Oh mygod. I am still in shock and amazement of how BRILLIANT that tribute band were.
My cousin wants them at her wedding.She is not engaged or even got a man but she needs an excuse to hire them.
I didn't think tribute bands like that existed. They were so musically tight. Truly on point and in spirit of prince. Not in a tacky takin the piss way.
Their rendition of the beautiful ones was outstanding. I could go on ad on but really u should have been there.
Get of and sexy mf were so close to the originals and everyone was going mad dancing.
If u guys are reading this then u should be well proud. U rock.
MWAH xxxxx

if ure cousin is as hot as u i'll marry her and we can have the band.

i want the option of divorce in case the band aren't that great when i'm sober

unique said:

Ok i will let her know xx

carax said:

Yep! Just back from funky Dublin.... Purple Rain were AMAZING!! Darlin' Nikki, Sexy MF - TBO's !!!! Really helped ease the pain, thanks SO much, nearly as good as the real thing, well I did have quite a lot of wine No, REALLY fantastic.....

Oh, and so good to meet all you other 'orgers' I would Die 4 U (how's your screen saver looking ?!!), Rorywan, Barbara, cc .... something or other Syble - who's still there! and of course Paisley1710 and Co. Big hugs ..... (

yes i second that, they were amazing we had an absoloute ball, really really enjoyed the night, thanks to purple rain, i thought the lead singer was so cute too

Anyone got any pics of the band?

PURPLE RAIN if u reading this. U need to come to Glasgow (or Edinburgh). I will be checkin your website when up and running.
The Garage could be a venue for you. I already know loads who would love to come see u. You could play in august for my b day.

ok now i sound like a stalker. stop.

Agreed - about 100 x Better than I was imagining!! Girlfriend and I had a great night (apart from the ridiculous Dublin drinks prices - i daren't even add up what I spent!) and it did help ease the pain of the cancellation. We'll be keeping an eye out for Purple Rain in future. I've got some pretty good photo's but they are on the girlfriends camera. I'll stick em up when I get a chance!

Purple rain were absolutely marvellous. Almost the entire "Purple Rain" album and a lot of other classics like "Mountains" and "Endorphinmachine". It was absolutely worth to come to Dublin for that show. Thank you guys! @HighFashion: Were you the couple from Leeds that were sitting on the same table with us (2 guys from germany)?

One word...BRILLIANT!!!!!

We(myself and jeffs) must of looked like a right pair of plonky's drinking wine out of the bottle!!. We didn't want to miss anything standing at the bar ordering drinks by the glass..
I was totally blown away and it was worth the journey to Dublin. I found the people lovely and even the staff were pleasant and helpful.

We had photos taken by a chap who was just going round with a camera and he did say the pics will be put on the sin bar website. Anyone seen them yet?.

My ears are still buzzing and now for the come down...

Till next year or until someone can arrange another meetup

P xxxxx

paisley1710 said:

Well, we did have straws! Outrageous behaviour, Oh I forgot about Mountains!! I don't think I want to see those pics

I do. Not for hubbs eyes though!!!!!

I reckon he would divorce me, the state I was in!!!!!

Fell asleep in Dublin airport, woke up back home in bed!!. Result!!!

Purple Rain truly are amazing. Glad you enjoyed them. Jimi text me to say he was on his way to Dublin. made me wish I was going.

Purple rain tour the country so watch this space for upcoming venues!

Hi Savage, Sorry you didn't go, it was brill. The pub meet was a bit of a let down, not many people there. The ones who were there were lovely people and managed to say hi to most.

If you hear of any tours from any tributes or any fan meet ups, keep us posted and we'll see you there!!!

WHAT A GREAT NIGHT!!

The Big Tree was a bit quiet (music wasn't bad though - they had PFUnk!) but it was a chilled place to have a few pints in, and meet Jeffiner, Paisley1710, Mikey, I Would Die For You (lovely lady), and Barbera (looking hot in her shiny dress!) and the little lad in his custom made Prince t-shirt! Also Alan & Lorraine from South Shields, and others from Austria & Germany.

The Sin Bar was not overpriced for drinks as we thought it was gonna be (although the 'concessionary' 15 euro entrance did subsidise!) In true Prince style, Purple Rain made us wait - but man, it was worth it! They gave us a great night and over by the RHS speaker stack everyone was getting into the spirit, dancing & singing away (IWDFY, you're still ringing in my ears!)

Purple Rain played for over 2 1/2 hours - they enjoyed it as much as we did. Jimi & the band were also decent guys to talk to after the show.

Thanx 2 Barbarella who we met in 'Abrakebebra' at about 3am!

Hi!!! What a night eh!!!.

Bloody great..

I've already posted thanks to Purple Rain and Barbarella last night - but can I just say .. the band are so awesome PLEASE get that website up and running fast .. we've got to party like that again!

It was def the next best thing to being there - I need to know when they are touring, especially OOP NORTH!
Perhaps we can tie it in with the proposed Manchester meet up?

Jimi and band - please tell us you're heading up the M6 !!!

funkygirl1975 said:

I know they want to play close to manchester again. I'm trying to help them find somewhere to play.

ceecee319 said:

Oh, it was YOU, I knew you said CC something That was my little boy in the Prince T shirt - thanks! You were dancing in front of me in Sin, very funky

I wasn't that merry was I??

Shame on you Jeffs, not keeping your eyes transfixed on the guy on stage wearing purple!!!

hi i went to bar sin to how ace were they had such a good nite, they just kept going for hours it was amazing just a shame it want the real prince we wa all watching but oh well im setting my hopes on september!!

kriskome said:

Not us i'm afraid - we're from Oxford. I'm sure it would have been lovely to meet you though!

Savage said:

i think i have a venue a club in the centre of town we need some info on what is needed also i could probabley arange this to be a fan day if people want to have a prince cd fair etc inside the venue in the day time.
we could have stalls etc

Jeffiner said:

plonkys!

PURPLE RAIN YOU ROCK !!!! had the best night pity the big tree was quiet never mind the purple rain cocktails made it alright ,sin was amazing felt like i was at a aftershow party all over again please please come up to scotland i would love to see you again !!

i just want to thank jimilove and the gang for the most amazing set i dont generallyn go for tribute bands but they are /were fan'flickin'tastic! keep watchin this space (org) i WILL be sorting out some type of prince party and they will be top of the bill!!! Anyone that missed out on seeing in Dublin will be amazed and delighted! WATCH THE ORG FOR BARBARELLAS DO!

We had such a good time on Monday night, Purple Rain were awesome! Big thanks to Barberella for fixing it up & for sharing her tambourine!!!! Well chuffed to find out that Purple Rain are based locally to me, hopefully will be going to see them in August, 22nd i think, the Steamboat in Ipswich!! Also really sorry not to have spoken to more people, really rubbish at starting up conversations!!! Have to be braver next time!!

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Jeffiner said:

theres a good pic of you two on sinbars bebo page, you both look very glam and withit, maybe taken early on? haha!

Im glad you guys enjoyed it, purple rain are very good.