The singer has paid for a Portland school band to get to New York
The singer is reportedly asking his promoters to seek out small capacity venues
Singer has also settled a lawsuit with a perfume manufacturer over breach of contract
Artist performs 'Purple Rain', '1999' and 'Housequake' at Austin finale
Smashing Pumpkins are also set to make an appearance at the Austin bash
Singer rumoured to be performing at La Zona Rosa on Saturday (March 16)
Singer played new single 'Screwdriver' and classic track 'Bambi' on US TV show
Track appears on the singer's clandestine 3rdeyegirl website
Followers left unimpressed by having to pay to see 'Screwdriver' promo
Song follows the announcement of new single 'Screwdriver' on February 11