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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.
El Monstero always puts on a mind blowing show. Only complaint has to do with the venue. The Pageant has really gone crazy with trying to stuff too many seats in the limited space over the past few years. Everyone in the crowd (on the first floor, at least) was commenting on the same all evening. Take a few seats out of each row and it would be a significantly better experience.
Getting to be too much of other kinds of music instead of all Pink Floyd music. It is a Pink Floyd tribute band that’s what we want to hear!
If you haven't attended one of these shows, please do! The Saxaphone player is Top Notch and you feel like you are at a Pink Floyd concert! Can't wait to go at the end of the year!
Enjoyed the show and the overall experience. We took the shuttle from Dave and Buster’s over to the concert and back. That was a first and I rather liked not having to wait in line to get out of the parking lot. I would recommend it to others.
Wish helicopters came after dark,but was still cool. Great visuals.
Great show! Great to listen to and watch. All around fun times
Anyone that loves Pink Floyd's music should see El monster. After seeing El monstero about 10 years ago I now try to see them at least once a year.
This was a great show as usual. Close to 3 hours. Awesome opener with Don Felder who actually played Comfortably Numb with El Monstero. The parking has improved so much since the old days. The attendants are friendly and helpful, particularly Michelle who helped us with a potential parking issue.
My husband and i go every year and we will continue to do so as long as they come and we can make it. WE LOVE THE SHOW
Fantastic show! You often think you are really listening to Pink Floyd! Super super entertaining (Our group thought the pole dancers were unnecessary🤷♀️)
Great music & made new friends. I love El Monstero just close your eyes & Pink Floyd is there
The opening Band with Don Felder (from the Eagles) and A Great performances by El Monstero made for a great concert. Sound, lighting, video was great. The other concert goer's around us where friendly.
Don Henley and his band were excellent. It was like an Eagles concert. El Monstero was amazing. The excellent weather for July 8th in St. Louis was a bonus.
I saw El Monstero Saturday night for the sixth time. They put on the best show I’ve ever seen hands down. Nothing is better than that experience. I also love the amphitheater and all it offers. The staff is kind and knowledgeable. I never have a problem finding what I need or where to go. The restrooms are clean as is the rest of the venue. It’s a joy to be there, kid friendly too!
I haven't missed El Monster at the amphitheater in years. As always they delivered several hours of great Pink Floyd covers. I'll be back again next year!
2nd time seeing El Monstero great show. Point on, would recommend for any Pink Floyd fan
See Dan Felder was fantastic great show by Al Monastero and a full house, which makes it all that better😎😎👍
A fun time was had for all good seats in the lawn, good choice of confessions and easy parking, no waiting anywhere. We enjoyed the music and cool temps
KSHE 95 + El Monstero = A ROCKIN’ GOOD TIME! They had a Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer (Don Felder of The Eagles), open for them! That speaks volumes for our local band! It was an awesome show! For anyone who hasn’t seen El Monstero, put them at the top of your “must see” list!
Great seats, great show! They never disappoint! They threw it down for Saint Louis!
