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Big Ian is Back

Deep Purple live at Jiffy Lube Live (Bristow, USA 2024-09-07) I almost didn’t buy tickets as the last time I saw Deep Purple in 2017 it was just OK and going all the way to Bristow for a show is a pain. (Live about 3 hours away) Plus Steve Morse was out and I wa […]

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Still got it

Metal-Rules.com has a review of the Purple gig in Montreal from August 27. It’s well written and may put a smile on your face, even if the author doesn’t quite get all the facts straight. But to the Purple at hand! And don’t come at me with the “Deep Purple was better when they extended […]

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AMAZING SHOW IN BRIDGEPORT, CT

Deep Purple live at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater (Bridgeport, USA 2024-09-03) AMAZING SHOW IN BRIDGEPORT, CT Deep Purple Live at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, September 3, 2024 Having seen the guys two days prior at Jones Beach, NY, where they delivered an excellent, high-energy show, I went to the Bridgeport, CT, show on September 3 hoping they […]

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Excellent show at Wantagh, NY

Deep Purple Live at Jones Beach Theater, September 1, 2024 – reviewed by The Highway Star reader Albania. Photo: DP WebCrew. The guys were on fire and delivered an excellent show at the iconic Jones Beach Theater on New York’s Long Island on September 1, 2024. Having been on the road for the prior two […]

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Catch them while you can

BraveWords reviews the Cincinnati gig from August 21, 2024. This, being a specifically musical website, digs quite a bit deeper than the other two recent offerings. While Yes’ set was perhaps more orchestrated and focused more on earlier material, Deep Purple, on the other hand, gave us a more jam band feel, and played some […]

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At the top of their game

New Noise magazine reviews the Chicago show from August 23, 2024: Last time I caught Deep Purple was in 2018 during their tour with Judas Priest, so be able to catch them once again, especially on their 50th anniversary tour was even better. Considered to be pioneers in metal and hard rock, Deep Purple made […]

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Palpable connection in Toronto

Live in Limbo reviews the Toronto gig on August 25, 2024: On Sunday night Deep Purple delivered a masterclass in rock ‘n’ roll at the Budweiser Stage, proving once again why they are icons of the genre. The band’s legendary status was firmly upheld, bringing both classic hits along with songs from their recent release […]

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Ringing the Bell Centre

Deep Purple live at Bell Centre (Montreal, Canada 2024-08-27) WoW!! What energy!! Its not often that one witnesses a group in a state of being reborn?! That’s what it felt like and that’s what it sounded like. From the epic sound of Mars, Bringer of War to the final cheers and shouts of more! end […]

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Absolute Magic in Toronto!

Deep Purple live at Budweiser Stage (Toronto, Canada 2024-08-25) Deep Purple Concert Review: Toronto, ON, Canada – Budweiser Stage (August 25, 2024) Set List Highway Star A Little On the Side Hard Lovin’ Man Into The Fire Simon’s Solo > Uncommon Man Lazy Sod Lazy Show Me Portable Door  Anya Don’s Solo > Bleeding Obvious […]

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=1 more time in Chicago

Deep Purple live at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (Tinley Park, USA 2024-08-23) This is my 11th time seeing Deep Purple and 6th in Chicago. I had 3rd row seats on the aisle in front of the drum kit and Roger’s usual lair. What amazes me is how good and how energetic a band can be […]

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