So not all of us we’re there the first time around, but tonight gives everyone a chance to re-live the glorious days of 70s rock with Glenn Hughes as he plays Deep Purple.
The Tramshed in Cardiff is packed and there’s an air of eagerness in anticipation of ‘the voice of rock’ hitting the stage. Setting things up nicely is Dead Sea Skulls from Birmingham, led by Glenn’s current drummer Ash Sheehan, who has all the energy of a toddler with a sugar rush. They’re bringing fast-paced excitement as Ash not only plays drums, but sings and does the frontman thing at the same time – incredible. The crowd is loving it.
Glenn and the band - made up of Soren Andersen (guitar), Bob Fridzema (keyboard) and Ash Sheehan (drums) - are next up to delight and amaze and that’s just what they do.
A surprisingly short set list of hits, but long in duration so we’re getting more than our money’s worth. Witnessing the band in action, recreating such time-honoured classics as Stormbringer, Mistreated and Might Just Take Your Life, with such precision, is a joy to watch. Glenn clearly agrees as he beams his signature smile and tells the crowd how happy and grateful he is. We’re also treated to some of the many stories he has, including days with Tommy Bolin. Finishing with Highway Star and then Burn, it really is a step back in time and an honour to witness the magic still happening.
Thanks Glenn and the boys for the trip.
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