The Machine (band)


The Machine is one of the oldest U.S. Pink Floyd tribute bands. Formed in 1988 by Tahrah Cohen and Joe Pascarell, the band has performed many shows around the world.
The Machine began as a cover band who played gigs local to the Rockland County, NY area and did not play Pink Floyd Music exclusively. In 1989, they were approached by a talent agent and it was suggested that they perform full-time. They seemed to garner such a delighted response from their audiences that the band's reputation continued to grow and soon they became one of the forerunners of the tribute band phenomenon.
The band has played thousands of shows worldwide and has seen several lineup changes. The most significant change came in December of 2012 when Pascarell left the band for the second time. In January of 2013 became the lead guitarist and Adam Minkoff joined on bass and lead vocals. During the fall of 2015 Pascarell rejoined on lead guitar and lead vocals. Ryan Ball returned to bass, and continued to play all lap steel and 12 string guitar during their lengthy show. In March of 2018, Ryan abruptly left the band after a 21 year tenure and was replaced by longtime friend of the band Stephen Bard who only lasted one year and departed in March of 2019. He has been replaced by Dylan Kelehan, previously of another Floyd tribute band Dark Side of the Hudson.

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