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El Monstero – a Tribute To Pink Floyd in Concert
Many tribute bands are dedicated to the music and visuals of Pink Floyd, but few are as ambitious as El Monstero – a Tribute to Pink Floyd. Based in St. Louis, the troupe pairs an arena-caliber light and video show with meticulous attention to detail: They once borrowed the actual inflatable pig owned by Pink Floyd, and have also been known to hire a helicopter to fly over the crowd to provide the proper sound effects for the music. Their onstage presence certainly earns them the tag "The Definitive U.S. Pink Floyd Tribute Experience," as the band's arresting musicianship captures the evocative emotional arcs of the David Gilmour and Roger Waters era of Pink Floyd.
Near the end of the year, the group books an annual run of shows at popular indoor St. Louis venue the Pageant, a 2,300-capacity space that's adjacent to the Delmar Loop. They also regularly do out-of-town gigs in Springfield and Kansas City, and they've collaborated live with the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra on bigger concerts that add majestic flourishes to Pink Floyd's music. In recent years, El Monstero has also branched out for summer shows at the St. Louis–area outdoor venue the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.
El Monstero – a Tribute To Pink Floyd Background
It's tough to beat the pedigree of the musicians in El Monstero. The group was founded by members of the St. Louis rock band Stir, who decided to do a covers show around Thanksgiving 1999 that drew 900 people. From there, El Monstero continued to play gigs around the holidays, even as their personnel evolved: Stir bassist Kevin Gagnepain stayed aboard and was joined by members of nationally signed bands the Urge (drummer John Pessoni, keyboardist Bill Reiter) and Kingofthehill (vocalist/guitarist Jimmy Griffin) — all of whom had continued to hone their craft in other St. Louis bands — as well as a group of talented local instrumentalists, including vocalist/guitarist Mark Thomas Quinn, and backing singers. Together, El Monstero is a testament to the power of Pink Floyd, and to the power of community.
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The show was awesome, as always. I really liked the new elements that where added for this year. And the song choices were spot on. Thought the show may have been over sold, since there were people standing in front of the seating area for most of the show.
This is the second year I have gone to this concert! It is such an amazing experience. The band members are serious rock stars who know their instruments like the back of their hand. The concert is not just a few guys standing around playing Pink Floyd either, it is a performance that you wont want to look away from! I would recommend this concert to anyone who loves Pink Floyd or just loves good live music. I plan on attending this concert for many years to come!
Excellent. And I have to say, I am blown away at how similar the sound is to Pink Floyd. I can close my eyes and it's just like Roger is singing the wall. Keep up the great work.
I happen to to get the new on stage seats this year. Not enough can be said about the band. The music and vocals were outstanding and I am a picky music critic. It was a great Idea to move the stage out so the audience could see the whole band and props. Last year I was on the right side of the balcony and could barely see the drummer, the video screen and band members on the back of the stage. While it was very cool sitting on the stage and seeing the band that close, I will go back to the reserved balcony seats next year. Looking at the bands backs for most of the show isn't for me. I want to watch the band play and sing not stare at their backs. I think they should drop the on stage seating and bring the props back on stage where everyone can see them better.I think they should make the whole floor reserved seating so most of the venue can enjoy the concert in some confort. Seems like the Pageant oversells these shows so th people with GA tickets cant even find a place to stand where you can see the show. I was disappointed that they did not use the lighted grim reaper at the beginning of Shine on you Crazy Diamonds. I hope next year they go bak to using more props. That is what makes this show so much more than just a concert. I thought the video screen was much better than the TV's on stage and I wasn't impressed by the lazer show this year either. All right now that I got all my coplaints off my chest the show was still truely amazing and I will be back next year.
Sound was poor, guitar solos drowned out and vocals were fuzzy. Go back to standarad stage setup. Disappointed.
Different from the past years, but still entertaining and fun!! Believe people on the stage took up too much room & limited the performers range of movement and props--but I did like the look of the overall stage & the many flatscreens!
I am a 12 year veteran of the El Monstero y Los Masked Avengers tribute to Pink Floyd. Yes I was there in 1999 at Mississippi Nights. It was the start of a beautiful relationship. Christmas tradition starts with the show. Our tradition now starts with a tailgate of sorts outside the Halo bar at 11:00 AM in the morning. You see I prefer the GA seats on the first floor. (BTW what's with reserved tables before we arrive inside? Friends and family? What about us regulars?) I loved the show again this year but felt that it was one of the weaker shows that I have seen: The stage detracted from the show and the music. I think the boys should go back to the original intimate stage as it enhances the music. Bring back Mark Quinn. His role was diminished this year and it didn't look like his heary was in it. The set list didn't flow. The Wall first side should be done in its entirety. If you choose to do a song like Dogs, Pigs, or Echoes. Do it in its entirety or don't do it at all. We are Floyd fanatics. We get it. The mix was poor. I was on stage right next to the soundboard. I could hear Brian's guitar but could hardly hear Jimmy's. That was really evident in "Comfortably Numb" That's my observations. But we will be back next year. "Dark Side of the Moon" is worth the price of admission. See you at Celebration Day on the 26th. I already bought 10 tickets.
I went the first night, Friday, Dec 17th. The music sounded GREAT!!! The new stage setup had the audience sitting in the back which looked to take up alot of previous stage space. There were a bunch of TVs, but I feel like they were not really used for anything. I was a little disappointed that they removed most of the theatrical aspects that they have incorporated in past years, which I thought really added to the show before. It was more like just a concert with the musicians standing around singing on stage. But overall it was still good and I would probably go back.
This was my 3rd time seeing El Monstero and I brought along some first timers. They thought the show was amazing. My kids love this show as well.....it crosses generations and manages to stay true to the original Pink Floyd.
This was the first time I saw the show - totally awesome!!
This should be a blank page because you cant use words to describe it ,Ive been to a few hundred shows,biggest to smallest, AC/DC to ZZ TOP Many bands, multiple times , if any one asked a suggestion, I love all shows RUSH, TOOL and go to them. My Suggestion, go see EL MONSTERO!!!!!If you go you will understand!!
Really liked the new Stage set up, but enjoy the more theatrical 1st half of prev. years. Music, portion excellent as always. we are soooo lucky to have this here in St. Louis with such talented local musicians. These guys could take this show to Vegas and make a fortune!!
I took my 12 year old son to this show created a bond and memories that will last forever he wants to come back next year he has seen kid rock and ac/dc he said this was his best concert expierence to date by far this was my 3rd year in a row this show was the most impressive one of the three i heard by word of mouth i now tell everyone i cant believe these guys play here every year we are truley blessed to get to jam with these guys every year this is now a family tradition bringing my 9 year old daughter next year
We have been avid fans for some time now. Took my son and daughter-in-law for the first time and they where amazed. With them being younger I watched them sing most of the songs and comment after each one. They couldn't beleive what they where hearing. Great show!!! See ya next year.
They put on a great show this year!!!! It was everything I expected and more! Loved the new stage setup. Sooo much talent on that one stage!!!! What can I say, it blew my mind!!!!!
This is our fifth year coming to see El Monstero. We brought our 21 year old son this year and he is now going to be part of the annual tradition.
The location of the hotel is great while seeing anything at the Pageant. Will definitely be going back again.
El Monstero was awesome!! One of the BEST concerts I have been to!
Once again the show was beyond words can even express! Thank you for a great night of entertainment. Can't wait until next year
I've been going to concerts for 32 years and i will tell you this machine they call El monstero is THE BEST tribute I have seen. This a must see for all you Pink Floyd fans. The musicianship that those guys bring to the stage is just awesome. Roger Waters should take note... these guys can run with your boys and .....well I'll just say they kicked ass and leave at that.
