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Airey and Paice in Frankfurt
At the upcoming ProLight+Sound show in Frankfurt, Germany, Ian Paice and Don Airey will be playing live in the ProLounge on March 31, and April 1, at both 11:30 am and 4:00 pm together with Thomas Blug. Every day of the show at 3.00 pm, there will be a “meet-and-greet” event with Don and Ian at the HK Audio Portable Sound booth D 31 in Hall 4.1.
Thanks to Christian Stumpp and HK Audio for the information.
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Don Airey, Ian Paice, Thomas Blug, Alvin Mills, Thijs van Leer and Mario Argandoña:
November 13th, 2024 at 10:23https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D_M643Nzx4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2YIlMmcIa8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4LfGIJc9zI
A Day with Deep Purple’s Simon McBride
November 13th, 2024 at 10:24Premieres 13 Nov 2024 at 19:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3gCfDAbU_o
Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience as Thomas Blug spends a day with rock legends Deep Purple and Jefferson Starship in Luxembourg! Invited to watch the show from both the front row and side stage, Thomas takes us up close with the action, capturing special moments and sharing a unique perspective from both off and on stage.
The highlight of this episode is an in-depth interview with Simon McBride, Deep Purple’s guitarist, who has stepped into the formidable shoes of Ritchie Blackmore, Tommy Bolin, Joe Satriani, and Steve Morse. In this candid conversation, Simon opens up about the thrill—and the challenge—of playing with such a legendary band, and how he approaches this role to meet fans’ expectations.
Thomas also gives us a detailed rig rundown of Simon’s gear, exploring his pedalboard, Engl amps, and other tools that help shape his sound with Deep Purple. From insights into Simon’s gear to exclusive concert footage, this episode brings fans closer than ever to the heart of Deep Purple’s live setup.
Tune in for an unforgettable look at the magic of Deep Purple live, showcasing the incredible talents of Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Don Airey, Simon McBride, and Ian Gillan that fuel their iconic music!