Concert Featuring Project Floyd at Brookhaven Lab May 31

May 7, 2008

The BNL Music Club will donate net proceeds from this concert to victims of the natural disasters in China and Myanmar.

UPTON, NY - Project Floyd, a New York based Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform in concert at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory on Saturday, May 31, at 8 p.m. in Berkner Hall. Sponsored by the BNL Music Club, the concert is open to the public. All visitors to the Laboratory age 16 and over must bring a photo I.D.

Project Floyd will perform "Dark Side of the Moon" in its entirety, one of Pink Floyd's most famous albums, as well as other classic "Floyd" songs. The band incorporates the sounds, sights, and character of the original group into a show that should satisfy the palate of even the most discriminating Pink Floyd fan.

The six professional musicians that make up Project Floyd are Joe Mayer (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Charlie Koci (lead vocals, bass), Dave Ventura (lead guitar, vocals), Andy Fox (keyboard, vocals), Paul Drollinger (keyboard, sound effects), and Mike Straus (drums). The touring and recording group performs an extensive set list from the most popular to the most obscure Pink Floyd songs representing every album.

Tickets for the show are $15 in advance and $17 the day of the show. Tickets may be purchased through www.ticketweb.com or at the door. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. For more information call 631 344-5139.

For more information on the band go to: web.mac.com/chakton/Project_Floyd/Home.html

The Laboratory is located on William Floyd Parkway (County Road 46), one-and-a-half miles north of Exit 68 of the Long Island Expressway.

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