Funkadelphia: "How long has Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

been together as a cohesive group now?"

Greg Ormont: "First of all, thanks for calling us a cohesive group. Our first practice as a foursome was in December 2007 at the University of Maryland, and Jeremy and I have been playing together since the day we met in fall 2006."

 

 

Funkadelphia: "Did you grow up in a musical household?
Who are some artists you were listening to growing up?"

Greg Ormont: "My house wasn't overtly 'musical' per say, but we definitely listened to music all the time, like at the dinner table. I grew up on classic rock- Eric Clapton, The Who, Pink Floyd. Being from Long Island, I also got a lot of Billy Joel, along with Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Sting, that sort of thing."

 

 

Funkadelphia: "When did you first get instrumented in playing music?"

Greg Ormont: "I've been performing on stage since I can remember. I was the 'doggy in the window' in the kindegarten circus and never looked back. Playing guitar came way later. I first started getting a real itch to play live in my early college years."

 

 

Funkadelphia: "Who would you say inspires you now?"

Greg Ormont: "Every source available, from young bands like Tauk and Twiddle, to classics like Phish and Talking Heads. We listen to a lot of different music in the van, from Chick Corea to Les Claypool and Air."

 

 

Funkadelphia: "Do you play any other instruments?"

Greg Ormont: "Balloons. And sax, piano, and the recorder."

 

 

Funkadelphia: "Do you think you develop better musical ideas in the studio

or during your live performances?"

Greg Ormont: "Live for me, without a doubt. I'm not a huge fan of the studio, at least for playing guitaar. It's too sterile. I play better when everyone's energy is in the air and we're all working together to achieve a great moment, both musically and beyond."

 

 

Funkadelphia: "Does Pigeons Playing Ping Pong have any releases hitting us soon?"

Greg Ormont: "Abso-freaking-lutely! Our next album, 'Psychology', comes out July 3rd at the 9:30 Club in [Washington] DC and will be available at www.pigeonsplayingpingpong.com, iTunes, Spotify, et cetera.

Words can't express how stoked we are to have a new studio album out; the Flock deserves high quality!"

 

 

Funkadelphia: "Well thanks a lot for your time!

Anything else you'd like to say to the fans?"

Greg Ormont: "We love Philly! We're sorry to see The Blockley closed; we really enjoyed that venue. We hope our Philly Flock comes out strong at our first show at North Star Bar. These birds are looking for a new nest!
Also, check out Domefest, our 2-day music and camping festival at Trip's Farm in beautiful Terra Alta, West Virginia, featuring two sets of Pigeos, Twiddle, The Mantras, Turkuaz (with a second set performing 'Stop Making Sense'), BIG Something, Yellow Dubmarine, and many other great up-and-comers! All info is at www.domefestival.com.

Thanks for reaching out!"