Machine Conjures Up Floydian Magic

Buffalo NewsAugust 31, 2011

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A friend was incredulous when he received the information that I'd be reviewing the Machine at Artpark. "Wait -- you're going to review a cover band?" he asked.

Well, yes and no. Since Pink Floyd doesn't exist anymore, the Machine is more of a repertory ensemble than it is a cover band. Just as Beethoven, Mahler and Stravinsky are performed constantly minus the input of any "original members," so have bands like Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead and Peter Gabriel-era Genesis spawned scores of bands dedicated to re-creating their music. Why? Because the demand for hearing that music in a concert setting remains immense.

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Machine Conjures Up Floydian Magic

Tuesday, the Machine helped Artpark cap a stellar season of free Tuesday shows with twin sets of Floydian magic, replete ...

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