lotusflower.com members ha?

    Musgrave – Chicago

  • 2elijah
    Posted at 12:59h, 26 October

    Yay!….cool vid by the way ..(wink) 🙂

  • iPFL
    Posted at 12:35h, 26 October

    Thanks Doc …

  • 1817
    Posted at 11:50h, 26 October

    $20.10……hmmmmmm.

    I somtimes assoicate price with how good something is. For example LotusFlo3er, the 3CD set I saw on sale at Target for .99 cents! If it’s just money he is after, this may be ONE of the reasons why most of his cd’s burn out fast and end up in the trash bins.

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  • EXPOSED
    Posted at 10:37h, 26 October

    Sounds like an easy $10-$15 mil for Prince. 20k capacity at both venues = 100k max capacity sell out crowd.

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