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music you really enjoy, that’s comradery.” Also,<br />
noting that “Everyone in this band is a top quality<br />
musician. There is no weakest link in this band.”<br />
Purple Machine is a Deep Purple Tribute Band dedicated<br />
to preserving the original sounds of Ritchie<br />
Blackmore. “Deep Purple is a damn good band and<br />
we've made a niche in rock 'n' roll history. Maybe not<br />
a huge one but enough to be very proud of.” -Jon<br />
Lord<br />
Purple Machine can be seen rocking the show at<br />
Quaker Steak and Lube and Harley Davidson Dealerships<br />
throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Recently,<br />
Purple Machine began incorporating White Snake<br />
covers into their repertoire for their high energy,<br />
electrifying shows. Purple Machine makes for the<br />
perfect back drop for Galvin’s creativity. Recently,<br />
fabricating, painting and customizing a 24 fret “Purple<br />
Pearl” guitar that Galvin proudly showcases during<br />
his performances. Who does that? A custom bike<br />
and a custom guitar!<br />
Purple Machine consists of Mike May on Lead Vocals,<br />
Steve Richards on Keyboards, Rafaello Tazmaco<br />
"Taz" Siacca on Bass Guitar and Vocals, Steve Galvin<br />
on Electric Guitar and Mike “Looch” Luciano on<br />
Drums. Purple Machine provides a soundtrack that<br />
inevitably transports a person back to an era that<br />
some view as an “old school” decade of classic rock.<br />
And, if one is lucky, they may find Purple Machine<br />
performing, coupled with one of Steve Galvin’s Custom<br />
Bike creations, at a community bike builder’s<br />
showcase. For additional information on Steve<br />
Galvin’s Custom Bikes, please contact him at 727<br />
637-7114 or via email wikkedsteel@gmail.com. For<br />
additional information on Purple Machine’s upcoming<br />
events, or to book a show, please visit their Facebook<br />
Page at www.facebook.com/PurpleMachineBand/ or<br />
contact the band via telephone at 727-457-2654.<br />
In retrospect, showcase your personal style during<br />
National Bike Month. Pull out those cute beach<br />
cruisers, ten speed bicycles, or even your custom<br />
creation. Save money on fuel, or admire the Bay<br />
Area residents that role model this ergonomic mode<br />
of transportation regularly. Step outside of the box<br />
and get in tune with the artist in you. Ride with pride<br />
and ride to a soundtrack that moves you!<br />
Send comments on this story to<br />
comments@baybuzz.org<br />
BUZZ Magazine May-June <strong>2017</strong> 13
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