Deep Purple Rising:  A Symphonic Tribute to the Legacy of Deep Purple

From “Hush” and “Smoke on the Water” to Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again”, Deep Purple and the  bands formed from its former members have delivered music fans some of their most beloved hits and anthems. Legendary rock vocalist, and Western New York native, Joe Retta (Trans-Siberian Orchestra,The Sweet, Dio Disciples, Heaven & Earth) fronts a full band and symphony orchestra presenting your favourites from Deep Purple, Whitesnake and Rainbow in a way you’ve never heard them before.

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The Musicians

Joe Retta, lead vocals

A native of Rochester, New York, Joe Retta developed a deep appreciation for music at an early age  and in the 80’s, came to Los Angeles to explore his options in the entertainment business. He spent the late 80s knocking around Southern California, singing a vast spectrum of music that helped him become a versatile 4 octave vocalist who could sing virtually anything — from jazz to heavy metal. 

His future as a front man was put on hold as he ended up as a single Father of two girls. His children older, he hit the road, touring with Gregg Rolie (Santana and Journey) and a number of top tribute acts. In 2008, he joined Sweet as their new lead singer, as well as “Dio Disciples” for various shows after Ronnie James Dio’s death. After this, Joe spent several years playing and recording with Heaven and Earth. In 2015 Joe joined the cast of the Trans Siberian Orchestra for their Christmas stadium tour.
For the past few years,  Retta is doing mostly studio work, and co-writing with several artists around the planet, including the Gregg Golden Band. Retta as toured all over the world including the US, Canada, Europe, South America and India and is considered by many, to be one of the top vocalists working today….just ask him.

Bradley Thachuk - conductor
Steven Thachuk - guitar
Paul Ill - Bass
Dan Potruch - drums
Zachary Provost - keyboards, piano, vocals