Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Few bands command a stage, or a crowd, quite like Baltimore’s Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Driven by an infectious live energy and a relentless touring schedule spanning nearly two decades, the dynamic quintet—”Scrambled Greg” Ormont [vocals, guitar], Jeremy Schon [guitar, vocals], Ben Carrey [bass, vocals], Alex “Gator” Petropulos [drums, vocals], and new member Jon Brady [keys, vocals]—has built an undeniable reputation as one of the most electric live acts on the tour circuit today. To experience Pigeons Playing Ping Pong live is to step into a high-octane celebration powered by soaring jams, infectious funk, and the unmatched energy of their devoted fanbase, The Flock. Their signature dynamic psychedelic funk sound, a seamless fusion of soaring guitar solos, danceable grooves, explosive rhythms, and exploratory jamming, turns every show into a unified, high-voltage dance party. “Making music and connecting with people feels like something we were born to do,” explains Ormont. “We have an unwavering commitment to keep evolving together.” That evolution reached a major milestone when the band officially welcomed longtime collaborator Jon Brady as their newest official member. After enriching the group’s sonic textures with frequent guest appearances on stage and in the studio, Brady’s full integration was announced in unforgettable fashion via a surprise on-stage proposal during Domefest. The band’s annual music festival recently celebrated its biggest event yet at ACE Adventure Resort in New River Gorge, WV, showcasing a thriving, joyful community at its absolute peak. While recent releases like their eighth studio album, Feed The Fire, capture their sharpened musicianship, exploratory arrangements, and collaborative spirit, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong remain a force best experienced in the wild. Refreshingly dynamic, irresistibly danceable, and forever fueled by their road-tested chemistry, they continue to ignite crowds and push their sonic boundaries from coast to coast. As Ormont sums it up best, “We’ve been given the gift of this passion. So it’s our responsibility to nurture it, embrace it, and spread it wild. Because when the band and fans reach new heights together, that’s where the real magic happens.”
The Real Zebos
Head of Femur ‘Bend the Light’ Record Release
Silent Planet
Left of the Dial
A night of covers with Left of the Dial (The Replacements) and Surfer Rosa (The Pixies)
The Arcadian Wild – Make It Out Alive Tour
The Arcadian Wild is an indie folk/pop group from Nashville, TN, led by songwriters Isaac Horn, Lincoln Mick and Bailey Warren, The Arcadian Wild confidently inhabits and explores an intersection of genre, blending the traditional with the contemporary. Combining elements of confessional pop, folk, progressive bluegrass, and formal vocal music, The Arcadian Wild offer up songs of invitation; calls to come and see, to find refuge and rest, to journey and wonder, to laugh and cry, to share joy and community and sing along.
Ranch Hands Cowboylesque: A Not So Silent Night
Ranch Hands Cowboylesque follows the journey of one ranch hand trying to gain his confidence back after heartbreak. With the help of his fellow Ranch Hands, and the audience he just might be able to get back in the saddle! Enjoy a one hour and thirty minute show featuring comedy, choreographed dancing, even vocal performances from your country music classics….oh and shirtless cowboys!
From Ashes to New – Reflections Tour 2027
By late 2023, From Ashes to New was at a creative crossroads. The group wrapped up demos for 16 songs for what was to be its fifth studio album. However, instead of sprinting towards the finish line and completing the record, the band decided to scrap those demo sessions. “For a year, it was just like, ‘This is terrible,’” From Ashes to New frontman Matt Brandyberry says. “And then we threw it all in the trash.” The process went against everything From Ashes to New did before. Usually, they’d have a set number of songs they’d go into the studio with, record those songs, and maybe have one or two leftover. Scrapping a session and mainly starting anew (they kept two songs) was liberating. For years, From Ashes to New has captured the hearts and minds of music listeners worldwide. The band’s streaming figures are in the billions, they have successfully sold out tours, and they have performed alongside some of the biggest names in rock. Yet even so, something wasn’t working, and it forced them to dig deep creatively. Rather than being compared to others, From Ashes to New collectively wanted to forge its own path, creating a sound distinctly its own. As Brandyberry says, it was time for the Pennsylvania natives to make music that would stretch beyond their comfortable radio rock appeal. The band’s previous album, 2023’s Blackout, was a step in getting there and one that the band is proud of. However, this time around, From Ashes to New has loftier expectations and goals. “I wanted to take what we are good at and push it even further,” Brandyberry says. “That was the process for this whole record.” When From Ashes to New scrapped those sessions, the band collectively knew they had to make something that remained true to their traditional sound, yet broadened the tent to capture the ears and focus of a fresh audience. In this case, it means furthering the sound into alt-metal. Once From Ashes to New had its Eureka moment, the group sat down and had the most successful sessions of its career. Tearing through a five-week tracking process, the newly armed confidence is clear throughout the songs that will encompass its next album, titled Reflections. Making an album unlike any they’ve done before helped keep their perspective fresh. Thematically, Reflections explores two distinct themes: heaven and hell, while taking a deep look inside oneself. The album revolves around the idea of falling from grace and trying to reach a place in life that feels like you’ve made it, only to be dragged right back down to a purgatory where that state is the present. “One of the things that we learned in the past is that if we had an idea that was on the nose, we would try to color it differently to make it seem a little bit more heady,” Brandyberry says. “We did that and failed. I think it’s better to let people know we’re right there with them and feel the same way. Just because we have a cool job doesn’t mean that life isn’t hard.” Following a successful stint returning to past glories at the Warped Tour in 2025, From Ashes to New is ready to unleash Reflections to the world. With a heavy batch of tour dates slated ahead of the album’s April release, From Ashes to New will be busy not just introducing a new body of work, but a new sense of being.
The Samples
Formed in 1987 in Boulder, Colorado, The Samples quickly rose to national prominence, launching their first tour in 1988 and establishing a signature sound that seamlessly blends reggae, rock and folk. With a career spanning nearly four decades, the band has cultivated a lasting legacy, drawing fans in with their infectious rhythms and deeply introspective songs, releasing over 20 albums across both independent and major labels, earning placements in films, documentaries, Netflix series, and MSNBC election coverage. At the center of it all is lead singer and frontman Sean Kelly, whose steady presence has remained the driving force behind The Samples, preserving the heart and integrity of the music. Known for his distinctive high voice and deeply expressive songwriting, Kelly has a rare ability to capture stories, emotion, and the human experience in a way that resonates across generations. His work possesses an evocative, timeless quality continuing to captivate both long time fans and new listeners alike.
Orialus Album Release Show
