Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Bring the F-U-N-K to Asbury Park
Neither the rain nor fog could stop Pigeons Playing Ping Pong from selling out the legendary Stone Pony this past weekend. The Baltimore band known for its “head-turning high-energy psychedelic funk shows” and consistent touring treated the packed house to a late night jam session that made you forget about the dreary weather outside. Their energy was infectious, and they hooked me in right away as they kicked their set off with “Yo Soy Fiesta” and “Melting Lights”.
When I saw the setlist they posted after the show, it was hard to believe they played a dozen songs since it felt like the music never stopped. They even snuck in a cover of NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” to the crowd’s delight. Brian Murray from Asbury Park’s own Dogs in a Pile joined the band for “Lightning”, and they closed out the night covering “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” with tourmates The Infamous Stringdusters.
If you haven’t seen a Pigeons Playing Ping Pong show yet…what are you waiting for? To get a taste of what the band sounds like live, their latest album Live at The Capitol Theater dropped earlier this year. But honestly, nothing will top seeing them in person. Check out their schedule to see when they’ll be playing near you.
Coverage from May 30, 2025 at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ.
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