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Deep impressions in Slovakia
As a huge fan of Deep Purple I couldn’t have missed the first concert of Deep Purple in Slovakia. Apparently, so couldn’t many other people as well, from 10-year-olds to grey-haired band’s coevals – the place was pretty full.
After a lukewarm support band the Purples fired it off with Pictures Of Home, Things I Never Said and Into The Fire played without a break. The guys were relaxed, Steve smiled all the time, Ian and Roger communicating with the audience as always. Steve’s amazing solos hit the roof as well as Ian’s everlasting vocals. Don showed himself off in his traditional keyboard solo, playing extracts from Star Wars.
The show was getting better and better with each song, can’t say there was any weak point. People were enjoying it pretty much and Space Truckin’ followed by Highway Star almost made us boil.
It amazes me how these gentlemen still have so much energy after so many active years and still love to share it with people. Unbelievable performances, great sound and a two-hour gig left deep impressions in me and, for sure, in any of the audience. These guys rocked Bratislava!
Pictures Of Home
Things I Never Said
Into The Fire
guitar solo
Strange Kind Of Woman
Rapture Of The Deep
Fireball
The Well Dressed Guitar
Kiss Tomorow Goodbye
When A Blind Man Cries
Lazy
keyboard solo
Perfect Strangers
Space Truckin’
Highway Star
Smoke On The Water
Hush
Black Night
Tino Vrzba
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