There is a brand new interview with Steve Morse on Playback:stl. Derek Lauer writes in his introduction: There was an incredible synergy of brilliant musicians at the University of Miami in Florida in the early ’70s, with people in the School of Music like Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius, Hiram Bullock, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein and […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-09-12
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Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night will be featured guests on Richard Quest’s program Quest for Rock ‘n’ Roll. The show will air on CNN International on Saturday, September 22 at 6:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 23 at 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (all times are GMT). Thanks to Blabbermouth.net for the […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-09-10
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Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has penciled in for the upcoming season two concerts with Deep Purple music: Friday March 28, 2008 Saturday March 29, 2008 Both concerts will be performed at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide, Australia. ASO will perform together with rock vocalist Vince Contarino (Zep Boys) and other Aussie rock musicians. The program appears […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-09-05
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In the wake of Monteux’2006 release, Classic Rock Revisited has published Peter Lindblad’s interview with Roger Glover. Roger discusses special connection the band shares with this swiss town, the infamous Casino fire that laid down the story told in Smoke on the Water, their appearances at the Monterux Jazz Festival, and the upcoming French tour. […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-28
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Ian Gillan spoke to his local newspaper Dorset Echo backing the opposition against a road project, over which the tempers are apparently flying very high (just check the comments to the article on newspaper’s website). The bone of contention seems to be the Dorset County Council’s plan to build a relief road from Dorchester (county […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-28
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Jon Lord & The Hoochie Coochie Men have a new website, launched in time for release of their new album, ‘Danger, White Men Dancing‘. Find info about the band, video clips and – most importantly – sound clips from the forthcoming album with guest appearances by Ian Gillan, Jimmy Barnes and Jeff Duff. Check out […]
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Posted in News by Rasmus Heide on 2007-08-27
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Not a month after the previous ones, the new Notes from the road appear on Steve’s site. The joys of home, sweet home, ice machines, 24-hour convenience stores and private jet — read all about it on stevemorse.com. Thanks to Daniel Bengtsson for the info.
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-26
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As previously reported, Deep Purple’s management Thames Talent has contracted Paid Inc. to run a brand new Deep Purple’s Official Fan Community website. The site went live a few days ago so pay them a visit at www.deeppurple.org. Thanks to Gordon Dale for the info.
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-25
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Tour dates for the next European leg of the tour have been confirmed by the Deep Purple management. Compared to the information we had previously, several dates in Eastern and Central Europe have been added to the beginning of the tour. It starts on October 31 in Romania, will visit Bulgaria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-24
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The Sunflower Jam 2007 lineup has undergone some changes. Chad Smith and Beverley Knight will not be able to take part in the event. On the other hand, Steve White’s (from Paul Weller Band) appearance has been already confirmed and there are more artists to come. To the best of our knowledge, Ian Paice, Jon […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-08-24
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