Some people, less than 10, had spent the night to be first in the line while others started queuing from 8am in the morning to be at the very front.

The few who had spent the night were rewarded and got to hear the sound-check. About 5 o’clock, a security guy walked along the queue to tell us that the tickets were going to be £70 cash at door. The doors opened around 6.30 and the queue was moving along slowly and with no incidents.

Once inside the floor seemed full so instead I went first to the 1st Floor and then to the balcony at 2nd floor next To The VIP section where the sound was clear, balanced and crisp. I could hear every note and see every move on stage. Before the show started we got to hear a few tracks from Liv Warfields new album “The Unexpected”.

Hanna, Ida and Donna then came out on stage to have the no technology talk asking the audience to focus all their energy being present at the show here and now. The show then started with “PRETZELBODYLOGIC” played On full system and Ida started to jam to The track followed by Hanna, Donna and Prince joining in. Then followed “Let’s Go Crazy” Reloaded on full effect. The band truly electrifies the stage with their presence and energy on stage.

Other highlights:
FUNKNROLL

“She’s Always In My Hair” with Joshua Welton playing keyboard which added new flavors to the song.

“Something In the Water (Does Not Compute)” loong version starting with Prince on piano and adding on the full band.

“The Max” – an extended jam with Prince on bass and Marcus Anderson on saxophone.

Lianne La Havas joining 3EG and Marcus to form a super group.

The 2nd show

Straight after the first show I went with some purple friends to stand in the queue for the 2nd show. This time I first went to the floor and ended up somewhere in the back. The sound had a bit too much bass compared to the balconies but it was more energy and people dancing at the floor.

Highlights from the 2nd show

Liane la Havas and the super group sounding even better than in the first show

The sampler set: which now is not just the sample but with 3EG jamming to these samples

“When Doves Cry” a long version with the audience singing part of the chorus

“Sign O The Times”

“Nasty Girl” – with a killer solo by Hanna

“A Love Bizarre”

“777-931″1 with Prince on bass and Marcus on sax – who can ask for more?

“The Love we Make” “precious is the prayer that asks for nothing” is such a powerful and beautiful song and text and the most emotional of all the songs played.

The party never seemed to stop… At the end of the 2nd show Prince said that there were about 350 people still outside (after 2 sold out shows) and asked if anyone would like to leave in order for them to get in. They later decided to let these people in for free when there was room available.

The second show was longer than the first. It was a true “real music by real musicians” performance and experience. And a party that lasted until 1 am.

Such an intimate gig. With classics like “Bambi”, “Something In The Water” .. and “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore”..Prince thrilled a full house. His vocals were flawless as ever..however the sound at times a little distorted… A show we thought would last 90 minutes went on for almost 3 hours. A very special evening indeed.