Concert listing for Prince performing at The Bottom Line in New York City on Sunday, December 9, 1979, with shows at 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM. Tickets $5.50. Publication: Newsday (Suffolk Edition) Date: Sunday, December 9, 1979 Country: United States Location: Melville, New York Section: In New York / Entertainment Listings THE STORY The brief entry lists Prince alongside other New York area shows, noting performances at The Bottom Line with Lonnie Liston Smith also mentioned for

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 9, 1979 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad features a large stylized “PRINCE PRINCE” headline with a dramatic portrait of Prince and a decorative Greek key border.

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,

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

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

Concert advertisement for Prince at the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, 1979 Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad lists Prince as part of the Bijou Cafe’s December schedule, appearing after Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and 20/20, and before The Nighthawks. Reservations recommended. Ve