Beacon show 11/26..some thoughts

Just got back from the show tonight..just as I figured: they were spectacular. I knew Steve Morse would play as brilliantly as he did, having seen the man play with his own band. Gillan sang much better than I thought he would, not missing a scream. He did seem a litle tired at times though. Jon Lord played as well as I have ever seen him in the past 15 years. Ian Paice and Roger also played tight and solid all the way through.

It was very nice to see the band having fun and it showed in their playing.The musical highlights were many, but Steve's solo from When a Blind Man Cries was gave me that tingle up my spine that I get whenever an inspired solo hits my ears. Gillan knew it too, as he shook Morse's hand afterward.

I sure hope the enthusiasm and intensity stays with the band as the tour heads West..you folks are in for a treat..

Mike Paciullo

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