Prince (November 25, 1979) – Performing at Bijou Cafe, Philadelphia Advert
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- Nov 25, 1979
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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. Venue address: 1409 Lombard St.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This marks one of Prince’s early club dates on the East Coast in late 1979 during his Prince album promotional period, as he transitioned toward headlining smaller prestigious venues ahead of the Dirty Mind era.
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Confirmation of Prince’s December 7–8, 1979 performances at the Bijou Cafe
His booking alongside jazz, rock, and blues acts in a respected Philadelphia venue
Continued expansion of his live presence in major East Coast cities
RELATED MATERIAL
Aligns with the late November 1979 Roxy Theatre (Los Angeles) and The Palace (Houston) advertisements from the same touring period.
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