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The Machine (Pink Floyd tribute band)
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- For other meanings, see Machine (disambiguation)Machine (disambiguation)A machine is a device that uses energy to perform some activity or task. The mechanical aspects of machines, which involve forces and movement, are found at Machine Machine can also refer to:-Computing:...
The Machine is one of the oldest U.S.
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Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
tribute band
Tribute band
A tribute act is a music group, singer, or musician who specifically plays the music of a well-known music act - sometimes one which has disbanded, ceased touring or is deceased. Probably the largest class of tributes acts are Elvis impersonators, individual performers who mimic the songs and style...
s. Formed in 1988 by Tahrah Cohen and Joe Pascarell, the band has performed many shows around the world. Spin magazine noted that The Machine "sounds exactly like Pink Floyd"
Members
Current members:- Scott Chasolen (keyboards, vocals)
- Ryan Ball (bass, vocals)
- Tahrah Cohen (drums)
- Joe Pascarell (guitar, vocals)
Past members:
- Neil Alexander
- Adam Price
- Mark Zimmerman
- Wes Nagy
- Sarah Gardner
Discography
- (1999) Softly Spoken Magic Spells (A live concert recording from The Wetlands in New York City, including a performance of Pink FloydPink FloydPink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
's classic album The Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the MoonThe Dark Side of the Moon is the eighth studio album by English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in March 1973. It built on ideas explored in the band's earlier recordings and live shows, but lacks the extended instrumental excursions that characterised their work following the departure... - (2000) Till We Meet Again
- (2003) Two Nights at the Keswick (Live CD & DVD)
- (2006) The Machine Unplugged (Recorded Live at the BB King's Blues Club in NYC in October 2005)
- (2007) The Machine Live In Amsterdam (DVD recorded of a live performance in Amsterdam)
- (2011) The Symphonic Side of the Moon (Live performance of the Dark Side of the Moon and "Comfortably Numb" with a symphony orchestra)
External links
- The Machine Live.com - official website
- Official MySpace
- link -- February 13, 2007 article in Rolling StoneRolling StoneRolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
entitled All Fillers No Killers: A Novices Guide to Tribute Bands mentioning The Machine