In the final Music Festivals Podcast episode of Season 2, I talk with Alex "Gator" Petropoulos, Drummer for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Alex and I get into his journey of joining the band and the influences he brings to their music. The conversation covers the band's approach to improvisational jams and their unique recording process, including their recent album, "Day and Time". Alex gives us a history of Dome Fest and why it's called that in the first place. You'll also learn about the festivals newest location and the line up set for late summer 2025. We also chat about "the Flock" and the special relationship the band maintains with the members of their dedicated fan base.

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Key Moments 🎙️

05:29 Adapting Styles in Music Bands

07:59 Breaking the "P" Album Tradition

10:10 Live Show Musical Experience

14:55 Crowd Influence in Studio Recording

16:10 "Band's Stage Dynamics and Fest Shift"

21:56 Nugs: Essential for Jam Band Fans

25:27 Dynamic Setlist Planning

28:38 Win Festival Tickets & Discounts

29:34 Join Neighbor Nate's Expanding Community

Find Alex "Gator" 🐊 Petropulos

Instagram: instagram.com/gatorbeats

YouTube: @GatorBeatsAP 

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 🏓

Website pigeonsplayingpingpong.com

The Flock on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/theppppflock

Instagram: instagram.com/pigeonsplaying

Tour: pigeonsplayingpingpong.com/tour-dates

YouTubeL  @pigeonsplaying 

Find Dome Fest 🏕️

domefestival.com

Win Festival Tickets -- Join The Neighborhood Newsletter 🎟️

https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/

Find NeighborN8 🔎

Instagram: instagram.com/neighborn8fests

Request coverage: musicfestivalspodcast.com/contact

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Production Credits 🙏

Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC

https://www.nrmedia.biz

Title Sequence Music Bed 🎧

Holly Bowling from Dark Star Jubilee 05/25/24.

Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com

Stream the set on Nugs: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24

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B-Roll Credits 🎥

Dan Leaves Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - Live Music Daily 2012

https://livemusicdaily.com/2014/11/28/dan-leaves-pigeons-playing-ping-pong

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong: "Couldn't We All" | 2/3/24 | The Capitol Theatre | Port Chester, NY

https://youtu.be/3PBrPNunpwc?si=OAf6OwxlEoi7T0Mn

Wright Way Studios - Steve Wright, Audio Engineer

https://www.wrightwaystudios.com/about-the-studio

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - The Making Of 'Day In Time'

https://youtu.be/3tFtgkrkKIo?si=jwGSzpZxpk6fknX5

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong: 5/20/22 Domefest @ Legend Valley, Thornville, OH (DAY SET FULL SHOW)

https://youtu.be/bRRbJjOfsVo?si=EOrzXteGJjdSGx6c