JON LORD Announces Russian Tour With Hungarian DEEP PURPLE Tribute Band CRY FREE
January 24, 2011, 13 years ago
In April, JON LORD (ex-DEEP PURPLE) will perform four concerts in Russia, taking in both Moscow and St. Petersburg but also Rostov-on-Don and Krasnodar.
The concerts will feature Hungarian Deep Purple tribute band, CRY FREE, and two different orchestras (depending on the city) as well as singers to be confirmed.
Dates include:
April
12 - Krasnodar, Russia - DI Primiera14 - Rostov-On-Don, Russia - KSK Express
17 - St Petersburg, Russia - BKZ Oktyabrskiy Concert Hall
20 - Moscow, Russia - Crocus City Hall
In a new half hour video interview, Jon Lord discusses Hammond organs with session player and composer Malc Deakin. They recount Jon Lord’s invention of the glorious Hammond beast and how he came to meet one in Outer Mongolia.
Filmed at Jon Lord’s home studio, they also discuss Lord’s next musical plans, dealing with wooshing deadlines, playing 'Green Onions In D' and much more. Check it out at this location.
According to a recent update, Lord's three German concerts scheduled for May have been cancelled due to the promoter going into insolvency. The shows include:
May
11 - Koblenz13 - Frankfurt
14 - Stuttgart
"Obviously everyone is very disappointed but it is out of our hands. We hope that Jon Lord can return to Germany later in the year," says manager Tarquin Gotch. "For refunds, ticket holders should contact the venue or ticket outlet where they purchased the ticket."
