2 Photos
The Machine performs the music of Pink Floyd at Suffolk Theater on July 28 and 29. COURTESY THE SUFFOLK
The Machine performs the music of Pink Floyd at Suffolk Theater on July 28 and 29. COURTESY THE SUFFOLK
Suffolk Theater presents The Machine, celebrating 50 years of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon,” for two back-to-back shows on Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, at 8 p.m.
The Machine will perform “Dark Side of the Moon” in its entirety, as well as greatest hits and deepest cuts. “Dark Side of the Moon” was released in 1973 and is among the most critically acclaimed albums of all time. The album is certified 14 times platinum in the UK and has sold over 45 million copies worldwide — making it the fourth best-selling album ever.
The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems.
With stellar musicianship and passionate delivery, The Machine explores collective improvisation rivaling that of an early 1970’s Pink Floyd, while their use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays and lighting continues The Floyd spirit of the 1980’s.
The Machine has sold out theaters, premier showcase rooms and casinos across North America, Europe and Asia, performed at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, and Gathering of the Vibes, and shared the stage with full symphony orchestras, including the Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Charlotte and San Diego Symphonies, as well as the Buffalo Philharmonic.
The band features founding member Tahrah Cohen (drums), longtime bandmates Scott Chasolen (keys, vocals) and Ryan Ball (guitar, vocals), and newest member Chris DeAngelis (bass, lead vocals). The Machine continues on to celebrate the music of Pink Floyd and to honor the life of Joe Pascarell, who co-founded the band with Tahrah in 1988.
The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an A to Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet.
Tickets are $69 to $75 at thesuffolk.org. Suffolk Theater is at 118 East Main Street, Riverhead.
Staff Writer on Jul 5, 2023