The Machine

The Machine is one of the oldest U.S. Pink Floyd tribute bands.Formed in 1988 by Tahrah Cohen and Joe Pascarell, the band has performed many shows around the world.Spin magazine noted that The Machine "sounds exactly like Pink Floyd" The Machine began as a cover band who played gigs local to the Rockland County, NY area and did not play Pink Floyd Music exclusively.In 1989 they were approached by a talent agent and it was suggested that they perform full-time.They seemed to garner such a delighted response from their audiences that the band's reputation continued to grow and soon they became one of the forerunners of the tribute band phenomenon. The band has played thousands of shows worldwide and has seen several lineup changes.The most significant change came in 2013 when Pascarell left.At that time Ryan Ball became the lead guitarist and Adam Minkoff joined on bass and lead vocals.During the fall of 2015 Pascarell rejoined on lead guitar and lead vocals.Ryan Ball returned to bass, and currently plays all lap steel and 12 string guitar during their lengthy show.The current members have been in the band for the longest stretch.