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by Luca DePalo, Contributing Blogger

Brit Floyd

Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Providence, RI

March 1, 2026

On a chilly Sunday night in the city of Providence, Rhode Island, rockers gathered at The Vets to celebrate the legendary music of Pink Floyd with a performance by Brit Floyd on their The Moon, The Wall and Beyond tour. The two-and-a-half-hour set was filled with classics, deep cuts, and fan-favorites that were performed note for note by the 9-piece band.

Having performed over 1,000 shows since the band’s launch in Liverpool, England in January of 2011, Brit Floyd has circled the world, has sold out tours across Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East, and has performed concerts at some of the world’s most iconic venues, including London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall, the beautiful Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, NYC’s Radio City Music Hall, and too many other venues to name.

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This night was more than a tribute to the legendary founders of the original band – Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Syd Barrett and David Gilmour – but a celebration of their work that still stands as iconic today.

While walking in, I and many others in attendance could just feel a rush of excitement in the air. The venue, built in the 1950s, carried a charm that blended perfectly with the anticipated audience. Conversations echoed, laughter filled the aisles, and every passing second seemed to build toward something… that thing being unforgettable.

As the lights began to dim, the band stormed the stage, opening with the lighter track, “In The Flesh?”, instantly signaling the promise of performing The Wall. The slow, steady build of the intro created a buzzing tension throughout the venue, and perfectly pulled in the audience.

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Following the first track, classic hits were played from the record such as “Another Brick In The Wall, Parts 1 & 2,” the guitar shining “Hey You,” and the groovy “Young Lust.” Not only did the first set cover tracks from The Wall, but also 1971’s Meddle and 1987’s A Momentary Lapse of Reason, creating the perfectly balanced set. After a 20-minute intermission break, the audience was ready for more power!

Instantly, with the lights slowly turning off, the band kicked into “Breath (In the Air),” starting off the Dark Side of the Moon set. This set included plenty of songs from the album like “Money,” “Time,” “Us and Them,” and many more.

But nothing compared to the performance of the song “The Great Gig In The Sky.” Female vocalist Jessie Lee Houllier absolutely crushed the track; it’s not an easy one to tackle at all, yet she delivered the soaring vocals with confidence and power, earning her one of the loudest standing ovations of the evening.

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Now with the mention of Jessie, I can’t forget to name the current lineup. Although the lineups have changed every once in a while, Brit Floyd in 2026 is: founding members Damian Darlington (guitar and vocals), Ian Cattell (bass and vocals), Rob Stringer (keyboards and vocals), and touring members Randy Cooke (drums), Rhiannon Dewey (saxophone and percussion), Shannon Fayth (backing vocals), and Lisa Melfi (backing vocals). Every band member contributed to recreating the iconic sound of Pink Floyd’s studio work, which would not be possible with just five members.

Before ending sharp at 10:00, the band finished with the iconic track “Wish You Were Here” and the guitar shining “Comfortably Numb,” before coming back with an encore featuring “Run Like Hell.”

The night truly felt like a throwback to an era when albums were more like experiences than just entertainment. This music of the ’70s carried truth, depth, and clarity, still holding its boldness decades later. For a few hours in Providence, Brit Floyd didn’t just perform some covers of Pink Floyd, they transported the audience back in time.

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Looking Ahead

You can find upcoming Brit Floyd tour dates on the “Tour” page of the band’s website. The band will be in Boston tomorrow night, March 6th, one of four remaining New England shows before their tour takes them out of the region and, eventually, to every region of the U.S., so check out the calendar for concerts near you.

Meanwhile, Providence locals probably already know to check out the “Events” page of the venue’s website for upcoming performances spanning a variety of the arts at The Vets.