Following the recent demise of Freefall Vertigo, a new band is being launched in tribute to the music of Eric Clapton, Cream and Derek & The Dominos:
ERIC CLAPPED-OUT!
Songs being rehearsed are:
'Before You Accuse Me, Take A Look At Yourself'
'Tell The Truth'
'I Can't Stand It'
'Bad Influence'
'Tearing Us Apart'
'The Shape You're In'
'I Ain't Gonna Stand For It'
'Strange Brew, Killing What's Inside Of You'
'Behind The Mask'
'Double Crossing Time'
'I Feel Free'
Thursday 2 December 2010
Wednesday 6 October 2010
Tuesday 13 July 2010
DEEPEST PURPLE - BLAST FROM THE PAST!
Would you adam and believe it...? Only 5 years late...just been sent a message about an old review someone found about our Deepest Purple days...
From the Springhead Pub, Hull - 5th March 2005 !!!
in case you can't access the link, http://www.islander.karoo.net/03.htm
here's the review and even the dodgy pics...enjoy.
Doesn't say who actually reviewed the gig ('J' perhaps..?), but thanks to whoever you think you are (that's a Deep Purple in-joke btw)
From the Springhead Pub, Hull - 5th March 2005 !!!
in case you can't access the link, http://www.islander.karoo.net/03.htm
here's the review and even the dodgy pics...enjoy.
Doesn't say who actually reviewed the gig ('J' perhaps..?), but thanks to whoever you think you are (that's a Deep Purple in-joke btw)
deepest purple @ Springhead pub 5th mar 05
I have to admit to suppressing a little chuckle when the band appeared on stage wearing very kitch 70’s outfits for the first set.
Deepest purple cover the Ian Gillan and the David Coverdale era’s of Deep Purple albeit with the same line up.
Starting the night off with the classic speed king and highway star, a couple of the band members wearing wigs for authenticity, they almost looked the part! However it was the sound of deep purple that the near full house had come to hear, and they were not to be disappointed, this band gave a masterclass of demonstrating their musical talents, the vocal abilities and range of lead singer Kevin McGillian being tested to the full right through the night and he was not found wanting. Richie Blackmore being played by Neil Priddey was excellent all night as were Tim Campling as Roger Glover/ Glen Hughes on Bass, Stu Armstrong as Jon Lord on keys and Steve Shaddy as Ian Paice on drums.
The only downside to the performance was a little problem with the sound mixing throughout the night, which was being done by Stu who was trying to mix whilst playing the keyboards, But overall it was a job well done.
The band continued in the authenticity mode with “Richie” apparently not wanting to play woman from Tokyo as the original Richie thought it was too commercial, but it was all very tongue in cheek and was part of creating a fun evening.
Throughout the evening the audience thrilled to a run down of most of purples classic tracks, part way through the evening switching from Gillan Mode to Coverdale performing for a total of just over 2 hours non-stop, Audience participation was, of course essential, with most people joining in the chorus’s of the better known songs, particularly the grand finale smoke on the water, with everyone giving their all, being encouraged, or more like ordered to sing the intro too J
This was a great evening’s entertainment by a very capable band with a touch for recreating the original sounds of Deep Purple, dunno about the dodgy 70’s look though
Wednesday 5 May 2010
THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD....EVER!.......KISS ROCKS!
No, not Freefall Vertigo, we're not that big-headed... I was fortunate enough to be at the opening night of the KISS 'Sonic Boom Over Europe' Tour - Sheffield Arena, 1st May 2010.
What an unbelievable show by a band that truly defines the word 'legendary'.
The last time I saw Kiss was in the non-make up years at Donington '88 (the Iron Maiden headliner show). To be honest, I was a little disappointed in them. Without the make-up and the completely over-the-top stage show, KISS were just another rock/metal band with some reasonable songs.
At Sheffield on Saturday 1st May, I took my 11 year old daughter to her first ever rock gig as a belated birthday present. We were all completely awed by just how good KISS were on the night. A completely stunning, theatrical, pyrotechnic and gimmick-laden show that in no way detracted from the awesome array of hit after hit from their immense back catalogue spanning no less than 36 years!
Despite Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons being 58 and 61 years old respectively, they stomped and leapt around the stage like 30-somethings! They were even flying around the stage and arena on wires and trapezes!
A mind-blowing night that should rank in the 101 things to do before you die...EXPERIENCE THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD DELIVER THE BEST LIVE SHOW YOU'LL EVER SEE!
What an unbelievable show by a band that truly defines the word 'legendary'.
The last time I saw Kiss was in the non-make up years at Donington '88 (the Iron Maiden headliner show). To be honest, I was a little disappointed in them. Without the make-up and the completely over-the-top stage show, KISS were just another rock/metal band with some reasonable songs.
At Sheffield on Saturday 1st May, I took my 11 year old daughter to her first ever rock gig as a belated birthday present. We were all completely awed by just how good KISS were on the night. A completely stunning, theatrical, pyrotechnic and gimmick-laden show that in no way detracted from the awesome array of hit after hit from their immense back catalogue spanning no less than 36 years!
Despite Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons being 58 and 61 years old respectively, they stomped and leapt around the stage like 30-somethings! They were even flying around the stage and arena on wires and trapezes!
A mind-blowing night that should rank in the 101 things to do before you die...EXPERIENCE THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD DELIVER THE BEST LIVE SHOW YOU'LL EVER SEE!
Sunday 3 May 2009
HIPGNOSIS - THE GREATEST ALBUM COVERS EVER...?
Hipgnosis - the art studio responsible for some of the most striking and enigmatic album covers in rock...
so what do the numbers 3917 signify on the dice on Bad Company's "Straight Shooter"...?
and what's their best cover..? Dark Side Of The Moon? Animal Magnetism? Deceptive Bends.?
I feel a poll coming on!
Send me your best album covers for a forthcoming debate.
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