... The Purple Project, are headlining on Thursday 12th May on the main stage at the Harley Davidson Euro Festival Golfe de Saint-Tropez
Harley Davidson Euro Festival 2011
... The Purple Project, to appear at the 13th Harley Davidson European Bike Week Festival
Faak Am see/Karnten Austria
7th to 12th September '10 - More information coming soon.
100,000 people on 75,000 bikes - That's a lot of people!
Here's a link to last year's festival website:
Harley Davidson 12th European Bike Week
... The Purple Project, Reading Chronicle
... Paul Wrightson and Blind Ego
Kalle Wallner, guitarist with German band RPWL releases his second album from his solo project, Blind Ego, in April. The album has a working title of ‘Numb’ and again features Paul Wrightson on vocals with John Jowitt, and Sebastian Harnack from Sylvan sharing bass duties.
Latest news: Drummer Iggor Cavalera (Sepultura, Soulfly, Mix Hell) has recorded one song for upcoming Blind Ego album.
The album is said to be rockier than their critically acclaimed first album ‘Mirror’, which also featured guest appearances by John Mitchell of It Bites, Arena and Frost, and Clive Nolan of Arena and Pendragon.
About Blind Ego
In the year 2005, after having released five albums with his current main band RPWL, guitarist Kalle Wallner decided that it was high time to write down his own story...
Many friends were enthusiastic about this idea and contributed great musical spirit to this project: John Jowitt ( IQ, Frost, Arena) Tommy Eberhardt, Paul Wrightson (Arena), John Mitchell ( Arena, It Bites, Frost, Kino) and many more. In cooperation with his RPWL mate Yogi Lang Kalle Wallner produced the album MIRROR; released 27th January 2007 to critical acclaim, with many reviewers awarding 9/10 and album of the month.
On album "mirror":
Kalle Wallner: guitars
John Jowitt: bass
John Mitchell: vocals
Paul Wrightson: vocals
Tommy Eberhardt: drums
special guest appearance:
Yogi Lang: keyboards
Clive Nolan: backing vocals
Stefan Obermaier: sound-design
Current live line-up:
Kalle Wallner: guitar
Paul Wrightson: vocals
John Jowitt: bass
Manuel Ammon: guitar
Michael Schwager: drums
... The SAS Band (with Johnny Marter)
at the indigO2
Our very own Johnny Marter will be playing with the renowned SAS Band for their New Year Bash at the indigO2 on the 24th January '09.
GIG AND TICKET INFORMATION
THE SAS BAND at indigO2 — the intimate live music venue at The O2, Greenwich, London SE10, www.theindigo2.com
Hot off the back of Queen + Paul Rodgers' European Tour, Spike Edney announces the next gig for The SAS Band.
Guest artists who will be gracing the indigO2 stage for this night of fun and explosive music include Roy Wood (Wizard/The Move); Graham Gouldman (10cc); Madeline Bell (Blue Mink); Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann's Earthband); Jeff Scott Soto (Journey/Y.Malmsteen); Toyah Willcox; Fabba Girls; Patti Russo (Meatloaf) and special guest, Roger Taylor of Queen!
This night will also feature, World Super Bike Champion, James Toseland and his band CRASH as our opening band.
Doors open 7.00 pm.
7.45pm Crash
8.45pm The SAS Band
There is an age restriction of 14+ at this venue. Children 14-16 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent.
Ticket price: £27.50 (ground floor, standing) or £45 (Kings Row, seated in balcony with private bar) if purchased through the SAS Band office, or £30.25/£47.75 if purchased through Ticketmaster. The SAS Band only receive a limited number of tickets to sell to ‘Friends of the SAS Band’ at the reduced prices, so it’s advised to book soon.
The SAS Band office now accepts VISA and Mastercard and most debit cards. Please call Charlotte at the SAS Band office with your credit card details on 01293 783 399. To book tickets via Ticketmaster go to www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call 0844 844 0002.
... Turning the air blue
... The hard-hitting rock & blues band 'The Blue Bishops' have announced that they're soon to release a new album on Bronze Records (of Uriah Heep/Motörhead fame). Our very own Chris Hook who stands in for the great Jim Rodford (Argent, The Zombies) is lined-up to play a significant number of dates on the promotional tour!
... Shades of Deep Purple
Sept '08 ... Purple Project guitarist Chris Voysey performed with Deep Purple founder member Nick Simper at the Mick Jagger Centre in Dartford, Kent..
Nick appeared with his band 'The Good Ol' Boys' and put in a fine performance - a great evening was had by all! Chris was delighted to be able to share the stage with one of the founder members of Deep Purple and had time to meet and chat with Nick after the show.
Nick Simper and Chris Voysey at the Mick Jagger Centre.
Nick Simper
... Rock of Ages
Rivermead Leisure Centre, - Reading - 28th February 2008
The Purple Project would like to thank their good friend Doogie White (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen) for stepping in at extremely short notice to cover for Paul Wrightson who was unwell with laryngitis! This was an important charity event at which the band was scheduled to play with Ian Paice. However, he subsequently was unable to play due to touring commitments with Deep Purple in South America ... maybe next time!
Many legendary acts spanning the decades, gave their valuable time to support the 'Rock of Ages' charity event. It was a great night with Doogie putting in a superb performance.
Promoter Chris Wright said of the evening “The event exceeded my expectations. Audience and artists alike seemed to have a great time” The event was organized to raise funds for the 'Music For All' charity.
Doogie White performing with The Purple Project at the 'Rock of Ages' charity event.
