The Alvin Purple Experience

02/04/2026

Thank you to Chris and Carrie for inviting us to their wedding celebrations in Loughrea, and for the very generous hospitality & love shown for the Alvin Purple Experience 💜 We hope to meet this Purple posse firm again soon in Dolans for our annual Christmas love in. Rock on my lovelies, may you always keep Purple love within your hearts 💕

01/04/2026

As part of our special Venues Feature, we’re saluting some of the finest spots to catch a gig in Ireland – from intimate rooms to spectacular arenas. Nex...

14/01/2026

We are very saddened to hear of the passing of our good friend, Fergus McCarthy, a gentleman and a brilliant musician. We have many great memories of gigging with Fergus over the years.
We send condolences to his family and his many friends at this difficult time.

Photo: Burn 21 playing Costellos Upstairs

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

Urbi et Orbi from His Glamtasticness, Mr Alvin L.G. Purple ...

THE sparks flew once again into the December Dolans sky as the experience fell into the loving bosoms of the Purple Posse on Friday night.
The foreplay of Ricky Slick, Ronnie Hendrix and Gary Sloitor intimately worked a familiar venture towards the posse g spot, leading to an unforgettable or****ic rock and roll climax with the introduction of the legendary Dr Zoot on sax .
So many familiar faces with the after glow from last year's show all over your faces, it once again proved to be an an amazing experience between band and audience.
We love you all Purple posse, see you all soon, at our favourite love den, Dolans Limerick. Please feel free to share your individual experiences of the night here on arse book.
Have a gorgeous Christmas one and all, and we look forward to seeing you again December 2026. PS. F**k the toy show💜💜💜💜

08/12/2025

Thanks to Frances Mcgeehan for some old old pics of Alvin playing the Debs Dance in Ennis for his old school Cahercon in 1995. - we never got asked back 😜

08/12/2025

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08/12/2025

Thanks a million for another great night in Dolans - if you have a pic or video to share we'd love to see it - yes i know Alvin kept saying to put phones away, shure what can you do 😀