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Our Blogger: Angelo

The Deep Purple are a British rock group born in 1968, among the most important and influential rock bands of all time. A couple of his songs are classics of rock and heavy metal, whose history can’t be told without mentioning this impressive band.

They are considered pioneers of rock and heavy metal. They have sold over 100 million copies worldwide , and as a prove of their significance to the rock world, his classic Smoke In The Water has been used recently to break the Guinness world record for the largest guitar ensemble (over 1600 people in Kansas City!)

The Deep Purple concert will be held in Rome the 12^{th of} December 2009 in the arena PalaLottomatica – piazzale dello Sport (EUR).

Cost of ticket: € 51.75 ring I, II an. € 46.00; II an. lateral € 40.25, an III. € 34.50, € 40.25 parterre

They’re coming back again to rock all of us, so be ready for the best party concert of your life: it’s forbidden to miss this great opportunity so you better be there…

If you are planning to attend the concert, your best choice for accommodation are Yes Hotel and Hotel des Artistes. Its perfect location, only minutes away from the Termini station, will allow you to visit all the sights in the city and the venue for the concert easily, saving you the stress normally associated with the visits to new cities. And when you come back, the great comfort both offer will be a blessing after a long day of rock and roll!

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Our Blogger: Marcelo

The legend of Folk-Rock Mister John Fogerty will offer a concert in Rome, on July 25^th 2009. He was the creator of a powerful folk style, that mixed the sounds of the life in the Bayou with the electrical force of Rock and Roll during the 60’ and 70’s.

Pacifist, he stood against the Vietnam war, as he did recently again with the conflict in Irak. Most of his songs are written from the point of view of the hard-working man in contact with nature, perfectly aware of the daily fight and of a certain unfair play going on in the air.

Fogerty was born in 1945 in Berkley. He was the founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival. In 1959 he had his first musical experience when together with drummer Doug Clifford and bassist Stu Cook formed the instrumental trio The Blue Velvets. Next year he joined his brother Tom Fogerty, rhythm guitarist and singer. In 1964 the group changed its name to The Golliwogs and again in 1968 they changed to Creedence Clearwater Revival.

The single Susie Q was the beginning of a very successful career, followed by I Put a Spell on you. Albums like Green River or Willy and the Poor Boys sealed the success of the band and are evergreen classics in the History of Rock.

But for all the success of Creedence, something that remains unexplained is why Fogerty didn’t have the same lucky star during his solo career.

The Auditorium is easy to reach from our locations. Visit www.hoteldesartistes.com or www.yeshotelrome.com. Enjoy it!!!

Our Blogger: Wanda

Rome celebrates the 29 June of every year the feast of its patrons Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Special ceremonies are organized in all the churches of the city, especially in those entitled to the Principles of the Apostles.

According to the tradition both saints were confined in the Mamertine Prison (pictured above), in the skirts of the capitol, a place that still exists and can be visited. There St. Peter succeeded in converting the guards and baptized them, and when he realized there was no water, he hit the ground where a fountain magically appeared.

St. Peter was brought to the ancient Neronian Circus located on the area where St.Peter’s square is now. He was crucified there with his head down to the ground.

St. Paul instead was conducted "to aquas salvias", in the actual area of the Three Fountains, on the Laurentina Street, to be beheaded; the story goes that his head bounced three times, creating every time a fountain: one of hot water, one of warm water and finally one with cold water.

On June 29th solemn rites are celebrated and, many of the dedicated to St. Peter. An interesting tradition is to kiss the feet of the great bronze statue of St. Pietro placed in the central aisle St.Peter’s basilica.

As commemoration of the party of the Roman patrons there’s as well a procession on which the chains of St. Paul are brought: they are preserved near the basilica ostiense and consists of 14 iron rings.

To enjoy many other Roman traditions, stay at Hotel Des Artistes or Yes Hotel in Rome. Both will offer you all the comfort you need in the heart of the Eternal City.