Well gang, I had another great weekend, and it started with the Fabulous Armadillos' Pink Floyd tribute show at the Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud last Saturday night.
I'd heard nothing but good things about the show from friends online, and I had seen the group do a variety of classic rock covers at a work event last fall, so I knew it was going to be a good night. The show started with the Floyd classics "Welcome To The Machine" and guitarist Paul "Stretch" Diethelm shredding the signature riff during "Have A Cigar."
The group then announced they were playing the 1973 album Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. With a psychedelic light show around them, the dozen musicians performed a very faithful rendition of the album in its 40th anniversary year. Singer Pamela McNeill's soulful solo during the middle of the set triggered the first of a half-dozen standing ovations during the show.
After that masterpiece, the band took a brief intermission before resuming the show, starting with an appropriate set for several songs from the classic double album The Wall. Singer Jeff Engholm really got into the theatrics of the songs, especially when he chased a dozen local kids across the stage during "Another Brick in the Wall."
The band closed the night with the Floyd favorites "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" and "Wish You Were Here" before bidding the audience a fond farewell. The crowd on the main floor and balcony were on their feet, gleefully applauding a magnificent performance.
This was my first concert at the Paramount this year, and I have nothing but tons of praise and respect for this show. I was glad to see some friends there enjoying the show and even earned a little envy from other friends during the weekend. If this show comes back to town again, it's one you simply can't miss!
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