Report: Bangalore Hits A DEEP PURPLE Patch

December 15, 2006

Ruma Singh of The Times of India reports:

When Bangalore techie Mahesh Srinivas mentioned by chance that he'd been a DEEP PURPLE fan the last 30 years, he didn't expect to be roped in to help with the hospitality for the band's forthcoming visit to the city.

Mahesh is part of a team that's working to ensure the band doesn't forget their two-day stay here. The hotel where they will be staying is pulling out the stops to make things memorable. From a purple theme at the hotel's restaurants and bar, to lilac and purple aromatherapy candles, soaps and cosmetics.

The music they'll listen to is important, too. "We discovered they like Indian fusion music, especially Mahavishnu, which has been a big influence on Steve Morse. We'll place CDs in their rooms,” says general manager PK Mohankumar.

Here's where Mahesh's expertise has proved invaluable. "Being a DEEP PURPLE specialist, he's told us about the politically correct songs from their repertoire, as the band has regrouped several times with different members,” he says. Other goodies: evening turndowns including purple and violet-themed bath salts, wine, cognac and cheese chosen to their specific preferences. Southpaw Ian Paice will find his room set for a leftie. Steve Morse, a prolific writer, will find writing material in his, should he be inspired to put pen to paper.

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