Friday night my friend Steve, who flew down for the weekend from Mass, and I went to see The Machine, http://www.themachinelive.com/, at the State Theater, http://www.statetheatreconcerts.com/, in St. Pete, FL. The Machine is the Best Pink Floyd Tribute band that I've ever seen. Since 1990 when I lived up in Mass, I've been going to see them play everywhere from Riverside Park (now Six Flaggs), Boston, Northampton. Providence, all over Ct., and even from a campground to local bars.
When we went down there, I already had a ticket, but still needed to get one for Steve. While waiting in line, we met Bob, whom gave Steve an extra ticket that he had since his wife was unable to make the show. A bunch of friends of mine and co-workers also met me down at the show. After seeing the show, they agreed with me on how well they play and good they are.
It was good to see my friends Joe (guitar/vocals), Todd (drums), and Ryan (bass) of The Machine. Since moving down to Florida, I don't see them as often as I used to. They usually do a southeast tour about once a year.
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Set List I
In The Flesh
The Thin Ice
Another Brick in the Wall Part I
Happiest Days Of Our Lives
Another Brick in the Wall Part II
Breathe
Time/Breathe Reprise
Welcome to the Machine
Have a Cigar
Dogs
Set II
Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Parts I - V
Your Possible Pasts
One of These Days
Echoes
Signs of Life
Learning to Fly
Fat Old Sun
Wish You Were Here
Comfortably Numb
Encore
Waiting for the Worms
Stop!
The Trial
Outside The Wall
