San Antonio: The Majestic was about 3/4’s full but roudy and still amazed at the age spread to see the boys. The show was fantastic! I have self-christened myself to be the number 1 fan from Texas (Austin – Houston) since 1968. This concert was the closest I have been to them. As usual, the […]
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Posted in 2007 North America, Tour Reviews by Rasmus Heide on 2007-08-26
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Not a month after the previous ones, the new Notes from the road appear on Steve’s site. The joys of home, sweet home, ice machines, 24-hour convenience stores and private jet — read all about it on stevemorse.com. Thanks to Daniel Bengtsson for the info.
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-26
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As previously reported, Deep Purple’s management Thames Talent has contracted Paid Inc. to run a brand new Deep Purple’s Official Fan Community website. The site went live a few days ago so pay them a visit at www.deeppurple.org. Thanks to Gordon Dale for the info.
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-25
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Tour dates for the next European leg of the tour have been confirmed by the Deep Purple management. Compared to the information we had previously, several dates in Eastern and Central Europe have been added to the beginning of the tour. It starts on October 31 in Romania, will visit Bulgaria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-24
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The Sunflower Jam 2007 lineup has undergone some changes. Chad Smith and Beverley Knight will not be able to take part in the event. On the other hand, Steve White’s (from Paul Weller Band) appearance has been already confirmed and there are more artists to come. To the best of our knowledge, Ian Paice, Jon […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-24
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Three Deep Purple live albums — Scandinavian Nights, Live in Paris 1975 and This Time Around — have been released in Latin America by a Brazilian label Biplane Records. The CDs are limited and numbered edition of 1,500 copies each, contain a 12-page booklet and are produced by Sony DADC Brasil. Thanks to Blabbermouth.net for […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-24
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The song list was the same as the previous review, but I don’t remember them doing The Battle Rages On. (could have been the beer though). I have been to this venue at least 20 times, and have never seen that many people there. The sound was kind of muddy, but the show was still […]
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Posted in 2007 North America, Tour Reviews by Rasmus Heide on 2007-08-24
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The Hard Rock Hotel’s “The Joint” was the venue in Las Vegas. My wife and I flew from Seattle, WA and met up with a friend from Great Falls, Montana here in Las Vegas. Deep Purple missed the Northwest part of the United States on this Rapture tour. The show was great. They have changed […]
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Posted in 2007 North America, Tour Reviews by Rasmus Heide on 2007-08-24
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San Diego: It took five years to see Deep Purple back in San Diego again (I would prefer to live in France, you know why), last time was in 2002 at the Coors Amphitheatre with Scorpions and Dio. This time it was also a great experience, but quite different, the place was small and appropiate […]
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Posted in 2007 North America, Tour Reviews by Rasmus Heide on 2007-08-24
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Last night, while visiting in Denver, Colorado USA I had the time of my life rockin’ with Ian, Ian, Roger, Don and the almighty Steve (I tell you, that guy’s smile is contagious and I am a GUY). The band was having so much fun the enjoyment permeated the entire audience and Ian Gillan is […]
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Posted in 2007 North America, Tour Reviews by Rasmus Heide on 2007-08-24
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