Life in the U.S. is pretty heavy and its sometimes hard to escape the drama. But Pigeons Playing Ping Pong want you to try. The Maryland jam band subscribe to the lighthearted approach of heavyweights Phish, writing and performing songs that are meant to offer a respite from the daily grind. Even the bands alliterative name is a sign that they prioritize fun.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong further that loose mindset with their new single and video King Kong. A funky marriage between guitar and horns, the vibrant track features an assist from Nashvilles anonymous R&B players Here Come the Mummies, who also cameo in the video, hunting down the Pigeons to wrap them up in bandages. The imagery all underscores the levity of King Kong.
I remember sharing a laugh over our collective stank face when we first laid down this punchy groove at band practice, says Pigeons singer-guitarist Greg Ormont. We quickly fleshed out some parts and gave it a metaphorical exclamation point when we screamed King Kong to match our intense energy.
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The song arrives digitally on Friday. Currently on the road, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong rounded out by guitarist Jeremy Schon, bassist Ben Carrey, drummer Alex Petropulos have performed at Bonnaroo, Jazz Fest, and the Peach Music Festival in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Theyll play the Suwannee Hulaween in Live Oak, Florida, October 24 through 27th.
Here are the bands tour dates:
October 24 27 Live Oak, FL@ Suwannee Hulaween
October 31 Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
November 1 New York, NY@ Playstation Theater
November 2 New Haven, CT@ College Street Music Hall
November 6 Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
November 7 Indianapolis, IN@ The Vogue
November 8 Detroit, MI@ St. Andrews Hall
November 9 Madison, WI@ The Sylvee
November 10 Des Moines, IA@ Woolys
November 13 Kansas City, MO@ recordBar
November 14 Lincoln, NE@ Bourbon Theatre
November 15 Denver, CO@ The Ogden
November 16 Denver, CO@ The Ogden
November 17 Denver, CO@ Globe Hall
November 20 Fayetteville, AR@ Georges Majestic Lounge
November 21 Dallas, TX@ Granada Theater
November 22 Austin, TX@ Emos
November 23 Houston, TX@ Last Concert Cafe
December 6 Washington, DC@ 9:30 Club
December 7 Washington, DC@ The Anthem
December 13 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
December 14 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
December 30 Asheville, NC@ The Orange Peel
December 31 Asheville, NC@ ExploreAsheville.com Arena
January 7 12 Miami, FL@ Jam Cruise
