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PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute

An authentic re-creation of the incredible music of Pink Floyd from 1967-1994

PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute

An authentic re-creation of the incredible music of Pink Floyd from 1967-1994

PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute

An authentic re-creation of the incredible music of Pink Floyd from 1967-1994

PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute

An authentic re-creation of the incredible music of Pink Floyd from 1967-1994

Shows

To purchase tickets for any of our upcoming shows, please click on links below to go directly to the theatre box offices. Thanks.

FEARLESS TOUR 2023

Wed March 29, 2023    Cranbrook, BC – Key City Theatre |  Get Tickets

Thu March 30, 2023   Trail, BC – The Bailey Theatre |  Get Tickets

Fri March 31, 2023   Vernon, BC – Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre |  Get Tickets

Sat April 1, 2023   Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Community Theatre |  Get Tickets

Sun April 2, 2023    Surrey, BC – Bell Performing Arts Centre |  Get Tickets

Tue April 18, 2023   Nanaimo, BC – The Port Theatre |  Get Tickets

Wed April 19, 2023   Campbell River, BC – Tidemark Theatre |  Get Tickets

Fri April 21, 2023   Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre |  Get Tickets

 

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Past Shows

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April 10 – 2022Sid Williams TheatreCourtenay, BC
April 19 – 2022Bella Concert HallCalgary, AB
April 20 – 2022Yates Memorial CentreLethbridge, AB
April 22 – 2022Casino ReginaRegina, SK
April 23 – 2022Orpheum TheatreEstevan, SK
April 26 – 2022The Sault Community Theatre CentreSault Ste. Marie, ON
April 30 – 2022Georgian TheatreBarrie, ON
May 2 – 2022Partridge HallSt. Catharines, ON
May 5 – 2022The Empire TheatreBelleville, ON
May 6 – 2022Aultsville TheatreCornwall, ON
May 7 – 2022Rialto TheatreMontreal, QC
May 8 – 2022Meridian Theatres @ CentrepointeOttawa, ON
May 9 – 2022Showplace Performance CentrePeterborough, ON
May 21 – 2022Vernon & District Performing Arts CentreVernon, BC
May 31 – 2019McPherson PlayhouseVictoria, BC
Mar 7 – 2019Vernon & District Performing Arts CentreVernon, BC
Mar 3 – 2019Broadway TheatreSaskatoon, SK
Mar 2 – 2019Esplanade TheatreMedicine Hat, AB
Mar 1 – 2019Arden TheatreSt. Albert, AB
Feb 27 – 2019Mae Wilson TheatreMoose Jaw, SK
Nov 16 – 2018Yates CentreLethbridge, AB
Nov 10 – 2018Burlington Performing Arts CentreBurlington, ON
Nov 9 – 2018Festival HallPembroke, ON
Nov 8 – 2018Shenkman Arts CentreOttawa, ON
Nov 7 – 2018Imperial BellQuébec, QC
Nov 4 – 2018Capitol TheatreMoncton, NB
Nov 3 – 2018Bella Rose Arts CentreHalifax, NS
Nov 2 – 20188Harbourfront TheatreSummerside, PE
Nov 1 – 2018Highland Arts TheatreSydney, NS
Oct 30 – 2018The PlayhouseFredericton, NB
Oct 28 – 2018Imperial TheatreSaint John, NB
Oct 25 – 2018Academy Theatre of Performing ArtsLindsay, ON
Oct 24 – 2018Georgian TheatreBarrie, ON
Oct 21 – 2018Fraser AuditoriumSudbury, ON
Oct 20 – 2018Aultsville TheatreCornwall, ON
Oct 19 – 2018The Wolf Performance HallLondon, ON
Oct 17 – 2018Sault Community Theatre CentreSault Ste Marie, ON
Oct 13 – 2018Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA)Brandon, MB
Sep 22 – 2018Max Cameron TheatrePowell River, BC
Sep 15 – 2018Port TheatreNanaimo, BC
Jun 8 – 2018The ACT Arts Centre w. The Day TrippersMaple Ridge, BC
Jun 1 – 2018Dekker CentreNorth Battleford, SK
May 30 – 2018West End Cultural CentreWinnipeg, MB
May 29 – 2018Watson Arts CentreDauphin, MB
May 26 – 2018William Glesby CentrePortage la Prairie, MB
May 25 – 2018Anne Portnuff TheatreYorkton, SK
May 22 – 2018Keyano Theatre & Arts CentreFort McMurray, AB
May 20 – 2018Douglas J Cardinal Performing Arts CentreGrande Prairie, AB
May 19 – 2018The LidoFort St John, BC
May 18 – 2018Prince George PlayhousePrince George, BC
May 15 – 2018Centennial Theatre – w. The Day TrippersNorth Vancouver, BC
Apr 14 – 2018ArtSpringSalt Spring Island, BC
Apr 7 – 2018Cowichan Performing Arts CentreDuncan, BC
Mar 10 – 2018Alix Goolden HallVictoria, BC
Mar 2 – 2018Charles Bailey TheatreTrail, BC
Feb 28 – 2018Bailey TheatreCamrose, AB
Feb 27 – 2018Vic Juba Community TheatreLloydminster, AB
Feb 26 – 2018E.A. Rawlinson CentrePrince Albert, SK
Feb 24 – 2018Mae Wilson TheatreMoose Jaw, SK
Feb 23 – 2018Regina Performing Arts CentreRegina, SK
Feb 20 – 2018The Arden TheatreSt. Albert, AB
Feb 19 – 2018Bert Church TheatreAirdrie, AB
Feb 17 – 2018Esplanade Arts Centre – w/ choirMedicine Hat, AB
Feb 16 – 2018Broadway TheatreSaskatoon, SK
Feb 15 – 2018Memorial CentreRed Deer, AB
Feb 13 – 2018Capitol TheatreNelson, BC
Feb 12 – 2018Empress TheatreFort Macleod, AB
Feb 11 – 2018Key City TheatreCranbrook, BC
Feb 10 – 2018Mary Irwin TheatreKelowna, BC
Feb 9 – 2018Chilliwack Cultural CentreChilliwack, BC
Nov 26 – 2017Charlie White Theatre – ADDED 2nd SHOWSidney, BC
Nov 24 – 2017Charlie White TheatreSidney, BC
Nov 18 – 2017Vernon Performing Arts CentreVernon, BC
Nov 13 – 2017Market HallPeterborough, Ontario
Nov 12 – 2017Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan TheatreToronto, Ontario
Nov 10 – 2017Lincoln Alexander CentreHamilton, Ontario
Nov 09 – 2017Festival HallPembroke, Ontario
Nov 07 – 2017Centre Culturel de CaraquetCaraquet, New Brunswick
Nov 05 – 2017Glasgow Square TheatreNew Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Nov 03 – 2017Savoy TheatreSydney, Nova Scotia
Oct 31 – 2017Harold Shenkman HallOttawa, Ontario
Oct 30 – 2017Salle Rolland BrunelleJoliette, Quebec
Oct 29 – 2017Centennial TheatreSherbrooke, Quebec
Oct 27 – 2017Imperial BellQuebec City, Quebec
Oct 25 – 2017Capitol CentreNorth Bay, Ontario
Oct 24 – 2017Orillia Opera HouseOrillia, Ontario
Oct 21 – 2017London Music HallLondon, Ontario
Oct 20 – 2017Capitol TheaterChatham-Kent, Ontario
Oct 18 – 2017Seneca TheatreNiagara Falls, Ontario
Oct 17 – 2017Lighthouse TheatrePort Dover, Ontario
Oct 14 – 2017Capitol Theatre CentreWindsor, Ontario
Oct 11 – 2017Meaford Arts & Cultural CentreMeaford, Ontari
Oct 10 – 2017Charles W. Stockey CentreParry Sound, Ontario
Oct 8 – 2017Academy TheatreLindsay, Ontario
Oct 7 – 2017Fraser AuditoriumSudbuy, Ontario
Oct 4 – 2017Pyramid CabaretWinnipeg, Manitoba
Oct 3 – 2017Pyramid CabaretWinnipeg, Manitoba
Sep 29 – 2017Port TheatreNanaimo, BC
Apr 1 – 2017Alix Goolden HallVictoria, Canada
Mar 26 – 2017Key City TheatreCranbrook, Canada
Mar 25 – 2017Capitol TheatreNelson, Canada
Mar 24 – 2017Sagebrush TheatreKamloops, Canada
Mar 22 – 2017North Peace Cultural CentreFort St John, Canada
Mar 21 – 2017Prince George PlayhousePrince George, Canada
Mar 18 – 2017Chilliwack Cultural CentreChilliwack, Canada
Feb 24 – 2017Maple Ridge ACTMaple Ridge, Canada
Feb 22 – 2017Memorial CentreRed Deer, Canada
Feb 21 – 2017Myer Horowitz TheaterEdmonton, Canada
Feb 20 – 2017Bert Church TheatreAirdrie, Canada
Feb 18 – 2017Mary Irwin TheatreKelowna, Canada
Feb 17 – 2017Vernon Performing Arts CentreVernon, Canada
Feb 11 – 2017Cowichan Performing Arts CentreDuncan, Canada
Oct 29 – 2016Sid Williams TheatreCourtenay, Canada 
Oct 28 – 2016Charlie White TheatreSidney, Canada 
Oct 15 – 2016The Port TheatreNanaimo, Canada 
Aug 09 – 2016Chilliwack Cultural CentreChilliwack, Canada 
Aug 06 – 2016Key City TheatreCranbrook, Canada 
Aug 05 – 2016Capitol TheatreNelson, Canada 
Aug 03 – 2016Mary Irwin TheatreKelowna, Canada 
Aug 02 – 2016Sagebrush TheatreKamloops, Canada 
Jul 30 – 2016Maple Ridge ACTMaple Ridge, Canada 
Jul 29 – 2016Rickshaw TheatreVancouver, Canada
Apr 02 – 2016Alix Goolden HallVictoria, Canada
Oct 24 – 2015Tidemark TheatreCampbell River, Canada
Nov 07 – 2015Charlie White TheatreSidney, Canada
Feb 16 – 2013Tidemark TheatreCampbell River, Canada
Jan 29 – 2010Tidemark TheatreCampbell River, Canada
Oct 03 – 2009ArtSpring TheatreSaltspring Island, Canada
Sep 19 – 2009Alix Goolden HallVictoria, Canada
Jun 19 – 2009Capitol TheatrePort Alberni, Canada
Jun 12 – 2009Charlie White TheatreSidney, Canada

 

About PIGS

Pigs is Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd Tribute.

Pigs is Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd Tribute.

Formed in 2008 in Victoria, British Columbia, Pigs have been amazing audiences ever since with their dynamic re-creation of one of the world’s favourite rock groups.

Experience the majesty of one of the world’s greatest bands.

Experience the majesty of one of the world’s greatest bands.

Audiences lose themselves in the band’s lights and visuals, which give the music an otherworldly feel. Pigs has seven members including a backup singer and a saxophonist in most performances.

Meticulous recreation of the live sound and feel.

Meticulous recreation of the live sound and feel.

Pigs’ claim to fame is their authenticity, which means looking, sounding and feeling like the real Pink Floyd in their hey-day: the ’70s. Audiences can expect long, pyschedelic jams to such songs as ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’ and ‘Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun’ as well as impassioned performances of emotional material like ‘Comfortably Numb’ and ‘Us and Them’.

Honouring the music of Pink Floyd.

Honouring the music of Pink Floyd.

With the passing of Richard Wright in 2008, fans of Pink Floyd lost hope of ever again seeing their favourite band re-united. Pigs offers the next best thing: an authentic look back into the breathtaking past of one of the world’s most timeless bands.

The Band

Josh Szczepanowski
KC Hingley
Adam Basterfield
Mike Quirke
Jon Baglo
Anneda
Josh Szczepanowski

Josh Szczepanowski

Josh Szczepanowski is the band’s lead-guitarist and vocalist. As the David Gilmour for Pigs, Josh is the musical director and has the final say where setlists, gear choices and stage directions are concerned. Though stubborn as the real Gilmour, Josh isn’t quite as grumpy as he appears on stage – he takes great joy in selecting just the right distortion pedal for the job.

KC Hingley

KC Hingley

KC Hingley is an accomplished singer, bassist, and guitarist who has been basing his performing persona on Roger Waters for a decade and a half at least.  Honing his craft in many local acts over the years, KC was a member of PIGS’ original line-up and is thrilled to be back behind the wall.

Adam Basterfield

Adam Basterfield

Adam Basterfield is the man that made Pigs possible. His organ work, delicate piano playing, and encyclopedic knowledge of all things Floyd make him the perfect Richard Wright – and his soft-spoken demeanor doesn’t hurt. Adam understands how to wring every drop from each of the many keyboards he uses on stage and knows how to play even the most obscure Floyd tunes.

Mike Quirke

Mike Quirke

Mike Quirke comes from a long tradition of jam bands and is a constant crowd-pleaser with roto-tom solos and dead accurate playing. He is the perfect mix of relaxed confidence and positively German precision. Mike sounds more like Nick Mason than the real thing these days.

Jon Baglo

Jon Baglo

Unknown to few besides the most hardcore Floyd fans, excellent English guitarist Snowy White acted as the Floyd’s fifth man on their tours for Animals and The Wall, and still plays with Roger Waters to this day. Jon Baglo fills this challenging role in Pigs: a part which requires him to be adept at playing electric guitar, bass, and occasionally even keyboards. A talented young man with his goldtop and AC30, Jon can play just about anything under the sun and rarely breaks a sweat as he helps us create the most accurate Floydian sounds possible.

Anneda

Anneda

Anneda (Char Birkbeck) is a popular Canadian singer-songwriter in her own right and is also PIGS’ incredibly talented backup singer. She brings to life the Clare Torry version of “Great Gig in the Sky” at every show and her performance has been praised for sounding remarkably like the original. Anneda doesn’t portray one single singer the way the rest of the PIGS members do, but rather represents the very best of everything the Floyd’s singers had to offer. Her magical live performance is a ‘must-see’.

“Anneda is so close to Clare Torry that if you closed your eyes, it was the British singer best known for performing the wordless vocals on the song The Great Gig in the Sky from The Dark Side of the Moon in 1973.” – Kelowna Daily Courier

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Quotes

PIGS Pink Floyd Tribute is as close to hearing the real deal as is possible. Each nuance and note is impeccably recreated from archival footage. The band have been working on perfecting their live performance since 2008 and it shows. Here are just some of the many glowing comments from their recent BC tour from fans and press alike:

and the vocals… well, if your eyes were closed, you would have a hard time telling if it were actually Roger Waters and David Gilmour, or a good tribute band, on stage…

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Fort St. John – “At first, I was skeptical. I saw the ads for PIGS floating around social media, billing themselves as Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd tribute band. But what could compare to seeing Pink Floyd in real life? My thoughts were nothing, it can’t be that good. Boy, was I ever wrong.”

“These guys nailed it….and the vocals… well, if your eyes were closed, you would have a hard time telling if it were actually Roger Waters and David Gilmour, or a good tribute band, on stage…”

“Really enjoyed it. 10/10 ” (read full review here).

 

Darcy Shawchek – Alaska Highway News (March 23, 2017)

The band nailed it with fury!

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Chilliwack – “After a loving cover of Mother, the band delivered on their full performance (40th anniversary of the release of) Animals. Any Pink Floyd fan worth his salt recognized that the arrangements were not the exact album. It was taken from the now infamous bootleg of when, in 1977 at the Montreal Olympic Stadium, Roger Waters “lost it” while the band extended a few solos. That incident led to “The Wall”, but that’s another story…”

“The band nailed it with fury…You could almost feel the presence of the late Syd Barrett and Richard Wright.”

“While the real Pink Floyd will never come back, the next time PIGS tours, it is a must for you to see and EXPERIENCE them!” (read full review here)

 

Don Lehn – Fraser Valley News (March 18, 2017)

“Incredible show”

JH – ‘Incredible show in Kelowna last night. You guys put on an amazing performance! Looking forward to next time.’

“You all blew us away”

LD – ‘ The show was unreal!!!I can’t stop hearing it…we had an amazing time….thanks for such devotion and for sharing your gift….WE LOVED IT…..we will spread the word on how super amazing you all blew us away…..’

“Highly recommend”

SF – ‘Saw them last night in Kelowna. Amazing show that covers a wide spectrum of PF era’s. Tight musicianship and vocal talent. Highly recommend if you’re thinking of going…………….’

“Couldn’t believe what we heard!”

CE – ‘Great show. Amy was fantastic. Couldn’t believe what we heard!’

“One of the best shows I’ve seen”

GF – ‘You guys were amazing last night in Cranbrook. One of the best shows I’ve seen. Amy has an amazing voice gave me goosebumps. My parents loved it and they are both in their 80’s. Look forward to the next time we can see you guys. Well done.’

“Nailed it”

DT – ‘Seen this amazing performance last night in Cranbrook. Simply put they “nailed it”. I’ve never heard a live group that is so well put together and talented. I would love to have this experience again some night. Please please please return to Cranbrook.’

“Show was amazing 10/10”

DM – ‘They ROCK!!!! Nelson show was amazing 10/10’

“A most amazing and awesome show!”

MN – ‘Thanks PIGS! That was a most amazing and awesome show! Incredible musicians and unbelievable singing!’

Fan Feedback – Summer Tour 2016

Perfectly recreated the sound of Pink Floyd. Every instrumental detail… David Gilmour’s Strat guitar tone… Snowy White’s ’57 Goldtop sound… everything… was just absolutely perfect! It was astonishing

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In September of 2015, I had the extreme good fortune of being hired to film a Stevie Wonder performance in Toronto. It was surreal to be so close (about 30 feet away with a 4K camera!) and to see and hear those songs performed by a living legend. A month later, I was backstage preparing to film “Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute”, PIGS. It was soundcheck time, the band invisible to me behind the side curtain. Suddenly, the first chord of “Breathe” hit. Chills! I’m serious. Chills more intense than anything I had just experienced seeing Mr. Wonder! This band had perfectly recreated the sound of Pink Floyd. Every instrumental detail… David Gilmour’s Strat guitar tone… Snowy White’s ’57 Goldtop sound… everything… was just absolutely perfect! It was astonishing.

 That night I filmed PIGS unbelievable performance… the lights, the lasers… and that unmistakeable Pink Floyd sound…with my 8 high def cameras. PIGS took that wildly cheering audience on a journey they’ll never forget. I certainly haven’t. If you get a chance to see this remarkable band perform… do it!“

Dale Baglo (Dale Baglo Broadcast Inc.)

A hell of a show!

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Chilliwack – If you were not at the HUB Theatre/Chilliwack Cultural Centre for the final 2016 tour stop for PIGS on Tuesday night(August 9) – The Ultimate Canadian Pink Floyd Tribute, you missed a hell of a show!

 This critic is always skeptical when it comes to cover bands. In fact, the only other band that has impressed me over the past five years or so was Led Zepagain. PIGS delivered, and they had the guts to pull off a few old gems for the mostly over 45+ crowd.

 Yes there were the staples: Shine On Your Crazy Diamond (set opener) Money, Time, Comfortably Numb, Run Like Hell (final encore), Wish You Were Here, Have A Cigar. Then they had the musical kahunas to nail Set The Controls for the Heart of the Sun, Get Your Filthy Hands Off My Desert/Southhampton Dock and all 23 minutes of Echoes.They delved into Animals with Pigs On The Wing Parts 1&2, Pigs- Three Different Kinds and Dogs. Throw in Fearless from Meddle and the almost vocally impossible The Great Gig In The Sky.

 That stopped the show.

 The guitar interplay was astounding – hitting the Dave Gilmour nuances note for note and the sax playing was a perfect nod to the legendary Dick Parry.”

 

Don Lehn – Fraser Valley News (August 15, 2016)

Contact

PIGS Pink Floyd Tribute
info@canadapinkfloyd.com

Booking:
Point Me at the Sky Productions
info@pointmeattheskyproductions.com

 

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Links


gilmourish.com

An in-depth guide to David Gilmour’s guitars & equipment. Bjorn is a stand-up guy and runs a great site with tons of info.  Check out Josh’s contributions to the Yamaha RA200 and Bill Lewis guitar articles on the site!

davidgilmour.com

Official David Gilmour website

toneliner.com

Don keeps our vintage amps and pedals working; he also makes his own amps from scratch.


Pete Cornish

Pete and his wife make wonderful gear for the rock royalty of the world – and they’re also kind enough to make things for those of us who don’t wear the crown.  Our Gilmour wouldn’t be quite the same without his P-1, G-2, and SS-3.

VJ Photon

Photon, one of the regions best visual technicians, creates and operates visuals for PIGS to help recreate the authentic live Pink Floyd experience. He is also responsible for building Mr. Screen. Photon has been an important part of the PIGS production team for many years.

skreddypedals.com

The best sounding Muffs on the planet. Marc is a gentleman and a scholar, and his pedals help provide us with the most authentic tone possible. Cornish gives us the tones for The Wall and The Final Cut, but Marc and his pedals are the muscle behind our Dark Side of the Moon and Animals sounds.

finding charlotte photography

Live PIGS photos by John Carlow. John has been taking amazing shots of PIGS for a number of years now, capturing the magic!

sydbarrett.com

Official Syd Barrett website


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