Prince Announces Welcome 2 America Support Acts

12/13/2010
. Prince has announced his guests for the first four dates of his "Welcome 2 America" performances. Joining him for his first performance on December 15th at the Izod Center will be jazz bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding and R&B artist Lalah Hathaway.

Also at Izod, Prince will be joined by Grammy winning jazz performer Cassandra Wilson and funk saxophonist Maceo Parker on December 17th. For the first performance at Madison Square Garden on December 18th, comedian Sinbad and famed bassist Larry Graham and his band Graham Central Station. That night only, Sheila E will join Prince on stage. On December 29th at MSG, fans will be treated to Twin City legends Mint Condition and recent double-Grammy nominee Janelle Monae.

Due to overwhelming demand, Prince recently announced an additional date at Madison Square Garden on January 18th, the guests for this show have yet to be announced. The two previously announced Madison Square Garden shows taking place on December 18th and December 29th sold out in less than 30 minutes.

Welcome 2 America Live Dates:

December 15, 2010 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
With Esperanza Spalding and Lalah Hathaway

December 17, 2010 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
With Cassandra Wilson and Maceo Parker

December 18, 2010 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
With Sinbad, Larry Graham and Graham Central Station, and Sheila E (as part of Prince's show)

December 29, 2010 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
With Mint Condition and Janelle Monae

January 18, 2010 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Special guests to be announced

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