It's 11.05pm and I've just got in, what an epic night! The other reviews are right, the guys all seemed to be having a ball up there. I'm sorry Steve, I owe you a big apology, I was always a bit of a Blackmore snob, but watching the interaction between you all compared to the indifference of the old days was a revelation. I knew the set list but no-one had mentioned the twiddly-diddly bits...a fantastic repertoire! I wish I could apologise to the whole band for the lack of response from the seated areas, I know we are all knocking on a bit but come on, it's not everyday you see masters at work, or is that play? Anyway I had a great time, I'm all sweaty, my throat is sore and my ears are ringing (did they turn it up at the end?) Just like the old days!! Thankyou!    Nigel Canning Aged 41 and three-quarters and feeling it!

There was a gap of about 10 feet between the stage and the front row and on either side of the stage were bouncers ready to 'control' the audience. When a girl ran up to dance at the front and she was pulled away by the bouncers. Rapidly there was this sense of tension building up in the hall. Next thing Ian Gillan,
Roger Glover and Steve Morse jumped off stage into the 'gap' and continued to play from there...

"Just as things couldn't get better Gillan introduced Bernie Marsden who proceeded to delight and inspire with his duel with Steve Morse before leading into a raging(ly) good Smoke On The Water.
Steve deferred to Bernie for the solo and the audience lapped up every minute!"

"The girl next to me even threw her knickers on stage (a pair brought along for the occasion,
I hasten to add). She even asked security for permission to throw them!"

It's the day after, and I just had to write and say how fantastic the band were in Ipswich. It was very emotional at the end when Jon stayed on stage on his own to say goodbye..
Ian Bown.