Pink Talking Fish brings their ambitious tribute show to Brooklyn Bowl with a complete performance of Pink Floyd's "Animals" album, reimagined through their signature style of weaving Talking Heads and Phish songs into the classic prog-rock narrative. The band transforms the album's dark commentary on society into something entirely their own, blending three legendary acts into one cohesive musical journey. This isn't a straight cover—expect the dystopian themes of "Dogs," "Pigs," and "Sheep" to get the full Pink Talking Fish treatment, with unexpected detours into Phish's improvisational territory and Talking Heads' new wave energy.
The show embraces the album's animal theme with attendees encouraged to dress up accordingly, turning the bowling venue into an immersive experience that matches the album's fierce energy. Brooklyn Bowl's combination of lanes, live music stage, and full restaurant service creates an atmosphere where you can catch the show from multiple vantage points. With an 18+ age requirement, the crowd tends to skew toward fans who remember when these songs first hit or discovered them through the jam band scene's ongoing love affair with classic rock reinterpretations.