2002 May 14: One Nite Alone Era

The June 21, 2002 edition of the Star Tribune previews Prince’s weeklong celebration, including concerts at Paisley Park and the Orpheum Theatre. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 21, 2002 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music THE STORY The article announces Prince’s upcoming shows, noting a different musical direction from his previous “Dirty Mind” era at the Orpheum. It highlights performances featuring Maceo Parker and Musiq, with detail

The June 21, 2002 edition of the Star Tribune reports that Prince’s opening “Xenophobia” celebration concert has been moved from the Orpheum Theatre to his Paisley Park studio due to logistical issues. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 21, 2002 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music News THE STORY The article explains that the show was relocated because of logistical problems with bringing gear back from a Canadian tour. It notes that ticket

One Nite Alone... (subtitled Solo piano and voice by Prince) is Prince’s twenty-fifth studio album. It is a sparse, intimate solo piano recording, released exclusively to NPG Music Club members.. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Catalogue: n/a (club exclusive) Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: May 14, 2002 Genre: Jazz, Soul, Piano Length: 34:59 PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals, piano, and instruments (except where noted) ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS AND

Released as a free NPG Music Club mp3 on March 22, 2002, “Silicon” originated in the late 1999–2000 Paisley Park sessions and later appeared in edited form on The Slaughterhouse.

March 1, 2002 – November 29, 2002 TOUR DATES — USA • March 1, 2002 — Saginaw, MI — Heritage Theater • March 2, 2002 — Chicago, IL — The Chicago Theatre • March 3, 2002 — Chicago, IL — The Chicago Theatre • March 5, 2002 — Columbus, OH — Ohio Theatre • March 6, 2002 — Detroit, MI — Detroit Opera House • March 7, 2002 — Buffalo, NY — Shea’s Performing Arts Centre • March 9, 2002 — Louisville, KY — The Louisville Palace • March 10, 2002 — Cleveland, OH — Playhouse Square Center