Purple Rainbow Vechtse Banen, Utrecht March 31st, 2007 Dommelsch Clash of the Coverbands 2006 Finals Purple Rainbow reached on February 10 the finals of the Clash of the Coverbands with a performance in the Dutch pop temple Paradiso in Amsterdam. The finals were held last Saturday March 31st in Icestadion De Vechtse Banen in Utrecht. ![]() Purple Rainbow had to start with their half hour set as the first of eight bands. It was splendid to see them perform this time on a big stage. The hall was filled with 5000 people. They started with a great steaming version of "Burn", followed by Rainbow's "Man On The Silver Mountain". Great they did a Rainbow track in the finals. And a excellent version as well. Mario played his guitar like Ritchie in his best years. Sabine her voice was very strong and powerfull again. Fine rhythm section by Pat & Menno and temporary stand-in John added some great Hammond organ (Purple Rainbow is still lookin' for a permanent organ/keyboardplayer, so if you live in The Netherlands.......). To end the show the crowd got 3 more Purple classic hits with "Highway Star", "Smoke On The Water" and "Child In Time". Another great performance by this superb Dutch Deep Purple and Rainbow tribute band. ![]() After Purple Rainbow 7 other bands followed, mainly bands who had a wide choice of top 100 all time hits. Only The Blues Brothers & Band were the other tribute band. And they ended as the winners of the Dommelsch Clash of the Coverbands 2006 with their act. Rattlesnake Shake, a good rockband, who did heavy rock versions of hits by the likes of George Michael, A-HA and Pearl Jam won the public's choice award. Pity Purple Rainbow didn't won but they made a lot of promotion for the music of Deep Purple and Rainbow in this contest which started over a year ago. The finals were covered by various Dutch press including 3voor12 and Music From NL. ![]() |