PYNK FLOID NYC

Get ready for PYNK FLOID NYC!

The musical legacy of Pink Floyd needs no introduction. From its earliest incarnation as a psychedelic

jam band through ground-breaking concept albums such as The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon and

Animals, Pink Floyd created some of the most innovative and beloved music in rock history. Here to

celebrate and preserve that storied musical legacy, Pynk Floid NYC brings together seven of the

northeast’s finest and most dedicated tribute musicians aiming to faithfully recreating both the hits

and fan-favorite deep cuts while also honoring Pink Floyd’s roots as an improvisational jam band.

Combined with clever arrangements, authentic instrumentation, and a visually compelling stage

presentation a Pynk Floid NYC show is an electrifying and inspiring tribute experience.

*WHICH ONE’S PYNK?

MATTHEW T O’CONNOR

(saxophone/acoustic guitar/vocals)

Matthew has been performing with multiple acts in

the greater NYC area for the last 25 years including

Danny V’s 52nd Street, Captain Jack, Breathe,

Asbury Fever and many others. Matt specializes on

Saxophone and vocals, but plays a large variety of

instruments including guitar, keyboards, clarinet,

flute and percussion. In college Matt performed with

the Auburn Knights Jazz Orchestra then moved to

New Orleans where playing in the local jazz scene. A

devoted fan of Pink Floyd since first seeing them in

1988, Matt is truly passionate about performing their

music.

MARIA STAPPERFENNE (vocals/percussion)

Maria has been immersed in music her entire life,

beginning her performance career in musical theater

as a teenager. A graduate of Trenton State College

with a BA in Music, she has taught both instrumental

and vocal music in public schools and privately.

Maria has been a vocalist with the Morris County

Light Opera Company, performed with college and

local theater groups, and played keyboards and

percussion with various cover bands. Maria’s

virtuosic vocal skills are a highlight of Pynk Floid

NYC performances.

VINNIE DeMASI (Lead Guitar/Vocals)

Vinnie is a full-time musician with an MA from LIU

whose credits include performances with Jimmy

Buffet, Herb Reed’s Platters, Mamma Mia! on

Broadway, Movin’ Out on Broadway, The Blonde

Ambition Show, U2 Nation, and The Ronald

Reagans Big 80s Show. He is a regular contributor

of articles and lessons to Guitar Player Magazine

and Ultimate Guitar, and has written the book

Pedalmania: The Ultimate Guide to Pedals and

Pedalboards for Hal Leonard publishing. Vinnie

strives to faithfully recreate the sound and feel of

David Gilmour’s guitar parts while also adding his

own improvisational flavor.

ROB MARZ (Keyboards/Sampling)

Rob is a classically trained pianist with a flair for

classic rock and an ear for sonic excellence. A

seasoned veteran he’s also played with the Floyd

Pink band and The Pink Floyd Project. Rob brings

his mastery of Floyd’s iconic library of keyboard

sounds and samples providing the listener with an

authentic aural experience.

ERICK HOLOVER (guitar/lap steel)

A lifelong guitarist and Pink Floyd fan Erick started

his first tribute band Breathe several years ago

which ultimately led to bringing together the

members of Pynk Floid NYC. An avid antique

collector, Erick’s arsenal of vintage gear helps him

authentically recreate many of David Gilmour’s

sonic textures.

BOBBY SPRO (bass/vocals)

Bobby is a 30-year veteran of the Northeast circuit,

currently rocking theaters, resorts, and festivals with

various tribute bands. He also toured with noted

indie-pop songsters, Brock and Sgro. We are psyched

to add Bobby’s low end thunder and high tenor

harmonies to our sound.

KEITH DROZ (drums/vocals)

Despite humbly referring to himself as “The World’s

Okayest Drummer” Keith is a multitalented musician

and vocalist. He has performed with and toured with

numerous national acts including Martha and Vandells,

Mark Rivera (Billy Joel/Ringo Starr) and Deb DeLuca

as well as regional acts such as the Fab Forward, The

Royal Scam, Danny V’s 52nd Street, Savage Pianos

and many more.

Keith has also created popular one-man-band online

content where he tracks sings and plays every

instrument and vocal part of classic songs.

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