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 spotcoffee https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXEVFdlDyJ38o1Duiy-Ikl-r0Kae9LmR2&si=_-aLd56s1HaBJ2hp Billie Eilish / Dora Jar Nov 29, 2024
 Bill Mair July 7, 1971. Review as written by Jim Smith from The Hamilton Spectator. "Any musician who can excite a crowd in a sauna bath must be doing something right. Last evening Deep Purple got the best response any legitimate rock act has ever received in Hamilton outside of McMaster. The English quintet had the audience screaming for more. And they did it for a sweltering crowd at the Forum. Rock music, as too many bands have been proving recently, can be a stultifying experience for an audience. To the rock musicians, the joy of music has been replaced by an intellectual exercise which may excite the musicians, who are always free to entertain themselves, but generally bores the audience. Deep Purple worked in its intellectual content. This is no bush-league act - its credentials include concerts with symphony orchestras - so its interests run a little farther afield than most rock groups. So, in an 85-minute set the group dealt with only five numbers, which became themes on which elaborate structures were built. The musicians were able to play their own little solos. But there was always a sense of purpose to which the solos were constantly subject. And the purpose was strengthening the rock theme. That is the key; the group never forgot that it is a rock group. The focal point of the show was guitarist Ritchie Blackmore as he flailed about with his instrument. Blackmore threw his guitar between his legs, over his shoulder, and at one point even had it lying on the floor as he used his feet for picks. It was one of rock's epic phallic displays. By the end, strobe lights were accenting Blackmore's heroics and a Peter Townsend [sic] finale with a smashed guitar seemed inevitable. The destruction never came, though, for Blackmore had lost three guitars in transit to America and couldn't afford to lose another. The music came between Blackmore's gymnastics. Deep Purple has mastered the art of building a song before dropping the volume in a crashing sweep - to a whisper. Time changes and interplay of riffs punctuate the basic theme. At one point, in one of the year's major understatements, singer Ian Gillan described Child In Time as 'Our slowest song. It's also our fastest song. We have a lot of speed changes in this.' Gillan proved to be an intriguing vocalist. Any singer who can imitate a siren going from its lowest to highest pitch must be given credit, at least for control. Perhaps that isn't great singing, but it is great showmanship. And in rock, singing takes a back seat to showmanship every time. But the most impressive aspect of the Deep Purple performance was an apparent concern for the audience. Gillan asked several times for the audience indulgence while equipment was repaired. Every song was introduced and its meaning discussed. Gillan made the audience feel that it was as important to the show as was the group. The show was a collection of the best aspects of English rock. Someone said that The Who and Jimi Hendrix have done it better. Perhaps - but the difference is marginal and important only to the purists. Rock needs more acts like Deep Purple that are not afraid to borrow ideas from other performers. Of course, the Forum, which is rapidly becoming a favorite with local promoters, was close to unbearable. The heat and humidity were reminiscent of last summer's highlight, the Sly concert. There are 15 tiny windows in the Forum and not one had a breath of air. The promoters, Cymba of Toronto, had tried to tame the Forum's undesirable features. At least, and this is the first time for a local rock concert this year, there was a good sound system. The Forum proved to have too little power to run all the amplifiers Deep Purple wanted and there was only room for one spotlight, but that is an institutional problem that goes with the building. As a surprise gesture, the organizers even had chairs for the audience. All the city needs now is air-conditioning for its shows and some of those snide remarks about Hamilton concerts might end. But we won't find air-conditioning in the Forum." Jim Smith from The Hamilton Spectator Deep Purple / Matthews Southern Comfort / Chilliwack / Sundance / Steel River Nov 29, 2024
 KrimsonVT Porcupine Tree was the opening act for Yes this show. Porcupine Tree Nov 29, 2024
 KrimsonVT PT Set List: Blackest Eyes The Sound of Muzak Gravity Eyelids Hatesong Heartattack in a Layby Tinto Brass Yes Nov 29, 2024
 Rick Willenberg Shook hands with Dan Marsala (Story of the Year) walking in. He joined Senses Fail on stage for playful banter and then took a verse and backup vocals for the Helena finale with Buddy Nielson & Chris Conley Senses Fail / Saves The Day / Narrow Head Nov 28, 2024
 Douglas Inman with Tetsu on Bass Rod Stewart / Faces / Rory Gallagher Nov 28, 2024
 Lucy Lewis £35.50 Paul Young @ OVO Arena, Wembley Nov 28, 2024
 Lucy Lewis £16.50 Starsailor Nov 28, 2024
 Sofia tolentino Vaz The first show of my life. I wanna more shows in Brasilia🩷🙏🙏 Bruno Mars Nov 28, 2024
 Lucy Lewis Little Comets were their second support Hockey / Deastro Nov 28, 2024
 Ralf Wittmer Ohne Vorband ! The Smashing Pumpkins Nov 28, 2024
 naterie There were two dates for this show at Edgefield. The other date was September 13, 2023. Pixies / Modest Mouse / Cat Power Nov 28, 2024
 IanH Awesome concert , they guy still has it. Midge Ure / The India Electric Company Nov 28, 2024
 Gabriellamae_ AND during the last song “Belong Together” we got to see a man propose to his fiancé in the balcony! It was so wholesome, Mark and everyone else was so happy for them 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 Mark Ambor / Kenzie Nov 27, 2024
 Gabriellamae_ Mark said it was his first time in Detroit too, so he sang My Girl to honor the Motown music history which was sooo cute! Mark Ambor / Kenzie Nov 27, 2024
 Gabriellamae_ honestly the fellow attendees made the night, we were by this 40-50 year old married couple who looked like they were out of a Landsend catalog and they were SO funny! We were by the back, so every time girls would push through he would ask if they were looking for their friend Grace and that Grace was up at the front waiting for them. Everyone was so confused but it was so funny and became the joke of the night. Multiple other pairs around us got into it and were laughing so hard. They were so considerate too, trying to help people (like me) be able to see. His super nice iPhone got way better videos and photos than my iPhone 12 and so after the show he even sent me multiple videos and photos (that I shared here). It was such a vibe, Mark was great live. His band and the music was amazing live too. It was my first time at the venue and it was really nice - easily got some drinks & then you could hear everything! We didn’t get to go very far in bc it was much busier that I anticipated. But from what I could see I liked it! You could really feel the music through the floor too which I loved Mark Ambor / Kenzie Nov 27, 2024
 oamike Found my ticket to this show, proving the date was September 12, 2023 Pixies / Modest Mouse / Cat Power Nov 27, 2024
 mustardbutton I met him after the show waiting outside! Rex Orange County Nov 27, 2024
 IanH Venue known as The Gaumont at the time of the concert. Sister Sledge Nov 27, 2024
 IanH Venue known as The Gaumont at the time of the concert. The Commodores Nov 27, 2024