The Dead Daisies reunited with Glenn Hughes for a one-off performance on May 30, 2026, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. Performing under the The Purple Daisies name, the lineup featured Hughes handling vocals and bass alongside guitarist Doug Aldrich, guitarist David Lowy, and drummer Tommy Clufetos.
The show was split into two distinct sets. The first focused on 10 songs from The Dead Daisies‘ catalog, while the second turned its attention to a selection of classic Deep Purple material.
The response to the sold-out concert has now led to another appearance from The Purple Daisies. The band will return on October 2, 2026, for a second performance at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California.
Fans attending the California date can expect the same format that made the Illinois show such a success, opening with The Dead Daisies material before shifting into a set built around songs made famous by Deep Purple.
The collaboration between Hughes and The Dead Daisies drew strong reactions from both fans and media, with attendees traveling from different parts of the world to catch the St. Charles performance. Interest in seeing the project return quickly grew after the concert.
“This wasn’t something we planned,” says Lowy. “The response from fans after the Arcada show was incredible. We had so many people asking if we’d do it again, so we’re excited to bring The Purple Daisies to Los Angeles for one more unforgettable night.”
Professionally filmed footage from the St. Charles show has also been released, featuring three songs from The Dead Daisies alongside three Deep Purple classics.
Doug Aldrich‘s guitar work, Tommy Clufetos‘s powerful drumming, and David Lowy‘s stage presence helped shape a performance that celebrated both The Dead Daisies‘ own material and the music that inspired them. The concert brought together the chemistry of experienced musicians with a set that balanced modern hard rock and classic influences.
Among the highlights are Deep Purple favorites “Burn”, “Highway Star”, and “Mistreated”, giving fans who missed the live event a chance to experience part of a performance that left a lasting impression on those who were there.
Glenn Hughes left The Dead Daisies in May 2023 after spending four years with the band. His departure opened the door for the return of John Corabi, marking Corabi’s second stint with The Dead Daisies after first joining in 2015 before making way for Hughes four years later.
Tickets for the show can be purchased here.
