The Machine has forged a 25-year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. The New York-based band focuses on making every show an authentic Floydian experience for their fans. Known for performing a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, The Machine’s stellar musicianship, dramatic lighting and video, and their passionate delivery sets them above and beyond the rest.
In the classic tradition, The Machine explores collective improvisation paralleling and even rivaling that of an early 1970s Pink Floyd mentality. Their use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays continues in the spirit of the later Floyd lineups of the 1980s. The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an A to Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet. Additionally, the quartet has been sharing the stage with full symphony orchestras, including the Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh and San Diego Symphonies.
Band members include Adam Minkoff, Scott Chasolen, Ryan Ball and Tahrah Cohen.
The State Theater is at 609 Congress St. Doors open at 7 p.m. This is an all-ages show. Tickets are $20 in advance and $23 day of show. For more information about The Machine, visit www.themachinelive.com. For more information about the show, visit www.statetheatreportland.com.
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