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Don Airey interview on Metalhead.ro
In anticipation of the first concert of European tour, Romanian magazine Metalhead published an interview with Don Airey in it’s online edition:
Thanks to Metalhead.ro for permission to reproduce the interview.
Setlist poll: Return of the Jedi
If our first setlist poll have proved anything, it’s that most people can agree on what exactly the golden oldies are (and even there opinions varied wildly). Let’s tackle it from a slightly different angle — how many new vs. old songs should be in the setlist? By “new” we mean anything starting from 1995.
How many new songs in a set would you like to hear?
- 6 (14%, 170 Votes)
- 5 (14%, 167 Votes)
- 8 (14%, 164 Votes)
- 10 (12%, 147 Votes)
- 7 (12%, 146 Votes)
- 4 (9%, 109 Votes)
- Only new songs (5%, 63 Votes)
- 3 (5%, 57 Votes)
- 9 (3%, 38 Votes)
- 15 (3%, 35 Votes)
- 12 (3%, 31 Votes)
- None (2%, 26 Votes)
- 2 (2%, 18 Votes)
- 1 (1%, 10 Votes)
- 13 (1%, 8 Votes)
- 11 (1%, 7 Votes)
- 14 (0%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 1,198
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- Poll closes on October 27, at 23:59 UTC (let’s make it a blitz).
Thanks to Erik Lidström for the idea.
– One heck of a cathedral!
On Saturday Jon Lord and the Liverpool Philharmonics premiered his Durham Concerto at Durham Cathedral.
In a TV interview the day before the show, Lord called his latest venue ‘One heck of a cathedral’ and went on to expand on how he wrote the new Durham Concerto – and how Deep Purple became the loudest band in the world.
Find this, photos and comments to the success of Lord’s new Concerto at Jon Lord’s new official website, JonLord.org. Photo: John Attle.
Guitar Clinic in Italy
Steve Morse will perform a guitar clinic in Italy on November 10 at the Discoteca Corallo, Viale della Rocca, 10, Scandiano (RE). The clinic will start at 3pm and tickets cost 20 Euros. This event is sponsored by the Modern Music Institute. Call +39 340-6645131 for more information.
Thanks to Ivano Bosello for the info.
Paul Rodgers confirms Purple story
In a recent interview published in Houston Press blogs, Paul Rodgers confirmed the story of getting an offer to join Purple back in 1973:
HR: Any truth to the story that you were asked to be the lead singer of Deep Purple after Ian Gillan left?
PR: Yes. Free had played with Deep Purple in Australia and it was our very last show. I got along really well with [Purple] keyboardist Jon Lord and we exchanged numbers. Later, I got a call to [join], but I was forming Bad Company at the time, so it wasn’t possible.
Paris Moon news
SPV records confirms that for the new Blackmore’s Night release Paris Moon, the DVD and CD will only be sold together as a boxed set. Despite prior speculation, they have no plans to sell the DVD and CD as separate items.
Promotional video (Village Lanterne) for the new DVD/CD box set:
Electronic Press Kit documentary for Paris Moon (Real Video)
Thanks to Mike Garrett for the info.
Jon Lord gets new official website
Jon Lord finally has a new official website – JonLord.org.
In its early stages the website will host news on Jon Lord’s concert and recording activities. Gradually it will develop to also include personal messages from Jon Lord, discography, tour dates, etc.
JonLord.org encourages comments, suggestions and discussions related to Jon Lord, so don’t hold back on your comments.
(The rest of) Blackmore’s Night tour proceeding as planned
In the wake of two cancelled shows Blackmore’s Night management has posted the following update on www.blackmoresnight.com:
We are happy to announce that everyone in Blackmore’s Night is feeling well and the performances will go on as scheduled.
Follow-up was also issued via email:
Greetings M’Lords and Ladies — Latest update on Blackmore’s Night tickets
New York City show, on Oct 29, at Gramercy Blender Theater is sold out. Please book your tickets for the remaining shows now, so you do not get closed out.
Oct 18 HOB Chicago-standing room only; few spaces left
http://www.ticketmaster.comOct 21 Raleigh N Carolina A J Fletcher Opera House http://www.ticketmaster.com
Oct 25 Charlotte N Carolina Mcglohon Theater at Spirit Square
http://www.carolinatix.orgOct 29 NYC sold out
Oct 30 The Strand Lakewood N Jersey. Last Blackmore’s Night performance for 2007
http://www.strandlakewood.com
Thanks to Mike Garrett for the info.
Glenn Hughes: Mistreated on The Slavi Show
GHPG.net has posted a video of Glenn Hughes performing Mistreated on The Slavi Show in Bulgaria. Recorded in Sofia and as broadcast on Thursday, September 27th, 2007. He was supported by in-house The Cuckoo Band.
Blackmore’s Night October 14 gig cancelled
It looks like Ritchie’s illness proved to be difficult to cure. October 14 gig in Kent, Ohio, was cancelled as well. At this point we have no information if the appearance will be rescheduled or if it’s cancelled for good, and how to obtain a refund in either case.
Thanks to Kevin Dixon for the info.
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