Pink Floyd defines progressive rock. Hey You, THE Pink Floyd tribute band, keeps that mood fresh with their rendition of the English group. I personally was never a huge Floyd fan. However when the show started with the lights, the fog, and movie excerpts of The Wall, I knew I was just starting on a really cool journey.
In no time, my head was noddin, my boot tappin and I was singin along. With one intermission break, they played til nearly 11pm, even delivering a 2-sided encore.
I had to laugh out loud seeing people light their lighters, and since I quit smoking, could not participate but it was fun to observe just the same.
They traveled through Pink Floyd's albums, full pictures are on OP Music House on facebook. Most are reposted here.
The girls kicked it with 'Speak To Me.' Maria and Kristen hit those notes, delivered that hot emotion and transformation into 'Breathe.' That really impressed me. They went there, and did that, beautifully.
Shine on You Crazy Diamond was done with that power of mood, from isolated to pick it up to jamming to jazzy I loved the melodic waling. It was that jam that I blew my parents' speakers on back in the day.
'Learning to Fly' was performed, with emotion. The whole show captivated their audience.
Seeing mostly people who enjoyed the music when it was new, and some young kids who probably are offspring of same, filled the Riviera for a night of feeling that cool, laid back, psychedelic presence.
Maybe I am a bigger Floyd fan than I thought. The show kept my interest, rekindled some fond memories, and when they were thru, felt like I got my money's worth and that I would recommend seeing them.
A side note: I would like to bring attention to the Riviera Theater. A really cool place built in 1926 which is a nonprofit 501.c.3 I hope they can survive. The 2nd floor really captures that era and checking out the balcony was neat. The bathrooms really need to be updated but overall the place is charming and has the buttery smell of popcorn as soon as you walk in. I will do a future article on the Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda.