Report that Prince canceled his Philadelphia debut at the Bijou Cafe last night due to pneumonia in his left lung. The status of tonight’s show is uncertain. Publication: Philadelphia Daily News Date: Thursday, December 6, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment News THE STORY The brief notes that Prince, described as a “hotshot blues rocker” and “young soul singer,” was forced to cancel his scheduled appearance at the Bijou the

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

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

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