Back in March, Baltimore’s Pigeons Playing Ping Pong made their way to Florida for a series of shows. The group has selected 18 tracks from three of these gigs for a new live album. Live In Florida, Man draws from appearances at Intuition Ale Works in Jacksonville on March 5, Tuffy’s in Sanford on March 6, and Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on March 7.
While the release focuses on band originals, such as “Porcupine,” “Upfunk,” “Poseidon,” “Ocean Flows” and “Skipjack,” Live In Florida, Man also offers the band’s take on The Police’s “Walking on the Moon,” The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” and Elton John’s “Rocket Man.” PPPP frontman Greg Ormont notes, “Our live shows are always full throttle, but something about this Florida run felt downright explosive. Maybe it was the palm trees, the electric crowds, sharing the stage with one of our biggest influences, Lotus, or all of the above. Whatever lit the fuse, these performances were pure fire. We’re thrilled to share this live compilation, featuring new material, longtime fan favorites, and bold reimaginings of classics by The Beatles, The Police, and more.”
As for the band’s version of “Rocket Man,” Ormont adds,“Whenever we take on someone else’s song, our goal is to make it unmistakably ours. Even with a timeless classic like ‘Rocket Man,’ we wanted to reimagine it through the Pigeons lens, blending psychedelic funk, reggae grooves, and soaring dynamics into something that feels both fresh and familiar. We hope it's the kind of reinvention that would make Elton John dance like a madman across the water.”
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LIVE IN FLORIDA, MAN
01. Porcupine
02. Right Track
03. Upfunk
04. Hell Yeah
05. Ocean Flows (Pt.1)
06. Walking On The Moon
07. Ocean Flows (Pt.2)
08. Poseidon
09. The Labyrinth
10. Bad For You
11. Skipjack (Pt.1)
12. Eleanor Rigby
13. Skipjack (Pt.2)
14. High Wire
15. Kiwi
16. Rocket Man
17. Alright Tonight
18. Schwanthem
