Residents of the Central neighborhood in Minneapolis will soon see a bit more purple, as Prince-inspired artwork is set to launch on select utility boxes next month. The initiative entitled Project Purple was created and funded by the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), and has been in the works since Prince’s passing in April of 2016. “The project … [Read more...]
Paisley Park set to host ‘Battle of the Bands’ event
MUSICOLOGY – Summer 2017 will showcase nine live music acts in Paisley Park’s historic Soundstage, alongside new tour exhibits highlighting Prince’s formative years in Minneapolis’s vibrant North Side music community Prince’s Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota has announced dates for a special four-day Battle of the Bands event, titled MUSICOLOGY – Summer 2017, to be … [Read more...]
Fans and musicians gather at Prince’s house for four-day celebration
Entering Paisley Park one year after the date of Prince’s death was a lot less somber than the museum tours held last fall. The urn holding his ashes, which had previously been in a display case in the center of the atrium, was moved to a spot above visitors just below the skylights. The atmosphere was less like a museum, and more like the music epicenter the artist … [Read more...]
Local journalist’s ‘Gold Experience’ details dismissed period of Prince’s career
Jim Walsh has been a Prince fan since the ’80s. So in 1993, when he went to Pioneer Press as a music critic, it was an opportunity for him to focus his work on the music legend. The result of 11 years of covering the artist has produced Gold Experience: Following Prince in the ’90s, released in January of this year. The book focuses on the life and music of Prince. In the … [Read more...]
Reflections on Prince live in concert
Legendary artist still in top form at last show (This story was originally published June 2, 2016) It was a clear departure from his previous live performances over the years, but his Thursday night concert in Atlanta is one Kenya Taylor will never forget. “The minute he walked out on stage, everybody lost it. He sat down at the piano and started singing," … [Read more...]