Overall the show was good but the girl who "hollered" her songs did not have her voice octave discovered. It was like watching "Live at the Apollo" and waiting for the "sand man" to sweep her off the stage. Other than that, everything was quite a tribute and memorable.
I too, like the first review, was a little skeptical. I am the biggest Prince fan since the early 80's. I didn't want this show to leave a bad taste in my mouth! I was BLOWN AWAY with how spot on they are with the music and Chase's vocals are as close as we will get to the real thing. Nothing will ever replace Prince...EVER....but this show certainly carries forward his spirit and love. I plan to return to Bunker's again next month. The music, the lights, wardrobes, energy and crowd vibe was just like at a live Prince show. It is clear these guys are REAL musicians and have put a lot of work into getting the technical and difficult Prince instrumentation down! Keep spreading Prince's music to the world, Ovation! Nothing compares to you!!! The version Chase did was spot on and the backup female singer has one of the best voices I have seen in a live band! She tore the roof off of the place! I will see you again in December and bringing friends!
First off let me tell u that I am a die hard Prince fan. I've been to his concerts all over and even his week long "Cellies" (week long concerts at Paisley Park). I have to admit at first I was a bit skeptical about going to see a "cover" band, especially attempting to do an artist so near and dear to me. And not to mention the emotions that are caught up with the recent tragic events. The billing boldly claimed that they were THE WORLD'S QUINTESSENTIAL PRINCE TRIBUTE. Yeah Right. I had other options that day which included a music festival w backstage passes to one of my old time get down R&B groups. I reluctantly passed on that and gambled on OVATION. MAN, DID I WIN BIG TIME!!! They were ABSOLUTLY AMAZING! I mean they TOTALLY hit it outta the park! Are they a perfect clone of Prince & the Revolution? No, no one is or will ever be. But I can honestly say that they are so close and so entertaining in their own right that no one whom calls themselves a Prince fan or one that just likes the Minneapolis sound will be disappointed. This is the one band that Prince, himself, approved of. That in its self is reason to go check them out. One thing not to be overlooked and which I found to be ASTOUNDING is the energy & spirit that they generated inside of that music hall. They literally brought an EXPERIENCE to share with the people. A lot of bands can play the music but few can generate that kind of an atmosphere. Anyone who knows Prince and the connection he had w his fans knows this feeling, this oneness I speak of. OVATION truly continues this and exudes this spirit. I know Prince was smiling that night. A special note has 2b given 2 Chase's lil sis who may b small in size but belts out some big vocals that gives u goose bumps! I also had noticed a dapper dressed guy walking around b4 the show. He was even on the floor dancing & having a good time when the band started to play. To my amazement the tone changed & this brother took the stage & he owned it! The band started laying down a oh so funky version of THE TIMES "THE BIRD" & the cat went into entertainment mode! I mean he had everybody in the house rockin & squawkin, it was live & so much fun! And I must add a bonus and total surprise. Get this, his name is Jerome! I had just saw Morris Day & the Time the previous weekend. All I can say is Morris, watch out!!! Now I know that I'm a Prince fan and a bit partial but I challenge anyone to go see one of their shows and not be moved in some form or fashion. And to those of us who truly loved Prince, this is, especially during these times, a somewhat emotional and dare I say "healing" event. CHASE & OVATION, FAMILY, Know this, What u are doing is so much more than just playing music right now. U are helping so many of us heal. WE ARE FAMILY NOW. I THANK U. IT WAS PURE SPIRIT.
I went with friends to this show and we have been to others where they pay tribute to the band or person that made the music famous and loved the other shows. This one was NOT worth it. The girl in the band was REALLY BAD. The rest of the group was OK, but they clearly weren't getting the applause they thought they needed because they kept asking for the crowd to respond. Prince would not have been impressed at all. I would recommend not going. They started late and took a LONG break after not even playing an hour.