Brave the Heat to Feel Comfortably Numb: Pink Floyd Tribute Band Plays Echo Lake Park Tonight

The Union County Summer Arts Festival 2010 concert series continues Wednesday night when "The Machine" performs the music of Pink Floyd, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced in a press release distributed June 24. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in Echo Lake Park on the border of Mountainside and Westfield.

The Machine is perhaps the world's most popular Pink Floyd tribute band. It has performed across North America, Central America, Europe and Asia, according to the press release. Known for performing a diverse mix of Pink Floyd's extensive repertoire, including popular hits and obscure gems, the New York-based band focuses on making every show an authentic Floydian event for their fans. 

"Bring the entire family for an evening of Pink Floyd improvisation in Echo Lake Park," Freeholder Chairman Sullivan said in the release. "Pack a picnic basket, bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on, and enjoy an elaborate show under the stars."

The Union County information van will be at the concert site with knowledgeable staff to answer questions and offer information about other programs and recreational activities available to Union County residents.

The Summer Arts Festival concerts continue throughout July and August on Wednesdays beginning at 7:30 p.m. The next three concerts will be held at Echo Lake Park on the Mountainside-Westfield border and the remaining five concerts will be held at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets are encouraged. Refreshments and snacks will be available from vendors.

The Union County Summer Arts Festival's free concerts series includes:

July 14 – Bob Marley Tribute Show; at Echo Lake Park.
July 21 – Taboo (Santana tribute band); at Echo Lake Park.
July 28 – Strawberry Fields (Beatles tribute band); at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.
August 4 – Doctor K's Motown Review; at Oak Ridge Park.
August 11 – The Rat Pack (music of Sinatra and friends); at Oak Ridge Park.
August 18 – The Nerds (Jersey Shore party band); at Oak Ridge Park.
August 25 – Jimmy and the Parrots (Jimmy Buffett cover band); at Oak Ridge Park.