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Esquires Club, Bedford, May 3, 2008.

Nick Simper and the Good Old Boys:
I’m Ready, Fool, My Way, Shaky Ground, Sleepwalk, 25 Rock, Somebody to Love, Los Lobos, Come On Everybody, Shaking All Over (encores: Hush, The Good old Boys). […]

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Deep Purple convention

More Black Than Purple will be hosting a Purple convention on May 3rd in Bedford, UK:

Wymer UK is pleased to announce a Deep Purple convention celebrating the momentous occasion of forty years since the inception of this classic hard […]

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Purple Night in Helsinki

Perfect Strangers of Finland are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a Purple Night party on January 18th at 8pm at the Tavastia Club in Helsinki:

On Friday, 18th of January, 2008, we are celebrating our 10-year old club, and we are […]

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Guinness confirms SOTW record

Guinness World Records has officially confirmed the new record for the Largest Guitar Ensemble with 1,802 players. The record was set on June 23, 2007 in Leinfelden, Germany (near Stuttgart). That event was organised by Guitar World Record. The previous record of […]

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UK tribute bands

Upcoming gigs by several British tribute bands:

Pure Purple

Sunday 27th May, The Vic Bikers Pub, Coalville
Monday 28th May, Gilberts Bar, 54 Field Street, Willenhall, (On stage 8 to 9pm)
Saturday 2nd June, The Engine, Donisthorpe

Deeply Purple

Saturday 2nd June, […]

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Fun in Helsinki

The Finnish fans sure know how to party!

Deep Purple play in Helsinki on Wednesday 23rd May. Before the show from 18.00, Crazy Purple of Mika Jarvinen plays DP music at Bruuveri (Fredrikinkatu 63, Kamppi shopping centre).

After the show […]

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Jon Lord sees tingling strings in Denmark

Last night in Odense, Denmark, Jon Lord witnessed an impressive performance of his piano concerto ‘Boom of the Tingling Strings’ performed by the Odense Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paul Mann and featuring Nelson Goerner on piano.

The near-sold out concert was a resounding […]

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Rare Paice contributions to charity auction

On Thursday July 20, the first annual Jeff-fest will take place in Newcastle, UK. The event is a celebration of legendary British DJ Little Jeff who passed away earlier this year. Then night will feature a charity auction with proceeds going […]

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Gillan’s Inn Release Party

There will be a prerelease party for Ian Gillan’s new album, "Gillan’s Inn" in Helsinki, Finland on April 8, from 20.00 to 22.00. It will take place at the club Hevimesta.
Thanks to PSOF for the information.

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Helsinki Aftershow Party

After Deep Purple’s concert in Helsinki, Finland on February 1, there will be aftershow party at the club “On The Rocks” in Helsinki. “Dr. Purple” will play there at 23.30.
Thanks to PSOF for the information.

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