New Purple Celebration, the band formally known as Purple Rain: A Celebration of Prince, are back with a new name but the same funky musical extravaganza celebrating the music, life and legacy of pop legend Prince. The band deliver a non-stop, hit-packed show spanning more than two hours, playing hits from one of the most admired artists of all time including 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds and Pearls, U Got the Look, and When Doves Cry.
Fronted by founder-member Jimi Love and including a horn section, backing vocals and keys, the lively nine-piece band are appearing at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn on Thursday 1 November at 7.30pm, with tickets priced at £27.35 – visit theatresevern.co.uk for details.