![]() ![]() ![]() Newer tune "Skinner" followed, and seamlessly transitioned into the first Foo Fighter's song of the night, "Best Of You." The lyrics were cleverly changed to the "Best of Who." The band returned to "Skinner," before playing another Pizazz tune, "Posideon." The audience joined Ormont with the lyrics once again. ![]() The quartet transitioned into a raging funk jam that featured a high energy drum solo by drummer Alex Petropulos, before jettisoning back into "Won't Get Fooled Again." "Smile and grin at the change all around, Pick up my guitar and play." And play they did. The band quickly shifted gears by a factor of The Who, and delivered the first cover of the night, "Won't Get Fooled Again." Guitarist Greg Ormont slammed the vocals as the crowd joined in on the well known lyrics. The music kicked off with a vibrant "Henrietta," from their album Pizazz, which built into a layered jam early, let by guitarist Jeremy Schon. The band donned matching brown jumpsuits, made by Rachel of Arclectic, as well as aviator sunglasses as they appeared to roaring applause. The floor and balcony filled out as Pigeons Playing Ping Pong took the stage for their first set. The raucous dance party heated up early, and those with jackets were starting to wonder why they brought one. From Beyonce's "Crazy in Love" to Stevie Wonder's "I Wish," this band might as well be in the business of getting crowds hyped up. This incredibly talented brass band covered songs from genres such as hip hop, funk and pop, as well as their own originals, with a New Orleans flare. Many of these folks made their way into College Street Music Hall early for the high energy opening act from the Constitution State, The Funky Dawgz. The chilly fall weather did not stop the great people of New Haven from wearing costumes without jackets, as the streets were teeming with all kinds of fun imagination. The Funky Dawgz Brass Band, the high energy New Orleans funk squad from Connecticut, provided support. This Baltimore, MD based band is also in the midst of their 15-Year Anniversary tour, which is certainly a notable accomplishment. They mashed up songs from the 70's rock legends The Who and the 90's alternative rock band the Foo Fighters while wearing clever matching jumpsuits for the occasion. The highly creative quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong dressed up as the Who Fighters at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT on October 29, 2022. The time honored jam band tradition of covering other bands as a "Halloween costume" was unequivocally alive and well this past Halloween weekend. ![]()
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