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Written by asap
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Tuesday, 14 November 2006 |
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Just because he's set up shop in a place once known for showcasing stars in the twilight of their careers, doesn't mean Prince is ready to be put out to pasture.
The purple wonder unveiled a low-production but high-energy show as he debuted a new weekly casino gig, giving no indication he plans to become the next Wayne Newton.
WHY HE'S DOING IT
"I think he wants to bring a new element to Vegas; that's the whole point, to bring a new, fresh vibe," said Maya McClean, a Prince spokeswoman and half of the back-up group performing with the star, The Twinz.
MEANING BEHIND 3121
The club — renamed from Club Rio — and an album released in March are named after the street address of the Los Angeles home where Prince once held intimate, private performances for the few and lucky. The new show is intended to recapture the private party feel in a small club.
The shows are expected to run "a couple of months" before the group goes on tour, McLean said.
KEEPING IT LOW-KEY
Unlike many properties that spend millions on theater makeovers and elaborate productions for new stars, The Rio did little more than add a coat of purple paint, said Marilyn Winn, the casino's president. The club fits about 700 people.
"Prince is all about great music. We didn't want anything that we thought would detract from the great music," Winn said.
SHOW DETAILS
Friday's performance started at midnight and ran nearly two hours, later and longer than most Las Vegas shows. Tickets cost $125.
The show included an even mix of classics and new material, guitar solos, soulful ballads and funk. His racy hits, such as "Cream" and "Kiss," were a contrast to the tamer songs released since the star became a Jehovah's Witness. | Only registered users can write comments.
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