PURPLE RAIN GOA

Purple Rain Is One Of Goa’s Most Iconic And Enduring Live Acts, Formed In 1985 By A Group Of Talented Young Musicians With A Shared Passion For Delivering Exceptional Music To Audiences Across The Region. What Began As A Local Initiative Quickly Grew Into A Phenomenon: Today, Purple Rain Is Recognized As One Of The Top Pop-Rock Dance Bands Not Only In Goa, But Across India And The Middle East.

Their Rise To Prominence Began Early. In 1986, The Band Won 1St Place At The ‘Pop, Beat And Jazz’ Competition Organized By The Kala Academy — A Milestone That Propelled Them Into The Spotlight And Set The Stage For Decades Of Success.

🌍 Touring Legacy: India & Middle East
Purple Rain Band Has Toured Extensively, Performing At Major Concerts, Gala Dances, Festivals, And High-Profile Events Across India. They Were Pioneers In Opening The Gulf Market For Goan Bands, Performing At The New Year’s Dance In Dubai As Early As 1988.

Their International Footprint Includes:
• Dubai – Regular Performers At The Goan Carnival Dance, Including A Show Sold Out 8 Days In Advance!
• Kuwait – Featured At The Prestigious Goa Day Hosted By The Indian Arts Circle
• Abu Dhabi – Performed At The KCO Fiesta At The Abu Dhabi Country Club

Across India, They Have Performed In Mumbai, Cochin, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Manipal, Kolhapur, Mangalore, Kolkata, And Indore. They Have Also Opened For Top Indian Acts Such As Indus Creed, Shiva, Brahma, And The Legendary Usha Uthup And Goa”s Rockstar Remo. They Also Performed As A Backup Band For Goa’s Favorite Nightingale Lorna.
Their Consistent Touring Across India And The Middle East Has Cemented Purple Rain As A Globally Experienced, Travel Ready, And Highly Sought After Live Band.

🎶 Original Music
Purple Rain Is Celebrated For Their Original Compositions, Most Notably The Crowd Favorite “Bala Bala Music.” Their Catalogue Also Includes:
• Papa Day
• Painted Faces
• Ooh La La Ooh
• Make It All Right (A Tribute To Tsunami Victims)

To Commemorate Their 20Th Anniversary, They Released An Album Titled “Bala Bala Music,” Launched By Goa’s Renowned Musician Remo Fernandes, Who Has Performed With The Band On Several Occasions.

⭐ Performance Highlights
Purple Rain Band Has Been Featured At:
• The Goan Food & Cultural Festival
• Kingfisher Village At The International Film Festival Of India (IFFI)
• Samba Square, The Signature Event Of The Goa Carnival
• Weddings, Corporate Events, Conferences, And Major Musical Concerts Across Goa And Other Parts Of India. Their Ability To Evolve With Changing Musical Trends Ensures That Every Performance Is Fresh, Engaging, And Tailored To The Audience.

👥 Band Line Up
The Present Setup Of Purple Rain Comprises:
• Acacio Tavares – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
• Larina D’Souza – Vocals
• Franky Fernandes – Lead Guitar, Vocals
• Marcelino Fernandes – Keyboards
• Ashly Fernandes – Bass Guitar, Vocals
• Emman Dias – Drums, Percussions