I had the good fortune to attend Ritchie’s Glasgow show last Sunday night. The setlist was a bit different, and though I was disappointed that he didn’t play Catch the Rainbow, the big consolations were his performances of 16th Century Greensleeves and Temple of the King!

Ritchie played beautifully through the night in Glasgow. Highlights were his solos on Mistreated, Child in Time and Stargazer. Ronnie did a nice job on all the songs. His range is well suited for the Dio, JLT, Bonnet & Coverdale songs. He does not quite have the power of vintage Gillan in the high range for such songs as Child in Time – he needed a little help from Candice Night and another lady to hit the highest notes on that one.

The Glasgow show sounded definitely tighter than what I heard on the 2016 CDs of Memories in Rock (Germany) and Live in Birmingham 2016 CD. The band seems to have rehearsed more and ironed out most of the kinks.

Ritchie seemed very happy all evening at that show. Lots of smiles and audience interaction.

I am very pleased to have been able to witness such an event. Hopefully Ritchie returns with Rainbow again next year!