FMP 024 – Bridget Law and Tierro Lee
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
The Volcanic Pub Theater-February 12th, 2017
Wildly entertaining, eccentric and funk-nasty. The words that come to mind after last nights show at The Volcanic Theater in Bend, Oregon. I knew to expect some funk with an East Coast jam band influence. What I didn’t expect was a roller coaster of spacey interludes, mambo break-beats, and jazz waltz noodling. And yes, of course there was always a sneaky funk breakdown to tie it all together. On point transitions and tight coordination amongst the group allowed for fresh switch ups and genre blending. It’s hard to explain exactly how I would classify their style, but just take my word for it, you don’t want to miss them live. Its beautiful, musical madness at its finest. With a packed house on a Sunday night, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong definitely have a following and were a perfect fit for the wacky Bend crowd, looking to get the most out of their Sunday night.
It’s rare that you come across such an animated front-man as lead singer and guitarist Greg Ormont. Sporting pajama pants and a frizzy Afro, I’m pretty sure he never blinked. His wide array of facial expressions were both engrossing and humorous. My initial hesitation slowly grew into captivation and it became hard to look away. Incredibly skilled guitarist Jeremy Schon really took it to the next level. It was clear that this type of seasoned musicianship demanded a bigger stage. With a calm, natural presence on stage, Ben Carrey laid down filthy, funk bass lines to back the group. Drummer, Alex Petropulos playfully transitioned between different tempos, genres and moods with ease. All together, this group was a tight knit team. Their raw and playful energy on stage really reflected their confidence to push their music to new boundaries.
This group is big news and word is spreading fast. They had so much support that they were able to fund their new studio album “Pizazz” through contributions from their followers. It should be releasing sometime this Fall. Also, make sure and check out their new live album “The Great Outdoors Jam” coming out February 17th!! For those of you out in Colorado, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will be playing at Red Rocks, August 13th with Moe and Twiddle!
Written by Greg Powell
Photography by Molly Buckiewicz
For more info on upcoming tour schedule, music and the band check out the links below!!
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Beats Antique – Live Album
Beats Antique’s new live album: “Creature Carnival Live – Denver CO and Asheville NC”
Its official! Beats Antique is releasing a live album September 22nd 2015
Beats Antique is finally releasing a live album that will surely please fans and create new ones! As everyone who has seen Beats Antique knows, they throw down high energy musical gypsy gems. Now they are sharing their performances with you, on September 22nd, so you can enjoy their life’s work from your couch, bus, or on the go. My highest regards are rarely given but these musical geniuses, who have also cracked the code to creating an amazing performance, deserve it. Beats Antique’s “Creature Carnival Live – Denver CO and Asheville NC” is a collaborative album. Creature Carnival Live brings together musicians, instruments and energies with the spontaneity of live recording, separating this album from all of their other works. Take a listen to a three track preview below. For those of you who find this article after Sep 22nd, you will be able to listen to the entire album below. Enjoy!
The album drops September 22nd, 2015. Take a listen to three sneak peak tracks they have released for free streaming courtesy of BandCamp.
Musical Credits:
Album Release Date: 22 September 2015
David Satori – Electric Saz, Banjo, Guitar, Viola, Drums, Trumpet and Electronics
Sidecar Tommy – Drums, Electronic Drums, Toy Piano
Zoe Jakes – Drums
Sylvain Carton – Baritone Sax and Clarinet
Special Guests
Lafa Taylor – Vox
Empire Strikes Brass on Horns for tracks 10 – 13
*Recorded at 1st Bank Center – Denver Colorado and Asheville Civic Center North Carolina (fall 2014)
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Brian Bash of Sonidos Studios
You can buy the album here
Are you Jones’n for some free Beats Antique music? We got you!