

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Urban Classic: Celebrating Prince w/Liv Warfield
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Urban Classic Presents REVELATION:
Celebrating The Life &amp; Legacy of Prince
w/ Special Guest Liv Warfield 

This show features the songs of Prince, New Power Generation, The Time, Jesse Johnson, Vanity 6, Wendy &amp; Lisa, Alexander O’Neal, Janet Jackson, and more. Additionally, this extraordinary lineup includes former members of the Original NPG, Mint Condition, The Time, Mazarati, Sounds of Blackness, and the Jesse Johnson Revue. Moreover, these artists helped shape the very movement being celebrated. Here, “Revelation” honors the visionaries who transformed Minneapolis’ musical heartbeat into a global phenomenon. 

Michael Bland was born in Minneapolis and is one of the most revered drummers in the world. He is best known as the drummer for Prince’s New Power Generation from 1989 to 1996. He has worked with Mandy Moore, Clay Aiken, Backstreet Boys, and Miley Cyrus. Also, George Benson, Mavis Staples, Chaka Khan, and Maxwell. Additionally, Bland performed with Paul Westerberg, The Chicks, David Crosby, Jonny Lang, and Soul Asylum.

Liv Warfield’s music career took off in 2009 after Prince selected her as the newest member of New Power Generation. There, he mentored her, helping hone her stage presence and studio arrangement of her music. Then, she toured with the band for five years. Also, he Executive Produced her second solo album, 2014’s The Unexpected.

Featuring:
Michael Bland, MD/drums (Prince, NPG, Soul Asylum, Sounds Of Blackness, Cory Wong)
Special Guest – Liv Warfield, vocals (America’s Got Talent, NPG)
Tommy Barbarella, keyboards (Prince, NPG, MN Orchestra, Greazy Meal)
O’Dell, guitar (Mint Condition, NPG)
Bobby G, guitar (Sheila E., The Time, Jesse Johnson, EWF)
Ashley Commodore, vocals (Sounds Of Blackness, MPLS, Dr. Mambo’s Combo, Stokley)
G Sharp, vocals (The Bizness, Mazarati)
Jay Bee, vocals (The Routine, LTD)
Cory Eischen, keyboards (Mayda, E.L.No)
Ron Long, bass (Dr. Mambo’s Combo)

APR 20 • 7 &amp; 9PM
Tickets&gt;&gt; https://bit.ly/4rld82L
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/urban-classic-celebrating-prince-w-liv-warfield/200029729883548
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bit.ly/4rld82L?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=minneapolis-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403
- **lat**: 44.97396
- **long**: -93.27563
- **full address**: 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Dakota (https://allevents.in/org/dakota/1286800)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Dakota
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Urban Classic: Celebrating Prince w/Liv Warfield ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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