PIGS takes the Pink Floyd experience to Pictou
PICTOU, N.S. – Canada's number-one touring Pink Floyd tribute band, PIGS, is bringing their authentic recreation of 1970s Floyd to fans “in the flesh” with their North American tour, and will make a stop in Pictou.
The band plays the decoste Performing Arts Centre as part of their tour on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
An absolute must-see for any Pink Floyd fan, PIGS is well known for their authentic rendition of classic Pink Floyd songs, new and old. On their In The Flesh Tour, PIGS is bringing an exciting new Floyd show to fans across Canada and the U.S. to highlight the best of the band’s incredible discography.
Fans can expect flawless performances of songs from The Wall, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and Animals, along with other classic favourites and rarities from Meddle to The Division Bell. The tour will take PIGS – currently Canada’s only nationally touring Floyd tribute – from Sidney, B.C., to Sydney, N.S., and back, including stops in Newfoundland and Labrador and the U.S.
Formed in 2008 in Victoria,
B.C., PIGS has spent over a decade meticulously recreating the live sound and concert experience of 1970s-era Pink Floyd and have perfected their craft in front of sold-out audiences throughout Canada. The last few years have seen PIGS emerge as the number-one national touring Pink Floyd tribute in Canada playing to over 100,000 fans.
Using authentic instruments and equipment, the band recreates the sound and live concert experience of Pink Floyd in their heyday. Pink Floyd's live shows were always a huge part of their appeal—and PIGS have been working to keep that experience alive for generations to come. PIGS have the voices, the mannerisms, the authentic gear, the correct players, lights, lasers, visuals, and sound. PIGS are as close as fans will get to experiencing the live sound and experience of 70s Floyd shows.
One of Canada's premiere visual artists, VJ Photon (Erik Nortman) has been working with PIGS since 2009, collaborating with the band to combine their own material with original footage from Pink Floyd’s Mr. Screen, closely imitating the classic look from the 1970s with state-of-the-art visuals and lasers.
PIGS plays Saturday, Nov.
9 at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets ($49.50 and $46.50 for members) at 99 Water St., Pictou; by phone 902-485-8848, toll free at 1-800353-5338 or online at decostecentre.ca.