{"id":165230,"date":"2014-02-18T21:43:41","date_gmt":"2014-02-18T21:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/151.106.38.4\/2014\/02\/18\/prince-plays-intimate-gig-at-star-studded-ronnie-scotts\/"},"modified":"2014-02-18T21:43:41","modified_gmt":"2014-02-18T21:43:41","slug":"prince-plays-intimate-gig-at-star-studded-ronnie-scotts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/2014\/02\/18\/prince-plays-intimate-gig-at-star-studded-ronnie-scotts\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince plays intimate gig at star-studded Ronnie Scott\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\/old_site\/DBRKHYNLBVDBYXOQYVNA.jpg>The VIP guestlist was something out of a swanky award ceremony as the mysterious pop icon strikes again at 140-capacity venue<br \/>\nThe mysterious pop icon has been playing guerrilla gigs around London &#8211; charging adoring fans just a tenner for a ticket.<br \/>\nBut last night Prince treated the rich and famous to an intimate performance at Ronnie Scott\u2019s jazz club in Soho.<br \/>\nThe hysteria outside the members only venue became so hysterical the police were called to help control the crowds as the star-studded punters called it a night.<br \/>\nEven reclusive superstar Adele made it for a rare night out as the Grammy-sweeping singer was joined by the likes of Kate Moss and Noel Gallagher at the gig.<br \/>\nFans were queuing from 6am in a desperate bid to get inside and rub shoulders with the A-list talent at the 140-capacity bash.<br \/>\nDuring the gig inside the world famous Jazz Club, Prince not only changed musical gears but presented a totally different setlist to the previous shows.<br \/>\nThere was a mix of catalogue classics and surprises which included seriously funky versions of Take Me With U and Raspberry Beret.<br \/>\nTaking his place at the piano Prince opened the first encore with Diamonds and Pearls joined in part by the audience who took the chorus.<br \/>\nAfter a short patron changeover, Prince and the band graced the stage for a second set, ensuring more eager fans were able to witness the music icon and his new group in this special setting.<br \/>\nThe show was the latest in Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL\u2019s spontaneous Hit and Run tour of London following history making performances at the Electric Ballroom, Shepherds Bush Empire, Kings Place and Koko.<br \/>\nPrince is set to perform two secret gigs in Manchester on Friday and Saturday.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s confirmed that he\u2019ll take to the stage in the city, but the venues are being kept under wraps.<br \/>\nIt comes after the 55-year-old shocked fans with a series of&nbsp; \u2018guerrilla\u2019 gigs in the Big Smoke&nbsp; alongside his new band 3rd Eye Girl.<br \/>\nThere, the details were only circulated by rumours on social media and tickets were dished out on a first come first served basis.<br \/>\nBut at the latest of these secret shows, the 55-year-old revealed that he\u2019ll now play two gigs in Manchester sometime this week.<br \/>\nThe latest news has sent the rumour mill into overdrive with Prince fans tipping the Albert Hall and the Ritz on Whitworth Street West as favourite venues in Manchester.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The VIP guestlist was something out of a swanky award ceremony as the mysterious pop icon strikes again at 140-capacity venue The mysterious pop icon has been playing guerrilla gigs around London &#8211; charging adoring fans just a tenner for a ticket. 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