I was fortunate to catch this show last night up in Laval (Montreal) Quebec. Starship was good with sole original member David Freiberg.

Cathy Richardson was lead vocalist with Mickey Thomas back for this show/tour. They played 7 songs, 35 minutes, quick set including

White Rabbit & Somebody to love. Vocals were good, musically excellent.

Kansas was outstanding. Eric Holmquist filling in for Phil Ehart that last original member. Joe Deninzon on violin, Tom Brislin, Zak Rizvi,

Dan McGowan, Scott Bernard played a great set. They played the hits but also much loved  deep tracks. 

Hold on, Paradoz, Miracles out of nowwhere and Portrait were all really good. They played a solid 80-85 minute set. 

Deep Purple - I was hoping they could still play and Ian Gillen sing turns 81 tomorrow. He unlike some other senior artists sang within his

range and delivered solid vocals. Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Don Airey & Simon McBride (not easy trying to stand in Ritchie's shoes)

were outstanding. Starting with Highway Star, various keyboard (Don Airey excellent) & guitar solos that would lead into the hits.

The band was on fire. Lazy, Perfect Strangers, Space Trucking, monster Smoke on the Water with Hush as the encore.

Great set, they played a good 100 minutes. Don Airey & Simon traded organ & guitar licks like Derek & Warren.

I caught both Starship & Kansas 40 + years ago and was very happy hearing both bands. Deep Purple was a band I've followed since

Machine Head 1973, 1974 perhaps. Never thought I would get to to see them. I'm considering making a long run to Ottawa Thursday for the next show, yeah that good.