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I have seen DP every time in London since 2002 and this was their best to date. Highlights were ‘Into the Fire’ and ‘The Battle Rages On’ (the latter so much the better without the dreadfully clunky studio guitar solo). I would have liked more recent material (you would be surprised how much demand there […]
Read more »I’ve hesitated over this, since I’m new to rock and my comments get rather abstract, but here’s how it was for me: Thin Lizzy somehow managed to disappoint despite my lack of expectations. All their energy and talent seem to sit on top of the music rather than be part of it. The bassist gave […]
Read more »Just to add my two-pennorth…. Looking at reviews of other gigs each side of Sheffield on 2 May, it sounds like it was a similar set throughout the tour – but so good! I haven’t seen Purple for about 30 years and was sort of dreading it – but they were fantastic – I’ve really […]
Read more »We had a time of our life as usual, the more so as we met Ian Gillan at the Borders library. Not only “Smoke This”, but also “Get Away” and some of his newest CDs were signed. The singer was very amiable that day. And the gig? Two supports as usual in England (sometimes there […]
Read more »Last time when DP visited Brighton was on the Bananas tour, and it was a disappointing experience. This time they gave a blistering, powerful and energetic performance. Everyone in the band was in top form. The sound was brilliant and well balanced. What I can’t understand is why they get teamed up with second rate […]
Read more »Seeing Deep Purple for the nth time since the age of 15 (I am 52 now!) never diminishes in excitement. And this year’s NEC show was no less a scintillating experience. Also living part-time in the USA I was not unfamiliar with Styx, who must be my favourite USA band. So, to have my favourite […]
Read more »Every tour has to end, and this to me has been the best tour since Purpendicular at the Reading Rivermeade. That was the first time I was confronted by Steve Morse on guitar. And today? Steve is the Deep Purple guitarist, and Don is the Deep Purple keyboard player, both gems in their own right. […]
Read more »So, off to Birmingham for the last night of the UK Tour. After Cardiff, could I expect any bonuses? Well, the first was that I had a seat and so didn´t have to endure Lizzy and Styx. Downside – it was the NEC and this damn building seems to leach sound and atmosphere from any […]
Read more »My name is Jennifer Brown. I am 22 years old. I went to the concert in Newcastle Arena on 21st April. I have never seen Deep Purple before and was not expecting to enjoy it, however the set was fabulous and not what I expected! [That´s the spirit, expect nothing and be thoroughly surprised. 😉 […]
Read more »My good lady and myself turned up really wondering what sort of night was in store for us – we were not to be disappointed! Thin Lizzy on at 7pm … Great to hear the old standards but they were a little “thin” and never really seemed to get the crowd on their side – […]
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