www.montereycountynow.com APRIL 10-16, 2025 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 37 MUSIC When it comes to being in a tribute band, the question performers must ask is the obvious one: How exactly does one band pay tribute to another? “We play like we play, but we try to do a good interpretation,” says vocalist and guitarist Pete Hale, one of the two Petes—the other is Pete Delaney—who founded the Pink Floyd tribute band Pete Floyd. The octet, appearing April 11 at the Golden State Theatre, will perform songs mostly from a period that produced some of the band’s most beloved albums (like the 1973 masterpiece Dark Side of the Moon) and songs. “A lot of people like the Syd Barrett era. And then there is pre-Meddle and Atomic Heart Mother and things like that,” Hale says. “We just decided Meddle (1971) to The Wall (1979) is our sweet spot.” The Petes, who both had bands before performing together as Pete Floyd, decided to form a band in 2021 after Delaney floated the idea. “We were both playing Pink Floyd songs anyway,” Hale recalls. “And once in a while, our two bands would headline a gig. Anyway, we were tossing around names and just for fun [Delaney] said, ‘Pete Floyd.’ I thought, ‘that’s great.’ And he said, ‘You want to do it?’” The answer was a firm yes. The Petes formed an eight-person ensemble. Now, in their fourth year performing together, Pete Floyd is one of the premiere Pink Floyd acts in the country. Hale, who grew up in Marin County, first encountered Pink Floyd’s music in something of a roundabout way. “I lived in England for a few years in the ’70s, and I was around when Wish You Were Here (1975) came out. My sister also brought back Dark Side and she was like, ‘Listen to this woman singing.’ It was remarkable.” But it was the guitar that spoke to Hale most directly. “There are certain guys that you key off of, and [Pink Floyd’s David] Gilmore’s one,” Hale observes. Hale is most happy when he recognizes young people in the audience connecting with the music. “You do feel that sort of you’re in the magic when you’re playing it,” Hale elaborates. “Sometimes I just look over at Pete Delaney, you know, the two people up front. We just look at each other and go, ‘How did we do this? You know, this is wonderful.’” Pete Floyd 8pm Friday, April 11. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. $35-$42. 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com. STAR FORD Pete’s Sake The eight-piece Pink Floyd tribute band Pete Floyd has quickly gained premiere status. By Jesse Herwitz At the front of the stage (from left to right) are Pete Hale, Paige Clem, Pete Delaney and Teal Collins of Pete Floyd. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING AND TAKEOUT Eat + Drink Monterey’s MOST Recommended Pizzeria Open at 4pm Mon-Thurs • Open at 3pm Fri Open at 12pm Sat.& Sun. 725 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey giannispizzamonterey.com 831-649-1500 Best Pizza ’98-’24 57 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey 831-373-1851 www.abalonetti.com ’24 LUNCH & DINNER SERVED DAILY from 11:30am-8:30pm Monterey County’s Best Calamari OPEN EVERYDAY for DINNER at 4:30pm Offering all your favorites plus wine, cocktails, bottle and draft beers. 763 Wave St., Monterey 831.373.3778 thewhalingstation.com ’24 Best Steak Indoor and Outdoor Dining on the Dog Friendly Patio Tapas (Happy) Hour 4:30–6pm Nightly Saturday & Sunday Brunch 9am–1:30pm 700 Munras Ave., Monterey | 831-375-0176 | estebanrestaurant.com ’24 Best Appetizers/ Small Plates ’24 BEST RESTAURANT IN MONTEREY! JOIN US NIGHTLY FOR DINNER AT 5PM TWO HAPPY HOURS DAILY 5-6PM & 8-9PM Call or go to sardinefactory.com for details, reservations. 701 Wave Street, Monterey, 831-373-3775 BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT + BAR @ LOVERS POINT ★ CASUAL CALIFORNIA DINING INDOOR & PATIO DAILY AT 4:30PM 620 OCEAN VIEW BLVD. PACIFIC GROVE 831-375-2345 • BEACHHOUSEPG.COM LOVERS POINT BEACH CAFE OPEN DAILY, 9AM–4PM ’24 Best Restaurant in Pacific Grove Wood Fired Pizzas, Burgers, Pasta, salads, sandWiches and more 11:30am mon-Fri, 10am Sat & Sun melvilletav.com 484 Washington St., Downtown Monterey 831.643.9525 haPPY hour Food & drinK sPecials Sun-Thurs 4-6pm WEEKEND BRUNCH WITH BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS Fisherman’s Wharf’s Newest Restaurant Serving Fresh Seafood, Pasta, Steaks, Sandwiches Open Daily at 11:30am Great views at the end of the Wharf #1 www.rockfishmonterey.com • 831.324.4375
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