Pigs on the Wing soon to be ‘Comfortably Numb’ in Boise

Pink Floyd is one of the most legendary bands in rock and roll history. From its immensely successful album “The Dark Side of the Moon” to songs like “Wish You Were Here,” and “Comfortably Numb,” Pink Floyd has made its name in music with a dreamy, mysterious sound, and the live performances being both chilling and euphorically ambient.

The mystery and prestige of one of music’s most original and influential bands that once brought fans in droves to witness live concert experiences can now be witnessed once again without even buying tickets for the next Live Aid event.

Hailing from Portland, Ore., Pigs on the Wing, a Pink Floyd tribute band, covers Floyd’s classic tracks while maintaining its integrity and creativity. Members Jason Baker (guitar/vocals), Ben Carey (bass guitar/vocals), Matt Jones (keyboards/vocals), and Jason Rieve (drums/vocals) present a lineup similar to the original Pink Floyd formula, while incorporating their own jams and interpretations of the famous rock foursome.

In the band’s own words, “Rather than focusing on exact replication of Floyd albums or any sort of look-alike mimicry of band members, POTW seeks to capture the atmosphere and rock energy of Pink Floyd in as unpretentious a style as possible.”

While some music fans may doubt the ability of a group of guys from the Northwest to hold their own against the pure perfection and rock majesty of Pink Floyd, others will be pleasantly surprised at the Floyd-like brilliance of Pigs on the Wing.

Live audio recordings of Floyd classics “Breathe” and “Time” as well as video recordings of “Money” and “Time” can be streamed from both the band’s Website (www.pig-wing.com) and Myspace page (www.myspace.com/pigwingmusic).

The band’s live recordings impress even though the vocals of POTW lack the dreaminess and purity of David Gilmore and company. The band’s stage presence and retro groove, however, make Pigs on the Wing a worthwhile experience for any Pink Floyd fan.

As for the instrumental side of POTW, the structure of the band proves to be capable of reproducing some of progressive rock’s most famous songs.

Lone guitarist Jason Baker fills out the guitar sound in a way that is both unique and faithful to the rock idols, a daunting task for even the most skilled of musicians, while Carey, Jones and Rieve carry the flow of their esteem for rhythmic surges in tempo and movement.

Tribute bands of this quality are few and far between, so fans should be sure to mark their calendars for this event. Pigs on the Wing will be performing with Grateful Dead tribute band Farmdog on August 4 at The Bouquet, located on 1010 Main St. in Boise.

JUSTIN NEWELL
Culture Writer

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