Prince & 3rdEyeGirl (March 30, 2014) "Prince’s surprise performance resonates with hard-core fans" – Star Tribune Review

A detailed review in the Star Tribune (March 31, 2014) praising Prince and 3rdEyeGirl’s late-night surprise performance at Paisley Park, highlighting a guitar-heavy set of deeper cuts and obscure tunes that delighted hardcore fans.

Publication: Star Tribune

Date: March 31, 2014 (reviewing March 30 performance)

Country: United States Section: Music Review / Live Report

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Jon Bream reviews Prince and 3rdEyeGirl’s unannounced late-night show at Paisley Park. The Purple One and his trio delivered an 80-minute guitar-driven set of mostly obscure material, followed by a 17-minute encore. The performance was raw, energetic, and deeply appreciated by the dedicated fans in attendance.	Large headline “Prince’s surprise performance resonates with hard-core fans” with a striking live photo of Prince and 3rdEyeGirl on stage. Dense review text by Jon Bream detailing the setlist, atmosphere, and Prince’s command of the room. Classic Star Tribune music review layout.

CONTEXT AND NOTES	FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
This surprise showcase took place in the early hours of March 30, 2014 at Prince’s Paisley Park complex. It exemplified Prince’s love of intimate, unpredictable performances for his most dedicated fans, focusing on deeper album tracks rather than hits, and showcasing the tight chemistry with his then-current band 3rdEyeGirl.	Event: Surprise late-night Paisley Park performance Era: 2014 (Prince & 3rdEyeGirl era) Tone: Enthusiastic, appreciative, detailed Photography: Dynamic live shot of Prince and the band performing RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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