Pink Floyd tribute at Laycock St

In 1988, Australia witnessed a rock concert event unprecedented in its scale, scope and impact.

English powerhouse rockers Pink Floyd came to our shores in support of their smash hit A Momentary Lapse of Reason album, which resulted in the Delicate Sound of Thunder concert film.

The tour set a benchmark still considered the gold standard for touring acts the world over.

Now, 35 years later, as Australia begins to re-embrace live music, Echoes of Pink Floyd will present Signs of Life – an homage to the 1988 concert experience – at Laycock St Community Theatre, North Gosford, on March 25.

Signs of Life will take the listener on a voyage bringing back those heady years of 1988, with the best songs from Delicate Sound of Thunder reproduced for Pink Floyd fans of all ages and backgrounds.

Audiences will be able to enjoy tracks which have not been performed live in this country for decades, as well as all the smash hits and stadium anthems they know and love.

Echoes of Pink Floyd is Australia’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band, having thrilled tens of thousands of fans throughout the country since its inception in 2009.

The group features seasoned musicians Daniel Hunter and Mark MacNab on guitars, Jason Miller on drums, Paul Bindig on keyboards, Matt Goodluck on vocals and Tony Coppola on bass.

For the Signs of Life tour, Echoes of Pink Floyd will draw on its extended “family” of amazing female vocalists and stunningly accurate saxophonists Australia-wide to authentically re-create the Delicate Sound of Thunder sonic landscape.

The music will be complemented by an impactful visual presentation, drawing out the themes, feelings and messages behind Pink Floyd’s thought-provoking lyrics.

Echoes of Pink Floyd’s Founder Daniel Hunter said he had always loved David Gilmour’s guitar work.

“It’s pure class,” he said.

“This tour will showcase his work at its absolute peak and I can’t wait to share it with our audiences.”

Co-founder Jason Miller said the group had spent countless hours making sure every sound is exactly as it should be.

“This is what our audiences have come to expect over the years and we love the challenge of getting these songs just right,” he said.

Front man Matt Goodluck said the impact of Pink Floyd’s visit to Australia in 1988 was impossible to overstate.

“We’re so excited to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this iconic tour and bring back some great memories for Pink Floyd fans all over the country,” he said.

Echoes of Pink Floyd will play Laycock St Community Theatre on Saturday, March 25.

Bookings are available at www.centralcoast.nsw.gov. au/theatres or on 4323 3233.

Source: Media release, Feb 20 Marc Mancini Entertainment

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