Concert advertisement for Prince (with Rich Hall) at the Bijou Cafe on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, 1979. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Wednesday, December 5, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad promotes Prince for two nights at the Bijou Cafe, followed by The Nighthawks and John Hammond. Reservations recommended at 1409 Lombard St., phone 735-4444. CONTEXT AND NO

Advertisement for Prince’s hometown “Homecoming Christmas Show” at the Orpheum Theater on Sunday, December 16, 1979 at 8:00 PM. Billed as “The New Genius in Music.” Publication: Minneapolis Tribune (Star Tribune) Date: Sunday, December 2, 1979 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad features a dramatic portrait of Prince with a decorative Greek key border. Tickets priced at $9.00 and $8.00 reserved,

Preview article announcing Prince’s Atlanta debut on Monday, December 3, 1979, at the Capri Ballroom as part of his first 12-city national tour. Publication: The Atlanta Constitution Date: Sunday, December 2, 1979 Country: United States Location: Atlanta, Georgia Section: Pop Music THE STORY The piece highlights the 19-year-old Prince as a self-produced wunderkind who wrote, played all instruments, and sang all vocals on his albums. It notes his second album Prince sold 250,0

Final pre-show advertisement announcing Prince performing at The Palace on Saturday, December 1, 1979. Tickets available at all top ticket locations and at the box office the day of the show only. Publication: The Houston Post Date: Friday, November 30, 1979 Country: United States Location: Houston, Texas Section: Entertainment THE STORY The brief notice promotes Prince as a “Soul-rock musician” at The Palace (5134 Richmond, in Windsor Plaza). Box office phone: 960-1318. CONT

Preview article highlighting Prince as a “hot young soul talent” performing at the Bijou Cafe on Wednesday and Thursday, December 5 and 6, 1979 (note: earlier ads listed Dec 7–8). Publication: Philadelphia Daily News Date: Friday, November 30, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment THE STORY The piece calls Prince a “(Stevie) Wunderkind” and praises his self-contained talent — writing all tunes, playing every instrument, and cr

A concert review in The Los Angeles Times of Prince’s performance at the Roxy in Los Angeles, offering a mixed but insightful critique of the 19-year-old artist’s early live show during his first major tour. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: November 29, 1979 Country: United States Section / Pages: Jazz, Pop Music Title: (Prince at the Roxy review) THE STORY The review describes Prince as a “wunderkind” who produced, arranged, and played all instruments on his two Warn

Updated concert advertisement for Prince at the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, 1979. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Wednesday, November 28, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad lists Prince for two nights at the Bijou Cafe as part of the venue’s December schedule, following Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and 20/20, and preceding John Ha

Concert advertisement for Prince at The Palace in Houston on Saturday, December 1, 1979 at 8 PM, presented as part of a larger Pace Concerts calendar. Publication: The Houston Chronicle Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States Location: Houston, Texas THE STORY The ad prominently features Prince in stylized script above the venue and date information. It appears alongside other December shows including Arlo Guthrie, Kenny Loggins, Blue Öyster Cult, and Styx. CO

Promotional chart advertisement for Prince in the “Top 40 This Week’s Fever” section, highlighting his hit single “I Wanna Be Your Lover” and announcing his appearance at the Roxy Theatre on November 26. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States Location: Los Angeles, California Section: Music Charts / Entertainment THE STORY The ad features a prominent photo of Prince and promotes his debut Warner Bros. album, which includes th

Updated Roxy Theatre calendar advertisement confirming Prince performing on Monday, November 26, 1979. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States Location: Los Angeles, California Section: Calendar / Entertainment (Page 97) THE STORY The ad lists Prince for November 26 as part of the venue’s November–December schedule, alongside acts such as Wayland & Madame, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Southside Johnny, Curtis Mayfield, Pat Methen