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Monthly Archive: March 2023

Nick Mason Saucerful of Secrets Tour 2023

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Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Tour – Australia Dates Announced

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and his amazing Saucerful of Secrets touring band are heading down under to Australia in September 2023 to perform 4 dates on their 2023 tour. I saw them at the Apollo in Manchester last year and really enjoyed the show. They looked and sounded fantastic, a really enjoyable night listening to the early days of Pink Floyd. Tickets go on sale Monday 20th Match 10am local time Nick Masons Saucerful of Secrets Tour Dates 2023 European Leg 2023-07-14 : Nick Mason at Loreley Amphitheater, Sankt Goarshausen, Germany2023-07-16 : Nick Mason at Summer Fog Festival (Spodek), Katowice, Poland2023-07-17 : Nick Mason at Forum Karlin (Prague), Prague, Czech Republic2023-07-19 : Nick Mason at Piazza Dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy2023-07-20 : Nick Mason at Piazza Grande, Udine, Italy2023-07-21 : Nick Mason at Arena Della Regina, Cattolica, Italy2023-07-23 : Nick Mason at Cava Del Sole Arena, Matera, Italy2023-07-24 : Nick Mason at Teatro Grande (Pompeii), Pompeii, Italy (NEW)2023-07-26 : Nick Mason at Anfiteatro Del Vittoriale, Gardone Riviera, Italy...

Roger Waters Tour 2023 This Is Not A Drill

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Roger Waters Tour 2023 – This Is Not A Drill

Roger Waters, the legendary co-founder and bassist of Pink Floyd, is embarking on a tour that will take him to 24 cities in Europe from March to June 2023. The tour is called “This Is Not a Drill” and promises to be a spectacular event for Pink Floyd and Roger Waters fans alike. In this blog post, we will provide you with everything you need to know about the Roger Waters tour, including the tour dates and venues, what to expect from the show, and how to get tickets. We will also look who is in the band. Tour Dates and Venues The Roger Waters tour will kick off in Lisbon, Portugal, on March 17, 2023, and will conclude in Manchester, England, on June 10, 2023. In between, Waters will perform in major cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Budapest, Zurich, Paris, Hamburg, Cologne, Lille,...

Guy Pratt - In Conversation - Amsterdam

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Join Guy Pratt in Amsterdam on 18th March – More Tickets Released

Update: pictures from event added Join Pink Floyd bassist Guy Pratt for a unique and intimate evening taking place on Saturday 18 March 2023 at the ‘Mata Hide Away’ within the iconic Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American. As one of the world’s most renowned bassists, Guy Pratt has played with legendary artists such as Pink Floyd and Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, and contributed to classic tracks like Madonna’s ‘Like a Prayer’ and Michael Jackson’s ‘Earth Song’. But he’s not just a musician – he’s also a comedian, author, and podcaster, co-hosting ‘The Rockonteurs’ podcast with Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp. This is a rare opportunity to hear Guy speak about his incredible career and share his insights and anecdotes in an intimate setting. The venue is partly seated (unreserved) and partly standing, providing a unique atmosphere for an unforgettable evening. Pratt is known for his charismatic and humorous approach, and...

Storm Thorgerson and David Gilmour [Pic: Jill Furmanovsky]

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The Development of Pink Floyd’s Large Rock Sound Systems: Volume 3 Out Now

Chris Hewitt from Cheshire, England, has the UK’s largest collection of Vintage audio equipment has has been documenting his experience with the development of large rock sound systems over the past few years in a 3 volume set of books. This includes the various stages of development of Pink Floyd’s sound systems. Pink Floyd set up their own sound hire company Britannia Row where you can rent professional equipment. When he it not too busy running CH Vintage Audio, doing things like providing equipment to the Elton John Rocket man Movie for example, he is working on the 4th volume. You can order the 3rd volume which is out now from here. The Need for Loud! In the olden days, there was no amplification as there was no electricity! But pretty soon, following the invention of the drum kit in the USA (side note: watch Stuart Copeland BBC documentary on...

Roger Waters Mixing New Dark Side of the Moon

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Listen to New Roger Waters Dark Side of the Moon Recording

As you might have heard, Roger Waters has recorded a new version of Dark Side of the Moon and is currently being mixed and finished off ready to share. Well, you can listen to Us & Them in the video below! Roger has responded to some of the criticism he has received for re-recording and explained a little more about why he is doing the project and what he feels about the original. It is not a replacement. Let us know your thoughts about the new recording Roger said, “When we recorded the stripped down songs for the Lockdown Sessions, the 50th anniversary of the release of Dark Side of The Moon was looming on the horizon. It occurred to to me that Dark Side of the Moon could well be a suitable candidate for a similar re-working, partly as a tribute to the original work, but also to re-address...

Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974 [Pic: Copyright Hipgnosis]

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Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is 50 Years Old Today

Happy Birthday to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album which is 50 years old today! The album was recorded between 30 May 1972 – 9 February 1973 having being played live on the road for a period of time. Lots of bootlegs exist of the album where you can hear the songs being developed over time with different song titles, lyrics and musical arrangements within the songs. The final album, recorded by Alan Parsons at Abbey Road studios, is a true master piece and one of the best rock and roll albums of all time. Best Selling Albums of All Time The album has sold perhaps 45 million copies worldwide which puts it in the top 4 best selling albums of all time. 3rd is Whitney Houston The Bodyguard with slightly more than 45 million sales, 2nd is AC/DC Back In Black with 50 million sales and number...